Five Tips to Planning a Successful Fundraising Event Jeffrey Brauer http://www.trophyoutlet.com Fundraising events are a necessary component for virtually any cause nowadays, and not only the charitable kind. Kickstarter and IndieGoGo were at the forefront of the crowdfunding revolution, first for independent filmmaking, and now for a range of ventures, including new business startups, new product roll-outs and, yes, charitable endeavors. Whatever the nature of fundraising event, some basic truisms apply. Follow these rules of thumb and you will be far more likely to reach your goal and be in a better position to raise even more money in the future. Read More
3 Simple Stress Management Techniques Every Event Planner Should Consider Managing stress can be a huge success factor in every Event Planner’s career. Managing events means dealing with constant change in stressful environments, which can make it difficult, or sometimes impossible, to relax, wind down and recharge for the next assignment. Every event has moments that overwhelm, and situations where event managers could use some help. Here are three effective techniques to manage anxiety, reduce stress and increase your overall well-being. Read More
A Shark Tank Inspired Event! Many IIEM students use creative approaches to document their event planning experiences. Here's an example of an event that was inspired by Shark Tank! Read More
Why defining clear objectives for any event is an imperative for success Here's an example of defining clear objectives for an event. In this case study we chose an event that was the opening ceremony for a new customer facility. The main objectives for this event and what customer wanted to achieve were as follows: Read More