315. Creating Purpose-Driven Donor Events + Unlocking Your Own Unicorn Sparkle - Matthew Helmer

Overview
Meet Matthew. As The *DRG's resident Unicorn, he believes in embracing organizational change through novel ideas. This internationally recognized storyteller has led teams in the production of award-winning events, communications, and donor engagement efforts (tune in for a fascinating case study!) . We're chatting about how to evolve our teams, embracing streamlined processes and pitching creative engagement opportunities.

💡Learn

• How organizations can reimagine internal collaboration and innovation
• Case Study: Colorado State University Foundation's event & engagement realignment Incorporating data and metrics into the event planning process
• Unlocking your unique gifts - straight from the sector's other Unicorn

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Today’s Guest

​Matthew Helmer, Consultant and Strategist, DRG Group

Episode Highlights

• Matthew’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
• Experiencing organizational change at Colorado State University (9:00)
• Centralized event management in higher education (12:00)
• Creating meaningful events and experiences (19:00)
• An example of bringing these philosophies to life (25:00)
• Releasing the inner unicorn in all of us (39:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Matthew’s life (44:00)
• Matthew’s One Good Thing: Gratitude. (49:00)
• How to connect with Matthew (51:00)

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