BEHIND THE PRICE TAG: Nonprofit Planning Mistakes That Eat Your Budget Alive
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Holland Performing Arts Center | Omaha, NE
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Nonprofits lose money on events every single year — not because they’re careless, but because they’re unaware of the hidden costs built into venues, catering, bar service, contracts, and budgeting decisions.This expert session is a practical, eye-opening session designed for nonprofit leaders, development teams, and anyone responsible for planning events. In this one-hour presentation, Leah Johnson, founder of The Event Firm, pulls back the curtain on where event dollars quietly disappear — and how to stop it from happening. Through real-world examples and insider insights, attendees will learn how to:
Identify venue and contract traps before signing
make smarter catering and beverage decisions
understand the true cost of “small” upgrades
use budgeting as a decision-making tool, not just a spreadsheet
protect their event investment while still creating a great guest experience
This session isn’t about cutting corners — it’s about spending intentionally, asking better questions, and setting your events up to support stronger fundraising outcomes year after year.
Attendees will leave with clarity, confidence, and a new lens for evaluating every event decision they make.
Schedule:
Doors Open at 2:30
Session Begins at 3:00
Sip and Social 4:15-5:30 PM
Valet Services:
Provided by Paramount Parking
Register Here or Below:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bisonheartgroup
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Where is it happening?
Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas Street,Omaha,NE,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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