“Just speak up!” You’ve probably heard these words many times. Speech is the core channel through which we solve problems, reach our goals, and interact with the world. Even though sharing one’s thoughts and experiences in public is intimidating for some, there are many outstanding speech contest formats that can work with any audience.
Organising a contest can be challenging, not only in terms of multitasking but also from a legal point of view. Complex regulations, most of which differ depending on the platform you use, can be difficult to understand and follow. However, if you have a goal and are ready to make every effort to achieve it, […]
Thanks to the “Instagram life” hype, people have learned to do business, promote products, and become the go-to experts in various fields using photos. While Instagram definitely is the king of photo contests, it’s only one of the many channels out there that you can utilize to make an impact through visuals. This article will […]
There’s something that unites all of us, whether it’s a group of college students or a multicultural team of employees, and that’s a passion for food. So the rule here is pretty simple: if you don’t know where to start your event-planning journey, start with food. A fun and engaging cook-off contest can be the […]
The reason non-profits are often dissatisfied with how their fundraising campaigns have panned out can often be boiled down to one thing: they are unable to tell a story. The public relations message that you give to the media determines how much publicity your campaign will generate, whether your target audience will understand your goals, […]
Due to the growing popularity of crowdfunding, investing in new businesses has become easier than ever before. Still, many business angels have trouble finding worthy ideas that they want to support. Before making any kind of investment in a startup, Chris Dixon always looks for some social proof, while Ashton Kutcher feels secure about investing […]
Experienced grantmakers know that managing a grant program on a single Excel worksheet can be a real nightmare. From the involvement of multiple reviewers to custom report building, grant management requires powering lots of processes within a limited time frame, which is difficult to do with Excel. With online grant management software that resonates with […]
My father dreamed of being a scientist. “Get ready to dedicate your whole life to paperwork, son!” said his uncle cynically when my father first opened up to his family about this dream. Apparently, my father’s uncle didn’t predict the rise of software. With modules for automated abstract collection, review, and publishing, modern event management […]
There is the opinion that a grant program can’t be handled by a novice. Yes, a grant program requires tracking thousands of applications, managing reviewers and payments. What’s more, you should always have an answer for grantmakers who ask for metrics and donors who want to see the results as soon as possible. However, with […]
Eureka moments aren’t tied to a specific place or time. Whether it’s a bus that drives you home every day, a new office space, or a nice, picturesque corner somewhere in the South of France, a one-in-a-million business idea can suddenly materialize in your mind anywhere and anytime. From the moment it arrives, you must […]