article thumbnail

Why Your Meeting Needs to Be Green

Associations Now

. “We only select a city that’s a showcase city,” said Arbor Day Foundation President Dan Lambe, whose organization is planning its Partners in Community Forestry National Conference. The foundation chose Indianapolis, thanks to the city’s connected downtown, miles of walking and bicycling trails and its commitment to greenery.

article thumbnail

Looking Back at 2018: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

SBI

Last year, SBI planned and executed more than 130 local, state, national, and iternational association conferences; regional events; and chapter meetings throughout the US. Excellent Events. In total we met with more than 7,000 attendees from seven unique sectors. But, we didn’t do it alone. Technology Enhancements.

Seattle 45
article thumbnail

Book Review: Cause for Change

Beth Kanter

While there are fantastic platforms for nonprofits to recruit volunteers, they have make the experience an engaging one for this generation in order to transform them into champions and supporters. The book offers some advice: Provide experiences based on skills. Focus on the 3 R’s (Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition).

Review 28