Is your charity golf tournament secretly losing you money? Learn the simple blueprint for a 6-figure fundraising event that turns golfers into major donors.

In this episode of the Hey Nonprofits podcast, host Trevor Nelson welcomes golf event expert Blake Weaver to reveal the complete anatomy of a highly profitable golf fundraiser. Blake shares his best advice on how to secure valuable corporate sponsors, increase attendee engagement, and use powerful cross-marketing to fill your events. Discover proven ideas for on-course games, raffles, and a unique silent auction strategy that will help you raise more money. This is the ultimate guide to planning and executing a flawless charity golf tournament from start to finish.

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📌 *CHAPTERS* 📌

0:00 - Why Golf Fundraisers Are More Popular Than Ever

2:52 - How to Keep Your Mission at the Center of Your Golf Event

5:25 - Pro Tricks: How to Keep Golfers from Leaving Your Event Early

7:10 - The Untapped Networking Potential of a Charity Golf Tournament

11:38 - When Should You Start Asking for Golf Tournament Sponsors?

12:53 - The Power of Cross-Marketing Your Fundraising Events

15:53 - The "3 Event Rule" for Unlocking Major Donor Gifts

18:05 - Is Your Hole-In-One Prize a Scam? A New Solution

24:00 - 5 Proven Ways to Raise Money at Your Golf Fundraiser

24:42 - Method #1: Player & Team Registration

24:55 - Method #2: Sponsorships & Underwriting

25:01 - Method #3: On-Course Fundraising Games

26:10 - Method #4: The Pre-Event Silent Auction Strategy

28:10 - Method #5: Mission-Focused Raffles & Activities

29:58 - How to Contact Blake Weaver for More Golf Tips