Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Event- and conference-related takeaways from the holiday comedy classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and its lead character, Clark Griswold. And, as I was watching Christmas Vacation last weekend, I couldn’t help but notice the film has a lot of good takeaways related to conferences and events. View post on imgur.com.

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MemberClicks

JULY 20, 2023

By generating non-dues revenue, you can offer additional value with improved resources, educational programs, networking opportunities, and special events just for your members. Building non-dues revenue with event technology Your association can build non-dues revenue through many avenues, one of them being the technology you use.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 17, 2014

And while the show’s main attractions are the fashion and celebrities, it also provides plenty of food for thought for meeting planners as they go about executing their next events. And for me, like many others, one of main reasons to watch was to get a look at the fashion. Timing (and seating charts) matter.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

From webinars to conferences, educational events tend to draw a crowd. But whether that crowd leaves happy or not, well…a big part of that has to do with your event speakers. You have the power to make sure your speakers check all these boxes by proving them with the RIGHT materials before your event.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 29, 2018

In our latest reader poll, we’ve found that associations contract with association management companies for two main reasons: financial help and assistance hosting events. It’s not surprising that our poll respondents report seeking assistance with event management, either.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

For example, an individual in the nonprofit event planning industry might create a podcast on event-planning best practices, helping to build their audience and potential clientele. Two main groups of people create nonprofit podcasts: individuals who work at a nonprofit and individuals who work with nonprofits.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Event Coordination : Plan and organize community events with ease. This feature helps you manage invitations, track RSVPs, and coordinate event details, making every community gathering a hit. With WildApricot, you’ll be streamlining everything from membership management to event planning.

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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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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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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These speakers, with their insights and expertise, can set the tone and elevate the entire event. Securing the right keynote speaker requires a blend of strategic planning, careful negotiation, and effective communication. Event Goals Are you looking to educate, inspire, or entertain the audience primarily?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Event Personalization is a Marketing Must. In the event industry that means understanding what the attendee wants, what their interests are, what their goals are in attending your event, and tailoring the event experience to those categories, not just delivering a one-size-fits-all approach. Sounds hard to do, right?

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19, more and more people are staying home to practice safe social distancing, putting a pause to almost all in-person events. Events that were supposed to bring in fundraising revenue are now cancelled and supporters who might have given before are likely reconsidering. WHAT KIND OF VIRTUAL EVENT SHOULD YOU HOST?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In this guide, you’ll learn every step needed to create an engaging, insightful event. Here are some tips for crafting an effective agenda: Outline Major Topics : Start by determining the main topics to be discussed and allocate specific time for each. For in-person events, consider the room layout for optimal interaction.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The same is true with event registration. Do you have different kinds of attendees coming to your event? Style your registration website after your main company website. The last step for streamlining your registration is finding the right event technology solution. Identify Attendee Personas. Match the Appearance.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

More organizations than ever are leaning into events (whether virtual or in-person) to pull in prospective members and engage current ones. A recent survey showed that the virtual event market alone is expected to be worth $504.76 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. billion by 2028. Define your audience.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Outside of the personal resolutions you made for the new year, event professionals should also be thinking about the changes and improvements that can be made to enhance events in 2019. To help you get off on the right foot, here are 6 new year’s resolutions we’ve come up with for you to apply to your events.

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Expo Logic

JULY 24, 2020

Association events provide member value and engagement opportunities. Events provide a valuable space for members to come together, learn from one another and socialize. Advances in technology and evolving preferences and needs of members has made it easier for events and socializing to occur digitally.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

More organizations than ever are leaning into events (whether virtual or in-person) to pull in prospective members and engage current ones. A recent survey showed that the virtual event market alone is expected to be worth $504.76 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. billion by 2028. Define your audience.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It’s tough to choose a mobile event app provider. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN CREATING MOBILE SOLUTIONS AND WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS DO YOU FOCUS ON? It would be a shame if, as it gets closer to your event, you found out your provider was no longer in business. There are a lot out there, and not all are good. WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Outside of the personal resolutions you made for the new year, event professionals should also be thinking about the changes and improvements that can be made to enhance events in 2019. To help you get off on the right foot, here are 6 new year’s resolutions we’ve come up with for you to apply to your events.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 1, 2021

