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 is 90%, (up 2% over 2022), there’s no denying that
RGI Celebrates Wins at the 2021 ISAE Star Awards
Last week, RGI joined the Indiana Society of Association Executives or its annual STAR Awards ceremony, recognizing the best and brightest in association management in 2021.
Making the Best of Virtual BOD Meetings
It’s quite possible that virtual board meetings may be part of the “new normal” for your association leadership for the foreseeable future. By being a purposeful planner, you’ll use technology to not just survive, but thrive.
7 Ways to Keep Your Organization Moving Forward Through Board Transition
As we approach the new year, you may find some new faces at your next board meeting. We have identified a few ways to ensure new members are effectively onboarded and your organization keeps moving forward through this transition.
Five Keys to the Board Nomination Process
It is more important than ever that you fill your board with volunteers who are passionate, committed and possess the skills needed to lead your association. Follow these five key steps to help your board nomination process.
3 Easy Ways to Make In-Person Attendees Feel Comfortable Again
As Association professionals we are constantly juggling the changing needs of various stakeholders. The return to in-person meetings is no exception. The last 18 months has taken a toll on the well-being of many of our members. In this post, we identify 3 easy ways to make attendees feel comfortable again.
Raybourn Group International’s Nick Estrada, CAE, CMP Receives Association Forum’s Forty Under 40 Recognition
Congratulations to Nick Estrada, CAE, CMP, Director of Membership for Raybourn Group International (RGI), was recently recognized by Association Forum as a 2021 Forty Under 40 recipient.
In-Person or Virtual? 4 Blogs to Prepare You for 2022 Events
2022 is quickly approaching and that means it is time to start looking at what events will look like for the next year. Will they return to in-person? Will they continue to be virtual?
How to Effectively Communicate the Benefits of Your Association
You may recall buying a new (or new-to-you) shiny car and having a crash course on using all the new bells and whistles at the dealership. Then you get home to fumble through how to use these bells and whistles and can’t remember how. Member benefits can be similar.
Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers: Tips for Creating a Successful Volunteer Program
We know we need volunteers to accomplish the goals of the association, but having a productive volunteer program is rarely its own goal. That’s especially dangerous as recruitment must be a constant effort. Remember: volunteering isn’t a member obligation – it’s a member benefit.
Steps to Finding an AMC
Steps to Finding an AMC Finding, selecting and contracting with an Association Management Company (AMC) is a valuable process in and of itself, but it does take time. For many