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
Advocacy: 5 Key Factors to Develop a Strategy
Laws, regulations, ordinances and many other types of government actions can impact a variety of professions and businesses. When issues arise that affect a certain profession, associations can find themselves
Three Steps to Building an Advocacy Program
So, your organization wants to start an advocacy program. Now what? Advocacy can be a powerful vehicle for strengthening an industry, protecting your members and affecting change. How do you
Q&A: Pivoting to a Virtual World
COVID-19 has forced associations to re-think how they offer educational and networking opportunities. While in-person events have been a traditional fixture for associations, today virtual and hybrid (part in-person, part-virtual)
Creating Member Value Amidst Uncertainty
As associations adapt to COVID-19, it is critical to lead through crisis and ensure that your organization’s member benefits still provide value. Two RGI membership professionals, Melissa Heeke, CAE and
Non-Dues Revenue in a Post-COVID World
As associations grapple with new challenges in a post-COVID world, one of the most pressing issues is the generation of non-dues revenues. With many conferences and events cancelled, and many
Perspective from a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every person working in associations, from those on staff to board members and volunteers. The last few months have reshaped how we approach our lives,
RGI Clients Utilizing Their Expertise in the Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 is impacting every facet of society. A perfect demonstration of that is the broad range of professional societies and member associations that are not just being affected, but are
8 Things Every Association Must Understand Now
It is difficult to be a leader during a global pandemic. There is a lot of information to process and a new decision to be made every day. Your association
Crisis Communications: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Information is changing every day as the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold. Association members – whether they’re individuals or businesses and organizations – are looking for a trusted source they
Leadership Through Crisis: Guiding Members Through COVID-19
COVID-19 has created a crisis in public health, the economy, social connection and more in a way most Americans haven’t witnessed in their lifetimes. It’s possibly more important now than