If your fundraising event leaves participants feeling disappointed and deflated, then you’ve really blown it. And that can have a negative impact on your nonprofit organization for years to come. Sarah recently took part in one such event. We’ll keep the details vague to protect the guilty. The event, which……
When it comes to fundraising events, mud is in. We’re going to tell you why mud events are so hot and also share some best practices we’ve picked up from producing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MuckRuckus MS™. For years, nonprofits have hosted all sorts of walks, runs…
Watching the endless TV coverage of the 2012 Olympics and national political conventions may have become tedious at times. But those who made the commitment were rewarded with countless spectacular, memorable and poignant moments. We’ll never forget the breathtaking beauty and pageantry of the opening and closing ceremonies in London.…
We all know the state of the economy is stressing the finances of cities and jurisdictions. How is this situation affecting event planning? And how can event planning professionals work with these entities to overcome the challenges that come with budget cuts? Not too long ago, it was much easier……
Brutal heat waves. Unexpected tornadoes. Powerful thunderstorms. Is it just us, or has the weather this summer been abnormally wild? All this inclement weather reinforces the importance of contingency planning in your overall event strategy. Your Plan B can’t just be a side thought; it has to be part of……
Jessica Schulte, event planning manager at Event 360, had a very positive experience partnering with the Seattle Police Department last year. We thought it was a story worth sharing, and she agreed to be our guest blogger this month. Jess joined Event 360 in 2004, but has been planning and……
Running a great fundraising event requires effective communication with your participants. We’ve put together some best practices to help you out. A good rule of thumb for communicating before, during and after the event: Put yourself in your participants’ shoes and ask, “What kinds of things would I like to……
We know first-hand that planning events is hard work. We’re human and have made our share of mistakes. What we learn from mistakes is hugely important, and applying this knowledge to improve the event experience for participants and volunteers is crucial. Last year, Sarah Coniglio participated in an event that……
Social media and technology have had a profound impact on how we interact every day. We’ve certainly seen changes in event fundraising — people have migrated from emailing fundraising letters, to leveraging CRM systems like Blackbaud and Convio to benefitting from social networking and other integrated online fundraising platforms like……
Looking to run your events more efficiently and create more-meaningful experiences for participants? There are countless forms of technology that can help event professionals do their job better. You may already have access to some of these for free; others, you can purchase or rent for a reasonable price. Here’s……
Those of us at Event 360 who focus on event production have one goal in mind: creating impactful experiences for participants. Here are 10 ways to do just that in the year ahead. 1. Leverage technology. Event professionals can employ all kinds of technology to be more efficient and…
As autumn looms, we’re getting ready for the rush of events, holidays, and celebrations…
By: Abbie Peterson
In the dynamic realm of peer-to-peer fundraising events, the…
As an event professional, you know that time is of the essence when it…
By Jesse McDaniel
For most novices, entering the events world can be…
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