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In the past, fundraising was traditionally either social or they are corporate. There are very few galas that combine both. We have actually figured out a way to marry the two. We did not really have a choice given our constituents; we needed to figure out a way to do this and make it work to our benefit. | In the past, fundraising was traditionally either social or they are corporate. There are very few galas that combine both. We have actually figured out a way to marry the two. We did not really have a choice given our constituents; we needed to figure out a way to do this and make it work to our benefit. | ||
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This presentation by Staci Pierson, Manager of Special Events for the Rainforest Alliance, primarily focuses on the gala held by the Rainforest Alliance every year. This event encompasses a large number of special event components. The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests. It was founded in 1987 to conserve biodiversity by transforming land use practices, businesses practices, and consumer behavior. The first annual gala was held in the spring of 1990, with the goal of raising unrestricted funds, create awareness, further its mission, and attract new members and donors. This first gala was successful event, attracting approximately two hundred guests and raising about $20,000. By 2010, the gala drew about 600 guests and raised more than $1.5 million for the organization, with the costs about $250,000.
