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So what in the world is Community Marketing?? Community Marketing is boots-on-the-ground development. It can include networking, creating strategic partnerships, fundraisers, strategic community events, in-person advertising/marketing, and much more. #bestofgwinnett #lovegwinnett #businesshelpingbusiness #helpingbusinessgrow

📣 Let's talk about MAY - Its Newsletter time 📣 Delighted to share the latest episode of the Envisage Promotions newsletter, packed with details of what we have been up to along with insights and updates. In the May newsletter you will find about... 🌟 Our Fundraising initiatives: Learn about our recent fundraising efforts and how you can get involved. ☀️ Tips for Summer Events: Expert advice to help you plan and execute successful summer events. 📅 May in Review: A look back at our busy month, including key events and achievements. Click the link to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eD3p5RYp #EnvisagePromotions #EventStaffing #SummerEvents #promostaffing #MayInReview

I attended an amazing luncheon today hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County. The topic was "Sharing Your Story: Growing Your Community through Marketing & PR," which I hadn't previously given much consideration. The panelists did a great job of explaining how this concept has been executed by many of my clients over the years. Special thanks to host Carrie Freitas for moderating the discussion, and to the panelists Matthew Wadlinger, Nichole Ramirez, Kedric Francis, and Lesley Churchill for sharing their thoughts. Some key takeaways for me were: - Establish a relationship with a photographer/videographer for events, create a shot list, get names and organization details for individuals in the shots. - Cross-promote as much as possible. - The value of a relationship cannot be underestimated; it's crucial to understanding what is important to someone. - Consider creating a memorable "moment" during your event if there isn't one naturally. - Proactive PR serves two purposes: promoting the organization during good times and addressing potential issues. If you work in philanthropy or in programs, how do these tips resonate with you?

When hosting a grand opening event, there are multiple ways to maximize your efforts and ensure a big splash in the market. Here are a few tips from the Three Box team: - Take an integrated approach, keeping the event focused on the community you serve. - Invite city representatives to a ribbon-cutting ceremony or other celebration. - Offer incentives to local nonprofits or businesses. - Share the news with hyperlocal media contacts and offer unique story angles. - Remember to capture photos and video of the event and share the excitement across your social channels! Learn more about how Three Box can level-up your next big event: https://lnkd.in/g7nhCx7M #GrandOpening #EventSupport #CommunityEngagement #ExperientialMarketing

Research! Research! Read all about it! 📣🤩 We hosted a webinar with our friends at Alderson Fundraising on their awesome analysis of supporter engagement during Facebook Challenges and their findings were 🔥 Miss the live preview? Catch up in our latest blog, and get the link to download the full report! ✅ https://bit.ly/3rDV8Y9

School gala nights are much more than just end-of-year celebrations or fundraising events; they are a pivotal social gathering that reinforces the sense of community, celebrates achievements, and creates lasting memories. In this digital age, the addition of photo booths to these gala nights is not just a nod to modern trends but a strategic tool to amplify the social aspects and engagement of these events. #SchoolGalaNights #PhotoBooths #SocialEngagement #CommunityBuilding #InclusiveEvents

In events/community fundraising? This research about the value of Facebook groups for fundraising events is a must read 👇

Our colleague, Noura Hemady, is having a busy week at Elevate apparently! She joined Johnisha Levi to discuss LINKEDIN SLEUTHING! Read the latest blog on five ways you can use the networking website to reach your fundraising goals! Tap the #LinkInOurBio to read!

Eight weeks left in the fiscal year. How will you spend them? For many fundraisers in education, another finish line is just ahead. It’s board meeting season, it’s once again May-of-a-Million-Events, and it is commencement time—or it will be soon. Maybe you’ve met your individual or team annual new activity goal. Mega congrats! This is a wonderful time to have meaningful conversations with your institution’s supporters and friends. For some, this may be the only time of the year when you’re released from the transactional fundraising that we’d all like to avoid.   Can you take this opportunity to: ✅ Ask your top supporters for guidance on a new initiative you’re considering for the coming year ✅ Meet individually with a sub-set of board members regarding an unexpected change ✅ Congratulate your donor on their newly announced gift to another organization and ask to hear the long version of the story ✅ Send flowers to mark a cherished alumni volunteer’s birthday ✅ Host a special meal to celebrate a business milestone for one of your partners ✅ Ask the quietest member of a parent task force to have a special call to run through key decisions   Do you have a go-to approach for your frontline activity in May and June?

“How does an event like this present itself as an opportunity to publicly answer burning questions that we may have for the mayor if we have to pay $30 to attend and any questions we would like to ask will be pre-screened and approved?" A question posed in a letter to the editor for the Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows News. "How about a public forum where all can attend for free and ask questions from the floor?" Asks Mr. Kinsey, "Wouldn’t that fit more into the open ($30) transparent (pre-approved questions) that the mayor touted during his election campaign?" I appreciate the opportunity to address Mr. Kinsey’s concerns regarding the $30 charge for our recent Conversation with the Mayor event. As a non-profit organization, every cent we receive from events or memberships is reinvested into the chamber to enhance our services and organize further community events like this one. It’s important to clarify that the event in question was hosted by the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, not Mayor Dan Ruimy. The fee was solely to cover the cost of the catering. Mayor Ruimy generously offered his time to engage with our members, and we extended the invitation to the public to encourage broader community participation. Questions were solicited from the community in advance, allowing Mayor Ruimy the opportunity to address them thoroughly. Rest assured, we did not shy away from addressing challenging questions. This event was not a pre-election forum with pre-submitted questions; it was an informational session aimed at fostering dialogue between our community and its leaders. In organizing public forum events, we have to ensure decorum and control, hence the decision to pre-screen questions to maintain a constructive environment. If you have any further questions or concerns you can contact myself, C.E.O, Kristi Maier directly or through the office channels. https://loom.ly/pJPPky0 #RMCC #Response #BlogPost #MapleRidge #PittMeadows