​Read the following articles and be prepared to write your opinion

Read the following articles and be prepared to write your opinion. Given these examples of poor event planning, what do you believe is the role of the fundraiser/event planner in mitigating these types of disasters? As a professional fundraiser, how would you deal with these situations? How would you approach your boss or a newly minted Member of Congress to express your deep concerns about his plan?

• McClatchy’s “Lavish Republican Fundraiser with LeAnn Rimes Nets $650”
• Crain’s “Non-Profits Tread a Line on Costs of Fundraising Galas”
• Higham’s “Nonprofit contractor sent government $1.1 million bill for parties and retreats“
• Special Events 101 for Nonprofit Fundraising
• Miller’s Branding for Nonprofit Fundraising Events – Part 2: Out of the Box Event Ideas