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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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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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Funding Your Mission: 4 Nonprofit Financial Management Tips

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The three types of functional expenses are: Program costs, which are directly related to furthering your mission, meaning they’re different for every organization. For example, an animal shelter would include spending on pet food, toys, and medical supplies under their program costs.

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30 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Association Event

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Venues, booking vendors and speakers, ordering banners and signage, etc all cost money. there are ways to cut back on your budget while planning. Earning money from events First off, it’s important to remember that running events—although they cost you money—will actually earn you money, too. BUT—good news!—there

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Two Tensions Keeping Senior Event Professionals Up at Night

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The two tensions to accomplishing this priority include: Increased attendee expectations vs. rising costs. The mandate to innovate the event experience vs. a limited workforce and capacity. Rising Costs The three expense categories attendees value the most are also the ones that are escalating in cost faster than inflation.

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5 Pros and Cons of Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Events

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With ample planning, virtual nonprofit events can give your organization the momentum it needs to grow its revenue and reach. Let’s explore the specific benefits of adding virtual events to your fundraising toolkit. . Virtual nonprofit events are cost-friendly. However, this isn’t the case with virtual events. .

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Association Brain Food: 2.2.24

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They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. GrowthZone’s guide to selecting a credit card processor is perfect for those of you who need to understand the players and their roles, terminology, fees, rates, hard and soft costs, and security issues.