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Podcast Unpacked: Why Curiosity is Communication’s Secret Weapon
Each month a member of the RGI team listens to a podcast and offers insights into the content and how it relates to associations. Think Fast, Talk Smart: Episode 123.
Raybourn Group International Wins Best Places to Work in Indiana for Fourth Consecutive Year
Raybourn Group International (RGI) is proud to be named by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for the fourth consecutive year.
Is Your Technology Strategy Making Your Association More Efficient?
Some days it may feel like technology is the enemy. Computer crashes, clunky systems, and all the instant messages make you want to go back to stone tablets! But with
Raybourn Group International Achieves AMC Institute Accreditation for Third Time
Raybourn Group International (RGI) announced that it has recently been awarded accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry. This is RGI’s third successful accreditation
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion on Association Boards
As you look around your board table, do you see the future of the industry, or do you see the past? Industries will continue to undergo transformation, associations dedicated to
Strengthen Your Association’s Brand
The Importance of a Strong Brand for Associations Your association’s brand holds a pivotal role, extending far beyond marketing. It lies at the heart of your mission. Associations serve as
Ways to Leverage Your Hotel Relationships for Improved Attendee Experience
As Association Professionals with limited budgets it is easy to automatically review an RFP for future venues and go straight to the overnight room rate or the whether or not
Defining the Board’s Role
The role of an association board is to provide governance, leadership and oversight to the organization to ensure it effectively fulfills its mission and operates responsibly and sustainably. What that
How to Develop Volunteers for Associations
Volunteers are the lifeblood of associations and non-profit organizations. Dedicated volunteers contribute their time, skills and passion to advance the organization’s mission – yet we know that we have the
Raybourn Group International Welcomes Monument Builders of North America as a Full-Service Association Management Client
Indianapolis – Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management, consulting and event planning firm, is pleased to have been selected as the new management company for the Monument Builders
Six Staff Members Share the Importance of the CAE Certification
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the most recognizable credential in associations. According to the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the CAE credential “is the marker of a
Five Free Online Tools Your Association Can Utilize Now
Running an association effectively requires careful management of resources, finances, and time. Fortunately, in today’s digital age, there are numerous free programs and tools available that can help your association
Measuring Impact: Tools and Techniques for Evaluating Nonprofit Programs
Measuring the impact of your association programs is a crucial aspect of ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with your organization’s goals. In this blog, we will explore the significance of
4 Ways to Enhance Member Relationships
I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase before: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This saying holds true in the world of associations, where association
Be a Strategic Cheerleader: 3 Steps to Prepare Your Association for Change
When an organization prepares for change, the board has received feedback, gathered the surveys and held the meetings with committees and task forces. The board now has momentum to move
Keeping Volunteers Engaged Year-Round
Of course, we want our volunteers to participate with our associations year round… or do we? The answer is yes, we do, but we also don’t want to sacrifice a
How to Measure the Success of an Association Event
Association events offer a unique opportunity to build momentum for your mission, connect with a wider audience, and facilitate networking and relationship-building that reinforce the value of membership. Measuring an
Raybourn Group International a ‘Best Place to Work in Indiana’ for the Third Consecutive Year
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has revealed the rankings for its 2023 Best Places to Work in Indiana program, selecting Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management, consulting and
What is an Association Management Company?
If you have been involved in the association world, you may have heard the term, “Association Management Company,” or “AMC.” What is this type of company and how could it
Raybourn Group International Named Among Best Places to Work in Indiana for the Third Consecutive Year
Indianapolis – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has revealed its winners for the 2023 Best Places to Work in Indiana, selecting Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management, consulting
Raybourn Group International Welcomes the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association as a Full-Service Association Management Client
Indianapolis – Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management, consulting and event planning firm, is pleased to have been selected as the new management company for the Customized Logistics
Top 10 Viewed Blogs of the Year
We have compiled our most viewed blogs into a collection. These topics range from committee dynamics, brainstorming techniques, member appreciation and more. 5 Benefits of Brainstorming Are you trying to
RGI Celebrates Wins at the 2022 ISAE Star Awards
RGI joined the Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) for its annual STAR Awards ceremony on Thursday, December 8, 2022, recognizing the best and brightest in association management. RGI took
3 Considerations for Planning Events in 2023
As 2022 draws to a close, the meetings industry turns a collective eye to 2023 with cautious optimism. While the number of 2023 North American meetings planning an in-person component
5 Ways to Make In-Person Conferences Worth It
As Association Professionals we are competing with an ever-increasing amount of professional development offerings for our members. From free sponsored webinars to LinkedIn Learning – everyone is vying for our
Four Tools to Encourage Volunteerism for Your Association
Volunteers play an essential role for any association. They have the inside scoop on the industry, they are present to hear the needs of members, and in the end, have
Micro-Volunteerism: Worthwhile or a Waste of Time?
