Raising High-End Donations: An Interview with Tanya Stanfield of CSS Fundraising
When most of us think of fundraising, we think of galas or grassroots efforts like bake sales and email blasts. But have you ever wondered how organizations get endowments, trusts and 6+ figure donations? We talked to Tanya Stanfield who is the Director of Marketing...
Inauguration Cocktails
It’s Inauguration Day! You look like you need a drink.
Healthy Eating: Facts, Tips and Myth Busters from Dietitian Carolyn Gordon
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diets and nutrition. There is a whole range of different body types and metabolisms. Consequently, bodily needs are variable.
The Future of Food: An Interview with Mark Graham, Creator of New Food Studio
Medical marijuana, food processing, the myth of organic foods and everything in between – Mark Graham talks to CPM about the Future of Food.
How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
Think about the ideal version of yourself. Who is that person? What career do they have? What is their day-to-day activities like? Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, but why? It's good to start fresh sometimes and give yourself purpose and...
Raising High-End Donations: An Interview with Tanya Stanfield of CSS Fundraising
When most of us think of fundraising, we think of galas or grassroots efforts like bake sales and email blasts. But have you ever wondered how organizations get endowments, trusts and 6+ figure donations? We talked to Tanya Stanfield who is the Director of Marketing...
Inauguration Cocktails
It’s Inauguration Day! You look like you need a drink.
Healthy Eating: Facts, Tips and Myth Busters from Dietitian Carolyn Gordon
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diets and nutrition. There is a whole range of different body types and metabolisms. Consequently, bodily needs are variable.
The Future of Food: An Interview with Mark Graham, Creator of New Food Studio
Medical marijuana, food processing, the myth of organic foods and everything in between – Mark Graham talks to CPM about the Future of Food.
How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
Think about the ideal version of yourself. Who is that person? What career do they have? What is their day-to-day activities like? Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, but why? It's good to start fresh sometimes and give yourself purpose and...
What’s Going on in February
Every Event Planner needs to stay on top of what's going on in this city, so here is your monthly update of things to be on the look out for! EVENTS Restaurant Week - January 24th-February 6th Super Bowl - Sunday, February 2nd Olympics - Friday, February 7th - Sunday,...
Wine of the Month: Monte Antico Italian Tuscan Red Wine
Everyone loves a good wine, so in 2014 The Chicago Event Planner Magazine will be featuring a wine each month for you to check out. This month's wine is a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Tuscany, Italy. I picked up this particular bottle at my local Whole...
DIY: Super Bowl Recipes
It's that time of year and I've collected a few various recipes and list of recipes that will be fun to make for this upcoming Super Bowl Sunday (February 2nd, 2014). And for those of you worried about the Velveeta Cheese Shortage, there are other options! ...
Think Outside the Social Media Box Using Bonfyre, the Free App
Social Media is essential to business, especially if you are an event planner. Being able to incorporate the appropriate social media for your particular event is a must-have today. While social media is a great tool, it’s often missing 2 key components: privacy &...
5 Tips to Help You Select a Great Wine
I'm not a sommelier, although I wish I were. Luckily for me my first gig as an event planner was at a high-end steakhouse that not only served excellent wines but believed in training their staff about excellent wine. When I started I only knew that there was red...
DIY Restoration: Thrift Store TV Cabinet
THE PROJECT When I first moved to Chicago as a poor college student I quickly learned the importance of resale / thrift stores. While I prefer to write about items I pulled out of the alley or inherited “free of charge” from someone, the truth is that I sometimes have...
Bring a Chef Home with KITCHENSURFING
Ever wish you could have a professional chef make your dinner for you? With KITCHENSURFING that's exactly what they do. This concept works well not just for personal dinners or get-togethers with friends, but it's also great for small and intimate events. Below, I...
The First Step In Event Planning: Get Organized
There are all kinds of events out there -- social, weddings, corporate, charitable, etc. So the first thing you need to do when you know you're having an event is to organize it properly. While that sounds obvious, you'd be surprised how fast things can get...
5 Tips for Hosting Your Own Party
It's sometimes easier to do things for other people and see how it should be done than when it's time for you to do it for yourself. Event planning can be one of those things. You may put together an awesome client event, meeting, trade show or film premier, but...
Keep Warm in Chi-beria with these Warm Cocktails from Delish.com
With record-breaking temperatures many places are closing down or people are going out to the places they normally go. So if you're events have been postponed or cancelled, why not enjoy a nice warm beverage before cozying into bed? Click Here for some great warm...
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