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How to Run a Successful Speech Contest
“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...
Contest Rules Templates
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...
How to Organise a Photo Contest Online
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...
How to Organise a Cooking Contest
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...
PR Campaigns for Non-Profit Organizations
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...
Why Should Business Angels Develop Their Own Startup Platforms
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...
How to Choose the Best Grants Management System
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,...
The Abstract Management Guide for Scientific Research Organisations and Associations
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...
Grant Application Made Easy: The Top 5 Software for Grant Contests
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...
How to Find Business Ideas That Attract Investmentsset up public voting
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...