Small Nonprofits: Executing Impactful Events on a Limited Budget
Event Details
This event is offered in partnership with Nonprofit Association of Oregon.
How do you organize memorable, meaningful events despite staff shortages and tight budgets? Whether it’s a fundraiser, a camp, or a program-related gathering, these events can be costly. Small nonprofits often face the challenge of maximizing impact with limited time, staff, and funds.
This session explores practical strategies for planning, coordinating, and managing events that advance your mission without overextending your organization.
Learning Objectives
- Align event activities with event goals, such as attendance, engagement, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising.
- Evaluate different types of events and identify tools and resources to support effective event management.
- Prioritize what matters most, make thoughtful use of available resources, and deliver engaging experiences that meet your goals.
Audience
Ideal for executive directors and development professionals, as well as marketing or event managers at small nonprofits.
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Cost + Registration
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- MANP members $20 / Nonmembers $40
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About the Presenter

Kyle Kavas is the Founder and President of UPLIFT Leadership—a nonprofit organization that empowers young people with career success education and employability skills. Her key areas of focus include: youth leadership development, job readiness training, workforce development initiatives and economic equity. Kyle's past work experience with Better Business Bureau, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Young Entrepreneurs Business Week ignited a love of working with students, emerging leaders, and changemakers. Working with event-focused organizations for roughly 20 years, Kyle brings a unique lens to the art of nonprofit event management.