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Reporting, data, interviews, and ideas for people who plan, host, and fund charitable events.
PlaybookThe Gala Award Guide: Names, Named Honors, and What to Actually Hand Them
Award names, named honors, and the physical piece itself, acrylic, crystal, art glass, chosen like it's the thing that outlives the event. Because it is.
PlaybookHow to Get an Emcee for Your Gala
Most major TV stations run a public speakers bureau for nonprofits — and almost nobody uses it. Where to find a gala emcee, what to pay, and how to ask.
PlaybookThe Honoree Ask
How to choose one, when to ask, and what you're actually asking for beyond a name on the invitation.
PlaybookHow to Price Gala Tickets: A 2026 Framework for Nonprofits
The most common gala pricing mistake isn't charging too much or too little, it's treating the ticket price as the number that has to hit your fundraising goal. It almost never should. Here's how to set a ticket price your guests will actually pay, and let sponsorships carry goal
PlaybookSourcing in-kind donations for your Race or Walk
Find companies that will donate to your race or walk