Has the popularity of online DIY videos prevented you from starting your own arts and crafts workshop? Don’t be intimidated anymore. The availability of digital DIY videos hasn’t rendered the traditional workshops obsolete. Workshops are still very popular among people who want to learn a skill, especially in the arts and crafts field. In fact, […]
5 Free Event Survey Tools to Optimise Your Events
So you’ve successfully organised an event, and now you want to know what your attendees thought about it. This article will cover… Why you should do a pre-event survey How to survey attendees on the day Why a post-event survey is crucial Which event survey tools are available What you should do next Time to […]
10 Community Event Ideas Your Neighbourhood Will Love
How often do you talk to your neighbours? If you live in a big city like London, the answer is probably “never.” Community events are a great way to meet new people that live close to you. Who knows, you might discover that you’ve been missing out on some great company. But there are many […]
8 Ideas for Donor Cultivation in the Charity Event Follow Up
You’ve raised funds for a charity and pulled off a great event. Hopefully, everyone had a good time and left more informed about a good cause. The festivities might be over, but your job isn’t. By following up after your charity event, you’re essentially entering a bonus round of fundraising. It’s time to turn some […]
6 “Facts” about Corporate Event Planning (And What You Should Do Instead)
Event management is not a new discipline. In fact, it’s nearly as old as the Egyptian pyramids. Did you know that the first known event planner was Cleopatra? Her lavish events wouldn’t have been possible without a ready supply of helpers. (In her case, servants and slaves.) And they somehow managed without any of our […]
How to Host a Charity Fundraising Event (In 9 Steps)
The day of your charity event is finally here. But do you even know how to host a charity fundraising event? If not, then this guide will explain how to… Brief your team Prepare the venue Sort out logistics Prepare the stage and equipment Greet the guests Cover the event Clean up and debrief Time […]
20 Ways to Promote a Charity Event
Want to know how to promote a charity event when your budget is limited? Then you’ve come to the right place. We’re about to go over… How to concentrate your efforts and spending in the right places The many ways you can promote your event online for free Some of the ways you can get […]
How to Follow up After a Show: 6 Things You Need to Do
Curtain call! You made it! The show is over, and you’re exhausted. It’s finally time to relax. Or is it? You’ve read our blog on how to plan a show, how to promote it, and what to do on the day. Surely, there can’t be more? But there is more. And it’s important. Time to […]
How to Host a Show (What to Do on the Day)
You’ve planned and marketed for months now. Today, you’re finally hosting your show. If you’ve done everything else right up until this point, then you’re in a good place. But now is not the time to rest on your laurels. There are still things that can go wrong and opportunities you can benefit from. This […]
11 St. Patrick’s Day Event Ideas (For Leprechauns and Leprechettes)
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day event ideas? Thanks to the Irish diaspora, everyone is now Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick himself was a British shepherd who found God and then went to Ireland to fight the local druids. He’s known for driving out the snakes from Ireland, even though there were never any snakes […]