​Articles in Tech Crunch, Mashable, and others can support you by walking you through the new Instagram launch of fundraising for non-profit organizations with 100% of funds raised directly to the non-profit organization! 

For Instagram Live Donations:
To start a Live Donation, open Instagram on your phone, tap the camera icon on the top left, choose Live on the bottom of the screen, select Fundraiser, and choose a nonprofit you want to support. Instagram says that all of the money raised will go directly to that organization.

As an added bonus, Instagram has also launched another new feature for donations through Story stickers. Now, when someone donates to a nonprofit through a sticker, they get to unlock an "I donated" sticker for themselves. 

Taking advantage of Fundraising for Non-Profits on Instagram:
First things first, in order to take advantage of fundraising on Instagram as a non-profit organization while live streaming, you will have to meet the requirements below and follow these steps: 

To raise money on Instagram, your nonprofit must:

• Enroll and be approved to use Facebook Charitable Giving Tools.
• Switch to an Instagram business account, if you haven't already.
• Link your nonprofit's Instagram business account with your nonprofit's verified Facebook Page.
• If this is your first time linking to your Page or enrolling with Facebook Charitable Giving Tools, check to make sure that people are able to add donation stickers on Instagram for your nonprofit. You can do this by clicking Publishing Tools at the top of your Facebook Page and selecting Donation Settings below Fundraisers. Click to check the box next to Allow people to add donation stickers on Instagram Stories and click Save.

If your nonprofit has further questions or requires support, please contact them on Facebook.

Adding a donate button to your nonprofit's Instagram business account
To add a donate button to your nonprofit's Instagram business account:

1. Confirm that your nonprofit organization has taken the steps above to become eligible to fundraise on Instagram.
2. Go to your profile and tap .
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Business > Donations.
5. Tap  next to Add Donate Button to Profile.

If you're unable to find Donations, please update your Instagram app to the latest version.

Share with us, what does that mean for your organization? 

Feel lost at home with not much to do? Craving some romantic time with your partner? The new stay at home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have turned normal life upside down. Having a date night at home be refreshing and be a nice change from the new everyday norms. Below we are sharing 7 of our favorite date night ideas to bring you and your partner closer and have a great time, at home!

4. Paint n Sip
Paint n Sip companies like Pinot's Palette and Painting with a Twist are now offering virtual paint n sip classes. Head to your local Walmart and grab some paint supplies and wine, and you're on your way to having a great date night!

5. Cooking Together
Choose a yummy recipe that you both would like to learn to make. Cook the meal together and enjoy it afterwards. You can opt to decorate the table with candles and flowers to set the mood!

6. At Home Salsa Lessons
Youtube has tons of free salsa lessons. This is a fun way to try something new and spice things up with your partner!

7. Relaxing "Spa" Day
Grab some relaxing spa goodies on your next trip to the grocery store. Offer each other couples massages, do some face masks, and soak in a tub full of bubbles! Maybe even a mimosa or two?!

It can be tricky to know what the first steps are when it comes to planning a wedding. There are many places you can start and a lot of resources you can look into, but let's be honest... it can be very overwhelming. Events Unleashed likes to start with our 10 questions for getting to know our client's and their wedding value. The following questions are a great baseline for getting to know your couple and understanding their overall wedding goals and values. If you are a bride or groom-to-be reading this post, welcome! These questions are a great start for planners and couples.

​#1: Tell me about you and your fiancé. How did you guys meet, strengths, things you like about each other?
Getting to know your couple and their story not only creates a more personal relationship, but gives you more insight to their goals and vision for their big day.

#2: What brings you to us and why do you find it valuable to have a planner in your corner? 
This question allows you to gain insight on how you're acquiring potential clients, and in return allows you to provide more insight about the value you can bring as a planner to the potential client.

​#3: What aspects of your event are most important to you (food, entertainment, timely start, attendance)?
Every couple is unique with what aspects of the wedding are most important to them. Finding out which are most important to each couple allows you to prioritize when creating the budget.

​#5: What are some of your current concerns related to your event and why?
Finding out your couples concerns allows you to talk them through the concern and help with a preliminary solution and/or suggestion. This allows you to show value upfront, while providing your potential clients some peace of mind.

​#6: Who is going to be the best point of contact for the services?
Establishing the point-of-contact upfront allows for better follow-ups and communication.

#7: What are some areas you feel you need expertise in?
Get to know the areas where your client feels like they need your help. This allows you to learn their expectations, learn what level of service they need from you, and establish a baseline for services.

#8: What is your budget and how have you allocated spending thus far?
It's important to understand your client's budget and what they have spent thus far. This will affect how budget management will go moving forward.

#9: What vendors are currently on your radar and why (cake, photography, venue)?
Asking this question allows you to learn what vendors your client is interested in and what vendors they may need your help in learning about/acquiring. 

#10: What would it take for us to earn your business?
Establish open communication to learn exactly what the client is looking for and how you can be a part of their dream day.

We hope our 10 questions for getting to know your client's and their wedding value helps you create better relationships, gain more insight, and plan more beautiful weddings. 

Be sure to check back for more planning tips & advice and follow us on our Instagram and Pinterest to stay up to date with our recent events and inspo. Let’s Unleash Together!
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​Post written by Kaley M. for Events Unleashed.

Planning a wedding can be stressful... but planning your day-of timeline can be even crazier! Planning a day down the exact minute can be time-consuming and intimidating, but don't worry— Events Unleashed has your back. We're sharing our top tips on how to craft the perfect wedding day timeline! Be sure to download our FREE step by step guide on crafting your wedding day timeline at the end of this post.

Tips for Crafting Wedding Day Timelines

1. Start from scratch.
It may be tempting to download a blank template and fill in the blanks, but we recommend starting from scratch. Although sample templates are great to work from, every wedding has unique logistics. The last thing you want is to fill in a template that doesn't have a space for a special moment you wanted to incorporate— this can lead to having to restart or shift your timeline you've been working hard on, or forgetting to include the moment all together.
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2. Remember to include the whole day. 
Sometimes we get so excited about laying out the details for the ceremony and reception, that we forget to include important times for the vendors such as your photographer and hair and makeup artists.

3. Decide on if you want to have a First Look.
First looks are a sweet intimate moment with you and your partner before the start of the ceremony. The photographer is present to capture all the feels. If you prefer to have you walking down the aisle being the first time you see your partner, this will create a different flow in your wedding timeline. Most couple portraits can be done during the first look if a couple chooses to partake in one. If they opt out of a first look, all portraits need to be taken after the ceremony, during cocktail hour.