Volunteers at Events: A Guide for Planners
Learn how to find, manage, and support event volunteers in a way that improves operations, enhances attendee experience, and makes your nonprofit event run smoothly.
How to Weather-Proof Your Outdoor Event
Bad weather can derail even the best-planned event, but with the right preparation, you can keep things safe, smooth, and still deliver a great experience.
Is a Silent Auction Right for Your Event?
Silent auctions are one of the most familiar fundraising tools in the nonprofit world. But that doesn’t mean they’re right for every event.
CSR & Giveback Experiences Bring Teams Together
Incentive travel should do more than reward performance. It should reflect who you are as a company. That’s where CSR and giveback experiences come in.
8 Signs You’ve Outgrown DIY Event Planning (And Why It’s Time for an Event Producer)
At some point, every organization hits a tipping point with events. What once felt manageable starts to feel heavy. The to-do list gets longer. The
How to Keep Your Events from Feeling Like a Rerun
Events are often the heartbeat of an organization’s culture and growth strategy. Yet one of the biggest challenges I hear from clients is: “How do
We Made Something Powerful. Then It Won an Emmy.
On July 19, 2025, Better Together Productions won a Heartland Regional Emmy®️. Even writing that feels surreal. The award was for Rebecoming Me, a project
In Times of Uncertainty, Creativity Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Strategy
When the market trembles, many companies freeze. Budgets tighten. Innovation slows. The instinct to “wait it out” takes hold. Fear, especially during economic downturns, has
How to maximize ROI Through Data-Driven Event Strategies
Over my nearly 20-year career in event production, I’ve seen the industry evolve — and nowhere is that more true than how we define success.