How much does EVENTjournal.com cost? Will it save my organization money?
How will the online journal help us with fundraising?
How do people find my online Event Journal Web site?
Do I need to be computer-savvy to use Event Journal?
Who hosts my online Event Journal? Is it safe and secure?
If there's no printed event journal, what do guests at the event receive?
How do I explain to my event sponsors and guests that what looks like less, is actually more?
How far in advance of the event should the e-journal be activated?
How does EVENTjournal.com compare to less expensive competitors?
How do we get started?
How much does Event Journal cost? Will it save my organization money?
Although every fundraising project is different in size and scope, Event Journal strives to deliver its range of services either at or below the budget you’ve allocated for journal printing costs alone. Historically, when using EVENTjournal.com, our clients have found that the larger the journal project, the greater the savings. All the while providing far more support, service and benefits to your organization than any traditional printed journal that’s come before. back to top»
How will the online journal help us with fundraising?
Your easily-accessed Event Journal Web site is available 24/7 in the months prior to the event, thus providing far greater exposure to your target audience. Moreover, our online shopping cart gives sponsors and supporters a secure and convenient means of purchasing ad space—and/or making donations—day or night. In addition, the use of email blasts, direct mail and links from your organization's own website drives even more traffic to your online Event Journal site. back to top»
How do people find my online Event Journal Web site?
All Event Journal websites link to your organization's website, plus are given easy-to-remember URLs (or online addresses) with the name of the event as the primary focus. For example, an Event Journal for a university might be found at www.HofstraGala.com. We also recommend where links should be placed for optimal visibility on your organization's own website in order to maximize access to the e-journal. In addition, Event Journal, Inc. provides all our clients with consultation and a variety of materials that can be used to integrate the use of the online journal into the event’s total marketing plan. back to top»
Do I need to be computer-savvy to use Event Journal?
Not at all. EVENTjournal.com is user-friendly—even for computer novices. Since all the technological detail and programming is done by Event Journal's back-office staff, you simply provide us with the material and we do the rest. What’s more EVENTjournal.com is also easy-to-navigate for your constituents. If donors and event guests can "surf the net," they can use Event Journal. back to top»
Who hosts my online Event Journal? Is it safe and secure?
With the activation of a user-license agreement for a one year period, EVENTjournal.com hosts your online journal on its secure server. Encryption and SSL services for all online financial transactions are supported by state-of-the-art secure server technology. This system links to and from your organization's own website effortlessly, and is seamless to the end-user. There are no additional fees or hosting charges—they are included as part of the standard Event Journal package. EVENTjournal.com is PCI Compliant and Certified by McAfee, one of the most recognized security technology companies. back to top»
If there's no printed event journal, what do guests at the event receive?
During the actual event, your guests enjoy an elegant, full-color slideshow presentation featuring all journal ads and honoree acknowledgments, projected continuously on large, highly visible screens. The frequency with which each ad appears is proportionate to its donation level. In addition, Event Journal can provide an event program (listing the advertisers), scrolls of honor and other “hard-copy” gifts for your guests. back to top»
How do I explain to my event sponsors and guests that what looks like less, is actually more?
As part of Event Journal's consulting services, our team of experts will review and advise you how to integrate and communicate “the power of an online event journal” into your event materials. Rest assured that convincing them is simple if participants realize that, in fact, an online event journal delivers more value to contributors. In our experience, sponsors are extremely receptive to the concept because it affords them increased exposure, both online and at the event, plus a year-long link to their company’s website. Guests are enthusiastic about their ability to conveniently log on at any time to register, make purchases and view event information. back to top»
How far in advance of the event should the e-journal be activated?
Because your online journal works as a marketing tool for your event, we recommend it be activated to the public at least two to three months prior to the event. As additional event information, honoree biographies and journal ads are confirmed and received, they can be added immediately, building ongoing excitement as the event approaches. Perhaps one of the biggest advantages of EVENTjournal.com is its flexibility in accommodating journal ads up to the day of the event—and beyond—allowing even more time for you to raise every dollar possible. back to top»
How do we get started?
Upon agreement to proceed, the Event Journal team schedules an official "Getting Started" meeting with all key personnel from your organization. This meeting establishes the working relationship utilizing EVENTjournal.com’s proven "Getting Started Guide" that details a step-by-step system for your particular project. Following the meeting, Event Journal outlines respective responsibilities and establishes ongoing communication using simple forms and emails to manage the process. Throughout, Event Journal's production staff coordinates with your team to ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. back to top»
How does EVENTjournal.com compare to less expensive competitors?
As with most things, you get what you pay for. EVENTjournal.com, founded in 2002, is the original e-journal system, developed in response to our personal experience in working in nonprofits and serving on committees and boards for organizations running major fundraising events. We couple this with years of experience as top-flight advertising and marketing professionals, giving us the background to incorporate what sponsors want and what your organization needs to promote the e-journal to raise more money. We are not mere technicians; but we employ technology professionals to meet our needs, and yours. It’s our belief that any qualified individual can write code, but it takes unique expertise to deliver an effective e-journal system.
EVENTjournal.com is a full-service product for mid to high-end events where the e-journal represents the quality of your event and your organization. The team at EVENTjournal.com works diligently to accommodate your style and specific needs within the many capabilities of both the software and our talented production team. EVENTjournal.com’s sites and sponsor ads are aesthetically designed by our professional staff with attention to detail on each page.
EVENTjournal.com is a quality product and does not employ do-it-yourself templates with cartoon-like artwork. Nor does EVENTjournal.com expect your internal staff or volunteers to become "graphics" experts or web administrators, uploading less-than-perfect ads for the space or completing "auto-fill" forms to produce each ad. This takes many hours of time, and produces often "home-grown" looking material. EVENTjournal.com relieves this burden from your limited team and FREES you up to actually raise money! Even just one more successful "ask" would likely cover the cost differential while providing a product with many other benefits, as well.
With EVENTjournal.com, painstaking care is spent to guide you in the transition from paper to the e-journal format and consulting services are included to help redefine the offerings and position the value of the e-journal product to your staff, committee and supporters; all critical services for success of the new venture that are not part of the program with less expensive services.
EVENTjournal.com offers many additional benefits not available elsewhere such as a unique online ad submission system, extensive reporting capabilities, ads that link to company websites for added value to sponsors, email marketing to drive traffic to the e-journal site, ancillary printed materials, availability to present the new system and provide “how-to” materials for committees and much more.
Your transition from paper to an e-journal format represents a paradigm shift for your organization. EVENTjournal.com is there with the tools, talent, resources, know-how and experience to support you in the process and help guarantee your success. And, for most clients, we do all of this either within the existing journal budget or for even less on larger events. Cheaper services may save a few dollars on the initial outlay, but our goal is to become part of your long-term success formula. back to top»