When The Lights Go DownCongratulations! You’ve finished a major fundraising event and are looking forward to celebrating, relaxing, and recovering after so much...
The Purpose of a Fundraising EventI love fundraising events. I’ve made a career out of planning them, and in case that’s not enough, I also volunteer with a few! However,...
The Wine PullI don’t often play favorites in event planning. What works for one organization or audience doesn’t always work for another. But I admit...
Reflections & Resolutions for annual eventsWelcome to 2019! I love Januarys. My normal tendency is to stay focused on the projects and details in front of me, and a fresh year is...
Event Highs & Lows (Part II)Last week I had fun sharing fond memories from some of my favorite events! And this week the reflection continues with lessons learned...
Event Highs & Lows (Part I)I’ve really enjoyed sharing practical tips lately – the basics of a great event and budgeting how-to – but this week I’m feeling more...
Event BudgetingIn my last post I shared a few building blocks for planning a great event including a good, comprehensive event budget. Today I’m digging...
The Foundation of a Successful EventWhether it’s a fundraising gala, corporate retreat, wedding, birthday party, or anything in between, events can be daunting. Often the...