Dallas Mavericks Foundation Mavs Ball With Hannah Turner

How can an business successfully create a foundation or nonprofit arm of their organization create a positive impact in their community? Today, I talk with Hannah Turner, Sr. Director of Corporate Responsibility and Executive Director of the Dallas Maverick's Foundation to talk about the organization's upcoming signature fundraising event, the Mavs Ball. Celebrating it's 10th anniversary, the Mavs Ball is one of Dallas' premiere nonprofit signature fundraising events. The nonprofit foundation of the Dallas Mavericks, proceeds raised from the organization go towards grants and gifts to nonprofits that provide services to children, women, and families. Over the past decade, the annual total raised at the Mavs Ball has gone form $500,000 in the first year to over $2 million for last year's event. In this episode, Hannah discuss a wide range of topics including tips on recruiting customers (in their case, season ticket holders) into donors, insights on how to create a streamlined and effective grant selection process to maximize community impact, and how to effectively use high-profile individuals at your signature fundraising event to maximize giving. This is one episode you will not want to miss.