[TULSA] OKCNP Membership Lunch and Learn: Are Galas Really Worth It, and How Can We Do Them Well?

Join us for quick, focused sessions on key nonprofit topics in a convenient lunchtime format. 

The Lunch and Learn series provides short trainings that fit easily into the workday. Each session highlights one concept or skill area relevant to nonprofit professionals. Topics change throughout the year, offering flexibility and variety. Participants gain useful takeaways they can apply immediately.

The Truth About Galas

Galas can be a nonprofit's biggest fundraising night of the year, or an exhausting, expensive event that barely breaks even. This session takes an honest look at what makes galas succeed or fall flat, helping you decide whether this format is the right fit for your organization and, if so, how to pull it off without burning out your team. You'll walk away with a clearer picture of the real costs, the realistic returns, and the planning decisions that separate a memorable evening from a missed opportunity.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate whether a gala is the right fundraising vehicle for their organization based on capacity, donor base, and mission alignment.
• Identify the planning and sponsorship strategies that most directly impact event profitability.
• Anticipate common gala pitfalls and apply practical solutions to keep the event on track and on budget.