Many planning teams get stuck on finding THE perfect date.  They either overthink it or just don’t know where to start.  It doesn’t have to be that complicated.  There are 6 factors you need to take into account in order to narrow it down to find the best date options for your event.  After listening to this episode you’ll understand what those six factors are and how they affect your date options. LISTENER ACTION ITEM<ul><li>Go to <a href='http://www.thatsoundslikeaplan.net/episodes/8'>thatsoundslikeaplan.net/episodes/8</a> for a free downloadable chart that includes all six factors that determine the best date for your event.  </li><li>Need some help with your event planning timeline or one of the tools I mention in this episode?  Join my<a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/thatsoundslikeaplan'> private FB group</a> to ask questions.  </li></ul>LET&apos;S CONNECT!<ul><li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-like-a-plan/id1611892354'>Please consider rating &amp; reviewing my show</a> on Apple Podcasts</li><li>Follow me on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/RippleEventMktg'>Facebook</a> or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rippleeventmktg/'>Instagram</a></li></ul>

9_Building an annual giving plan around events with Jennifer Dieter

Planning and producing a successful fundraising event can be stressful and overwhelming. That Sounds Like a Plan! walks you through the process step by step from start to finish. Whether you're an executive director, marketing manager, board member or volunteer, if you need guidance planning and producing a fundraising event for a small nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Host Alicia Baraga brings you strategies, tips, tools, and information from her 14+ years planning fundraising and awareness-building events for a wide variety of nonprofit clients. Along with sharing best practices, Alicia interviews experts in fields related to events such as marketing, sponsorship, A/V, auctions and more. She answers your questions in Q&amp;A episodes and boosts your confidence through Planner Pep Talks (PPT). If you're ready to streamline your event planning process, grow your audience and raise more money at your fundraising event, hit subscribe and let's get started. Now that sounds like a plan!