We Help Good People Plan Great Events – In-Person and Online!

Event Planning Strategists for Non-Profit Organizations

Palmer Event Solutions Specializes in Producing* Events with Non-Profit Organizations

When you work with us, you work with an experienced team, committed to planning and executing events that advance your overall goals. Our mission is to support your mission through events that engage and energize your donors and volunteers.

* We say producing – because we do more than plan.

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Our Approach

We’re all about big dreams, big goals, and big paper! Our 4-phase event planning approach is an effective way to produce an experience that captivates your guests while inviting them to become part of your story.

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Cue the Confetti! Virtual Non-Profit Events

At Palmer Event Solutions, our mission is to help good people plan great events. While the personal connections that can result from live events carry tremendous value, there are times when going virtual (or planning a hybrid of the two) is necessary for your program. When done well, virtual non-profit events have great potential for engaging broader audiences across the region — and around the globe.

Learn how we’ve helped non-profit organizations rethink and successfully develop engaging, mission-advancing events.

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One of the Best Events I've Attended – Virtually or Otherwise

“It was one of the best events I've attended, virtually or otherwise. I felt more engaged in this event than others that were in person! Thank you for creating such an incredible experience. It was professional without being artificial. The staff encouraging the chat function was lovely. It was truly the best Zoom event I've attended. You masterfully created a welcoming environment and I'm incredibly impressed. The positive impression left on me of your employees, donors, and clients will remain with me for a long time. Congratulations!!”
Virtual Event Guest | Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Donor Appreciation Event

In-Person Events We've Produced

Festivals

Client Snapshot

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Developing events for non-profit organizations makes us happy.

Meet the Team

What Our Clients and Partners Say

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Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for continuing to contribute your vast expertise, experience, and time in crafting and facilitating such creative event planning workshops each year.
Ann Kent, BVU Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceBVU Workshop Presentations

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Thank you for such an amazing event! You all were wonderful to work with and made for a stress-free day. This is my 15th year working on this and I can honestly say this was by far the best! I have received many positive comments. Thank you for all you did to make it a memorable event.
Stacey Mazzurco, University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular InstituteAmerican Heart Association Cleveland Go Red Luncheon 2019

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A heartfelt thank you to you all for your wonderful support leading to a great event! I sincerely value each of your talents and contributions and so appreciate your support of our work! From Gail’s skillful vision in creating the event to Katie’s management of the details and lovely creative touches the night of the event, you helped us create a memorable evening. Thank you!
Anne-Marie Connors, Benjamin Rose Institute on AgingRose Center for Aging Well 2019 Gala

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HUGE thank you to PES for taking over all logistics for this event. Every gala should have a PES Team managing logistics. The strategy of letting our awesome partners do what they do best has paid off. Your recommendations have been invaluable. Katie has kept us informed and is extremely knowledgeable.
Angela Barnes, ADB StrategiesHebrew Free Loan Association (HFLA) Party 115

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Thank you so much for having us perform at the AHA Heart Ball! We had a great time being "elegant eye candy" (we love that quote from you!) for your 700+ guests! We are grateful to work with someone so creative and visionary and who appreciates the flow arts. Thank you again for supporting local artists!
Violette Robinson, Fire and Light Performing ArtsAHA Heart Ball (performing artists)

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Thank you for that wonderful, zany circus Friday. It was so cute and fun, and everyone loved it. Your work, approach, instincts are spot on and I can say with confidence, we'll need you next year!!
Terri Pontremoli, Tri-C JazzFestTri-C JazzFest 2016

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I want to tell you what a great job you did on the Jazz Fest Kick-Off. Your vision, insight, and organizational skills were the perfect tools needed to create an exciting start to a great event. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Sammy Free, Hughie's Event Production ServicesTri-C JazzFest 2016

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Thank you for your help over the course of the past couple months in the planning, and execution of the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Ball. It was great to work with you in partnership with them. Your attention to detail and event production knowledge truly showed in the planning process, as well as the event itself. You all were great to work with, and we hope to see you back in the future!
Liz Naylor, Huntington Convention Center of ClevelandAHA Heart & Stroke Ball 2016

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Thank you so much for running such a fantastic festival in Cleveland. Our whole team really had a wonderful experience. I was so proud to share "A Kingdom, A Chasm" in Public Square, and be a part of the audience that gathered there. Many thanks to you and the whole BorderLight crew for all your work, for creating such an incredible festival, and for including us this year. It was really an honor and a delight to work with you all.
Jenny Sargent, "A Kingdom, A Chasm"Borderlight 2019 (artist)

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Gail is a star and will make the most out of your event. She manages volunteers wonderfully and will tackle any issues that may arise during your event like a true pro. From technical issues to aesthetic adjustments, Gail jumps in and gets things on track. Plus, she is a blast to hang out with and gets it done. I highly recommend her.
Jessa Hochman, Citrus Social