Beyond Fundraising Inc

03/02/2026

Your 2026 fundraising events don't have to be a repeat of 2025. 🎯

I'm hosting a FREE hands-on workshop for local non-profit pros who are ready to move from "I hope this works" to "I KNOW this will work."

This isn't your typical workshop — you'll actually workshop YOUR events with me and leave with completed work, not just notes.

Feb 11 | 2-4pm |
Collingwood Public Library

Followed by networking cocktails 🥂 First drink is on me!

⚠️ Only 25 spots available
🔗 Link in bio to register
Or visit: startingbeyond.com

26/09/2025

The difference between a good event and an unforgettable one? It's not just your budget.

After 20+ years in non-profit event leadership, I've seen events that cost $ 50,000 feel forgettable, and events with $ 5,000 budgets that people still talk about years later.

The secret isn't in the flowers or the fancy venue.

It's about going beyond.

That's not just a word - it's why I named my company Beyond.

Going beyond your job description means anticipating problems before they happen and delivering solutions your team didn't even know they needed.

Going beyond basic service means remembering what matters to your participants and creating moments that make them feel truly seen and valued.

Going beyond logistics means turning supporters into advocates and making your cause feel personal and urgent.

Most event planners focus 95% of their energy on what MUST work and skip the 5% that creates the magic people actually remember.

But what if you could master that 5%?

What if your events became the ones other nonprofits try to copy?

This Monday, I'm sharing the exact framework that takes nonprofit events beyond ordinary.

The same principles that luxury restaurants use to create raving fans. Applied to your mission. Hospitality isn’t just for dinner out or at the hotel check-in desk; it’s a way of being.

Free masterclass: Transform your Fundraising Events – Learn how to take your events from tired to transformed with our proven framework that creates engaged participants and multiplies your fundraising impact.

REGISTER HERE www.startingbeyond.com

Limited space. We're going deep. 😁

Are you ready to go beyond?

21/09/2025

FREE MASTERCLASS

Tired of fundraising events that consume all your time and barely move the needle?

Your events should celebrate your mission, not overwhelm your team.

Join me for a free masterclass where I'm sharing the exact framework to transform your fundraising events from scattered and stressful to strategic and successful.

You'll learn how to create unforgettable experiences that turn participants into deeply engaged supporters—without doubling your workload.

Ready to raise more money and build stronger supporter relationships?

Link in bio to register 👆

25/09/2024

A million pennies. 

Yep. 

I got your attention, didn’t I?

This is what a million pennies look like. ☝️ 
This is a mountain I had never climbed before. 🏔

All wrapped in their cozy little wrappers and boxes. 

While it was no surprise they existed, it was a surprise in what it took to return them. 💥

Here’s the thing.

Despite being out of circulation, they were still currency and had monetary value. 💰

However, no bank was willing to take them back easily and efficiently, which, as a mani-gen, this is the only way I know how to do things. 

I know you’re curious about how this relates to Non-Profit Events, well, I am here to draw the parallel. 😁

We are faced each day with many different problems and situations that are often out of our control, and it is up to us how we handle the situation. 

You know the issue, the board member insists you must do a bike ride because they were at one last weekend or, the porta-potties didn’t arrive on-site at the time you asked for them to, or you’re short volunteers…you get the gist.

At Beyond, our motto is that it is never about the problem. It is only about the solution. 

We never focus on the problem because what you focus on expands. We only focus on the solution.  Because in our minds, everything is figure-out-able!

Are you currently facing an issue or problem with one (or many) of your non-profit events?

If you are, we see you, and we are here with a bag of solutions!

Book a call to talk to us about the mountain you face, and let’s see how we can help. 

PS.  Take a listen to Real Talk for the NP Event Pro episode where Amy dives deeper into this story and how we can help take your next event to new heights. Link in stories.

Book a call today. (linkinbio)

PS. Thank you to all of the good humans that helped make this mountain disappear! Love & Gratitude to you always.

28/03/2024

🎙️✨ Ready for some real talk? Join your host Amy Milne as she dives deep with Molly Fast, a powerhouse behind Event 360's Fundraising and Development. 🚀

Have you ever felt lost about your career path? Molly gets it. Starting with a communications major, she found her true calling when her sister participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series during their mom's battle with breast cancer. 💕

Fast forward twenty years, Molly's still in the game, fueling her passion for fundraising. 🌟 Not only is she a pro in her field, but she's also been dedicating the last 12 years to Cycle for Survival, raising crucial funds for rare cancers. (She might call it a side hustle, but trust us, it's her superpower!) 💪

Fundraising? It's Molly's love language, and lucky for us, she's sharing her wealth of knowledge. Get ready for a surge of inspiration and practical tips to kickstart your event fundraising strategies. 🚴‍♀️💰

Buckle up, Good Humans.  This episode is sure to leave you motivated to inspire your event participants in a whole new way. 🔥

21/03/2024

Finding the time to update your participant emails every year can be difficult.  You already have a long to-do list, and while you want to do it, you never get around to it.  We get it. The problem is your participant deserves an inspiring email to motivate them to raise more money, buy a ticket, recruit team members, or bring their friends to your epic event so your non-profit can continue to change the world.

With over 20 years of experience creating participant journeys and writing clear emails, we have the know-how to help you reach your goals.

So, join us this March for our free Master Class where we promise to leave you with tangible tips & tricks that will change the way you send event participant emails.

Register TODAY.  LinkinBio

PS.  If you have actual emails, you would like Amy to review, please let her know and she will provide some hot seat coaching live on the call. 

Can’t wait to meet you.

08/02/2024

Hey, Good Humans! 🌟 Join me on the latest episode of Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro Podcast as we delve into the world of VIP experiences and how they can take your next non-profit event beyond! 🚀✨

This week's inspiration comes from my recent 48-hour joy-filled trip to Dublin, all thanks to airline points! 🌍✈️ Let's explore how meaningful VIP benefits can attract and retain participants, making your events even more unforgettable.

In this episode, I'll share insights on the "why" this can be a game-changer for your next event. 🎙️ Don't miss out on these easy to implement ideas for recognizing your Very Important Participants (VIPs)! 🌟✨

Listen to the podcast [Link in Bio] or find us on your favourite podcast platform!

And because I appreciate you all, grab your FREE downloadable Perk Program for Non-Profit Events Guide as a token of gratitude 🎁📚 [LinkinBio]

Ready to take your next event beyond? Book a FREE call with me now! 📞🤝 [Link in Bio]

"You are motivating people to do what you want them to do, what you need them to do, to reach your fundraising and participant goals." 💙 Let's make your next event unforgettable together! - Amy Milne 🌈

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17/01/2024