This past Saturday was a big night – in more ways than one! For the first time in over a year, Ann Plans was onsite for an event with in-person guests. While most events on our schedule between now and this fall are being planned as virtual events, things are starting to open up with some organizations planning for hybrid…
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“Virtual events aren’t going anywhere soon,” is a statement that 12 months ago the Ann Plans team never could have imagined would still be a reality today. The best surprise since last March is how well virtual fundraising events have been received and supported by sponsors and donors. Now that we are entering into a second year of engaging audiences…
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The pandemic has made us more grateful than ever for the amazing nonprofits serving our community. And, the gratitude for the work we get to do in partnership with our clients is deeper than ever. We are coming up on the one-year anniversary of planning events exclusively in the virtual space. Here are insights and learnings from six clients with…
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We made it to the new year! I don’t know anyone who feels 2020 was easy. The year was about navigating challenges and reinventing so many aspects of life. We hope you have held up okay with all that was asked of you over the last several months. As we dive into 2021, Ann Plans is excited to introduce our…
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Who could have predicted a year ago that such a crazy 2020 was awaiting us? This year has, without question, been challenging. Everyone has been tasked with rethinking how to navigate nearly every aspect of life. 2020 has also presented opportunities that will continue to inform how we choose to live our lives and serve the community. Ann Plans is…
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In Gratitude 2020 has reminded all of us in a big way that there is very little in life that we can take for granted. COVID-19, the economic crisis, heightened racism and increased violence have all tested individuals and communities beyond what any of us could have imagined a year ago. In the midst of these uncertain and difficult times,…
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