The best in-kind contribution form comes in two parts. The main portion should be given to the person making the donation, while the remainder should be submitted to the event’s designated contact (master list keeper). All volunteers soliciting in-kind…
Often in-kind contributions aren’t given the attention they deserve. They significantly affect the bottom line of any event, whether a donation involves products or services. The one challenge is these contributions often get lost in the shuffle. Event volunteers…
How do you go from zero dollars and no track record to securing a sponsorship? As the old saying goes, “It’s easier to get money when you have money.” There are a number of factors that come into play:…
There are many event names that include the words “First Annual.” Someone much older and wiser once suggested an event can only become an “annual” event if the event occurs more than once. Add the term “annual” during the…
This is the second of two parts on how to plan a class reunion. In this How to Plan a Class Reunion post, we’ll address class reunion activities, food, beverages, special diets, playing golf, name tags and more. THE REASONS THEY…
Not too long ago, you needed to live in your hometown to organize your class reunion. Not true anymore. Class reunion planning is easy today. With the power of the Internet, it’s now possible to plan, organize and promote…