How does an organization create a single fundraising event has a devoted following not just year after year, but decade after decade?  Today, I talk with Carmen Holmes, Chief Development Officer of The Family Place, and Clarisa Lindenmeyer, co-chair of the 28th annual Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon. 

The Family Place is Texas' largest service agency devoted to eradicating domestic family violence in Texas. Each year, the organization's Texas Trailblazers Luncheon is a change for community leaders to come together and honor people who have made an impact to help combat and prevent domestic violence in Texas.

In this episode, Carmen and Clarisa talk about a wide range of topics including how to effectively engaging a board to help drive attendance to your signature fundraising event, the differences between hosting a daytime and nighttime event, and tips creating an event that draws strong financial AND community support. This is one episode you will not want to miss.