Virtual Events: 4 Tips for Association Staff

Whether it’s a one-day conference or a full week (or month!) of programming, making the jump to a full-on virtual event can put a lot of strain on association staff. This is especially true for smaller associations that have fewer

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Creating Value for Attendees in Virtual Events

There is probably nobody that needs to be convinced of the benefits of virtual events more than the attendees themselves. Your members are likely used to attending conferences and events in-person, and are accustomed to the way things have always

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Q&A: Strategy and Infrastructure in a Changing World

With COVID-19 giving us a quickly changing world, associations are faced with tough choices on how to innovate through change. RGI President Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE, outlines how associations can take this moment to analyze their operations and thrive in

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4 Elements of Successful Long-Term Planning

One of the essential jobs of the Board of Directors is to prepare its organization and its members for the future. Keeping ahead of industry trends is not an easy task and turning that information into an actionable plan is

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Advocacy: 5 Key Factors to Develop a Strategy

Laws, regulations, ordinances and many other types of government actions can impact a variety of professions and businesses. When issues arise that affect a certain profession, associations can find themselves uniquely positioned to make a difference in the well-being of

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Three Steps to Building an Advocacy Program

So, your organization wants to start an advocacy program. Now what? Advocacy can be a powerful vehicle for strengthening an industry, protecting your members and affecting change. How do you get started? Here are three steps to building your advocacy

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