THE FIELD GUIDE

Event Planning

Organising a charity or team event: roles, logistics and tracking progress.

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Contactless Donations at Events: NFC, EMV and Chip Explained

How a tap-to-give donation works at a charity event, how NFC, EMV contactless, chip and stripe differ, why a tap-to-open tag is not a payment, and what to check before the day.

Editorial TeamOct 7, 2026

Event Planning

How to Organize a Charity Event: A 12-Week Plan for Endurance Challenges

A step-by-step plan for a charity rowing, walking or relay challenge in the US: where donations go, a 12-week countdown, roles, budget items, IRS and state checks, and event-day counting.

Editorial TeamOct 7, 2026