Events

Think Before You Print

Think Before You Print

Too many times, I see boxes of beautiful collateral materials for events, marketing, outreach or fundraising campaigns happily living on the floors of agency storage rooms and offices. Thousands of dollars worth of materials never see the light of day. Are they helping to move the organization's mission forward?

Stop the Revolving Door

Stop the Revolving Door

It's no secret that nonprofit staff turnover can be high, especially in development positions. I see this regularly when Project Partners is called upon to pick up where a former staff member left off on a critical event, fundraising campaign, or community initiative.


Event Management. What is Working in Today’s Economy

Event Management. What is Working in Today’s Economy

In 2008, during the economic downturn, I  presented the following information about successful event management in a tough economy to a select group of nonprofit executives and community leaders in Arlington. Based on our experience across the region, I think it is worth sharing here, as the principles hold for any economy at any time. I hope you find it helpful.