What I learned from our last gala

I’ve been managing non-profit galas for a while now, but our last event really tested our limits. We tried a new venue downtown which seemed like a great idea at first, but the logistics were a nightmare. I’d love to hear how others have dealt with unexpected challenges during their events.

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