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Happy holidays on the Winter Solstice and the first official day of winter. This is the shortest day of the year, meaning we can look forward to an increase in daylight starting tomorrow. Now that’s something to celebrate! ⁠  ⁠  #wintersolstice 

We had a blast in Seattle this week checking out venues for the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychologist’s 2027 conference. Thank you to Visit Seattle and the three hotels that hosted us with informative tours, great swag, an abundance of great food, branded cupcakes, and even a VIP hockey experience. And, the holiday décor made our site visit truly magical. #annplans #eventplanning #conferenceplanning #seattle #sitevisit

#ThankfulThursday – The Ann Plans team was honored to be part of the 3000 Acts of Kindness event at the Minneapolis Convention Center earlier this month. Thousands of community members who are experiencing homelessness received coats, gloves, hats, mittens, boots and so much more.     Guests had the opportunity to connect with nonprofit agencies providing services in areas such as employment, housing, legal assistance, and mental health as well as receiving services at the event including haircuts, dental screenings, and massage. Thank you to the donors and several hundred volunteers who made so many acts of kindness possible this holiday season. Check out this recap video to get a sense of the impact.     #annplans #3000ActsofKindness #nonprofit #eventplanning #kindness 

#APTipTuesday – As 2024 comes to a close and we get ready to ring in a new year, here are some great ways to let your donors know you’re thinking about them:    🔸 Make phone calls to wish donors happy holidays or a happy new year. Even if you end up leaving a lot of voicemail messages, your calls will go a long way in letting your supporters know you appreciate them.    🔸 Send your donors a recap early in 2025 of specific ways they helped make a difference this past year, and share highlights of some of your organization’s exciting plans for the coming months.    🔸 Share your 2025 event date(s) early in the year to give your donors ample time to make plans to attend and support.    #AnnPlanns #DonorAppreciation #YearEndGiving #NonprofitTips #FundraisingStrategy 

The Ann Plans team loves the tradition of wrapping up our calendar year of events with this magical event for Gillette patients and families. ❄     #annplans #gillettewinterwonderland #nonprofit #events  

#APTIPTUESDAY - Joan Garry’s recent podcast “The Maverick Marketing Approach (with Seth Godin)” is well worth a listen. Seth Godin is known as the GOAT of marketing! 🐐    👉 Why listen?  🔸 Learn the 3 feelings that drive donor action.  🔸 Hear why Seth once advised a nonprofit to turn down Oprah. 🤯  🔸 Discover how to make marketing authentic and aligned with your mission.    🎧 https://lnkd.in/gwD-AH4H #Podcast #NonprofitMarketing #SethGodin #JoanGarry #MarketingTips #Nonprofit #TipTuesday   

Your friends at Ann Plans wish you a festive and fun-filled holiday. 🦃  #happythanksgiving

Time flies when you’re having fun! It was 17 years ago this month when several friends and colleagues joined us at the AZ Gallery in downtown St. Paul for the Ann Plans launch party.    During this anniversary month of thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude to the amazing organizations and vendor partners who have helped make the past 17 years so rewarding. We’re proud to be part of such a generous and caring community. 💖   #annplans #anniversary #nonprofit #nonprofitevents #celebrate #grateful 

Happy Give to the Max Day! This is Minnesota’s annual Giving Holiday supporting nonprofits and schools throughout the state. We are blessed to live in a community with so many amazing organizations doing life-changing and life-saving work. Thank you for giving generously to your favorite nonprofits and schools. https://www.givemn.org/ ⁠  #givetothemax #supportnonprofits #nonprofit

#APTipTuesday – This week we’re sharing a resource that’s loaded with great tips for elevating your events and expanding your donor base. Fundraising expert Chad Barger’s podcast “Turning Event Goers Into Donors” covers many valuable topics including how to make your events not just memorable, but meaningful; strategies for attracting new people to your event; creative communication tips for getting people excited about attending; and smart best practices in following up with your attendees post event.    https://lnkd.in/gPKEYtfc             #NonprofitSuccess #FundraisingTips #EventMarketing #DonorEngagement #CharityEvents