A good event fundraiser puts together a nice event that makes some money for their organization. A great event fundraiser plans memorable events, raises lots of money, creates awareness for their cause and fosters loyalty and support from donors and volunteers that can last a lifetime.

Which one do you want to be?

Juggling the numerous pieces of an event fundraiser can be daunting for the "rookie" and challenging even for a seasoned professional. Whether you are planning a 5K run, a black-tie gala, or something in between, The A-to-Z Guide to Event Fundraising will be your blueprint for a successful event.

With step-by-step instruction, checklists and more, this user-friendly guide with downloadable appendix will help you every step of the way, letting you spend your energy on what is important: raising funds for your organization and giving your attendees an experience they are sure to remember.

Amy Crowell, founder of Next Stage Advisors, has more than two decades of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, event management, and strategic and financial planning. She has overseen numerous nonprofit fundraisers, including grassroots campaigns, events of all sizes and national multimillion-dollar corporate-sponsored programs.

Amy helps nonprofits meet and beat their fundraising goals via event consulting, board development, grant writing and more.

Prior to founding Next Stage Advisors, Amy was a leader at Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry, a national nonprofit, where she raised more than $3 million via events to end childhood hunger. She holds a B.S. in business from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Brenau University, and she is a Certified Fundraising Executive, a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She resides with her husband and three children outside of Atlanta, Georgia.