Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I explained that a blog platform is worth considering as the home base or hub for the inbound strategy. The millennial piped in “who reads blogs anymore?”. Blogs Still A Top Platform For Content. While blogs are not dead, some believe the written word is dying. Google loves blog platforms.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Chris Farrell, managing director of Impact Reporting, a bespoke CSR and sustainability reporting tool, shares 10 top tips for event managers, agencies and industry suppliers to become more sustainable: Start with the basics – It’s OK to start small and scale up.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Creating inclusive volunteer programs that provide everyone the opportunity to volunteer requires lots of planning. There are plenty of factors to take into consideration when building your team, from recruitment, to building long-lasting relationships to make your volunteers feel appreciated during and after any event or program.

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InitLive

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whether they’re staffing fundraising events, hitting the streets to spread awareness, or helping out with day-to-day operations at your office, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit. Your volunteers might need more support and resources to enrich their experience with your organization than they currently have access to.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Having enough volunteers can mean the difference between a nice event and a wildly successful one. 1) Keep past and potential volunteers updated. 1) Keep past and potential volunteers updated. Whether you're in charge of a one-time conference or an annual event, always keep previous volunteers and interested parties in the loop.

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InitLive

JULY 20, 2021

Profile Your Supporters & Volunteers. You have your volunteers supporting your cause. Among other strategies for volunteer engagement , creating a profile on your volunteers and giving them a shoutout is an ideal way to engage and thank them. Does your nonprofit organization run a blog? Quotes by Influencers.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 21, 2019

Learn how to tackle sponsorship, budgets, managing volunteers, minimise no–shows, venue sourcing and free event promotion ideas. The post 5 Fundamentals to Running A Successful Free Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Running a free event?

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Make sure to manage the expectations between both parties up front. According to the Professional Convention Management Association, the biggest event and meeting expense comes from the food and beverage tab. Put out the call for volunteers. Make sure you show appreciation to your volunteers. No one will know, I promise!)

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StraussCA

APRIL 15, 2021

Associations depends on volunteer members; their work is critical to its success. For instance, someone to make the recipe, someone to write the menu, someone to take orders, and someone to manage the long line would take a lot of weight off your shoulders. Your highest level of association volunteers is the Board of Directors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

During her time as an FF15 mentee (2021/2022), Sarah achieved a career promotion, won multiple industry awards, spoke at numerous industry events and started an industry focussed Instagram blog. The Fast Forward Forum had a soft launch late last year via an Alumni Festive Drinks evening, very generously hosted by the Hilton London Metropole.

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StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

They generally report to an association manager (AM) and members of a Board of Directors. An association coordinator’s responsibilities might include: Event Management: Association coordinators are often responsible for planning and executing events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Event management performance, including the smart creation of a corporate event budget, can be boosted through various tricks. By focusing on expensive solutions for event management , you aren’t necessarily putting yourself in a winning position. Make volunteers your secret power. 6 tips for optimizing a corporate event budget.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

IntiLive has helped hundreds of event organizers manage their staff and volunteers, and we understand all the hard work that goes into planning an event. Step 6) Coordinate volunteers and on-site staff for your festival. Staffing & volunteer management. Step 2) Determine your festival’s budget.

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InitLive

AUGUST 17, 2018

First impressions for any event are important, especially when it comes to onboarding volunteers. The first time volunteers step onto your event site, you'll want to make it as easy as possible for them to check in, find out where they need to go, and become a fully-engaged part of your event team. Conduct training sessions.

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InitLive

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Every volunteer coordinator knows that recruiting top volunteers is vital for having a successful program or event. To ensure that you get a great return on your volunteer investment, you need a carefully-defined screening process in place. And it's more than just matching volunteers with roles. Volunteer interview.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 26, 2018

In my evenings, I volunteered to the help the in-house events team with client seminars,” Michelle says, “There was an opening in the team and they asked if I would be seconded for six weeks, which I did, and after about two weeks they asked me to stay on the team permanently. Michelle’s passion for events extends past her day job.

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InitLive

JANUARY 3, 2020

If you're a nonprofit organization, you know that you need dedicated volunteers to make your event a success. But skilled, reliable volunteers don't appear magically. Attract and empower self-motivated volunteers with auto-sign up. Start your recruitment process on the right foot by attracting self-motivated volunteers.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Corporate Event Planner In order to become a corporate event planner, it’s important to learn to approach each event with an understanding of the key basic elements of event management: research, design, planning, coordination and evaluation. If you are a neophyte, starting out as an assistant or intern makes sense.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 18, 2018

Armed with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Christina Taylor is the President and Owner of TaylorMade Experience (TME), a full-service consultancy that specializes in event management, business management, fundraising, and more. From there, her career in events and business took off. Christina Taylor.

