MemberClicks

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Are you planning on hosting a virtual event or virtual conference in the next several months? Or, maybe you’re still planning on hosting an in-person event, but you’re considering adding in a virtual component (what many are now referring to as a ‘ hybrid event ’).

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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. Give your attendees a role to play in the event story.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Interested in filling more chairs at your next event? It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Educate, Educate, Educate: Events & eLearning.

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Association Success

APRIL 11, 2020

Associations who recognize their bottom lines will take a huge hit from lost revenue they anticipated from their annual conference are rethinking their positions on event cancellation insurance. Future event cancellation coverage will cost more based on what’s happening now.”. Haney referred to Sept. That’s their jobs.”.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 28, 2020

That lesson is easily applied to the challenges that lie ahead for associations considering alternatives and augmentation of their future live events. While live events are likely to rebound, they will likely look and feel different—and virtual events are most certainly going to play a larger role. Engagement is necessary.

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Eplys

JUNE 30, 2021

If you read back through event trends and predictions blogs of the past several years, you will find many references to building online event communities to support in-person events. So, what happened?

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2022

From their incredible flexibility to their ability to reach a vast audience, virtual events are extremely beneficial for associations, nonprofits, and event-hosting organizations of all kinds. Fortunately, event technology and our understanding of virtual event engagement have vastly improved over the past few years.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. However, with all the effort that goes into planning a successful event, it can be easy to forget to continue. after your event wraps up. Hybrid and virtual fundraising events. Invite Them to Similar Events.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

They can be used to ensure that a group’s behavior aligns with its values, they may be referred to when conflicts arise, and help set the tone and focus for your time together. Here's how the Event Garde team addressed this recently: Community agreements are guidelines or norms created by a group to establish a mutual understanding.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2013

So you’ve decided to have an event, and you’re not sure whether or not you need professional assistance. A good event management company should be an asset to your event, not a liability. But not all event managers are created equal. Ask for references and follow-up with them. Email: heidi@technischcreative.com.

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NXUnite

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, your subcategories might look something like this: 1100: Property 2100: Employee salaries 3100: Restricted net assets 4100: Event ticket revenue 5100: Fundraising expenses Depending on the complexity of your budget, you may need to get more specific with each category.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement refers to the active efforts an organization makes to connect and foster relationships with their members. Engaging members with ticketed events can bring in event revenue (as well as other streams!) What is Member Engagement? The solution? Implementing proactive member engagement strategies!

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. Provide context you can refer back to. Additionally, to resolve this trust issue, you’ll want to refer back to your data governance template and management systems.

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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. 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.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A new report from Bizzabo found that less than a third of event presenters globally were women, with the gender gap most pronounced at technology events. Conference panels often draw a lot of scrutiny due to their lack of diversity, particularly when they feature only male panelists—often referred to as “manels.”

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Members can refer to these membership lists when seeking to connect with others within the same organization or community, and it can also be used by those outside your organization to find a professional or contact for other reasons (jobs, events, etc.). You can set your groups to be private if you want to regulate the people joining!

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SBI

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It’s no secret that events are an important touchpoint for your association members and supporters, and might even be one of the first interactions they have with the organization. So, think about how certain groups could be limited from accessing your event. Keep these 7 things in mind when planning your next event. Language.

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YourMembership

MAY 15, 2014

Take a moment and think about the last event that you attended that you really loved. Now think about why you loved that event. What made it an experience and not just another forgettable event? What made it an experience and not just another forgettable event? Attended the most association events.

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YourMembership

MAY 15, 2014

Take a moment and think about the last event that you attended that you really loved. Now think about why you loved that event. What made it an experience and not just another forgettable event? What made it an experience and not just another forgettable event? Attended the most association events.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 3, 2020

When You Need a Good Customer Reference. Maintaining strong customer references for your sales team is a big undertaking — you have to keep customers happy, keep them educated on your product, and stay current with their success as well as how they are using your solution. When You Hold a Customer or Industry Event.

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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.

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Fonteva

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There’s no point in pouring your heart into planning an event if nobody shows up. Luring in attendees is challenging enough for traditional events and even more so for virtual events. So to help you out, we’ve made this concise guide on how to market and drive attendance for your virtual events. Event Tech Provider.

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Higher Logic

MAY 20, 2020

Video conferencing and virtual events have never been more important to business as it is now - especially for associations who need to keep members engaged and revenues high. Once you start thinking creatively, you can use all that content you prepped for your event to keep members engaged and increase revenue.

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NXUnite

MARCH 12, 2024

For example, an individual working at a marketing agency might donate their services to design marketing materials for your upcoming fundraising event. For example, if you’re hoping to plan several events in the next year, you might request the services of a fundraising consultant. Host an in-kind donation event. Clothing drive.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2024

Developing engaging social media for events is all about connecting with your audience. Kristin Jones, social media manager at the Project Management Institute, is always looking for new ways to evolve the association’s social media strategy to compliment the needs of the community both throughout the year and during events.

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Leading Learning

OCTOBER 7, 2021

After a year and a half of working from home, we have become more accustomed to virtual events—so much so that associations will keep them around even in a post-pandemic world. Despite the benefits of virtual events, there is still the worry about keeping your members engaged. Create independent opportunities for virtual events.

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ISAE

APRIL 21, 2024

As Allegiance Group’s guide to digital marketing explains, this term refers to “the practice of promoting a product, service, or cause through online channels like social media, email, and search engines.” In addition to financial incentives like discounts, your program can also give members access to exclusive events.

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Aptify

AUGUST 17, 2023

Also, be sure to check customer reviews and the AMS vendor’s references to confirm that clients are happy with the vendor’s overall responsiveness. Also, when you talk with vendor references and read reviews of the system, watch for mentions of surprise costs. Essentially: trust, but verify, the sales pitch!

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. Satisfied event speakers are also more likely to mention their positive experiences to their professional network, which reflects nicely on your organization and may even help you secure leads for future events.

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Freestone

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Ensure your goals are reportable and measurable so you can revisit them while planning events, courses, and content. Map ou t your continuing education content for the year, c onsider ing both in-person events and live events , as well as on line content and on-demand courses. Connect with the Freestone LMS team today!

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

Having an emcee at your event was a nice-to-have prior to 2020. Talk to any meeting owner who has managed a large virtual event this past year using a skilled emcee and he or she will tell you it made all the difference. That’s why we like to refer to this role as a Content Weaver. Check credentials and verify references.

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SilkStart

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The end of one event marks the perfect time to start planning for the next. Sending a post-event survey to collect attendee feedback is one of the best ways to understand guest satisfaction and improve future events. Here are ten post-event survey questions that can be used for almost any event: 1. open-ended).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. He’s referring to “spellbooks” full of generative AI prompts that encode human expertise and unlock AI’s positive potential. Oprah Winfrey Online programs. AI prompts. Change readiness.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The 2020 annual conference season is largely complete, and it was certainly the most confusing, demanding, and complex event period in modern times. For many associations, 2020 marked their first large-scale virtual event. Event planners will need to choose from one of the three common meeting formats: in-person, virtual or hybrid.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Scientific society events. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, it’s okay to refer to experts for data security insights to assist with your organization’s security training. Consider including your AMS vendor and security providers in your plan for easy reference. Ensure your vendor has extensive servers to back up your data in the event of a privacy lapse. .

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NXUnite

JANUARY 16, 2024

CSR-focused events and initiatives provide excellent opportunities for employers to engage their team members with generosity. Aside from engaging employees, CSR events also allow employees and leadership to bond outside the office. A positive workplace culture motivates employees to work harder and stay engaged. Relationship-building.

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