{"id":37821,"date":"2024-04-30T15:08:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T19:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/more-major-gifts-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-11-24T16:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T21:22:08","slug":"donor-opener-event","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/donor-opener-event\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stage a Small Event that Gains New Supporters and Donors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ready to host an intimate event your donors and prospects will love? Say goodbye to large event stress and join us to explore the art of hosting a casual porch party that will leave your prospects and donors inspired and ready to contribute! Gail Perry will share her secrets to hosting an intimate porch party style event and coach you on how to utilize this event format to find new supporters. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In this webinar you will discover how you can host a successful porch party. 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