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
Volunteers: The Lifeblood of a Successful Association
Associations serve as forces of change for their industries and provide members with essential resources to help their careers and businesses thrive. While association staff can manage the day-to-day operations
Membership Advancement: Tips for Engaging Your Association’s Members
Association membership should be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Both the individual member and the association they are a part of should find value from the relationship. It is on both
Membership Recruitment: 4 Marketing Strategies That Lead to Growth
Last week’s blog looked at four steps you can take to make your association worth joining. Step two of growing your membership is actively seeking out an effective membership recruitment
4 Steps to Make Your Association Worth Joining
In order to attract new members, you must first make your association worth joining. What are some things that you can do to make your organization more appealing to potential
Raybourn Group International Staff Earn Prestigious Designations
We are pleased to announce that two Raybourn Group International staff members have recently earned certifications in their respective fields. Emilie Perkins, Director of Client and Conference Services, has earned
Understanding the AMC Management Model
As defined by The AMC Institute, “Association Management Companies (AMCs) are for-profit businesses that manage associations to help them grow and prosper.” The AMC management model allows associations access to
RGI Named as One of the Best Places to Work in Indiana
We are pleased to announce that Raybourn Group International has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Best
4 Best Practices for Developing a New Board of Directors
For many associations, the beginning of a new year brings with it the installment of a new board of directors. Whether your association is replacing the entirety of its board
3 Ways Volunteer Leadership Creates Opportunity for Your Members
Just as you cannot climb a mountain by only reading about it, you cannot build a strong association when members are only engaged enough to simply skim the monthly magazine
The Roles of Board and Staff in Association Leadership: Who Does What?
When thinking about the roles and responsibilities of association leadership, a good rule of thumb is that the board governs and the staff manages. But how exactly does that look?