BRIEF SUMMARYWithout systems, planning an event can easily become chaotic and overwhelming.  Systems enable you to delegate tasks and create consistency.   In this episode I share: The difference between a system and a processThe seven core systems you need for nonprofit successFour tips for creating systems &amp; proceduresLISTENER ACTION ITEMRank the systems from 1-7.  Number one is the most important, urgent or needs the most work.  Seven needs the least.  Block ti...

41_Are you ready to host your first fundraising event?

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!