A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending an end-of-summer BBQ networking event hosted by one of our givr ambassadors, Roxy Allen. It was a great afternoon filled with both new and familiar faces. Although the event was not intended to be a givr event, I think it's a great example of how people can embrace the givr movement in their everyday lives.
One of the non-traditional features at Roxy's BBQ involved a book exchange. The idea would be for each of us to bring a few books from our collection and give them to others. This was a great experience and I left with a few new books that I look forward to reading soon.
This event showed others that giving doesn't need to be complicated or always involve money. In one afternoon, one person's generosity brought nearly two dozen people together around food and books to talk about some of the bigger issues in our society. We gave each other food, books, and most importantly new ideas, and I think this type of thing should continue.
I challenge you to think of ways to create your own events that revolve around giving and suggest them here on this blog. When you host your event, I'd love to see pictures and video. For more efficient event coordination, try Evite or use Facebook events. For better fundraising opportunities and to support non-profits check out Razoo.com.
Here is a behind the scenes video from the event. Guest chef Ryan Allen gives us a quick overview of the food being grilled up for the event.