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,
From Day One to Done Well: How to Guide Intern Success
Six years ago, I stepped into the RGI office as an intern—eager, a little unsure, and completely unaware that this experience would shape the rest of my career. Today, I
Indiana Intern Day: Meet the RGI Interns
To celebrate Indiana Intern Day on July 31st, 2025, RGI is proud to highlight our two summer interns- Evan Porterfield, Meetings Intern, and Ninaad Dutta, Marketing and Communications Intern. RGI
Five Content Ideas to Elevate Your Association Magazine
Keeping your association’s magazine engaging, relevant, and member-focused is no easy task, but it’s also one of the best ways to add value, build community, and reinforce your mission. Whether
Podcast Unpacked: Addressing Food Waste in Hospitality and Food Service
Since joining the RGI team last year, I’ve continued doing what I love most—planning meaningful events for my clients. But after attending an MPI event earlier this year, I’ve also
5 Tips for Tracking and Implementing Lessons Learned from Events
We all have those ah-ha moments in the midst of our busiest event of the year, and unless we’re intentional about capturing them, they’re likely to fade away. Whether it’s
Choosing the Right Design Tool for Your Association: Adobe vs Canva
Every association wants to get the most out of its messaging. Crafting an attention-grabbing design for your email, social media, or physical marketing content is the first step to a
Designing Inclusive Award Programs: A Mid-Career Recognition Case Study
Awards are more than recognition. They are reflections of an association’s values and, when thoughtfully designed, an award program can elevate underrepresented voices, strengthen community ties, and highlight the broad
RGI Solutions: Consulting Services
Raybourn Group International (RGI) has long been recognized for its association management expertise. Over time, it became clear that a growing number of associations-not just full-service management clients-were seeking targeted,
Association Toolkit: Board Agenda Template
Association Toolkit: Board Agenda Template An effective board agenda is more than just a list of discussion points—it’s a strategic tool that sets the tone, focuses attention, and defines what
Doing More with Less: Maximizing Impact on a Limited Association Budget
Doing More with Less: Maximizing Impact on a Limited Association Budget In the world of associations, budget constraints are often a reality. Whether you’re a small staff association, a volunteer-led