Posts in Organization Management

Libraries and their staff have the difficult job of keeping up with the continuous changes in software technology while figuring out ways to keep their community and members engaged in the ecosystem. It’s a daunting undertaking when the right tools aren’t at their disposal. There are event management software companies that provide resources that aim … Read More

Passive, submissive, and plain were three adjectives that were often used to describe 20th-century librarians.1 It was a time when the education of the community was undervalued, educated women were paid far less than men, and diversity within any industry was almost non-existent. These stereotypes have persisted for over a century in the United States, … Read More

Why room reservation? In event planning and promotion, it all starts with the space. It’s essential to manage these spaces efficiently, because for many groups, rentable space means more revenue. LocalHop’s new software allows groups the ability to manage all of their internal and external spaces, equipment, room rental, and payment processing. LocalHop designed room … Read More

You know your organization needs a change, but the thought of switching to a new system seems impossible. This is a major concern of many of the organizations we speak to. Here are a few suggestions to help make the switch to LocalHop quick and painless.  Bulk Upload – The LocalHop bulk upload template allows … Read More

Events, whether a party, a class, or promotional, have always played a part in connecting people and communities. As technology advances so do the manner in which people plan and host events. This brief history of event management compares the then and now of event planning. The Evolution of Event Management The earliest events and … Read More

Fundraising for non-profits, clubs, or other private organizations can be a bit overwhelming.  Especially when you need the funds but do not have the time or the manpower to plan an event.  Here are seven great fundraising events that you can put together in just a few short weeks. Game Night/Tournament This is a cheap … Read More

If your organization or business hosts events that are open to the public, you might already be posting to many places to get your event found. Facebook dominates the event space, but recent updates from Google, such as the Google Event Finder are able to detect when someone is searching for an event and provides … Read More

Let’s face it, most marketers are not developers and have little if any understanding of HTML and CSS. Increasing traffic to your website by climbing in the search rankings, or Search Engine Optimization (SEO), is now considered Marketing 101. Making your website as SEO friendly as possible is becoming increasingly more important as the future … Read More

Ballet Kalamazoo has been using LocalHop for their website calendars, registration for classes, and promotion of their events since 2016.  Ballet Kalamazoo owner, Amy Russell says, “LocalHop is amazing and this new calendar makes my life so easy. One spot for me to post and it appears on my calendar, and for people to discover … Read More

Do you host free events that are open to the public? Many organizations do, some host hundreds or even thousands of free events each year thanks to taxes, grants, fundraisers, donations and other sponsorships. These groups provide fun and educational events or classes to people from all walks of life and all ages. What’s more … Read More