Fundraising events bring in critical dollars for nonprofits, and after nearly two years of social distancing, many groups want to throw their doors open wide and welcome donors back to in-person ...

Identify a clear purpose for the event. First, establish who your audience is and then plan accordingly. Secondly, hold a planning meeting to outline with your team the core objectives and outcomes of ...

Beautiful events that wow guests with hot summer trends don’t happen overnight. Though it may seem glamourous, event planning can be incredibly demanding. According to Forbes, event planners have the ...

As a serial entrepreneur and business advisor, I have the lucky perspective of not only having tried things on my own once or twice in my own businesses but also seen others come up with the same ...

According to EmilyPost.com ("Six Ways To Be A Good Host"), being a good host means planning well and considering the variables involved in having a party: the reason for the celebration, the size of ...

Cannes Lions is unlike any other event on the marketing and advertising calendar. Set against the glittering backdrop of the French Riviera, the event draws the most influential minds in advertising, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As in-person events become a part of our standard social fabric again, there are many ...

In honor of National Proposal Day, Blum — who has worked with LeBron James, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent — dishes out her advice for popping the question When it comes to proposing to your ...

Choose alternate sites. If you’re planning a large event in another city, consider a second- or third-tier city. The cost will be lower. “You’ll essentially be the big fish in the pond,” says Kelly ...