Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro

Do More With Less? I Say We Do Less With More! Here's How.

👉 Sign up for the AI Workshop here! Amy takes the mic solo and comes out swinging at one of the most sacred phrases in the nonprofit sector: "do more with less." She&apo

Going Back To Basics: It Might Be Exactly What Your Event Needs — With Molly Fast

Molly Fast is back. The most-listened-to guest in Real Talk history returns with a new vantage point and a lot more to say. After more than two decades running one of the

From The VP Of Events At Sinai Health Foundation: Leadership, Next Gen Donors, and Empty Spaces — with Jamie Lamont

He's back for a third time, and he still has plenty to say. Jamie Lamont, VP of Events at Sinai Health Foundation, is one of the most experienced voices in Canadian

The Sound Of Your Event: Why It Matters Just As Much As Your Run Of Show — with Kris Chau

Kris Chau has been in the event world long enough to know which details make or break an experience — and most event pros are getting one of them wrong consistently. In t

The Human Touch: What It Actually Takes to Build Events That Last — with Keith Clarke

He's back! Keith Clarke, Senior Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships at Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and the most-listened-to guest in Real Talk h

Sacred Cows Of The Non-Profit Event Space: WHY Is Your Walk 5K? & Other Questions We Need To Be Asking.

Who decided your walk was 5K? And more importantly — why did everyone just agree? In this episode, host Amy Milne takes a hard look at the sacred cows of nonprofit events

I'm Back And More Fired Up Than Ever: Where I've Been & What I've Built In The Last Two Years

"Why are nonprofit event professionals still so underserved? That question is the reason I'm back." After two years away from the mic, Amy's not back because th

Easy as 1, 2, 3! How to Steward and Support Your Community so They Fundraise More for Your Organization

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Keith Clarke, Director, Corporate & Community Partnerships at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Keith started h

Hot Seat Coaching: Bowls for Beds in support of Home Horizon

In this episode, your host Amy Milne kicks off our hot seat coaching series with Pam Osmond, Fund Development Manager at Home Horizon, a local charity in Collingwood, Ont

Stop and Smell the Roses: Why It's Important to Celebrate Life's Moments

On the eve of her 50th birthday, your host Amy Milne takes a moment to reflect on the past five decades which have been filled with both ups and downs, and she wouldn&apo

Small But Mighty: How a Local Non-Profit is Using the Power of Community to Create Successful Fundraising Events

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Pam Osmond, Fund Development Manager at Home Horizon, a local charity in Collingwood, Ontario that provides transition

Be Our Guest: How to Create Engaged Teams that Can Take Your Non-Profit Event Experience to the Next Level

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Nicole Sinclair, Head of Hospitality at Destination Decoded. Nicole is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating

Fundraise Like a Pro: Expert Tips on How to Connect With Donors and Raise More Money

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Molly Fast, Director of Fundraising and Development at Event 360. Like so many of us, Molly didn't know what she

Hot Off the Press: Hot-Seat Coaching Opportunities!

In this episode, your host Amy Milne drops some exciting news! As part of our ongoing marketing and communication mini-series, we're introducing a new segment and it

REPLAY: The Power of Story: How to Clarify your Message to Engage More Donors

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of StoryBrand and certified marketing genius. StoryBrand helps companies and non-profit organi

The Weight of a Problem: How Shifting to Solution Mode Leads to More Successful Events

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with a personal story; a real life experience about the virtues of perseverance and problem-solving and how it relates to a

Want to Take Your Non-Profit Events Beyond All Expectations? We Can Help!

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Lisa Cohen, Chief Copywriter & Wordsmith at Beyond Fundraising Inc. And we have a surprise in store for you: we'r

Marketing & Comms Mini-Series: How to Transform your Tired Taglines and Phrases

In this episode, we are excited to kick off a mini-series that is focused on all things marketing and communications. We all know how important it is to foster deeper and

Living Your Best Life: How to Shift Your Thoughts and Actions to Achieve Your Goals

In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Jodi Wilding, a Certified Integral Associate Coach with a private coaching practice and a passion for helping people b

Rewards & Perks & Benefits, OH MY! How to Add a VIP Experience to your Non-Profit Event in a Meaningful Way

In this episode, we get a front-row seat to Amy's wonderful world of creativity, thoughts and ideas all centered around the theme of reward programs. She shares that