December 2023 Newsletter

It has been a packed and exciting year for Community Event Co! From fundraising walks to dinner auctions and educational conferences we've been involved with so many fun events and causes this year.

Thank you to all of our clients for trusting CEC to help bring your events to life! We truly love getting to support you in the incredible work that you do.

We're wishing you the best holiday season available to you, and a wonderful start to 2024!

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

A packed room at the Roebbelen Center for the Parkinson Association of Northern CA’s 2023 Annual Education Conference. Photography by CEC.

Volunteers at the Friends of Front Street Paws to Party Howl-o-Ween event. Photograph by Tia Gemmell.

Beautiful evening out at Park Winters for Yolo County CASA. Photograph by Dawn Kincade Photography.

MEET THE CEC TEAM

It's been a while since we introduced the team, and we've been growing! Expanding at Community Event Co means adding new skill sets, broadening our offerings, and partnering with you for more events. Stay tuned for updates and to learn more about the team in future CEC Newsletter spotlights.

Holly Wong, Principal Consultant

holly@communityeventco.com

Amanda Brincat, CMP, Senior Event Manager

amanda@communityeventco.com

Collin Lourenco, Senior Event Manager

collin@communityeventco.com

Katelynn Raber, Event & Project Associate

katelynn@communityeventco.com

Alina King, Marketing & Administrative Associate

alina@communityeventco.com

Jennifer Stevens, Executive Assistant

jennifer@communityeventco.com

Community Event Co Team

From Left to Right: Alina, Collin, Amanda, Holly, Katelynn, Jennifer

CEC RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

MESSAGING IN FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS

This Fundraiser Friday newsletter focuses on how organizations can provide more valuable information while using fewer words. Click the links below to check out Parts I and II of the feature.

The 2 Most Underrated Words In Fundraising: Part I

The 2 Most Underrated Words in Fundraising: Part II

Ethical storytelling is a critical part of non-profit work but what does it mean to be making ethical choices as we share stories in the social sector? Find out how to assess this for your organization with Ignite Fundraising.

Is Our Storytelling Ethical?

Is there a topic related to events or nonprofits that you'd like us to share resources or insights about? Let us know at holly@communityeventco.com

SAVE THE DATE

We hope to see you at one of these upcoming events!

12/14 - Resilient Yolo Virtual Workshop

"Trauma-Informed Practices in English Language Learning"

www.bit.ly/RYdec2023

2/3 - CASA Sacramento Notte Toscana Crab Dinner (SOLD OUT!)

https://sacramentocasa.ejoinme.org/2024crab

3/8 - NAWBO Sacramento Annual OWL Awards

https://nawbo-sac.org/outstanding-women-leaders-award-gala/

And More...

Mosaic City Breakfast benefiting Recovery Cafe West Sacramento
Friends of Front Street Shelter Brewfest
Yolo Community Foundation Philanthropy Breakfast
Family Voices of CA Virtual Health Summit

Stay up to date with Community Event Co by following us on social media and checking out our website!

www.communityeventc o.com