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I saw your post right after receiving a bottle of ...

2009-06-23T11:10:28.946-04:00

I saw your post right after receiving a bottle of Okanagan wine couriered to my office, along with a request for me to attend a fundraiser in September for $1k per person to assist a community in Africa. If luxury is on the downswing, it wasn't apparent just now. I find this kind of approach to be akin to bribery, and as a foundation exec I find it tasteless.

I've heard about "Virtual Galas" and similar event...

2009-05-19T11:12:00.000-04:00

I've heard about "Virtual Galas" and similar events where people buy tickets for an event that will not take place. There is the usual event promo & hype but no cost goes into the event itself. I have to think that given today's economy, this would appeal to donors - especially those who are expect thier charities to be more frugal. I would love to hear from someone who has held one of these virtual events and how well received it was by donors.

I'm hosting my 1st annual youth charity event in D...

2009-05-16T23:43:00.000-04:00

I'm hosting my 1st annual youth charity event in Detroit later this year. My original and staying plan is to produce a low-budget, high-efficiency charity event that kids and adults alike can enjoy. In light of these trying economic times, I can see enrollment declining because people nowadays have a preference to pay bills and scale back on some of their giving.

It hurts charities and the potential of reaching out to more children, but I personally feel that the wise way to do it is to have a grand old time entertaining one another with talents and natural gifts that we have. They are priceless and it truly beats out $300 centerpieces and ridiculous $250 plates (plus, the food don't even be THAT good!)There are other measures to take to make sure that much money is being raised and everyone is being enetrtained for cheap...