Bridging the Intergenerational Gap in Volunteering
As a Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management student at Indiana University Indianapolis, gaining hands-on experience is incorporated into everything we do. For the past three years, I focused on volunteering in the event field. I purposefully wanted to experience events
Free Step-by-Step Event Marketing Plan
This easy-to-use template will help an event marketing professional at any level conduct a successful marketing plan from start to finish.
How to Make Your Association’s Culture a Member Benefit
In “The Leader’s Guide to Corporate Culture”, an article in the Harvard Business Review, defines culture as what is encouraged, discouraged, accepted, or rejected within a group. It states that
3 Keys to Purposeful & Strategic Association Events
One of the key membership benefits of any association is the ability to participate in an Annual Meeting or Conference. In my last blog, 5 Trends Shaping the Future of
5 Trends Shaping the Future of Association Meetings and Events
Association professionals learned in March of 2020 that our crystal ball was broken. If you had asked back then what the future of meetings would be, we might have said
Takeaways From an In-Person Event
The following is a first person account of an in-person event held on April 12 & 13 by the Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America. This account is from
Raybourn Group International Named Among Best Places to Work in Indiana
Contact: Shelly Pfenninger, CAE800-362-2546spfenninger@raybourn.com Raybourn Group International Named Among Best Places to Work in Indiana Indianapolis – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has revealed the rankings for its 2021
Conferences and Events: Lessons From the Last Year
In the past year, our fully virtual world has taught us a lot about conferences and events. There are takeaways for all parties involved in events as meeting planners, presenters
Why You’re Not Getting New Volunteers (And What You Can Do About It)
Volunteer leadership is an essential aspect of any association that wants be successful. And for associations who want to continue to adapt, bringing in new volunteers is key. They bring
Volunteer Appreciation: 10 Quick Tips for Saying Thank You
Successful associations need volunteers, appreciate their help, and thank them for their contributions. Volunteer time and expertise are valuable, so ensure your volunteers feel valued as well. Whether you thank
4 Steps to Building an Effective Volunteer Program
Volunteers are essential for any association. They are in tune with your industry, understand the needs and motivations of your members, and are often the ones charged with planning and