Today's Five-Star Guest is...Patrick! Each week host Patrick Kirby will share his own insights, tips, hacks and unique perspectives in a "mini" episode. So you're thinking about doing your own Special Event Fundraiser? The first question Patrick will help you answer...WHY? And then...(gulp)...HOW? Patrick shares his own expert advice to guide you through planning that first big event (or maybe the first one you actually do right!).  Link to Buy "Paddles Up":  https://www.amazon.com/Paddles-Up-Auctioneer-Post-2020-Fundraiser/dp/0978542517 Read Patrick's Great Blog Here: https://www.dogoodbetterconsulting.com/blog Find the Five-Day Fundraising Challenge Here: https://www.dogoodbetterconsulting.com/5dayfundraisingchallenge Get on our waiting list for our new nonprofit & fundraising community filled with on-demand courses and live webinars that are exclusive to members! Learn all about what's in store to support you and your leadership team at www.DoGoodYOUniversity.com! Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here: https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetter Special THANK YOU to our sponsors: Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month! Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier! iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3Xenf Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXs YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYan Tunein: http://tun.in/pjIVt Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDR Follow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/ Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do  #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate #dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdad About Host Patrick Kirby: Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book! Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing Good Available through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359