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InitLive

MARCH 6, 2020

If your organization hasn't reached out to local colleges and universities to recruit volunteers, you're missing out. College students are always looking for experience and networking opportunities, racking up millions of hours of volunteer work each year in the US alone. Get your volunteers involved in social media campaigns.

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Eventsforce

JULY 14, 2023

With security measures playing such a key part in the planning process, this blog will explore the best practice guidelines that all planners should follow to ensure that each and every event takes place in a safe and secure environment. This helps in managing crowd flow and maintaining security.

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InitLive

MARCH 31, 2020

Volunteers are an essential part of nonprofit organizations nowadays. And since organizations routinely use volunteers to hold down the expenses used for hiring and paying permanent staff, keeping a low volunteer turnover rate is more important than ever. Volunteer burnout. Give volunteers a voice. Not being heard.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Manage your items and display them on a special event webpage, and enable online bidding via app or web browser. However, if you need more manpower, reach out to your supporter network for volunteers –especially if you’ve had people mention their interest in helping you plan events in the past. Have a Rehearsal/Walk-Through.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? One of the best association member management strategies is investing in tools to nurture connections between members.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

There's nothing like visiting the reception desk at your event to discover there's no volunteer there after all. Considering the number of people you might be working with, every event is likely to have no-show volunteers. Unfortunately, it's a big burden on event managers and supervisors who have to come up with a solution, and fast.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Having software for government event management that aligns all the necessary tools—from the registration platform to reporting solutions—is a huge benefit here. Takeaway : Technologies can solve many issues, but you still need individuals who can manage technologies properly to ensure a smooth execution. . Role playing. Conclusion.

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StraussCA

MARCH 14, 2024

Therefore, this blog will explore how networking can help association leaders build relationships, connect, increase visibility, and advocate for a cause. The post The Benefits of Networking for Association Leaders appeared first on Strauss event & association management.

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StraussCA

MARCH 31, 2022

As we start getting back to in-person board meetings, volunteer board members are craving a better understanding of their role as directors of an association. As an association management company (AMC), we have the benefit of working with many different associations and their boards of directors. Engage From the Start.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 31, 2019

Hat tips Managing Resource Library. Our traditional organizational processes and operations are tightly tied to our past success, leadership and even volunteer involvement. The Cognitive Inertia Collision. Resource Rigidity. Resource rigidity occurs when we are unwilling to invest in responding to disruptive change.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Potential volunteers are visiting your site. You need to create a volunteer signup page that encourages registration, rather than a, "Nah, I'll do this later." What roles are available and what will the volunteer be expected to do? If your event includes any perks for volunteers (free lunch, free shirts, free entry, etc.),

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GEVME

JANUARY 10, 2019

You will need volunteers. Obvious roles at nonprofit events: food court volunteers. volunteers on the lottery (tickets, take-away prizes). volunteers in the photo studio. volunteers on handmade gifts. The post Guide to Raising Money at Nonprofit Events appeared first on GEVME Blog. Conclusion.

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InitLive

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Many welcome this change, but it’s important to provide resources and support to volunteers who might have questions about your new event staff and volunteer management tool, InitLive. Here are 3 ways to get your event volunteers on board and excited to use InitLive at an upcoming event!

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InitLive

JANUARY 3, 2018

Your volunteers are ready to go! Your event volunteers are there to help, out of the goodness of their hearts, and that's not something anybody wants to ignore. How much time are your volunteers giving you? If your volunteers exhibit any of these signs, they might be feeling burned out -- and unlikely to volunteer for you again.

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StraussCA

MARCH 21, 2024

In this blog, we’ll review the three most common pain points for an association and how to resolve them. Effective Internal Communication – Associations typically involve multiple stakeholders, including Board members, committee members, staff, and volunteers. The good news is these pain points can be overcome!

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GEVME

APRIL 23, 2019

The first thing you need to do is manage your time properly. Second, use a top-notch contest management platform. Many referrals also come from former clients or sales managers. Create an event website and promote it via social media, on your blog, and on other related/trusted platforms. Volunteer your services.

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InitLive

JULY 25, 2018

As an event planner, you know that getting and keeping quality volunteers is vital to your brand. A well-trained volunteer team can actually reduce the amount of wages you pay out to your permanent employees, considerably increasing your ROI. Announce volunteer roles within your online newsletter and job boards. Allow feedback.

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