Are you a leader of a nonprofit organization looking to diversify your revenue through fundraising events? If so, this book is for you. Nonprofits of all types host fundraising galas that bring them money, publicity, new supporters, and good will. From awards ceremonies to sit-down dinners, galas deliver more than warm fuzzies to organizations in your community — so why not yours? The Alliance for Biking & Walking’s Guide to Fundraising Galas is the first book to bring you the ins and outs of organizing fundraising galas that benefit bicycling and walking. Filled with models of sample galas and take-away tools, this guide is an indispensable resource for new or seasoned gala organizers. The Alliance draws on the experience of six organizations’ successful galas and brings you their secrets. This guide is written especially for bicycling and walking organizations, but any nonprofit will benefit from the advise and models in this book. (Third Edition, June 2009, 85 pages)