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Big news, floral fam! 🌸 We’re gearing up for the 5th Aniversary of community driven Bloom Together Event 2025, happening on March 3rd at The Doral Yard, Florida! ☀️ This event is all about celebrating the power of networking, collaboration, and building a vibrant community in the floral industry for a good cause. Last year's event in was a smashing success—industry pros came together to share ideas, network, learn how to optimize their businesses, and of course, have a blast with music and tons of fun! 🎉 We’re excited to make the 2025 edition an unforgettable one with your support! All profits are donated to two floral industry nonprofits. This event is for networking for a cause. Make sure to pre-register now and secure your spot as an attendee, collaborator, or sponsor before it’s too late! The last date to pre-register is 20th Feb 2025. Don’t miss out—register today. Link in comments! Keep an eye out for more details coming your way. Let’s make it unforgettable! . . #BloomTogether2025 #FloralIndustryEvent #NetworkingPower #FloralCommunity #FloralCollaboration #Miami2025 #BusinessGrowth #FloralProfessionals #EventOfTheYear #FlowerPower #FloralCelebration #FloralTrends #EventSuccess #StayTuned #newbloomsolutions

As the Halloween season creeps in, it's an excellent time for small businesses to collaborate on fun, festive community events that create a lasting impact. Imagine a haunted charity drive, a neighbourhood-wide trick-or-treat trail, or a spooky street fair where local businesses can showcase their products. Small businesses can maximize visibility, attract more foot traffic, and engage with the community meaningfully by working together. These events provide entertainment and strengthen the bond between companies and residents. Partnering with other businesses for a Halloween-themed event boosts your marketing efforts, too! From shared social media promotion to pooling resources for decorations, prizes, and giveaways, collaboration makes the event bigger and better for everyone involved. Not only does it increase the fun factor, but it also creates opportunities for cross-promotion, growing customer bases, and brand recognition. Hosting a joint event with a charity element—like collecting donations or hosting a spooky costume contest—shows your commitment to the community and leaves customers with a positive impression of your brand. Get in on the Halloween spirit this season and work with fellow local businesses to create a frightfully fun community event that benefits your business and your neighbours! #ABDC #cityofPG #takeonPG #indigenous #indigenousbusiness #indigenousentrepreneurs #community #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #homebusiness

How can smaller events better connect you with your benefactors and further your ministry? Discover the magic of intimate gatherings for fundraising success! Smaller events offer personal connections, lower costs, and the possibility of unique venues. The possibilities are endless, whether it's a cozy house party, a restaurant meal, or a parish hall BBQ. Here's how to make it happen: 1️⃣ Choose your venue and set a budget 2️⃣ Invite guests and offer RSVPs 3️⃣ Plan a short, impactful program 4️⃣ Share inspiring testimonial 5️⃣ Make a low-key "ask." 6️⃣ Show gratitude to hosts From lively house parties to tie-ins with community events, these gatherings spark meaningful conversations and unexpected opportunities. Dive into our new blog: "Small Events Yield Big Payoffs," to see how small events can lead to big wins for your organization! 💫 https://lnkd.in/gWA3cJyu #petrusdevelopment #catholicfundraising #development #nonprofitfundraising #fundraising #faithbasedfundraising #raisethechurch #FundraisingSuccess #SmallEventsBigImpact

Has there been a more challenging and volatile fundraising sector in recent years than community and events? First it was pandemic-driven event cancellations en-masse, followed swiftly by the birth of the virtual event, some of which were wildly successful. Now, with cost-of-living rises, event participants aren't too keen to ask friends and family for sponsorship... More widely, our research indicates that few events really 'stand out' to participants, suggesting charities need to consider whether their product portfolios match the market opportunity. That's a lot of change to wrestle with, but the core events promise - connecting with others and doing something interesting for a good cause - remains as relevant as ever. Looking for insights to guide your events and community programme? Visit us at www.beautifulinsights.com

The Power of Community Engagement for Restaurants 🤝 Being part of the community is more than just good business—it’s a way to create lasting relationships and loyalty. Here’s how your restaurant can get involved: Host Community Events: Partner with local artists, host live music nights, or organize charity events. Support Local Suppliers: Using locally sourced ingredients not only supports your community but adds fresh appeal to your menu. Collaborate with Other Businesses: Work with nearby shops for joint promotions or customer discounts. Give Back: Donating a portion of a day’s sales to a local cause can make a big impact and show that you care. Community involvement helps your restaurant stand out and builds trust. What’s your favorite way to engage with your local community? #CommunityEngagement #RestaurantMarketing #LocalBusiness #CustomerLoyalty #FoodIndustry

Plan to attend a local event this weekend and experience the joy of making a positive impact. 🌟 Research Local Events: Look up local community events happening this weekend, such as charity runs, festivals, or neighborhood clean-ups. Choose an event that resonates with you and mark it on your calendar. Prepare any necessary items or contributions you might need for the event. 🌟 Invite Friends and Family: Enhance your experience by inviting friends or family members to join you. This not only strengthens your personal relationships but also multiplies the positive impact on the community. Discuss the event details, coordinate plans, and enjoy the collective effort of giving back together. #CommunityInvolvement #WorkLifeBalance #FiredUpFriday #MiltonHunt

