Big Deal Company works with a variety of local nonprofits, helping to plan events that support their unique fundraising needs and challenges. We were thrilled to be asked back as event support for the community-centric and summer-favorite Meals on 4th event, benefitting the work and mission of Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud. Our team of professional event experts worked alongside the Development and Program Directors of this downtown Loveland nonprofit to plan a fabulous evening full of food, fun, and FUNdraising, right in the heart of downtown Loveland! This event takes place entirely outside, in the middle of 4th Street in the city block between Cleveland and Railroad. The planning for this event began back in January when streets were covered with snow and ice. It’s always a little stressful to work around what Mother Nature decides to do, but this year’s event - although smack dab in the middle of our Colorado Monsoons - was met with an absolutely gorgeous late Spring Colorado Day full of sunshine, blue skies, and comfortable temperatures! This event captured the essence of generosity, community spirit, and philanthropy that is so prevalent in the Loveland and Berthoud communities. It was a huge success - surpassing Meals on Wheels’ fundraising goals, and bringing people from all walks of life together to support such a worthy cause! Guests celebrated in style! Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud is celebrating 55 years of service in Southern Larimer County. Their year-long celebration was weaved throughout this event, boasting an atmosphere of a 1950s/1960s soda shop diner. Our team of event planners and the Meals on Wheels volunteers worked some decorative magic, creating an enchanting ambiance with period decorations and flair. Each table was adorned with a checkerboard runner, real vinyl records, and floral arrangements designed to look like ice cream sundaes! Guests were encouraged to dress up in period costumes, and musical guests, The Steve Manshel Trio set the mood with period tunes from the 1950s and 1960s. A True Expression of Community This unique fundraising event is built on a large amount of community involvement. Guests are treated to a multi-course meal, with each course provided by a different local restaurant and drinks donated by local breweries and bars.We were honored to serve alongside the following Restaurant and Brewery Partners:
The event program focused on stories of hope and inspiration - told by a longtime Meals on Wheels Volunteer and Executive Director, Jeffrey Pomranka. To further boost the evening’s fundraising efforts, local auctioneers led a special Heads or Tails game where attendees competed to win a special Date Night Air BnB package that included an overnight stay at a Downtown Arts District Bungalow and local restaurant and drink gift cards. The evening concluded with a very successful Paddle Raise, collecting $23,600 in support of Meals on Wheels food and programs! Thanks to the collective efforts of Mother Nature, the organization, vendors, volunteers, and the generosity of the community, Meals on 4th exceeded all expectations! The success of the evening will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the ability of Meals on Wheels to make a difference in the lives of more homebound individuals - feeding and supporting our community for generations to come! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
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Nonprofit fundraisers play a vital role in securing the necessary resources and funds for organizations to fulfill their missions and create long-lasting, positive impacts. Planning a successful fundraiser requires careful consideration, a group of dedicated individuals and meticulous planning. While there are a plethora of details and steps to follow, defining fundraising goals is always the best place to start when planning a non-profit fundraiser. This involves identifying specific financial targets, the purpose of the fundraiser, and the programs or projects that it will support. Next, think about what would motivate people to support your organization, and begin to build creative and engaging fundraising ideas that align with your cause and resonate with your target audience. Do your followers prefer fancy gala dinners? Are they active and willing to participate in a charity run? Do they prefer online options such as a crowdfunding campaign? Select an idea that suits your resources, capacity, and the preferences of your donor base. Once you have an idea of how you will gather your followers and supporters, begin working on a dynamic event timeline. This timeline should outline all the key tasks leading up to the fundraiser. Set specific deadlines for each task, including securing a venue, arranging permits, and contacting and hiring vendors. This timeline should also include a communications and marketing plan for your event’s promotion. All fundraising events require a dedicated team of volunteers who can serve as ambassadors for your brand and are passionate about your cause. Start your volunteer search early, contacting interested parties often and consistently. Offset event costs by securing sponsors and event partners. Approach local businesses, corporations, and individuals who share your organization’s values and may be interested in sponsoring or partnering with your event. A variety of sponsorship levels and benefits are always a good way to attract donors. BIG DEAL Company has a proven Non-Profit Fundraising Plan BIG DEAL Company has worked with dozens of organizations, helping them build creative and engaging events and fundraising campaigns. Our approach goes beyond showing up to staff an event. We offer full-service support and are always thoughtful with non-profit budgets! Below is a list of minimal planning services typically needed for a non-profit event:
