90. Host a Great Virtual Fundraising Event

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we still have no idea when it will be safe to host events in person again. Some nonprofits were able to pivot quickly to virtual events, but many nonprofit leaders still feel unsure how to get started in planning their organization’s first virtual event. This week, Jenni interviews Melissa Norden, the Executive Director of Bottomless Closet in New York, about how she planned and hosted her nonprofit’s first ever virtual event. We also play another round of nonprofit trivia! This time, our trivia questions are all about how to make your fundraising events earn more revenue.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our podcast guests this week are:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">--Melissa Norden from Bottomless Closet (bottomlesscloset.org)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">--Michelle Gustafson from Caritas of Austin</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is sponsored by the podcast “Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership”, hosted by Dr. Patton McDowell. Find “Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership” wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit pattonmcdowell.com/podcasts to listen.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing and Fundraising. Visit</span> <a href= "https://www.nonprofitjenni.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">nonprofitjenni.com</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to learn more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced by Ben Hill Sound - benhillsound.com</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music by</span> <a href= "http://emilysummersmusic.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Emily Summers</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><br /> <span style="font-weight: 400;">©</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">2020 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.</span></p>