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In fact, events can create whole new revenue streams through the sale of event sponsorships and advertisements in the program book. These will take considerable work and staff time, but can more than cover the cost of the event itself, or even raise more money than the campaign itself.
You could also consider registration fees as an additional source of revenue for your event. You’ll need ticketing or registration software, but registration fees are a good way to establish a baseline of revenue that you can build on throughout your event as your fundraisers bring in donations from their networks.
Event fundraising can be a lucrative fundraising strategy on its own, but keep in mind that events require a lot of staff time, logistics, planning, and skill. Event planning can be an art, but it also requires a keen awareness of costs. Balancing the excitement around your peer-to-peer fundraising event with a budget you can manage is the key to a successful day.
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