315. Creating Purpose-Driven Donor Events + Unlocking Your Own Unicorn Sparkle - Matthew Helmer
Overview
Meet Matthew. As The *DRG's resident Unicorn, he believes in embracing organizational change through novel ideas. This internationally recognized storyteller has led teams in the production of award-winning events, communications, and donor engagement efforts (tune in for a fascinating case study!) . We're chatting about how to evolve our teams, embracing streamlined processes and pitching creative engagement opportunities.
đź’ˇLearn
- How organizations can reimagine internal collaboration and innovation
- Case Study: Colorado State University Foundation's event & engagement realignment Incorporating data and metrics into the event planning process
- Unlocking your unique gifts - straight from the sector's other Unicorn
*Donor Relations Guru is now renamed The DRG Group. So proud of you for this brave move, friends. Check out the announcement here.
Today’s Guest
​Matthew Helmer, Consultant and Strategist, DRG Group
Episode Highlights
- Matthew’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
- Experiencing organizational change at Colorado State University (9:00)
- Centralized event management in higher education (12:00)
- Creating meaningful events and experiences (19:00)
- An example of bringing these philosophies to life (25:00)
- Releasing the inner unicorn in all of us (39:00)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Matthew’s life (44:00)
- Matthew’s One Good Thing: Gratitude. (49:00)
- How to connect with Matthew (51:00)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/315
About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.
Join us at The Spread!
Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛
We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.
Learn more and save your free spot today.
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Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.
Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com
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Overview
Meet Matthew. As The *DRG's resident Unicorn, he believes in embracing organizational change through novel ideas. This internationally recognized storyteller has led teams in the production of award-winning events, communications, and donor engagement efforts (tune in for a fascinating case study!) . We're chatting about how to evolve our teams, embracing streamlined processes and pitching creative engagement opportunities.
đź’ˇLearn
- How organizations can reimagine internal collaboration and innovation
- Case Study: Colorado State University Foundation's event & engagement realignment Incorporating data and metrics into the event planning process
- Unlocking your unique gifts - straight from the sector's other Unicorn
*Donor Relations Guru is now renamed The DRG Group. So proud of you for this brave move, friends. Check out the announcement here.
Today’s Guest
​Matthew Helmer, Consultant and Strategist, DRG Group
Episode Highlights
- Matthew’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
- Experiencing organizational change at Colorado State University (9:00)
- Centralized event management in higher education (12:00)
- Creating meaningful events and experiences (19:00)
- An example of bringing these philosophies to life (25:00)
- Releasing the inner unicorn in all of us (39:00)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Matthew’s life (44:00)
- Matthew’s One Good Thing: Gratitude. (49:00)
- How to connect with Matthew (51:00)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/315
About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.
Join us at The Spread!
Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛
We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.
Learn more and save your free spot today.
//
Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.
Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com
Say hi đź‘‹
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
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