How do you plan a successful non-profit event with little-to-no budget? In this episode of The Event Connection, Geoffrey Sandler, President of the NACE Madison Chapter, shares strategies for balancing mission-driven goals with high-impact attendee engagement. 

This episode is for event professionals looking for non-profit fundraising ideas, event sponsorship tips, or ways to recruit event volunteers. Geoffrey breaks down non-profit event planning challenges, best strategies, and tips for maintaining momentum once the event ends! 

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00:00 - Introduction to Non-Profit Event Planning

00:57 - Meet Geoffrey Sandler (NACE Madison Chapter)

05:05 - The Best Parts of Planning Non-Profit Events

06:19 - Overcoming Non-profit Event Challenges

08:04 - How to Promote an Event with No Budget

10:44 - How to Find and Secure Event Sponsors

13:37 - Increasing Engagement at Event Registration

16:22 - Creative Interactive Activity Ideas for Events

19:59 - Effective Strategies for Getting Event Volunteers

21:38 - Maintaining Post-Event Momentum and Interest

24:09 - 3 Essential Elements Every Mission-Based Event Needs

26:42 - Connecting with Geoffrey Sandler & NACE

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