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How to Turn Laughter into Donations: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Banquet
If you’ve ever planned a fundraising banquet, you know the tension. You want people to feel the heart of your mission, but you also want them to stay awake long enough to give generously. It’s a delicate dance between emotion and energy. That’s why I love using laughter as a tool—not just to entertain, but to amplify generosity. When people laugh, they relax. When they relax, they listen. And when they listen, they give. Here are five ways laughter can turn your next banquet
Tim Boyd
4 hours ago3 min read


The 90 Minute Rule: Why Your Banquet Shouldn’t Run Long
If you want to maximize impact at your fundraising banquet, here’s one of the simplest rules you can put in place: 👉 Keep the program to...
Tim Boyd
Sep 113 min read


So You’ve Decided You’d Like to Book Me for Your Fundraising Banquet… But Now You Need to Convince Your Board
So, you’ve heard me speak. Or you’ve seen one of my videos. Or a friend from another ministry told you, “We had Tim Boyd and it was the...
Tim Boyd
Aug 132 min read


“Wait...What Kind of Fundraiser Is This?” Why Knowing the Difference Between Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship Events Matters More Than You Think
Hey hey! Let’s talk about something that sounds boring but is actually the key to unlocking more money, more momentum, and more mission...
Tim Boyd
Aug 53 min read
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