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It has been over a year since we’ve had the opportunity to experience a live event. COVID-19 forced organizations to adopt virtual events such as live-streamed concerts, watch parties, virtually cooking classes/happy hours, etc…. A.K.A. zoom call, after zoom call, after zoom call… After a year of “virtual” reality, even as creative as event planners…

With so much uncertainty many organizations are pivoting to virtual events. Now more than ever we are being challenged to come up with new and improved virtual event ideas, leaving boring webinars and video conferences to a thing of the past. Thanks to fabulous technology and ample creativity, the show can go on! In this…

Today’s work from home policies are a “luxury” that a large swath of our workforce is enjoying. Gone is the early morning rise to catch a 6am commuter train and the long trek home that gets you in after 8pm. But, just because you get to “sleep-in” doesn’t mean you should hit the snooze button…

  As the pandemic continues, working from home has become a mandate for most of the workforce. One of the difficulties of WFH is conjuring up the willpower to change out of your PJs… and wondering if you even have to?  (P.S. Yes, you do!) Why it is good to get dressed for the WFH…

Managing Your New Normal by Karen Rosenberg Need more help? contact us

  Although some people may think that philanthropy is for the wealthy, big foundations, and large corporations, of the $358 billion that Americans gave to charity in a recent year, 80% of giving is actually from individual donors.  We compiled various charitable giving statistics with a breakdown of generational giving (from nonprofitssource.com and PhilanthropyRoundtable.com) to…

Engage Your Board and Help Them Fulfill their Fundraising Goals Spring benefit season is fast approaching. It’s the season of giving… but for fundraising event planners, it’s the season of asking! One challenge organizations often face is the issue of how to help their board of directors fulfill their fundraising commitments. Make it Simple and…

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Stop the Last Minute Flaking 400 tickets have been sold for your annual gala. The room is set-up to accommodate this guest count, but when the night comes, only 350 people show up. There are tables with empty seats and every empty seat seems like it has a spotlight shining on it…  The success…

  Utilizing Mobile Apps at Your Event Mobile apps have transformed the way we organize/attend events. Gone are the days of pen and paper! No longer do guests want to fill out their name and number on a clipboard to bid for auction items. No longer are auctioneers writing down peoples’ credit card numbers on a…