Crafting a realistic Annual Conference Request for Proposal (RFP) is essential for creating collaborative partnerships and increasing proposal success rates. Your association’s goal is to position your event in a way that effectively showcases its strengths and aligns with venue
INDIANAPOLIS — Raybourn Group International (RGI) is proud to announce that its full-service association management client, the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX), has received a 2026 Power of Associations Summit Award from ASAE. Nicole Brandt, CAE, HMCC,
At RGI, we’re proud to support clients that challenge industry norms and lead with intention. One of the most compelling examples is The Noah Worcester Dermatological Society (Noah). Noah is a prestigious, invitation-only organization that’s redefining how small meetings can
The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) has long been a leader in advancing food and nutrition education. With an established annual conference and dedicated membership, the organization is no stranger to large-scale event planning. But like many associations,
Planning an international conference is one thing. Experiencing it onsite is another. Last month we shared our guide to planning international meetings before departing for the 16th European ISSX Meeting in Basel, Switzerland. That post focused on the planning process,
A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective on WEC Jessica MacMillan At the beginning of June, I had the opportunity to attend MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) for the first time. As a young professional in the meetings and events industry, the experience
For many associations, membership dues remain a foundational revenue source. However, relying too heavily on dues alone can create financial vulnerability, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, industry disruption, or shifts in membership trends. A diversified revenue portfolio helps associations
Planning a meeting for an association comes with its own list of challenges. Knowing what to expect is just as important as being prepared for what you may not be able to anticipate. Each hurdle becomes a lesson learned and
Many association boards genuinely want to lead strategically – or mistakenly think they already are. Too often, though, board meetings become consumed with committee reports, operational details and immediate challenges. Critical conversations about the future keep getting pushed to the
Crafting a realistic Annual Conference Request for Proposal (RFP) is essential for creating collaborative partnerships and increasing proposal success rates.
INDIANAPOLIS — Raybourn Group International (RGI) is proud to announce that its full-service association management client, the International Society for
At RGI, we’re proud to support clients that challenge industry norms and lead with intention. One of the most compelling
The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) has long been a leader in advancing food and nutrition education. With
Planning an international conference is one thing. Experiencing it onsite is another. Last month we shared our guide to planning
A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective on WEC Jessica MacMillan At the beginning of June, I had the opportunity to attend MPI’s
For many associations, membership dues remain a foundational revenue source. However, relying too heavily on dues alone can create financial
Planning a meeting for an association comes with its own list of challenges. Knowing what to expect is just as
Many association boards genuinely want to lead strategically – or mistakenly think they already are. Too often, though, board meetings
