# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Panel Discussion: Event Planning Essentials
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join AFP SLO for a candid panel on rethinking nonprofit events what works, what doesn’t, and how to maximize impact, revenue, and engagementAbout this EventWe cannot wait to engage in a dynamic and energizing conversation about the status and future of events in SLO County. As the funding landscape continues to shift for nonprofits of all sizes, many organizations are taking a fresh look at events and rethinking their purpose, performance, and potential.Let’s be honest. Some events raise meaningful dollars. Some successfully build awareness and community connection. And others leave us quietly wondering why we still host them, often because we have always done it or because our boards expect it. This program will lean into those honest questions. Are our events truly advancing our mission? Are they meeting fundraising goals? Are they worth the staff time and volunteer energy they require?We are thrilled to welcome an outstanding panel of local leaders who bring diverse perspectives from higher education, nonprofit fundraising, and the private event sector. Dana Matteson, who oversees Presidential Events and Programs at California Polytechnic State University, Cody Dawson, Benefit Auctioneer Specialist, and Azuare Shults, Wedding and Event Coordinator at Ciel Bleu Event Design, will share what they are seeing across the industry, what is trending, what is fading, and where opportunity exists. Guiding the discussion will be moderator Emily L'Heureux, CEO of Woods Humane Society.Together, we will explore creative ways to refine and elevate our own events, whether the goal is stronger net revenue, deeper donor engagement, or greater community awareness. We will discuss practical adjustments that can help events better align with fundraising or visibility goals, and bold ideas for reimagining what events can look like as our community continues to grow.Come ready for candid insights, fresh thinking, and a conversation that will challenge and inspire you to see your events in a whole new wayAgenda🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PMNetworking🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMIntroductions🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMPanel Discussion
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-luis-obispo/panel-discussion-event-planning-essentials/100001986040843626
- **Event Categories**: Business, Contests, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: San Luis Obispo
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Penny
- **lat**: 35.2778655
- **long**: -120.6646358
- **full address**: The Penny, 664 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: AFP San Luis Obispo County Chapter (https://allevents.in/org/afp-san-luis-obispo-county-chapter/22506823)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Penny, 664 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 30 up to 30 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** AFP San Luis Obispo County Chapter
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Contests, Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Panel Discussion: Event Planning Essentials ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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