Date
Tuesday, 09 Mar 2021 12:00 PM
THIS IS A FREE EVENT – PLEASE FINISH YOUR RSVP IN THE LINK BELOW
<p>Using best practices and learning from past virtual and live Galas, this session will provide attendees with tangible takeaways that they can implement within their 2021 Gala planning. Learn from a recent case study where a charity raised 230% over their fundraising goal and had more attendees than ever before. We’ll also hear from the Executive Director of an organization that was one of the first Lower Mainland organizations to successfully move their in-person Gala to a virtual one in April 2020.</p><p><b>What You’ll Learn</b></p><ul><li>How to prepare for your Gala – preparation is everything!</li><li>How to ensure the maximum number of attendees and donors</li><li>How to create an effective, fun and engaging event that your guests will love!</li></ul></p>
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Speaker<br/>
Sara Hoshooley – Charity Shift (Fundraising Consultant)<br/>
Charity Shift helps charities and non-profit organizations raise more money using best practices and proven fundraising strategies. Based in Vancouver BC, Charity Shift is led by Sara Hoshooley who has helped organizations raise millions of dollars to further their programs and causes.<br/>
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Panelist<br/>
Ine Van Aken – One Girl Can (Executive Director)<br/>
Ine Van Aken is the Executive Director of One Girl Can – a Canadian and Kenyan registered charitable organization on a mission to break the cycle of poverty and achieve gender equality through education and mentorship.<br/>
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Hosted By<br/>
Elijah van der Giessen, Chapter Host<br/>
Eli strives to be a connector – the interstitial tissue that holds the muscle of a community together. He’s been a volunteer manager, an event organizer and a digital campaigner. Basically he’ll take any gig that allows him to enable a group of passionate people to create things they love.
Currently he works for TechSoup as the NetSquared Community Manager. He supports a global volunteer network of 120 monthly meetups for the nonprofit technology sector. Together they hold over 800 events per year.<br/>
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Partners<br/>
iATS Payments (https://home.iatspayments.com/)<br/>
Your integrated payment processing partner, designed and built exclusively to meet the needs of nonprofits.<br/>
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One Day Website (https://onedaywebsite.ca/)<br/>
NetSquared Vancouver’s web hosting partner.<br/>
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TechSoup Canada (https://www.techsoupcanada.ca/en)<br/>
TechSoup’s partner in Canada. Thanks for your promotional support!<br/>
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Elevate – BC Social Impact Hub (https://elevatehub.ca/?utm_source=techsoup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sponsorship)<br/>
Elevate is working to create a world where the majority of organizations care for people and the planet first. Our platform connects the BC community of social and environmentally-focused organizations to build awareness and attract high-quality employees, volunteers, partners, and customers. Elevate members are featured in our social impact news as well as the Impact Ecosystem Map, a directory of social impact events, job listings, social enterprises and nonprofits. Join for free today.<br/>
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THIS IS A FREE EVENT – PLEASE FINISH YOUR RSVP IN THE LINK BELOW