Then we would move into our main activity usually transitioning into a new platform or into smaller working groups and the main activity took between 45-60 minutes. You could use this activity toward the end of an event to ask them what they learned, or might use, or how they might implement the session ideas at their organization.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 6, 2022

An intranet is a private, enclosed computer network that is used for collaboration, information-sharing, event planning, scheduling, operational tools and systems (e.g. Faster workflows – automated scheduling and event planning speeds up repetitive tasks. What is an “Intranet” and why are they so popular?

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Association Success

AUGUST 1, 2019

If we look at training for event planning, I know about places that are training the next generation of event planners with professors who aren’t actually planning meetings and events. We challenge them to make sense of the various communications we send or events we hold. Associations can fill that gap.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Converting in-person educational events into virtual and hybrid events. Many associations were faced with the challenge of canceling or going virtual with in-person learning events in 2020. Going forward, hybrid and virtual events are here to stay. Virtual event planning. Course authoring.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The team at Velocity Partners has scrutinized the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and come up with seven requirements for Generally Dickish Practice Retirement (what GDPR really means) that you need to start working on right away.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

One of our main areas of expertise is internal employee engagement and productivity. Depending on the opportunities your association offers, try to look for membership solutions that can integrate with or also have event management capabilities. Make sure to actively track engagement (like event attendance, online activity, etc.)

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Badges are a key component of any professional event since they identify attendees and foster networking. While ID badges have long been an important fixture of events, the role of these badges has changed over time. Another way is to send registrants a barcode in their email which they can scan at a self-service kiosk at your event.

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Association Success

AUGUST 1, 2019

If we look at training for event planning, I know about places that are training the next generation of event planners with professors who aren’t actually planning meetings and events. We challenge them to make sense of the various communications we send or events we hold. Associations can fill that gap.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

On-site check-in will be the first in-person experience guests have at your event. When done well, a smooth registration and check-in process whisks attendees into the event in the right spirit, impressed, engaged and informed on what's to come. Send a Pre-Event Email With Check-In Steps. When done poorly?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

8, 2011, Grand Rapids-based Event Garde was born. Event Garde: A clever play on words? Event Garde represents a pushing of the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm or status quo, especially as it relates to continuing education,” he wrote for the website. And so, on Dec. As a writer, I think so.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Amid all the challenges and disruptions that 2020 has already thrown our way, tackling a new kind of virtual event might feel like a major undertaking for your nonprofit’s team. But have your events fallen through the cracks? Let’s walk through the essentials of planning a virtual auction: 1. Set guidelines for your event.

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Achieve

JULY 21, 2022

Between the dozens of responsibilities that crop up within the course of running a nonprofit organization—from cultivating donors to event planning—filing tax returns probably isn’t at the top of your list of priorities. These are the main sections you’ll encounter on the form: . 4 Key Types of Form 990 to Know. The tax year.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Companies that regularly host events or attend large conferences are always looking for ways to improve lead retrieval. Whenever you host an event, you want to get some value out of it, while also providing attendees with the best experience possible. What Is Lead Retrieval? Good for Your Image.

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MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

This means your member database, website, dues renewals, marketing, event management, learning management system, and other management processes are all hosted within one platform. Choose staff members who will regularly use the software, as well as those who will use it for more specific features (such as your events manager, for example).

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Association Success

AUGUST 2, 2017

We’ve all been sent event feedback surveys, asking us politely about our experience, and collecting comments, concerns and suggestions for improvement. How would it look if feedback, collaboration, and co-creation were weaved into the actual tapestry of an event? What does it look like to have a truly collaborative conference?

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Associations Now

JULY 3, 2013

Also: Create a strategy to ensure that you don’t run out of food at your next event. Event Catering: 10 Tips for Avoiding Food Shortages #catering #eventprofs #meetingprofs [link] via @executiveoasis. Running out of food can be a disaster for an event planner. Then it might be time to revisit your email marketing strategy.

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