Have you ever participated in a special event fundraiser such as a run, a golf tournament, or an art auction? What were the personal benefits of your participation? In addition to the money raised, what are the benefits for a nonprofit of holding a special event?
Based on your reading, in what circumstances are these tactics appropriate for an organization?
How do you successfully plan for and implement these types of tactics?
How heavily does the organization you are studying appear to depend on such events?