Fundraising Basics
This is the term for asking someone to make a financial contribution.
What is a solicitation?
How many events are in the FY26 PPFL Event Season?
What is 21?
This philanthropist and author has given millions to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Who is MacKenzie Scott?
The three main components of any event plan are budget, timeline, and this.
What is the venue (or location)?
The percentage of people who respond to a fundraising appeal.
What is the response rate?
Which month has the most events?
What is April?
This tech billionaire and his then-wife launched one of the world’s largest charitable foundations.
Who are Bill and Melinda Gates?
Always have a backup plan for outdoor events because of this.
What is bad weather (rain)?
This process helps identify potential donors’ capacity, inclination, and connection to the mission.
What is prospect research?
Who are the "celebrity" keynote speakers this year? Hint: there are 2
Who are Ana Navarro & Kellie Gerardi?
This singer and entrepreneur has supported reproductive health and gender equity through her foundation.
Who is Rihanna (Clara Lionel Foundation)?
A detailed, minute-by-minute plan for how an event will unfold.
What is a run of show?
The term for a gift included in a donor’s will or estate plan.
What is a planned gift.
What is the budgeted revenue for FY26 events?
What is $3,945,000?
This collective movement encourages billionaires to commit to giving away the majority of their wealth.
What is The Giving Pledge?
This contract clause protects both parties in case of weather, strikes, or emergencies.
What is a force majeure clause?