Besides having a budget (which is covered later), one of the most foundational tools you’re going to use is a work-back calendar. Work-back calendars are simple and we’re providing you an example one to the right and a blank worksheet to the bottom. Use this template to help you build your event calendar. You can either build this calendar based on event dates or desired days to ...
Here are a few things to consider when building your budget...
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A Fundraising Catalyst
As we have worked with many organizations and churches to talk through various challenges (and remember, we are passionate about partnering with you to tackle these challenges). One of these challenges that comes up often is helping trip participants raise funds and know about the tools they have available for raising funds. The team at ServiceReef has created a tool...
Ever need to post a story for an event (as an admin)?
Many of our organizations will collect stories during debriefs or through other means but they still want these stories posted to the event page. ServiceReef has added the ability to allow the event admin to load these stories even if they are not an event participant.
How can an event admin load a story?
The event admin must sig...
Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and for many organizations this is the season for making huge asks and requests for involvement. Everyone is busy during this time of the year - don’t forget that. Yes, this is when many people will dive into end of year giving but there’s still a need to honor and respect our constituents. Here are just a few ideas for ways to eng...
There is a lot to consider when building your event budget. This post is designed to help you think through many of those items so something doesn’t take you by surprise.
Things to consider
Have you researched to know all the costs?
Do you know if each member will have to raise their full amount of will you subsidize some of the costs?
Are you going to have an application ...
There are a several tools out there... and deciphering which is best for you can be a challenge. Here are a few key questions to be asking as you evaluate any new technology.
Looking for ways to engage participants once they get back from a short term trip? Here are a few suggestions to take things to the next level.
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