Tag Archives: #eventtips

Why In-Room Appeals Outshine Auctioneers for Event Fundraising

Why In-Room Appeals Outshine Auctioneers for Event Fundraising When planning a fundraising event, one of the biggest decisions is determining the best way to inspire donations. While live auctions led by professional auctioneers have long been a popular option, many … Continue reading

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Event Tip: Start planning now

The sooner you can confirm the details of an event, the better. Start making calls as much as a year in advance so that you can lock down your venue and take advantage of vendors’ early-bird specials. While it’s important … Continue reading

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Event Tip: The Importance Of Stage Management

  Have you found that your backstage was too dim for your speakers and honorees to see? If so then you must supply your stage management team with flashlights as a solution to the problem, helping the speakers on and … Continue reading

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Event Tip: Organizing Your Event

    Have you ever been overwhelmed trying to organize your event? If so then you may want to rethink your approach to organization. Organizational skills are one of the most important skills an event planner must have in their … Continue reading

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Event Tip: Hiring Your Volunteer Team

Have you ever needed additional hands to work the day of the event? Then student volunteers are an excellent option, especially volunteers majoring in event planning and management. Not only will they bring energy and enthusiasm into your events, but … Continue reading

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Event Tip Tuesday: Mic Please

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.91″] Why you should NEVER say, “I don’t need a mike.” If you’ve ever been on stage or simply in the audience answering a question, you may think that … Continue reading

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Event Tip Tuesday: The Power in Your Powerpoint Presentation

PowerPoint slides are designed to supplement your presentation and reference important ideas. Your slides should help clarify ideas, emphasize key points, show relationships and provide visual information to help your audience understand your message. Use a large font. Use a … Continue reading

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Event Tip: Food & Beverage Buzz

What’s hot right now in F&B (that’s Food and Beverage if you don’t know). Whether your hosting a small intimate dinner or a large conference, you and your chef should be using locally sourced, in season, preferably sustainable foods. Bolder … Continue reading

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