Micro-volunteerism provides small tasks that volunteers can start and complete in a short amount of time. Though the term “micro-volunteerism” has only been around for about 15 years, it has
3 Ways Associations Help During a Recession
Are we in a recession (yet!) or not? As we each look at how industries were affected the past couple of years, we know that some prospered by thinking quickly
Why You Should Be Repurposing Your Association Content (And Where To Start)
It can be easy to take one piece of content and move on to the next task at hand. However, that one piece of content can be turned into a
Raybourn Group International’s Craig Banister Selected as ASAE NextGen Scholar
Craig Banister, Director of Marketing and Communications at Raybourn Group International (RGI), was recently selected as a NextGen Scholar by The American Society for Association Executives. He is one of
5 Ways Board Members Can Recruit Their Replacement
If you’re working today, you’re a talent scout. You need a talent for your company – and even more tricky, for your professional association. How do you find talent for
4 Marketing Tips to Increase Membership
Every day as marketing professionals working for associations, we constantly have on our minds the thought of “I need to increase membership.” [Insert ghost voice]. All jokes aside, this is
Free E-Book: Success with Leading Volunteers
Volunteer management is much more of an art than a science, so the goal of this e-book is to both provide you with some practical tips and to help you
3 Key Takeaways from President Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE on the Charitable Advisors’ Podcast
RGI President Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE, recently joined Bryan Orlander from Charitable Advisors’ Not-for-profit NEWS podcast to discuss how an association management company’s components translate to charitable non-profits. Here are
5 Things Association Treasurers Need to Know
Association treasurers are typically responsible for financial oversight, budgeting, fundraising, reporting and more. Finances are part of every aspect of an association, including membership, marketing programming and events. The treasurer
Free E-Book: How to Avoid Financial Pitfalls for Your Association
Embezzlement. Fraud. Financial crisis. As a stakeholder of a non-profit organization, these are words you never want to hear. But every day, non-profits find themselves facing these issues. Most had
RGI Staff Involvement at ISAE’s ICON Conference
The Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) will host its annual convention, ICON 2022, from July 17-19 at Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana. RGI staff will be in attendance
Pause and Evaluate: How Your Budget Now Can Shape 2023
You’re six months into your fiscal year. There has been a lot going on with hosting the first in-person annual conference since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the continuation
How to Capitalize on Your Social Media Efforts – Three Ideas to Consider
If you could take a quick look at our association’s social media calendar, you’d see a variety of planned content. For example: what events are happening, new jobs posted on
Four Leadership Skills to Drive Success at the Board Table
Associations depend on their board, staff, and volunteers every step of the way. Volunteers get involved because of the personal and professional aspects of an association and that is exactly
How To Run a Meeting While Keeping Your Audience’s Attention
What is worse than scheduling a meeting only to have participants tune out of the conversation? We’ve all had this happen, whether it be a virtual meeting or an in-person
New Member Momentum: Four Ways to Engage First-Year Members of Your Trade Association
You have a creative website. You have a fun annual conference. Your trade association has several benefits, yet your member companies seem to drop after the first year. What do
Three Quick Ways to Increase Volunteerism in Your Association
Volunteers are the foundation of any non-profit. If you don’t have new volunteers coming into the mix on a regular basis, you’re missing a key leadership development opportunity to bring
Shift Your Thinking: Surviving to Thriving
For many association leaders, visions of growth and innovation took a backseat to a focus on maintenance and downright survival these past couple of years. For the world this was
Four Ways to Foster Member Connections Outside of Your Annual Conference
The annual conference for each association is a time for reconnecting with peers, industry-specific education, meeting new partners and more. It is a time for the association to address members
How to engage members in the off-season
Rest. Self-care. Reflection. There are benefits to recharging and resetting our minds (and bodies) when we allow ourselves to do so. Remember what a summer break felt like as a
Raybourn Group International Named Among Best Places to Work in Indiana for the Second Consecutive Year
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has revealed the rankings for its 2022 Best Places to Work in Indiana program, selecting Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management,
Tips For On-boarding New Staff Members
We’ve all been there, we’ve all had our first day, and we all know the feeling of learning a new workplace and a new group of people that you may
Three Reasons to Reconsider Your Conference Theme
While reviewing my upcoming tasks in our master timeline, I saw the annual reminder to “ask next year’s conference chair for the theme and start logo design.” If your to-do
Emily Wrinkle, DES, Earns Recognition at the 2022 MPI Indiana IMPRESS Awards
INDIANAPOLIS (April 29, 2022) – Emily Wrinkle, DES, was recognized at the 2022 IMPRESS Awards hosted by the MPI Indiana Chapter. Wrinkle was awarded the One to Watch award as
Making Your Communications More Accessible
My client’s website recently went through a User Experience Evaluation, which helped us to better understand areas of our website that weren’t beneficial to our audience. One of the auditors
Volunteer Recruitment: Identifying Potential Volunteers
Most Associations do a big “call for volunteers” because not only do we want to recruit volunteers to fill all of our positions, we also want to make sure that
Raybourn Group International’s Emilie Perkins Named to CMP Fellow Inaugural Class
INDIANAPOLIS (April 7, 2022) - Emilie Perkins, CAE, CMP, CMM, PMP, CED, Director of Client and Conference Services at Raybourn Group International (RGI), was named to the inaugural CMP (Certified
How to have hard conversations around the board table
Every association is faced with tough conversations in the board room. Here are several strategies to help ensure discussions go smoothly and end in a positive result for the board
What do volunteers want to do? How does it align with our mission?
Volunteer recruitment seems to be a universal problem. We know it is a challenge to fill all of our committees but do we really understand why we are struggling? With
Event Planning in a Post-Pandemic World
Bring it back to basics. Throughout the pandemic, organizations have been challenged to evaluate and reimagine their programs and events. While the underlying reason was not positive, hopefully the outcome
Should my association start a podcast?
This question about podcasts is one I hear more and more frequently each year, and it’s a good one to ask. There are many benefits to launching a podcast, from
Staffing Benefits of an AMC
Staffing Benefits of Working with an Association Management Company One of the benefits of the association management company (AMC) model is shared resources across multiple associations under one roof. This
Quick SEO tips to increase your website’s organic search
A former marketing professor of mine once compared SEO to the stock market. When someone invests in the stock market, they expect their money to “work for them”, and not
Raybourn Group International a ‘Best Places to Work in Indiana’ for 2nd Consecutive Year
Contact: Craig Banister 800-362-2546 cbanister@raybourn.com Raybourn Group International a ‘Best Places to Work in Indiana’ recipient for 2nd consecutive year INDIANAPOLIS – Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management, consulting