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Test Donations: The Importance of Followup

A thoughtful post-event marketing strategy is a critical part of a successful event, especially when some of your attendees may be donating *specifically* to see how you follow up.

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Our 2022 Guide to Planning a Corporate Event

Planning any event can be stressful, but corporate events present some unique challenges. They’re often information-heavy and can last multiple days, so how do you keep attendees engaged? How do you keep things interesting? In this guide, we’ll outline 8 easy steps to make sure your corporate event is a success. Whether it’s a seminar, conference, or company summit, we’ve got you covered.

Event Recap: St. Louis 2022 Parapan American Open Championships

In early July, the World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) Parapan American Open Championships came to St. Louis. It was the first time an international competition for the sport of Para Powerlifting has been hosted in the United States, and we had the privilege of producing and streaming the event.

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Planning a Hybrid Event or Virtual Event: A Framework For Success

Some of the most frequent questions we get asked are about hybrid and virtual events: What exactly makes them different from traditional, in-person galas? What unique challenges do they pose? How do you produce one successfully? We put together this guide to help as a tool to clarify the answers to some of those questions.

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How To Create A Fund-A-Need Video That Works

Having a thoughtfully-produced Fund-A-Need video can be as important as having a motivating keynote speaker. If you are spending $20,000+ on your food, venue, catering, and alcohol, you can’t afford to NOT invest in a Fund-A-Need / Fund-The-Future video.

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Planning A Mitzvah: Where to Start

We’ve worked with so many families planning milestone Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, since our inception in 2001. We’re frequently asked, “Where do I start planning my child’s Mitzvah; what’s first?” You’ll find that here!

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6 Tips To Create The Ultimate Nonprofit Hybrid Event

Hybrid events are more popular than ever. They’re uniquely accessible, have unlimited viewership potential, and have all the strengths of traditional, live events. If you’re one of the many nonprofits planning to make your next event a hybrid one, here are six tips to keep in mind!

4 Tactics You Definitely Aren't Using To Grow Your Nonprofit Email List

4 Tactics to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List 

Most small nonprofits are trying to tackle big things, and have big agendas. But when you can only send emails to a tiny list of supporters, it can feel like you aren’t getting anywhere—especially since not everyone opens every email. Here are some tactics to grow your Nonprofit email list.

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Event Recap: Fueling Your Fundraiser

Utopia produced a workshop for nonprofits from across the country at the Hilton Hotel in St. Louis. As the industry transitioned back to live and hybrid events, many nonprofits were looking to rethink their approach to fundraising, and we wanted to leverage our unique experience as leaders in the space to provide consultation and guidance to our partners.

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Nonprofit Fundraising in 2022 and Beyond

Our current, always-changing landscape can make keeping up with important trends difficult, but hopefully this guide can serve as a useful jumping-off point for your research. The future isn’t slowing down, and sometimes the difference between success and failure is as simple as knowing which way the wind is blowing. We’re wishing you the best of luck in 2022!