From the diligent worker bee to the money-hungry diva, we’ve concluded there are four quintessential personality types when it comes to being a fundraising volunteer. The question is, which one are you?
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As the 84th annual Junior League of San Francisco’s fashion show nears, Courtney Bocci talks models, Macy’s, and more as she prepares to Chair one of the city’s most fabulous fundraisers.
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Benefit Auctioneer Sherry Truhlar unmasks the truth that a little bit of inspired costume can go a long way
as both an original centerpiece in lieu of flowers and can take event decor to new heights.
Benefit auctioneer and charity event expert Sherry Truhlar offers insight and tricks for improving the sale
of raffle tickets at your next fundraiser.
It’s her passion for improving the lives of those in East Africa that motivated Abbie DeSantis to chair “A Night for African Education” Gala in Chicago benefiting the Indigenous Education Foundation.
As volunteer groups diversify with the addition of men and fundraising goes viral with the click of a key, where does that leave female-only charitable organizations like the Junior League? Founded over a hundred years ago by young debutantes with time on their hands, its relevance is called into question in this age of equal [...]
Meet Laurie Burrows Grad – daughter of Broadway legend Abe Burrows’s – who launched the Broadway musical review and awards dinner in honor of her late father benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, for whom, she has raised over $17 million.
Size matters. Especially when it comes to floral centerpieces as demonstrated by benefit auctioneer Sherry Truhlar who proves smaller is better.
Meet the Co-Chairs of the 2010 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction – the fourth largest wine auction in the country and the largest benefiting the arts – as we uncork their secrets to this year’s fundraising success.
Sharon Seto, Chair of the San Francisco Symphony Chinese New Year Concert and Imperial Ball, talks tigers and tenth anniversaries as she prepares for the upcoming celebration benefiting 75,000 Bay Area school children.
- Promote Your Charity Event
- Publish Your Writing
- Post Fundraising Questions
- Socialize with Members
- Start or Join a Club
"What is one thing that you cannot go without when fundraising?"
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