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  • 1.  Gala Style Fundraising Event Question - Paper Programs?

    Posted 05-22-2023 12:41 PM

    Hello! 

    The Humane Society of North Central FL hosts a gala-style fundraising event each year. In previous years, we have used a paper program at this event but have noticed they are costly, and we end up with so many after the event. We are looking to move away from them if we can. 

    Has anyone moved away from using paper programs at their event? If so, what did you do instead?

    We appreciate any help you can provide! 


    #FundraisingandDevelopment

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    Riley Yates
    Wellness Programs Coordinator
    Humane Society of North Central FL
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  • 2.  RE: Gala Style Fundraising Event Question - Paper Programs?

    Posted 05-23-2023 06:32 AM

    I have wanted to do away with the printed programs for some time now.  I agree that we probably discard more than people take home with them... but some of our biggest supporters are still "old school" and want to continue printing them (and sending appeals through the mail).  Every year I try to convince them that THIS year we should find an alternative.  And every year I wind up backing down after hearing the resistance.   I'm looking forward to hearing if anyone has found a better option that I can pitch to my committee!



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    Sandi Mercado
    Shelter or rescue director
    Citizens for Animal Protection
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  • 3.  RE: Gala Style Fundraising Event Question - Paper Programs?

    Posted 05-23-2023 07:22 AM

    Sandi, I am glad we are not alone in this fight! 



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    Riley Yates
    Development Coordinator
    Humane Society of North Central FL
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  • 4.  RE: Gala Style Fundraising Event Question - Paper Programs?

    Posted 05-23-2023 07:29 AM

    I host a couple of fundraisers a year,  we use sponsors to offset the program's cost.   We have local people who will pay for ads; this absorbs the cost of the program. 
     



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    Connie Ash
    Director
    Mended Paws Sanctuary
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  • 5.  RE: Gala Style Fundraising Event Question - Paper Programs?

    Posted 05-23-2023 07:47 AM

    Thanks, Connie, we do too! I am interested in getting rid of it to avoid the waste of paper and save staff time as they are rarely looked at and we end up with so many leftovers after the event. 



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    Riley Yates
    Development Coordinator
    Humane Society of North Central FL
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  • 6.  RE: Gala Style Fundraising Event Question - Paper Programs?

    Posted 05-23-2023 08:19 AM

    Yes, we also have sponsors who purchase "ads" in the program.  The cost is not my only consideration.  It is also a waste of resources (time to create it, trees, etc).



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    Sandi Mercado
    Shelter or rescue director
    Citizens for Animal Protection
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