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5 Pitfalls of Event Planning and How to Avoid Them

Ngage Management

According to Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the world’s largest community for business events strategists, event planning is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Here are her five pitfalls of event planning and how to avoid them. Managing Multiple Moving Pieces.

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Writing the Best Event Descriptions with Examples

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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.

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3 Ways to Strengthen Communication Using Smart Member Data

Higher Logic

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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World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide

Associations Now

Many factors go into making that decision, but for organizations that decide to hold their event as planned, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a helpful resource on February 14. “ The post World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide appeared first on Associations Now.

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Going Hybrid: Tips for Event Planning in 2021 and Beyond

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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? By Heather Hughes – Sr.

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Inclusive Event Planning after COVID-19

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You’ll also have to put in spacing between seats to keep this distance and consider using markers on the floor for when people may need to queue (for the toilets, for example). There’s a lot to consider to make sure people stay apart, but it can be built into your event planning. Consider how people will move around too.

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

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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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