The Small Nonprofit Playbook for Large-Scale Galas with Cynthia Mikimoto

<p>In this episode, Logan and Mary sit down with Cynthia Mikimoto, a strategic advisor with experience in nonprofit galas, to talk about what it actually takes for small- and mid-sized nonprofits to pull off large-scale events. Cynthia walks through the biggest mistakes nonprofits make when trying to scale up, how to prioritize when you&#39;re working with limited staff and a volunteer-heavy team, and what high-impact, low-cost changes can immediately improve the guest experience. From nailing check-in to making sponsors and VIPs feel genuinely valued, this episode is a tactical playbook for any nonprofit looking to execute a better gala without a bigger budget.</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>Register for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2026-better-events-conference/registration </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Cynthia Mikimoto:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamikimoto</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withjoyeveryday/</p><p>Website: http://www.nortora.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest</p><p><br></p><p>Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free</p><p><br></p><p>THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!</p><p>——</p><p>FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:</p><p>@bettereventspod</p><p>@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)</p><p>@epeventsllc (Mary)</p>