Site Visits Made Easy: Event Planning Tips for a Better Attendee Experience
As an event planner, getting to visit the site of my next event in-person is one of the most helpful keys to pulling off a great meeting. Not only are site visits an opportunity to step into the attendee’s shoes,
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