In this month’s blog we share five questions every event planner should ask before securing a photographer. We’ve learned that photographers don’t all have the same specialty and if you want to capture specific moments, be sure to read this blog so you’re excited next time you view the photo gallery from your special event.

In this vlog we share the basics on how to use Chat GPT, what to avoid when asking for information, ideas and suggestions for fundraising event planning prompts, and how to train Chat GPT to give you better answers every time.

Many nonprofit organizations turned to virtual fundraising events during the pandemic. Now, in-person events are back in full swing. So, where does this leave hybrid events? Should nonprofits still pursue them? Are they cost effective? What should nonprofits consider before hosting a hybrid event?

Get answers to these questions and more in this one-on-one interview with Founder and CEO of ClickBid, Matthew Burnell.

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Consider these five questions next time you’re looking to hire an event planner for your nonprofit event.

Organizing a successful fundraising event requires intentional planning and attention to detail. One of the key factors that can make or break your fundraising event is the choice of venue. The venue sets the tone for the entire event and plays a crucial role in achieving your goals for the event. In this blog post, we'll explore base-line considerations for selecting the perfect venue for your fundraising event.

We had a great time at many nonprofit fundraising events in 2024. Check out this video for a list of our favorite event features that connected us with the organization's mission and ensured we had a great time along the way.

How do you ensure your VIP Reception doesn’t fall flat and defeat your intentions of offering a memorable experience for the people most important to your organization?

In this blog we’ve outlined some tips from lessons learned from the best receptions we’ve attended in the past 20+ years.

Every nonprofit is super conscientious about their spending when they're hosting a fundraising event. You want to make sure that the most amount of money goes towards the mission, but also that people are having an amazing time and want to come back year after year. This blog give suggestions on hosting a quality event on a budget.

There is no such thing as a perfect event. Ever. Something is always going to go wrong. So in the event planning world, we have something called a Risk Assessment Plan (aka Plan B). Gather your staff together, look at the big picture and say what could go wrong? What are the worst case scenarios? What if somebody gets hurt at my event?

When planning a fundraising event with a group of volunteers, committee members or new nonprofit professionals I often hear the suggestion of offering heavy appetizers at the instead of a meal. When I ask why they feel this is the right choice for the event, people typically respond with the idea that only serving appetizers will be a cost savings so more funds raised can go toward the mission.

Well, I hate to burst anyone’s love of those cute, photo-worthy appetizers (or hors d'oeuvres), but those tiny bites of food are very expensive to make.