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January ISES Portland Meeting: Flip It on Its Ear – Redesigning Your Fundraiser to Fit Your Audience - January 25, 2012

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January ISES Portland Meeting
Topic: Flip It on Its Ear – Redesigning Your Fundraiser to Fit Your Audience
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
11:30AM – 1:30PM
Helium Comedy Club
1510 SE 9th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 

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Join us for our January 2012 ISES meeting at the Helium Comedy Club on Tuesday, January 31st. This event is perfect for non-profits, vendors, and venues who support or work in partnership with non-profits. We will talk about new trends in fundraising events and how to flip your tired old event on it’s head to make for the biggest impact.

You’ve either gone to or have been invited to a zillion fundraisers in your lifetime, most of which are blurred together because they weren’t unique and they didn’t stand out from the rest. Your annual fundraiser is just around the corner, and you’re feeling “blah” about the theme, the goals, the menu, the….everything!

Isn’t it time for something fresh? Something you haven’t tried already? Now is the time to reformat your fundraiser, break the mold, and re-design your event! Why not let ISES Portland and our expert fundraiser panelists help you create something that is designed specifically for your audience. You know who you’re inviting, now let’s create an event around them and throw a fundraiser they’ll never forget!

Samantha Swaim Fundraising will moderate a panel of non-profit experts who made big changes in 2011 and saw big results. As you get ready for 2012, join us for this event and learn from the experts about how to design an event to match your audience and maximize your revenue.

Our panel of experts will feature:

Samantha Swaim, Samantha Swaim Fundraising, LLC
Samantha will be moderating our panel discussion to help you focus in on how to design for success.  Samantha is a fundraising consultant that has worked in partnership with non-profits to produce events that produce results.

Dwight Adkins, Hands on Greater Portland
The 2011, Heart of the Community Awards is a luncheon that honored volunteerism in the community.  With some strategic planning, he was able to shape an event that grew their sponsorship and community support as well as increased their fundraising dollars.

Stephen Marc Beaudoin, PHAME Academy
Both 2010 and 2011 were strategic growth years for the PHAME annual auction. 2011 saw over a 300% increase in fundraising with some key strategies put into play.

Juan Martinez, Basic Rights Oregon
The annual auction had a different flair in 2011. A completely redesigned program and concept turned a great event into an amazing event. The result was increased dollars, increased recognition, and a platform for future growth.

Johnna Wells, Benefit Auctions 360
As an auctioneer who witnessed the transformation of many events this year, Johnna has a lot of great stories and examples to share about how thinking out of the box can shift your event for better results.

Clint Kaster, Smart Tech AV
As the production team for hundreds of auctions a year, Smart Tech is a master at helping to assess where an increase in production value or a cut in extra expense can yield the biggest result for your event. Technology can be a simple element that creates big impact.

Lunch will be provided by the fabulous Pearl Catering!
Parking Options at Helium:
  • There is a public parking lot located 4 blocks from Helium on Hawthorne and Grand; parking is limited and costs $.99/hr.
  • A limited number of temporary Zone G permits will be available at the Helium entrance prior to the event for on-street parking at or near Helium. First come, first serve.

Get your tickets HERE!

Blog Courtesy of ISES Portland

Sunset Lanes MLK Jr. Day Special 2012 - January 13, 2012

Filed under: Event & Meeting Sites,Family Events,oregon events,Team Building,Team Building Activites — Bravo Publications @ 2:30 pm

Enjoy a special deal this Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday at Sunset Lanes!

Two games, shoes and a $5 arcade card for only $10!

Kids 14 years and under, visit Sunset Lanes on Martin Luther King, Jr. day from 9am to 6pm for a deal that can’t be beat!  Receive two games, your shoe rental and a $5 arcade card for only $10 per person.  All you have to do is click the link below for the coupon, print, and present to redeem.  Each coupon is good for up to four bowlers.

Click here to print this amazing deal!

Visit sunsetlanes.com for more details!

Sunset Lanes – 12770 SW Walker Road – Beaverton, OR 97005 - 503-646-1116

Sunset Lanes

Book your event now with Windrose Conference & Meeting Center and save money! - January 10, 2012

Filed under: Event & Meeting Sites,Event Special,oregon events,Wine Country Events,Wine Country Meeting & Event Sites — Bravo Publications @ 1:30 pm

Windrose Conference & Meeting Center prices will be going up on March 1, 2012.  Get in on a great opportunity right now to save some money!  Whether it be a wedding, event, corporate meeting/retreat, you can save some significant money by booking now, prior to March 1, and have the event anytime in the future.  Book as many meetings as you want, have that perfect, more intimate wedding you always wanted, and you will receive a sizeable discount, as long as you book the reservation prior to March 1, 2012.  Go to www.windrosecenter.com or call Lynn at 503-701-7273 for more information or to book your event.

Windrose Conference Center Building
Windrose Conference Center Building
Windrose Conference Center Patio
Windrose Conference Center Patio

About Windrose Conference & Meeting Center

Located just 25 miles from Portland or Salem in the heart of Oregon wine country, Windrose has gorgeous facilities and would be a perfect setting for your business meeting or smaller and more intimate wedding. It has a European flair with a touch of wine country flavor.

Outside boasts a large brick courtyard surrounded by flowers that can seat 70 people and is perfect for weddings, receptions, wine and hors d’oeuvre functions. The smaller courtyard has a water fountain and can be used as the bar area or for socializing. The back lawn area overlooks the canyon and creek and the ceremony site has an arbor on Italian stamped concrete. Inside has the feel of an old English library, with 2 fireplaces, kitchenette, reception area, and meeting space for up to 50 people. Windrose has an exclusive use policy, which means they cater to only one group at a time and you have use of the entire facility and grounds.

Windrose is available for weddings any day of the week and bookings are confirmed with a deposit and signed agreement. Ample free parking is provided. Tours are encouraged so you can see all that Windrose has to offer.

 

Watch the storms in the New Year at Hallmark Resort! - January 5, 2012

Filed under: Accommodations,Event Planning,Event Special,oregon coast events — Bravo Publications @ 12:30 pm

Watch the robust waves crash against the shore. See the sky transcend from gray to blue, and the wind sweep the coastline. A little shower sends freshness to the ocean air. The Hallmark Inns & Resorts reduced winter rates for oceanfront guestrooms are exceptional, and only steps from the beach and the stormy sea! To make your room RESERVATIONS online, click here and enter ‘FRESH’ in the Promo Code Box.

Watch the storms in the New Year!

Watch the storms in the New Year!

The Year is fresh and so are the rates*:

• Limited Edition Rooms, just $134

• Deluxe Rooms starting at $114

• Traditional Rooms starting at $84

Holidays are over, it’s time to do something for YOU. Why not start fresh with a relaxing trip to Newport. Enjoy miles of pristine, un-crowded sandy beaches, or explore the Historic Bayfront and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Then curl-up in front of the fireplace and watch the storms and waves crash into shore. Let the tradition begin in 2012 with some of the best rates of the year.

* Available January, 2011, Sunday through Friday. $20 more on Saturday nights. Rates do not include room tax or pet fees. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Valid for e-mail members only. Available only at the Hallmark Resort Newport.