How does an organization effectively host a signature fundraising event that draws top professionals during the workday?
Today, I talk with Tandra Allen, President of the Junior League Of Dallas, and Lauren Combest, co-chair for the organizations signature fundraising event, The Milestones Luncheon.
Over the past 103 years, the Junior League of Dallas has cultivated several generations of female leaders who have made a substantial impact on the North Texas community and beyond, growing to over 4,000 active members who provide over 100,000 hours of community service to various North Texas nonprofits and civic causes each year.
The Milestones Luncheon has long been one of Dallas' most popular and beloved luncheons. Each year features a conversation with a best-selling female author for an illuminating, substantive, and informative conversation as well as the opportunity for members of the Junior League (and alumni) to network with one another.
In this episode, Tandra and Lauren discuss a wide range of topics including advice on how to create a devoted following for your signature fundraising event that spans generations, how the Junior League has evolved over the past 100+ years, and tips on selecting the a high-profile person that reasonates with your audience to drive successful event turnout. This is one episode you will not want to miss.
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