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October Planning Checklist

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Make Event Planning Simpler This Fall Season

September Planning Checklist

Goodbye, summer. Hello, back-to-school routines and fall events. September ushers in a busier season as events start to fill the calendar. Make sure you don’t miss a beat ...

Genius Expert: How to Plan a Successful College Organization Event

Kelsey O’Malley is a New York University grad and blogger, writer and social media specialist at Frank Financial Aid who is passionate about helping others achieve their ...

Planning and Volunteering Ideas for Your Church Group

Church groups are the perfect setting to create bonds and build a spiritual community with fellow members. Whether you are part of a youth group, Sunday School class, mission ...

Get Talking: Try These Icebreakers for Any Group

Starting a conversation with someone new can take courage, but fear not! With this list of icebreaker resources for any situation or group, you can avoid awkward silences ...

Back-to-School Season Tips and Tricks

Whether you are a parent or a teacher, back-to-school season involves some serious planning to be prepared for the ins and outs of a new school year. Make sure you’ve got ...

August Planning Checklist

The beginning of August might still be the dog days of summer, but it’s also time to start planning for back-to-school events and a flurry of other fall activities starting ...

Free Printable: #GeniusInTraining First Day of School Sign

You’ve made the lunches, assembled outfits and packed the school supplies. Now it’s time to send your little genius off to start a new year at school! But hold off on walking ...

Manage Office Life with Simple Ideas and Sign Ups

No summer Fridays? No problem. This summer, bring fun into the workplace by planning company events and team building activities. Use these creative sign ups and ideas to ...

July Planning Checklist

July may be the thick of summer, but genius organizers know it’s also the best time to get ahead and start planning events for the busy back-to-school and fall season. Don’t ...

Make the Most of Your Summer with These Ideas

Summer is a special time to relax with family and plan fun activities that will fill your summer schedule. So pull up a lawn chair because we’ve got tips and ideas to help ...

June Planning Checklist

Summer officially arrives this month, ushering in warmer days and the start of summer break for students. It’s the perfect time to reconnect with friends, neighbors and family ...

Organize All Your End-of-School Year Events

The end of the school year is full of events and celebrations. With proper planning and tools, you can take the stress out of group organizing and make your event the best ...

May Planning Checklist

It’s time to celebrate! May brings a flurry of events, and you’ll want to be prepared so you have time to sit out in the sunshine and celebrate in style. Keep this checklist ...

Genius Expert: How to Recruit and Sustain a Successful Volunteer Base

Jennifer Bennett is Senior Manager of Education & Training at VolunteerMatch, directly managing volunteers and creating and revitalizing volunteer programs. Jennifer ...

Celebrate National Volunteer Week with These Ideas

When groups of committed people rally together, they change the world! For this year’s National Volunteer Week, we want to thank you for the world-changing things you do ...

April Planning Checklist

Batter up! Spring events are in full swing, but set some time aside in April to plan for the crush of May obligations — and even get ahead on events that are on deck for ...

Organize a Memorable Easter or Passover Event

The traditions surrounding Easter and Passover are timeless, and they provide valuable opportunities to bring your community together. Start planning now, and you’ll have ...

March Planning Checklist

The promise of warmer weather means it’s time to reemerge from hibernation and start organizing your spring events, fundraisers and sports teams. Plan ahead, and you’ll have ...

February Planning Checklist

What’s the sweetest gift you can give yourself this season? Less time planning and more time enjoying your events. February is the perfect month to hone in on your goals ...

Plan the Perfect Valentine's Day Event

Share the love this Valentine’s season by planning parties, fundraisers and more for your favorite groups. Whether you’re handing out heart-shaped messages or serving others, ...

How to Serve Your Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance for Americans to actively step out in service by following his example. If you’re searching for a way you can make a difference this ...

January Planning Checklist

A new year makes room for a fresh start. It’s also the perfect time to get ahead on your group organizing and save yourself stress down the road. Use this checklist as a ...

Tools and Tips for an Organized New Year

A new year offers a fresh chance to sharpen your organizing skills! Break new ground with these tools and tips that will save you time and keep your groups organized — while ...

Plan the Ultimate Holiday Party

Hark! The season of holiday parties has arrived! Follow our preparation tips for a simply genius party filled with joy and peace. Send Festive Invitations and Reminders Send ...

Giving Back: Volunteer Ideas for the Holidays

Want to serve your community during the holidays? There are countless organizations and nonprofits near you that could use a helping hand. Browse our quick tips for ideas! Volunteering ...

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