Starting a new event and looking for tools that can set you apart from the crowd? Dissatisfied with your current event registration system? The event fundraising marketplace is releasing software at a quick pace and there are many new technology offerings in the event registration space. With so many choices,……
I was recently asked what appeared to be a simple question: What does a project manager do? On the surface, it seems like there should be an easy enough answer. But as I thought about my reply, it occurred to me that—if you take out particular project specifics—it’s a tough……
It’s a new year and a time when many of us tend to make a lot of promises to ourselves. Resolutions come in many forms and often revolve around metrics that we aspire to. Personal goals may sound like this: I’m going to get down to X pounds by June,……
Second of a two-part series on capacity management. It’s a hard to remember a time when organizations weren’t concerned with running lean operations. As memories of boon times recede, it seems like doing more with less has become standard operating procedure as many of us have trimmed fat everywhere we’ve……
First of a two-part series on capacity management. We’ve all learned a lot during these last years of trying economic times. We’ve adjusted expectations, changed tactics and cut costs on a number of fronts to absorb and sidestep the impact of less spending on things that aren’t critical to day-to-day……
Tifani Geier, Senior Director of Participant Acquisition at Event 360, is a strong proponent for testing communication channels to find the best ways to engage and support your event participants and donors. Tifani brings more than ten years of event fundraising and production experience to Event 360, and continually looks……
Everyone knows the story of the tortoise and the hare, in which the slow and diligent triumphs over the quick and impulsive. It’s a tale that begs consideration in a marketplace where speed has become paramount (sometimes for it’s own sake) and the negative impact of poor decision-making is exponential……
One of the great aspects of my job is that I have to spend (at least) a little time seeking out and listening to people smarter than myself. Recently, this led me to a seminar where I heard Jim Bandrowski speak about how to turn “strategies into action.”…
Sometimes the simplest questions lead to the greatest insights. The trouble is, these are the same questions that we most often tend to overlook. And when it comes to online communication, with all the options and fanfare that has come with the fast-paced evolution of the Internet, the pressure to……
Earlier this month when I attended Salesforce’s “Cloudforce Chicago” event, I noticed something. People. Lots of people. This jumped out at me partly because I attended one of the software provider’s events at a Chicago hotel about two years ago along with about 500 others. This month’s gathering was at……
“But, but, but, I am responsible! You told me I am accountable.” Yes, you are. For some reason the same conversation happens in clusters. This is the one I am having lately. It got me thinking about the conventional wisdom: “If you want something done right, you’ve got to do……
During my seven years as a U.S. Marine, it was easy to understand the value of process. Having a clear idea about how things worked enabled my fellow Marines and me to think nimbly when challenges arose. We were all operating from the same rulebook, which meant we knew what……
“Do it right the first time.” “Get your ducks in a row.” “Look before you leap.” You’ve heard them all before — adages suggesting that before you make a move, be sure that you have your plans in working order and your shoulders perfectly squared. Makes a lot of sense……
By Cyrena Hillyard
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By Abbie Peterson
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As we begin the summer season, outdoor events can feel like an entirely different…
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