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July 2, 2008, 04:45 PM ET
How to Plan a Green Fund-Raising Event
Charities are increasingly taking steps to make their operations more environmentally friendly.
And, increasingly, donors want to know that the charities they support are doing their part to protect the environment.
With that in mind, fund raisers should be thinking green when they plan events for donors, says Sarah S. Brophy, a consultant who helps promote environmentally friendly practices for cultural groups.
To do that, Ms. Brophy encourages groups that host fund-raising events to hire businesses that rely on reusable dinnerware, washable linens, and locally grown food and flowers. She also says groups should be deliberate in explaining their green efforts at their events (on high-content recycled paper, of course).
For more tips from Ms. Brophy and other experts on green philanthropy, check see the transcript of The Chronicle’s recent live discussion on the topic.
And if you’ve planned a green event for your donors, we’d love to hear your stories about how you did it. Please feel free to post a comment to share your experience.
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