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Everyone seems to be asking these same questions… are we ready for a virtual event? What does it take to actually have a successful virtual event? This is so new to us, are we even ready?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about hosting a virtual event, then keep on reading! I want to show you the 5 most important things to consider when hosting a virtual event and I’m going to start with the most important piece that most organizations haven’t even been doing with their live events!
Read MorePrior to starting my business, I worked as a corporate event planner for a company in Southern California.
As an event planner, I would never handle event sponsorship sales or even advise on sponsorship’s. The most involvement I had with sponsors was if they wanted a poster at the event, and make sure that it was displayed correctly. My clients were always responsible for that piece and to be honest, way back when in 2007 it was a completely foreign concept to me.
In 2010, when I opened the doors of my own company in a new state, I started to take on work that was a little different than what I was used to… nonprofit events.
Read MoreA very common reason that a nonprofit tells me that they are unable to secure larger sponsors for their event is that they are a small entity and the larger more well-known organizations get all the funding.
Totally understand where that mindset comes from, but I’m gonna call your bluff and tell you this is just an excuse and not a legitimate claim. Wanna know why I can say that?
Because there are an abundance of corporations out there dying to find causes to give their money to, no matter the size and because I’ve worked first hand with micro nonprofits that have done the work and found the funding. All it requires is a little dedication, ingenuity, and some elbow grease.
Read MoreEvery year we plan an event for the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County... this event is really special to me because it was the very first event I planned under my own company… and this year was my 10th year being a part of this amazing event!
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