By Jen Hagan While it may be daunting to think of developing a volunteer program for the younger generation with as much as they have going on these days, it is a great way for them to learn and experience being a part of giving back. Volunteering is an opportunity……
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was built on the dream that cancer can one day be defeated. On Saturday, May 19, 2018, the Event 360 team brought to life the very first Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a new peer-to-peer fundraising event designed… Read More
By Robin Shapiro While we’d all love to have ample staff to fill every event need, that is often easier said than done. When logistics and finances limit the number of paid staff members you can bring to your event, filling the gap with volunteers is a magical…
By Dave Kramer Time to get out of bed, find that quick boost of caffeine and put on the clothes you set aside last night ― it’s event day and you’re headed to your site. It is 3:30 a.m. on Saturday after all, you wouldn’t want to be late, would……
By Amy Schwager & Robin Shapiro You know that one volunteer? I know you do. She arrives early with a smile, stays late, knocks your socks off with her sheer awesomeness and leaves you wondering where she has been all your event life and what you need to do to……
Written by Ann Love Apart from working on the Susan G. Komen Michigan 3-Day, I have helped organize a walk in my own community for a cause that’s close to my heart, preeclampsia. Through both of these experiences, I’ve learned a few things about the importance of working with…
Written by Jane Kramer It’s raining. Again. Complete with thunder and lightning this time, which means we’re staying inside. The noise generated by hundreds of people crammed into one space is tremendous, made more frantic by the restlessness setting in. All I’m thinking as I watch the buckets pour from……
Written by Lauren Pike As we learned from The Greater New England Chapter of the MS Society in April, the biggest advocates for your event can often be found on your board or volunteer committee. These people are dedicated to your cause and are genuinely excited to help your…
We partner with the National MS Society to produce MuckFest MS the fun mud & obstacle 5K that requires no special training, just a sense of humor. Our partnership extends to working with the local MS Society Chapter that benefits from the funds raised by participants. The Greater New England Chapter……
Written by Robin Shapiro and Kat Thomas (with the help of other Event 360 superheroes who contributed ideas for this blog) In honor of National Volunteer Week 2015 we want to say, “Volunteers, we love you!” How could we not? We rely on you to be the hands that direct……
Written by Jon Lueders and Val Jones Arguably the most important factor of a volunteer base, is actually having volunteers. Recruiting them can, in fact, be a tricky and time-consuming process. But, tapping into corporate organizations can work wonders, getting you more volunteers in half the time. And utilizing this process……
Great People is one of the six core values that guides the work we do at Event 360. We have been fortunate enough to find some of the best of the best in the event business. (We’re not biased or anything!) And in an attempt to share a little bit……
Written by Kiki Setterlund I think about volunteers. A lot. As a Crew & Volunteer Coordinator for the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities 3-Day, it’s my job to recruit, organize, train and work alongside roughly 300 – 400 volunteers at any given time to put on a successful event. As I……
As my friend and colleague Ali said, it’s a heartwarming coincidence that Event 360’s event season wraps up so close to Thanksgiving. It gives us a perfect opportunity to share just a few of the things we’re most grateful for this year which includes: Having the privilege to execute 23……
Volunteers are always first to think of themselves last. In my time working events, I’ve found that if you take care of these special constituents, who are graciously donating their time, they’ll take care of your participants. It’s as simple as that. By treating your volunteers right, you’ll have a……
I recently started volunteering in the local office of a national nonprofit organization. I believe in their mission and have a personal connection to their cause. Though I have volunteered a couple of times, I have been struck by the fact that nobody has asked me why I was there.…
For nonprofit organizations, great volunteers are critical. Volunteers serve as your voice, your reach, and are essential in accomplishing your goals and mission. In for profit organizations, paid staff complete the tasks and keep items moving along. For nonprofits, this role is most often filled by volunteers. Your volunteers take……
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