The actual dates for NH Gives – an online NH Center for Nonprofits day of giving for organizations in the state – were June 7 and 8, but for participants, the work began before the event.
Roy Schlieben, executive director of MAXT Makerspace in Peterborough, said the board played a big role in preparing for NH Gives, reaching out to the community, friends and family members through email and face-to-face interactions.
“That personal touch is what gets people’s attention,” he said. “People are getting bombarded with appeals from all sides.”
But even with all the work, the event can still be unpredictable.
“Twenty-four hours isn’t a lot of time,” he said. “You have to do a lot of work to let your supporters know about it,”
MAXT Makerspace, which provides resources to artists, entrepreneurs, students and adult learners, had a goal of raising $25,000 during NH…