Other support services often needed for a successful event:
The average non-profit event requires roughly 150-300 planning hours – but it is all time well spent, especially when non-profits are able to reach their fundraising goals! If you are a non-profit that would like event and planning support, please reach out to our team of professionals. We have worked with a plethora of local non-profits and can help you create a memorable and successful event! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure:
*All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC Running a small business is hard work! Small business owners tend to wear many hats: project manager, logistics manager, operations manager, human resources department, and often times, marketing manager. That is a lot to maintain and control! Marketing mistakes and pitfalls often occur due to the fact that so many small business owners aren’t confident in their marketing skills and they are simply just spread too thin. Marketing mistakes won’t necessarily ruin your business, but they do sometimes cost time and money. The Big Deal team recently pulled together a list of common marketing mistakes that we have noticed clients and potential clients make. Our team has over 127 years of marketing experience - we’ve seen it all! Hopefully this list will help your small business avoid or correct potentially costly mistakes. Download the free printable below!
BIG DEAL Company helps coach clients to avoid these common mistakes. We work to help small businesses create effective, scalable, and brand-building marketing campaigns that really work. We specialize in marketing, advertising, social media strategy & management, website design & maintenance, and event marketing. We have the time and expertise to help support small business goals and growth. If you would like help with your marketing goals and strategy, reach out for a one-on-one consultation. We will help you avoid these mistakes and find success! Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us The Family Center-La Familia’s BELONG Event was held on Saturday, April 29. The event brought together over 200 guests, including students and their families, local politicians and dignitaries, board members, and center neighbors, for an afternoon of fellowship and fun! The event featured tasty and festive food and drink, kid-friendly activities, live musical entertainment provided by Widespread Hispanic, an interactive dance presentation, and a special ribbon cutting for the new infant playground. The event kicked off at 2:00 pm in the north parking lot of The Family Center. Guests were encouraged to participate in guided tours of the early childhood and family resource center, an opportunity to see first-hand, what happens every day in this special place. Donors who attended expressed their excitement in seeing their dollars at work while visiting community members and were surprised at all of the services offered at The Family Center! The highlight of the day was the special ribbon-cutting presentation that was held for the recently completed infant playground. This special addition to the center was made possible through the generosity of a La Familia donor. This event was planned as a community connector, bringing families, donors, and community members together in celebration. Sponsors and vendors helped to provide all of the event experiences, including: VENDORS Food: Angry Hippie Tacos Food Truck Bar: On the Rocks Mobile Bar Ice Cream Treats: Rainbow Paleta Bar Music: Widespread Hispanic Face Painting: Christine Busch Balloon Artist: Alpaca Globo Dance Troupe: CSU hip-hop group Beverage Supplier: High Country Beverage Photography: Dick Knapp Photography Supplies: Costco Event Management: Big Deal Company
As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Nonprofit fundraisers are a great way to bring people together for a common cause, and when successful, they can make an impact on the lives of those in need. That was certainly the case at Dementia Together’s Joy on the Journey fundraising event that BIG DEAL had the pleasure of planning. The numbers from this event are proof of its success:
Dementia Together has been doing incredible work in Northern Colorado - offering support and resources for care partners, families and people living with dementia. Their Joy on the Journey event was about bringing people in our community together to create a connection and to help people gain an understanding about how Dementia Together supports their clients and works with community partners. The event space was full of energy. Bright, white tables and coverings provided by Primary Event Rentals were adorned with picture cubes of the clients and families that benefit from Dementia Together’s services filled the space. Guests were treated to delicious food provided by Fresh Plate Catering, while being serenaded by the talented duo from Mountain City Music. Throughout the evening, guests heard from Dementia Together’s Executive Director and other supporters. They heard stories that were both heart-warming and inspiring, and it was clear that the work being done by this amazing organization is truly making a difference in people’s lives. BIG DEAL Company was honored to be a planning partner for such an important and spectacular event! From concept to execution, this event took over 300 planning hours to pull off. Community is an important pillar in all of the work that My Big Day does, and this event was a perfect example of how community and coming together for a common cause can be inspiring and produce good for many! