The adoption and innovation of technology during the pandemic has completely shifted consumer behavior. Work- from-home, eLearning, telehealth, and online shopping have shifted every aspect of our day-to-day transactions and if we don’t adjust to this new reality for peer-to-peer fundraising events, we’ll be behind others who are innovating their participant experience. The speed and adoption of…
By David Kramer & Kari Johnson Throughout the year, we’ll be presenting our top ten tips for improving event production. We first visited this topic in 2012, but we have learned so much since then that we have even more to say. The first tip we… Read More
By Meredith Parker Who knew that five simple letters could make event planning so much easier? Ride with GPS (RWGPS) is a software solution originally designed for cyclists. Founded in 2007 by co-owners Zack Ham and Cullen King, RWGPS allows cyclists to plan and find cycling routes. Read…
We’ve been working with Cameron Corda and his team at Patronage to optimize our MuckFest® MS event series website. In this newsletter article, we’ll look at the process we used to fine tune our registration process. The way our online registration process is set up on the back…
Wait … Isn’t that a holiday song? Didn’t Puxatawny Phil say spring was on its way? As an Angelino, I can’t really complain about the cold but I’m in our Chicago office getting a small taste of real winter weather and I can understand why it’s affecting all aspects of……
Last week, in part one of our Then vs. Now series, my friend and colleague Joann talked about the many ways in which things have changed over the years with participant support via website and email communication. Like Joann, I’ve been around for what feels like a million years.
2013 has seen some major advances in technology and we are a big fan of using them to simplify the work that needs to be done when planning and operating events. Here are a few of our favorite examples from projects we worked on this past year. One of the……
When it comes to registration and event program management, there are a number critical factors to consider when choosing a new system or upgrading existing tools. At Event 360, we keep a close eye on what’s available in the marketplace both for our clients and for ourselves, as we now……
As you may have read recently, Event 360 is taking part in NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference this week. The conference’s technology focus got us thinking about the tech tools we use all the time in event development and production. Needless to say, technology for event planning has come…
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,……
Have you seen one of those devices that can be plugged into a Smartphone and used to collect a credit card payment? What is that thing? I did a little digging to find out. It turns out that it’s a mobile payment processing device. Some version of the technology is……
Scouting sites for an event can be a time-consuming and expensive process, especially if you’re entering a new or unfamiliar market. Fortunately, you have virtual scouting on your side. Today, I’d like to give you an in-depth look at Google Earth, other tools we use for virtual scouting at Event……
“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……
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……
You’re a busy person, and the work you do defining and reaching your strategic goals is, as it should be, taking up your valuable time. Getting overly involved in the details of fundraising execution is sometimes just getting in your own way. The good news is that, from catering to……
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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