This document discusses how donor centered events can surprise and delight attendees. It notes that donor needs and budgets are changing, so events require a "wow factor" through technology and interactivity to engage attendees. The document suggests involving donors at events and surprising them in order to create a positive attendee experience and strong donor stewardship. It emphasizes designing events that donors want to attend rather than what the organization wants.

1. DONOR CENTERED EVENTS THAT
SURPRISE AND DELIGHT
Lynne M. Wester
@donorguru

2. Road Map
• Needs are Changing
• Budgets are Changing
• The “WOW” Factor
• Technology is Pervasive
• Who’s Watching?
• Who’s Attending?

4. Donors
Events
Stewardship
EngagementAcknowledgment
Recognition

6. WDITWA

7. Why Not?

9. The Attendee Experience

10. Donors Don’t Want

11. I Want to See:

12. Involve and Interact

15. Other Considerations

16. Surprise and Delight

23. Thank You!!
• Lynne M. Wester
• @donorguru
• lynne@donorrelationsguru.com
• www.donorrelationsguru.com