Emma is an event and marketing coordinator with experience in planning nonprofit events. She works for the DAC Network, an organization that supports entrepreneurs of color and women entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses.

Get ready for an awesome podcast episode with Emma! She's going to spill the beans on planning super cool events for nonprofits. Emma knows how to tackle challenges and make events super fun! She even uses cool stuff like TikTok to get people excited and coming to the events. Plus, she's a pro at planning events on a tight budget and getting help from others. Emma believes that everyone should feel welcome at events, no matter who they are. She also knows how to get people pumped up to help and uses stories to make events really interesting. You don't want to miss this episode full of amazing tips for planning nonprofit events!

Highlights:

0:00 Introduction and discussion of unique challenges in nonprofit event planning

01:00 Overcoming challenges of low attendance and engagement

02:04 Using TikTok and humor to engage and connect with the audience

03:31 Balancing personal preferences with the need for visibility

04:58 Exploring the use of comedy to drive audience engagement

06:30 Approaching event planning for nonprofits with limited budgets

08:14 Collaborating with sponsors and partners to enhance event impact

09:34 Addressing conflicts when values clash with potential sponsors

11:24 Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in nonprofit events

15:07 Recruiting and managing volunteers effectively for nonprofit events

21:16 Utilizing storytelling and testimonials to inspire action

28:48 Recommendation to attend Dallas Startup Week as a valuable event

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