Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 9, 2015

billion – 37 percent of the total amount spent on contracts – on PR and marketing. The IRS requires the groups to report their top five contractors.”. The report found that from 2008 to 2012, 144 trade groups spent $1.2 By industry sector, energy and natural resources associations were the big spenders.

America 100

America Social Media Directory Washington 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Following is the abridged version of our presentation (and I promise I’ve saved our best examples and talking points for the program – so I hope to see you there): Contracts differ. Familiarize yourself with the differences among the various contracts your organization routinely executes (e.g., Focus less on what they can offer you.

Tips 100

Tips Price Process Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

In addition, 26 percent will pursue an earned income venture while 20 percent will seek funding other than contracts and grants, such as loans or investments. According to the survey, 31 percent of nonprofits will change the ways in which they raise and spend money this year.

America 100

America Survey Innovation Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 5, 2016

The first thing she told me is: “A wise consultant friend once told me if the proposal/contracting process is painful, the engagement will be worse. As a result, I immediately reached out to a respected association consultant for some advice. You know who you are – thank you!)

Proposal 100

Proposal Project Communications Guidelines 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

We also share the videos from our plenary sessions with attendees and our members (when presenter contracts don’t prohibit it). We capture audio, video and presentations, and sell them to those who are unable to attend the conference. We’ve been asked by members to begin archiving all tweets related to the convention.

Content 100

Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Some of the remainder are ignorant of contracting/consulting issues, not evil. The vast majority of the groups I’ve worked with have been respectful of my materials and work. Most potential clients are ethical and above-board. Still, naively, I believe that the people who are my clients and potential clients are ethical.

Proposal 100

Proposal Case Study Project Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

Key findings and statistics include annual budgets, meeting revenue, fiscal year comparisons, meeting types, exhibits and cancellations, outsourcing, speaker bureaus, decision-making, contracting, room pick-up, funds/contracts, site selection and much more. A copy of the report may be ordered via MSAE’s website.

Michigan 100

Michigan Atlanta Education Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 21, 2015

Once a contract was signed, we’d next touch base the day of the event. In my role as education director for a state trade association, I remember early in my career my priorities for hiring a speaker: cost, availability and topic (often in that order).

Georgia 100

Georgia Cost Education Case Study 100