PLANNER PRO-TIPS
Planner Pro-Tips is where we share practical advice drawn from 20+ years of experience planning special events, meetings, festivals, and more. We’ll also highlight new insights and lessons learned from fellow leaders across the event industry. This section is designed to support new planners while offering expert-level guidance that even seasoned professionals can appreciate.
HOW UNCF’S 2026 MAYOR’S MASKED BALL REACHED A $1M FUNDRAISING GOAL
Can an event help your organization reach a seven-figure fundraising goal? Absolutely. This year, UNCF reached its $1 million fundraising goal at the 2026 Mayor’s Masked Ball, and we were honored to...
5 Must – Have Traits of a Top – Tier Planner
There are countless qualities that make a planner successful, but I want to highlight my absolute favorites. These go beyond the obvious—like being organized or creative (which, let’s be real, most...