Communications, Event Planning, Events and Tips

Becoming Excellent at Post-Event Follow-Up: 5 Tested Tips

NXUnite

MAY 15, 2024

It can take six months or longer to plan a nonprofit event and market it effectively. Then, the event itself requires careful management and will inevitably face a few challenges. Follow-up is an indispensable aspect of donor engagement for solidifying supporter relationships after they’ve attended an event.

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4 Tips for Handling Unexpected Challenges During Events

NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

When planning an event for your nonprofit or association, you’re probably focused on securing a venue, soliciting sponsor support, and encouraging people to register for your event online. Likely, you’re not anticipating things that could go awry at your event. Create a crisis response plan.

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Going Hybrid: Tips for Event Planning in 2021 and Beyond

Protech

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Events & Communication Specialist. If your association events team is still a little breathless from all the juggling you did in 2020, you’re not alone. Last year, event teams turned on a dime to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual formats. How Will Events Evolve? Planning all-virtual events.

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Tips to Cultivate School Spirit in Your Next Fundraiser

NXUnite

MARCH 4, 2024

By tapping into this collective energy early on as the new school year kicks off, you can establish a solid foundation that not only celebrates the return to school but also builds anticipation and support for upcoming events. Consider timing when planning your events. Planning and coordination efforts.

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Inclusive Event Planning after COVID-19

AssociationChat

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a result, the meetings and events industries are having to adapt. There’s still demand to do things, but how can events be organized safely? How COVID-19 impacted events. When the UK Government announced we’d be going into lockdown on the 23rd March 2020, all events were cancelled or moved online.

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3 Ways to Strengthen Communication Using Smart Member Data

Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

Member engagement drives retention, and communication is the key to boosting engagement. Data-driven and unified communication strategies are the best way to ensure you and your members get the most out of your program. Ensure effective communication with member self-service options.

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Using Events to Grow Your Association’s Membership

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Events are a great way to engage your association’s membership. If you’re hoping to use an event to land new members, there’s a few things you need to consider throughout the phase of promoting, planning, running and following up for your event. With these tips, you’ll be getting member form fills by the dozens!

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Five Qualities of an Exceptional Event Project Manager

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. How would you score your event partners in these areas?

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Writing the Best Event Descriptions with Examples

MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2024

You don’t need to be sold on the value of an event, be it a nonprofit fundraiser, association conference, or series of workshops. That’s not the issue; the issue is how to create buzz to get people to that event with enthusiasm (and, hopefully, money to spend). That’s where event description examples come in. All religions?

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5 Expert Tips to Revamp Your Event Management Strategy

Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

Your events can be the highlight of your member community experience! Especially for communities spread out over a wide geographic area, a monthly or yearly gathering is an exciting event to look forward to. To keep members excited about attending, your events need to be better every year than they were the last.

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10 Best Event Engagement Ideas to Impress Your Attendees

MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

For those looking to energize their events and increase their positive post-event rating, the key element may be increasing event engagement. The challenge may be in identifying event engagement ideas that will produce your desired results. This article will examine the significance of event engagement and why it matters.

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How to Set Up Registration for An Event (Tools, Tips, and More)

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Setting up your event registration is a crucial first step that sets the tone and expectations for your event. Below, we’ll cover how to create a seamless event registration experience that resonates with your audience, supports and drives your event goals, and helps grow your organization. Enabled mobile payment.

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Association Brain Food: 12.8.23

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. Member app.

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36 Event Feedback Survey Question Examples

MemberClicks

APRIL 16, 2023

Choosing the right post event survey questions can impact whether you get high-impact insights from your attendees. If you don’t ask the right questions, you may not get the answers you need to help improve your next event. Check out our other blog for info on event feedback surveys, how to send them and tips and tricks.

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3 Ways Associations Can Deliver Value to Members at Events

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 6, 2020

If you’re considering hosting an event or conference for your association, it’s critical that you plan for a few key elements to drive value to your members: Education. Explore this guide to learn how your association can increase the value it provides to members through events. Engagement . Experience. Let’s dive in!

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8 Practical Ways to Boost Engagement with Mobile Event Apps

Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Businesses can tap into this potential with a mobile app for their events. Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event. Mobile Event Apps: No Laptop? Disseminate event information with real-time updates.

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Strengthening Member Engagement: Tips From an HR Consultant

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Here are our top tips from an HR consultant: Invest in a comprehensive management solution Communicate consistently and valuably Offer ample learning opportunities Provide tools for members to engage with each other. That’s why our first tip will be investing in a key management solution. Email marketing and communication.

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Association Brain Food: 5.19.23

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I William Penn Chapter events. Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Event apps. I expect to pass through life but once.

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30 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Association Event

MemberClicks

MAY 25, 2023

Events are a great member benefit but can become a huge expense without proper planning. Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to run an event without some spend. there are ways to cut back on your budget while planning. Of course, free events aren’t included there. Plan your event early.