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Planning a destination business meeting or conference? Then look no further than the beautiful and colorful state of Colorado! With 300+ days of sunshine, mountains, lakes, and more, Colorado is an attractive location for any type of meeting, conference, or retreat! Colorado boasts a stunning array of natural beauty and outdoor activities, combined with world-class hospitality and business amenities. Here are some tips to help guide you in planning the perfect destination business meeting in Colorado: 1. Choose the Right Location. Find a location that aligns with your meeting and conference priorities. Consider your priorities for the meeting and use those to help narrow down the perfect location for your event. Colorado has plenty of options for fascinating locations, including Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Each city has its unique attractions, so pick the one that aligns with your meeting purpose and your company’s values and interests. 2. Select the Perfect Venue. Once you have narrowed down the city, it’s time to pick a venue. You will need to consider event activities - including finding a functional space where your team can work and play.Colorado has a range of world-class hotels, resorts, and conference centers that cater to business travelers. Many are located within close proximity to perfect team-building activities and leisure. You will also want to consider traveling factors such as distance to and from the airport and transportation. 3. Consider Seasonal Weather and Activities. Colorado’s weather can vary greatly by season, so you’ll want to consider the time of year when planning your meeting. Summers are mild and pleasant, while winters can be snowy and cold. If you’re looking to incorporate outdoor activities into your itinerary, consider the season and weather conditions. 4. Outdoor Activities. Colorado’s outdoor activities are a big draw for business travelers. From skiing and snowboarding to hiking and mountain biking, there’s no shortage of things to do. Colorado outdoor activities can serve as the perfect structure for team-building activities. Plan an outdoor excursion to help break the ice and build relationships. 5. Schedule Time for Sightseeing. Make sure to leave time for sightseeing and travel. Colorado is home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the country. From Rocky Mountain National Park in Northern Colorado to the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs, there are plenty of awe-inspiring attractions to explore. 6. Cater to Business Needs. It’s easy to get distracted by all of the fun and exciting sights and activities in Colorado, but always remember that a business meeting is still the primary purpose of your trip. Ensure that the meeting place you choose has all the necessary amenities, including appropriate audio-visual equipment, high-speed internet, and catering services. And, while you may be full of excitement for all of the fun activities that Colorado has to offer, you will want to always keep your event budget in mind. It is easy to get carried away with all of the extras! 7. Consider Your Accommodations. Choose hotels or resorts that offer a wide range of amenities and services. It is always a good idea to find a location that includes on-site restaurants for your attendees to frequent during their stay during their down times. Fitness centers and spas are also good to consider. Planning the perfect destination business meeting in Colorado requires careful consideration of location, venue, weather, activities, and accommodations – a lot of details to think about! Big Deal Company can be your trusted on-site planning partner. We live here and know all of the ins and outs and tips and tricks for making Colorado work for you. Consider partnering with our team of professionals for your destination meeting planning. Your meeting is a BIG DEAL, and so are we! Let us help you find, create, and build the perfect Colorado experience to meet your company’s needs, budget, and expectations. Download our complimentary printable dedicated to Planning a Destination Meeting in Colorado, and find out how your meeting can be a BIG DEAL.
As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us With 300+ days of sunshine, mountains, lakes and more, Colorado is an appealing location for any type of meeting, conference or retreat. Break away from the screen and connect in person to recognize high performers, plan and strategize, learn and launch new initiatives. Here's what you need to consider when planning your next destination meeting. The team at BIG DEAL Company is well versed in meeting and event planning all over Colorful Colorado! We have put together an easy starting point checklist on all of the important items you should consider when starting to plan your destination meeting or event in Colorado. Download the FREE printable below.
As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
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