So, you want to be an event planner? First step, get some experience.
if you’re at the starting stages of dipping your toe into the event world, here's how you get experience in planning.
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- Jan 29, 2022
- 7 min
Venue Negotiations: Everything to know before signing a contract
Venues utilize a variety of pricing structures and offer a lot of variation in added-value benefits. Learn how to compare your options.
- Jan 21, 2022
- 4 min
Never Miss a Deadline! Use these systems to keep your event planning on track
Use these simple systems to keep projects moving at a steady pace and avoid "backburnering" .
- Jan 14, 2022
- 4 min
Event Wrap-Up: Don’t skip these close-out steps
Our job as planners doesn’t end when the stage lights turn off, and it’s important you don’t skip over steps in your event wrap-up.
- Jan 7, 2022
- 4 min
The Ultimate Guide to Event Planning Progress Updates with Impact
The art of crafting a useful progress report is a skill every event coordinator must master.
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Raffle: A Fundraising Tradition Not to Overlook
Opportunity Drawings (aka raffles) are great fundraising tools to engage a large portion of your audience and create anicipation.
- Apr 18, 2021
- 6 min
Live Auction Tips to Crush Your Fundraising Goals
Here are some tips on how to strategically design your Live Auction to maximize participation and crush your event fundraising goals.
- Apr 11, 2021
- 6 min
Types of Auction Formats for Your Fundraiser Event
You’re planning a charity auction...But what does that mean? Learn about auction types - old + new, traditional + unique.
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min
Tips for Designing Event Sponsorships that Sell
Sponsorship securement and execution are complex and strategic components of event planning that require tactful preparation.
- Mar 28, 2021
- 4 min
What to Include in Your Event Proposal
Approaching a proposal from a place of strategy can keep you from getting overwhelmed. Here are the top categories of content to include.
- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
6 Mistakes to Avoid with New Clients
Your main objectives in the infancy of a new client relationship is to establish solid foundational working systems, build trust & deliver.
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
A Complete Guide to New Client Inquiries
Your first interaction with a new business inquiry is a make-or-break moment for that contract coming to fruition.
- Jan 28, 2021
- 5 min
Exhibitor Planning Pt. 2: How to sell out booth spaces at your event...and keep them coming back
Get strategies for selling out the booth spaces at your event and building exhibitor relationships for long-term success in event planning.
- Jan 5, 2021
- 4 min
6 Upgrades to Turn Your Good Ideas Into Successful Pitches
Presentations can seem like a time-consuming challenge, but by checking yourself on a few key areas, you’ll be creating powerful proposals!
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Street Festivals: An Event Planners Strategic Approach
From fundraisers in metros to neighborhood block parties, City streets can provide a unique venue for an event with its own challenges.
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
How a vacation can kick start you professionally
It is important to step away from work regularly so that you can return with a new approach and here are a few reasons why.
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
Event Planners! Stop vision boarding flowers and linens before you have done these 3 things.
Before you dive into the fun planning aspects of venues, entertainment, design, you need to lay the groundwork for your event planning.
- Jul 10, 2020
- 3 min
Slay your 1st Day as an Event Planner with these 5 Things
The 5 things you’ll need on your first day working in event planning to impress your boss and slay the game!
- Jun 25, 2020
- 3 min
Not everyone wants to be J.Lo in The Wedding Planner...Here’s why not every planner loves weddings.
Wedding planning looks glamorous but it requires grit. Trust us when we tell you..it's NOT for everyone.
- Jun 9, 2020
- 5 min
The Insider’s Guide to Hosting a Virtual Event – There’s More to Know than Just Zoom Bombers!
Looking to plan a Virtual Event but not sure what the heck "going live" or a "Zoom Room" are? Let's breakdown your hosting options!
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