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Trade Association Management: Tools and Tips for Success

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s about more than just planning events or sending newsletters; it’s about making every resource count for the success and satisfaction of your members. Member Communications: A big part of your success lies in how well you communicate with your members.

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Planning a Virtual Day of Service for Your Organization

Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. As with any new process, we know there’s a learning curve to figuring out how to host an enriching virtual service event. Anticipate technical difficulties.

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Designing a Compelling Events Page: 4 Effective Strategies

ISAE

AUGUST 30, 2023

Designing a Compelling Events Page: 4 Effective Strategies By: Ira Horowitz If you want attendees at your association’s events, a compelling Events page on your website is a must. A poorly-designed or difficult-to-use Events page can send visitors bouncing. The visual look of the Events page sets the tone for the event.

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Association Brain Food: 2.2.24

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. The truth is, these events don’t always fulfill their purpose. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Arianna Rehak at Matchbox Virtual Media encourages you to design engaging virtual experiences that strengthen your in-person events. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

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Association Brain Food: 11.10.23

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? New association event. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Hat tip to Bruce Rosenthal for sharing this on ASAE Collaborate.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.29.21

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. You must check out this treasure trove of ideas from Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings— 51 best practices for engaging webinar and online educational event attendees. Membership pro tip: offer bite-size engagement to new members.

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How to Make Your Virtual Events Better Than The Rest

AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

Don’t plan your virtual events before reading this! Someone somewhere is enjoying planning all these virtual events we’ve been having this year. Virtual emcees, remote attendees, social media competitions for in-person and remote participants…virtual events can have so many moving pieces, that it’s easy to feel lost.

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Association Brain Food: 6.16.23

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Event marketing. Erasmus Podcasts. Workplace culture. Don’t give that up!

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How to Find Sponsors for Events: The Essential Guide

MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2022

Events build community among your members, let you share your message with a wider audience, and demonstrate your value within your association’s field. . But planning an event can be expensive. you might not have a massive marketing budget to pull from for planning costs. We have some tips for you.

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Association Brain Food: 7.7.23

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners.

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Association Brain Food: 3.24.23

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling.

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3 Strategies To Elevate Your Association’s Impact in the New Year

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, at an event recently, the speaker offered to give his book away for free to anyone who sent him a text with their contact information. Observe to learn members’ preferences and interest You likely have data on the purchases your members are making, the events they’re registering for and the content they’re downloading.

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Association Brain Food: 4.14.23

Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. Abstract/conference management. CliftonStrengths.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy

Association Brain Food: 3.17.23

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

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10 Tips for Creating an Impressive Event Check-In Experience

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 14, 2018

A fast, easy, and seamless check-in experience is paramount to making a great first impression on your event attendees. A pleasant experience at check-in can stay with your attendees throughout the event and set the tone for what to expect. Smile for the camera - Use technology like face recognition to make event check-in even faster.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.21.22

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Event trends. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Association Brain Food: 6.23.23

Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Event apps. You’d think every attendee would use your event app, but that’s not always the case.

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4 tips to help out and stand out as an all-star volunteer

Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

Here are their tips: Sweat the small stuff. As a professional with a background in marketing, communications and business development, I approach volunteerism with my sales and marketing “hat,” thinking about ways I can not only teach a course or speak at an event, but how I can optimize my skills and my network to drive registration.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.6.19

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? Sustainability and ‘flight shaming’ are topping many lists of event trends. 3 tips for women who want to improve their mindsets in 2020. You’re not alone. Note to self: it’s all doable.

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Best Practices for Hybrid Events

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2021, organizers and planners are hopeful to return to in-person events in the new year. Hybrid events are becoming a popular option for organizations host their event and facilitate both the in-person and virtual experience attendees are looking for. About the Author.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.14.21

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference

Association Brain Food: 4.28.23

Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media Studios ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I could eat this sauce all day: speckled sea trout with choo chee Thai curry sauce. 1 CAE credit.

DC

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.25.20

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey.

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Mission-Driven Startups: A Look at 14 Inspiring Companies

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We act as a hub for the nonprofit community by providing the following: Engaging Panels: Audience members can immerse themselves in thought-provoking panel discussions led by industry experts and influencers. These digital events share insightful perspectives on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and emerging trends.

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Going Hybrid: Tips for Event Planning in 2021 and Beyond

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Tips to Cultivate School Spirit in Your Next Fundraiser

Inclusive Event Planning after COVID-19

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Using Events to Grow Your Association’s Membership

Five Qualities of an Exceptional Event Project Manager

Writing the Best Event Descriptions with Examples

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10 Best Event Engagement Ideas to Impress Your Attendees

How to Set Up Registration for An Event (Tools, Tips, and More)

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3 Ways Associations Can Deliver Value to Members at Events

8 Practical Ways to Boost Engagement with Mobile Event Apps

Strengthening Member Engagement: Tips From an HR Consultant

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30 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Association Event

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Planning a Virtual Day of Service for Your Organization

Designing a Compelling Events Page: 4 Effective Strategies

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