GSD Diaries with Angela Proffitt - The Key Differences Between Planning Weddings And Fundraisers

The Key Differences Between Planning Weddings And Fundraisers

07/31/17 • 11 min

New event planners and designers can tend to think all events are the same. Yes, most events may include catering, lighting, music. From collecting donations, managing auctions, coordinating volunteers, registering attendees, communicating with sponsors, and selling tickets at the door, fundraisers are unique and very different from weddings. In this episode, Angela discusses her first fundraiser. We hope you learn from her experience so your first fundraiser runs smoothly.

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