MEP110 - Fundraising and Nonprofit Event Planning

Course Overview

Design purpose-driven events that engage donors, rally supporters, and advance your mission.

Fundraising events are more than just galas and auctions, they’re strategic opportunities to deepen relationships, build awareness, and generate long-term impact.

This course offers a real-world overview of what it takes to plan successful nonprofit events. You'll learn how to align your event with your organization’s mission, develop a fundraising strategy, engage your board and planning committee, and manage budgets and sponsorships with confidence. From donor outreach to volunteer coordination, this course prepares you to lead with both purpose and professionalism.

Key Takeaways

• Create a fundraising plan that aligns with your mission and audience
• Develop and manage an event budget with financial transparency
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and staff for event execution
• Engage board members and planning committees in meaningful ways
• Secure in-kind and corporate sponsorships to support event goals
• Build a stakeholder communication plan for outreach and follow-up
• Understand the essentials of designing effective fundraising events

Who Should Attend?

• Nonprofit professionals planning fundraising or donor engagement events
• Event planners and consultants serving nonprofit clients
• Board members or committee chairs supporting fundraising initiatives
• Development staff seeking to enhance event-based revenue strategies
• Volunteers or emerging professionals interested in nonprofit event roles

Applies To The Following Certificate

• Meeting and Event Planning Certificate : Elective (Choose 5)