Posts by Sherri Defesche
University Donor Events: 8 Steps to Plan Them Perfectly
8 Key Steps for Planning Donor Events Determine the purpose.Establish the event objective.Keep costs in check.Appeal to the guest list.Plan the donor event carefully.Use VIP as leverage.Execute the event flawlessly.Show gratitude. Universities host a variety of events, but none as important as donor events. That’s because donor support is vital to institutions of higher education: Philanthropic…
Read More How to Create an Event Planning Checklist That Leads to Flawless Execution
Coordinating an event involves layers upon layers of details from the pre-planning stage six months in advance to the day-of-event logistics. Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. To say the least, that’s counterproductive. Creating a customized event planning checklist will…
Read More 15+ Event Ideas to Help You Wow Attendees on a Budget
Events serve an important business purpose. They help establish a brand, market products, gain clientele, raise funds, and increase employee morale. Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. Event Ideas for Themes…
Read More 6 Cool Winter Themes to Weave into Your Meetings and Events
With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Here are six ideas to spark your imagination. With temps decreasing, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes.Click To Tweet 1. Snow Day Do you remember winter mornings waiting by the television…
Read More How to Incorporate a Cohesive Event Theme in 8 Easy Steps
Any event held in a one-of-a-kind venue with delicious catering will be appreciated. However, events can be so much more than that. Weaving in a meaningful event theme is an effective way to deliver a message. Here are eight easy steps to incorporate a cohesive theme into an event. Weaving in a meaningful event theme…
Read More University Event Planners: 4 Event Management Tips for Success
University event professionals produce events that run the gamut. Everything from scientific symposiums and art exhibitions to debates and visits by prospective students: academic event professionals do it all. Regardless of event type, each one requires a similar event management process. Here are four event management tips for university event planners to consider. Regardless of…
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