How to prepare for a fundraising event! As we gear up for our upcoming Dragon Boat Race I want to share how YOU can make a difference and help you achieve your fundraising goals #ShareYourWhy: Let your audience know why this event is important. Share stories or testimonials that highlight the impact of their contributions. #CreateExcitement: Fundraising is “fun” Energy attracts energy creating hype and a buzz around your event will spread to your supporters, participants and donors. #CalltoAction: Encourage your audience to take action. Whether it's buying tickets, sharing the event with friends, or donating, make sure you have clear, actionable steps. For example: 👉 Join Us {Link to tickets} 👉Spread the Word Use #EventHashtag to share your excitement! 👉 Support Our Cause {link to just giving or Go Fund Me #HighlighttheImpact: Let your donors know exactly how their contributions will make a difference. Be specific about what their donations will fund and the positive change it will bring. #EngageThroughSocialMedia: Encourage your audience to interact with your posts. Ask them to share their own stories related to your cause, post about their fundraising goals, or tag friends who might be interested in attending. #ThankYourDonors: Express gratitude to your current donors and supporters. Share their impact and acknowledge their contributions publicly to foster a sense of community and appreciation. #Reminder and #FollowUp: As the event approaches, keep the momentum going with reminders and updates. Share milestones reached in fundraising and how close you are to your goal! Giving up your free time to fundraise and contribute to the well-being of others is a true testament to your character and compassion. By dedicating your efforts to make an impact to those in need. Paying it forward not only creates a ripple effect of kindness but also strengthens the community around you 💜

It's been a minute since my last #WhatamIreadingWednesday posts but while my pace may have slowed down a bit there will be a few more posts as I am getting caught up and ready for #SummerReading As event season slows down a little bit for nonprofits until the fall I wanted to share about "The Art of Gathering" By @Pryia Parker! This book really changed how I thought about events, not just fundraising events but also small gatherings and especially trainings/conferences. Some of the key takeaways were: *Be Very Clear What the Purpose is and just networking isn't a purpose but what or who do you hope people come aways with or knowing *Clearly communicate the purpose to attendees before, during and after the gathering *Create clear social rules and boundaries and don't be afraid to enforce those rules to make people feel comfortable *Ending a gathering on time, clearly and well is just as important if no more than how you start These are just a few nuggets that I gleaned from a book that every person who enjoys gathering and connecting people should read! What is your favorite tip for gathering people? #nonprofitlife #nonprofitevents #Gathering #nonprofitfundraising #events

Presenting an update or report to your board of directors, city council or a community group … and you’re feeling anxious and don’t know what to say? I’ve made it easy for you. ✅ Instead of going down the rabbit hole of all the research, technicalities, and jargon that’s important within your department, focus on what’s really important for your audience to know. What will they care about? How does your update affect them? Here’s a framework you can follow: T-I-B-R-O It stands for: Thank you Importance Background Relevant tasks Outcomes ✨ Here’s an example if you’re a nonprofit leader presenting to your board: THANK YOU: “Thank you for the opportunity to present this report on our annual fundraising gala to you.” IMPORTANCE: “As most of you know, this fundraiser is an uplifting community event and is vital for us to provide the life-changing programs for the hundreds of families and children we serve.” BACKGROUND: “This was our 14th year hosting this gala and we’ve seen it grow in attendance, support, and in funds raised!” RELEVANT TASKS: “Our team was able to gather over 70 donations from businesses for our silent auction and raffle. Thanks to the generosity of local wineries, we were able to provide 4 bottles of wine per table. And XYZ Catering Company prepared a delicious dinner at a discounted nonprofit rate.” OUTCOMES: “Thanks to all the donations, community support and your dedication, we were able to raise more than $150,000! So many people who attended have told us this was their favorite event of the year!” ✅ Let me know if you found this helpful! 👉🏽 Be sure to save this for later and share with a friend who could use this! And DM me if you’d like an example for your situation! 👍🏽 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 👋🏽 Hi, I’m Jessica and I empower ambitious professionals in nonprofits, public agencies & business wanting to build their influence and confidence in public speaking. DM me to schedule a free 30-minute call! #presentationtip #publicspeaking #publicspeakingcoach

We LOVE sharing community events and helping spread the word about all the amazing things happening in Fond du Lac. But we need your help! We’re receiving a lot of event requests, often with little information to work with. Unfortunately, if you do not give us much to work with, we are unable to post your events. ✅ Nonprofits and Fundraisers: We’ll gladly share your events for free! 💰 Other Events: We offer paid promotion options to help you reach the community. 📋 How to Submit: Fill out our event submission form (linked in the comments)! 👉 Important Note: Event posts are NOT guaranteed, but completing the form ensures we have the details we need to consider your event for sharing. Let’s work together to keep Fond du Lac informed and connected! 💛 We're planning into 2025, so be sure to get yours submitted! #FondyEvents #SupportLocal #FondDuLacNonprofits #FondduLacWi #FondyFamous #WiscoWeekend #Thingstodo