Nonprofit organizations often rely on fundraising events to generate revenue and support their mission-driven initiatives. However, determining the appropriate spending and allocation of resources for these events can be complex. In this blog post, we'll delve into...

Table captains are integral to the success of a nonprofit organization’s Fundraising Breakfast, Gala or Benefit Dinner. The term table captain was borrowed from nautical terms and became a fundraising term when organizations realized the importance of having someone...

    Planning and executing impactful fundraising events throughout the year is crucial for nonprofits who want to achieve their organizational goals. By aligning events with the organization's mission, prioritizing initiatives, allocating resources efficiently, and...

    In this month’s blog we continue our focus on accessibility and incorporating inclusivity into events. We highlight three organizations and how we worked together successfully to incorporate various accessibility and assistive technologies into their events....

    What does it mean to make an event accessible? It means anticipating attendees' needs so that the event can be enjoyed by all people to the greatest extent possible. It also means providing an effective means of responding to specific requests for accommodations,...

  For every GFS event, we pack a bag of the essential supplies we’ll need on site. Here’s our list of must haves to help ensure you have a well-organized event.  Notebook and Pen: The cornerstone of an event planner's bag, a notebook and pen are essential for jotting...

GFS Events has a super team that helps nonprofits further their missions. From being super detail-oriented to super efficient, examples of the GFS team’s individual super powers and organizations we’ve helped are highlighted below. Read more about what makes our team...

You can incorporate various creative revenue streams into your nonprofit fundraiser, and one of our favorite ones is a raffle. Raffles are often great money makers at events, because they create excitement  and engage your guests. Here are our tips for hosting a...

The sun has arrived just in time for outdoor event season! While outdoor events can be held year round due to tenting, heaters, and other adjustments, summertime has unlimited opportunities to host a successful event. Here are our tips for hosting successful outdoor...

Your goal is to create a memorable fundraising event that maximizes the potential for donations and support. Every detail matters. Understanding the impact of seasonality on items like flowers, food, and venues can help elevate your events to the next level. Here are...

Earth Day is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate than by highlighting sustainable event vendors who are making events more eco-friendly? As we become more aware of our impact on the planet, it's important that we make conscious efforts to reduce our...

As nonprofits return to in-person events in 2023, the most important success factor will be how to attract guests. For some organizations, the hiatus has been three years, and it is vital to make your fundraiser stand out from all the others.  Here is an example of an...