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Why Continuing Education Is Important for Nonprofit Staff

Let’s face it. Hiring is a pain. The networking… the advertising… the interviews… the paperwork… a

June 21, 2021

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Event Microsites: What Are They and Do You Need One?

Microsites give tech nonprofits a new way to promote and run events and online fundraisers. However, despite their many uses, microsites are often misunderstood, and some nonprofits even consider them to be too complicated to be worth the hassle of setting up. But nonprofits ready to do the research will quickly find that microsites are […]

June 10, 2021

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3 Must-haves for a Successful Conference

Holding a conference is a great way to further your organization’s mission, especially to inform, teach and build a movement. Below are 3 essential components you should include for a successful nonprofit conference and maximum engagement. Inspiration Your conferences should inspire attendees. They should walk away feeling re-invigorated and read

April 9, 2021

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Making the Most of Your Virtual Conference: 8 Best Practices

This is a guest blog post provided by our friends at Nexus Marketing. Virtual conferences provide a less expen

April 5, 2021

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5 Hybrid Event Ideas

Virtual fundraising events have been incredibly successful this past year. They often exceed revenue, capture

March 12, 2021

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Case Study: Hybrid Events

Screentime Drive-In Gala with Clackamas Women’s Services In 2020, the year of social-distancing, Clackam

March 9, 2021

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6-Step Guide to Virtual Event Planning

We’re seeing more and more success with virtual fundraising events. If you haven’t hosted a virtual fundra

February 16, 2021

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4 Steps for Creating Compelling Video Content

This past year so much of our work has moved online, so how do you still tell great stories that reflect the w

February 16, 2021

Swaim Strategies

We’re looking for an Event Assistant, join us!

Are you a systems geek? Do you live in the details? Do you think nonprofits are changing the world? We might be your new home. We believe in the power of bringing people together to create impact in our community. We work alongside nonprofits as guides, coaches and support to help deliver stunning events both […]

February 14, 2021