How to Organize an Event
Event Organizing 101 from an Event Producer
I have been producing, managing, and organizing events for quite sometime now, and I truly believe in the power of creating spaces for people to engage, collaborate and express within. Events can be a generative way of building community, and although I do this for a living, anyone on this big ol’ Earth can organize event! The key is to have a plan.
Are you ready to put on an event? Whether it’s a fundraiser, a celebration or just something fun for your friends and family, organizing an event can be incredibly rewarding. In fact, if you’re the type who enjoys taking charge of things and putting together parties, this might be the perfect challenge for you!
But first things first: before you pick out invitations or hire vendors for your big day, there are some basic steps that need to be taken in order to ensure everything goes smoothly on the day of. Here are some tips from me — a person who produces events for a living — on how to organize an event like a pro:
