BRIEF SUMMARY In this episode of That Sounds Like a Plan, we dive into three key strategies to keep your steering committee meetings on track. In this episode we explore: The value of creating and sharing an agenda.Why brainstorming sessions should be separate from steering committee meetings. The importance of summarizing and clarifying next steps LIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES SHOW NOTES: www.thatsoundslikeaplan.net/episodes/51 RIpple Event FB Page: htt...
Nov 5, 2024
9 min
Storytelling plays a vital role in the success of a nonprofit event. Organizations must be able to tell their story in a way that compels their audience to take action. In this episode I sit down with Howard Levy, founder of Red Rooster Group, to explore the vital role storytelling plays in nonprofit success. Howard shares his expertise on how nonprofits can craft compelling narratives that inspire action As a bonus, this episode comes with free resources designed to help yo...
Sep 17, 2024
43 min
In this very digital age, the personal touch of human interaction becomes increasingly important. Today we’re going to bring that personal touch back to event promotion. We’re talking about promoting your event with a street team. In this episode I share: - What a street team is - Why they’re effective and the benefits to using this form of promotion - Where and how to use a street team - Recruiting and training your team - How to maximize your team’s exposure. Links &am...
Aug 6, 2024
15 min
Whether you're organizing a small gathering or a massive conference, AI tools can streamline your processes, enhance attendee experiences, and make your event planning smoother than ever before. In this episode I share: Nine ways to use AI that will save you time and moneyA way to use AI that is a game-changer for an auction (check out my social media pages for an example)How to get the best results when using AI LIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES 48_Show Notes 46_Event tech...
Jul 23, 2024
22 min
As the host of a nonprofit event, the program is your opportunity to educate and inspire your audience. Sadly, many event hosts get caught up in the planning of the event, how many auction items, the entertainment, the food, the decor. The program, which is arguably the most important part of the event, gets only a fraction of the attention. In this episode I share: - Why you need to start with 'why' - The importance of storytelling in your program - Why you need fewer speakers -...
Jul 16, 2024
11 min
Today we're talking tech. I'm sharing my must have event tech tools that streamline planning and ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether you're an event planning pro or just getting started, these tools are game changers. LIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLESEp 46 Show NotesSign up for more info about Plan to Plan - a guided event timeline workshop using a wall calendar and sticky notes + Asana tutorialSet up a demo of Qgiv Podcast website: https://www.thatsoundsli...
Jun 18, 2024
16 min
“If you build it, they will come” only worked in the movie Field of Dreams. The reality is that it takes a lot of work to get people to first be aware of your event and then to buy a ticket. In this episode I share: The most common, yet frustrating, trend in ticket salesHow to use ticket bundles, FOMO and social proof to sell ticketsHow to audit your event using the 5 Ps LIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLESEp 45 Show NotesSign up for more info about Plan to Plan - ...
Jun 11, 2024
15 min
There's a lot of waste in the event industry. If you've ever cleaned up after an event, you see it firsthand. In this episode, I cover ways to make your event eco-friendlier in seven categories: 1) Event marketing and promotion 2) Registration 3) Catering. 4) Venues and AV 5) Transportation 6) Décor and 7) SWAG. LIST OF RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLESEp 44 Show NotesSign up for more info about Plan to Plan - a guided event timeline workshop using a wall calendar and sticky...
May 28, 2024
13 min
This is a Planner Pep Talk or PPT episode. Planning fundraising events is not easy. These pep talks are designed to let you know you're not alone with some of the challenging aspects of planning an event. Whenever you need a little encouragement, check out any of the PPT episodes. There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to nonprofit events. Just because you’ve planned one event doesn’t mean it’s going to be the same for the next one. In this episode I encourag...
May 21, 2024
3 min
BRIEF SUMMARYWe often talk about the need to have a successful fundraising event. But what does that mean? Just because your event made money doesn’t necessarily mean it was a success, financial or otherwise. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the different ways you can measure event success. In this episode I share: The most common goals for nonprofit eventsTwo formulas to measure financial successWhy it’s important to track and monitor your goals as ...
May 14, 2024
11 min
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