Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

One of our tasks is to help with the proposal process for the 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. That includes providing ideas for the call for presentations, and also helping select the sessions that will appear on the program from all those proposed. So, now’s your chance to share your thoughts.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Manchester Music City, host city partner for WOMEX 24, has today (25 January 2024) announced that musicians, filmmakers, and music professionals can now submit proposals to take part in the 30th edition of the worldwide music conference. Proposals can be submitted in four categories: The selection is […]

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Associations Now

MAY 23, 2019

Three conference practices that associations need to put into action now to ensure your attendees feel welcome, happy, and included. For my final blog post of 2018, I identified three conference elements I didn’t want to see stick around this year. Here goes: Family-Friendly Practices. The five-day program is open from 7 a.m.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

Here’s a quick checklist to use when you’re hiring an emcee: Write a request for proposal. The post Does Your Conference Need an Emcee? I encourage you to download and share this valuable guide with your planning teams or with anyone aspiring to become an emcee or to improve his or her skills. appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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Associations Now

MARCH 5, 2020

Post-event attendee evaluations can reveal where your conference hit it out of the park and where it struck out. Gathering feedback is a critical step after any conference. That’s what the Society for Critical Care Medicine did at its 2018 conference in San Antonio. But do they go far enough? Tell us about them in the comments.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Associations everywhere are about to enter their program and conference planning seasons. A critical component to marketing your organization’s program should be a letter/proposal template that can be used by potential attendees to pitch the idea to their boss/board, etc. Get the Guide: Successful Association Event Planning.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But recently I’ve come across a handful of examples of associations that have tried new initiatives to make sure their conferences are more inclusive. HRS isn’t the only association to reconsider its registration fee structure as a way to make its conference more inclusive. At its October 2019 conference, EDUCAUSE introduced Wordly.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Remote watercooler.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Meet Out to Help Out, the sales incentive scheme for the business events industry proposed by Venuedirectory.com is gaining momentum. Michael Begley, managing director of venuedirectory.com, comments: “We’re delighted that our proposal is gaining momentum. Support and interest is growing on social media under #MeetOutToHelpOut.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

AMS request for proposals (RFP). Impexium describes the steps for crafting a request for proposals (RFP) that will bring your association the best options for new association management software (AMS). Building & Growing User Conferences Join a fluff-free deep dive into creating impactful and memorable user conferences.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Is it time to dump the conference call for proposals ? Take time off – it gives you perspective on the fact that things will get done without you and you’re not nearly as indispensable as you think (and that’s a GOOD thing). Twitter: your (highly addictive?) ideal community , all in one place?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Crafting an effective event proposal is your crucial first step. This guide is designed to assist you in understanding the art of creating a proposal that not only embodies your event’s vision but also pitches it convincingly to your stakeholders or clients. Are you ready to turn your event ideas into a successful reality?

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Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

Develop a Request for Proposal – In order to develop a complete RFP you need to gather information about your organization and do an honest assessment about what’s working and what isn’t with your current management team. o Contact information for questions and for receipt of proposals. • o Timeline. If so, when?

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 10, 2012

A few ASAE calls for proposals have hit recently, and its gotten me thinking about conference sessions. On the other hand, we all gripe about conferences we attend where all the speakers are volunteers. Preparing all these proposals got me thinking about learning experiences in my own life. Share on FriendFeed.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 21, 2020

The proposal. It was a conference networking reception and I had already had one glass of wine. It was already sounding like the conference was going to pay off and this was only the opening reception! Obsess over those discussions that may never happen at all. That raise. The power of a conversation is unquestionable.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A Call for Proposal (CFP) is more than just a request for submissionsit’s an opportunity to define your organization’s needs clearly and attract the right partners, vendors, or contributors to help achieve your goals. For example, consider an association seeking a keynote speaker for their conference.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

Your real conference competition is not that event held six months after yours. Today’s technology driven, hyper-connected, instant gratification, real-time world puts you as a conference organizer in a difficult position. Too often our current conference planning processes focus on the greatest common denominator.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors were more forgiving of our virtual conferences than they will be in 2021. They, like you, are all experiencing Zoom fatigue and will have much higher expectations for conferences this coming year — especially those they are investing their precious time and money. Don’t waste a good crisis.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2023

hivr.ai, a travel technology start-up that automates meeting and group sales processes for conference hotels, today announced an integration partnership with Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider. The new integration will allow hivr.ai

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Post-event attendee evaluations can reveal where your conference hit it out of the park and where it struck out. Gathering feedback is a critical step after any conference. That’s what the Society for Critical Care Medicine did at its 2018 conference in San Antonio. But do they go far enough? Tell us about them in the comments.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They’ve worked with associations that provide all types of online educational programs from webinar and conference recordings to certification and accreditation programs, online courses and learning communities , digital badges , learning pathways , mobile and blending learning, and more. Consultants know what you don’t know but need to know.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 21, 2018

We proposed a model, mission-driven volunteering, that empowers individuals through things like micro-volunteering and adhocracy, and provides episodic and virtual opportunities to contribute. Even bigger investment: national conference planning team. Bigger investment: item writing for their ONCC certification.

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MatrixG

AUGUST 13, 2022

Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. At the end of the conference, there was an Open Forum, during which select speakers took questions from the in person and virtual attendees. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

How to Save Time Making Conference Education & Proposal Management Systems Work Together. Learn best practices on proposal management for conferences and how to set up effective conference education within your organization’s learning management system. Tue 4/30 at 12:30 p.m. – 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Thanks For Playing

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Last week, the ASAE annual meeting proposal notices came out. How many of our organizations are open about our selection criteria for our conferences? What can you do at your organization to be more transparent about why people are accepted or rejected for volunteer service, conference presentations, magazine articles, etc.?

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Mary Byers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze sponsorships at conferences often do not meet the needs of companies that are seeking year-long business and marketing solutions. Discuss and negotiate the proposal with each company. Once you have a sponsorship in place, dont take it for granted.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When there are significant institutional barriers in place, even proposals for small changes can result in bottlenecks. . After all, cultivating a culture of learning means employees might propose unconventional solutions, or discover research that leads to unexpected conclusions. . Cultivate a culture of learning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 4, 2018

As conference organizers, why can’t we also have a fun, fulfilling, and collaborative experience planning and designing the conference? Here are six ways to focus on designing your team’s experience during your next conference planning process. Read more about embracing your conference as a giving field here. Turn Inward.

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Associations Now

MARCH 1, 2019

Does your conference need an overhaul? Instead of relying solely on a committee review process to select conference speakers from a set of formal proposals, the Online News Association has added an online suggestion box to gather conference ideas and topics for its annual meeting. How to hack it? What’s the bonus?

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YourMembership

APRIL 5, 2016

Selling advertising in a Buyer’s Guide should focus on building long-lasting relationships with advertisers who may become your conference sponsors or advertise in your print journal and website banners. Buyer’s Guides are an important source of non-dues revenue supporting the initiatives of your organization.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Associations are scrambling to virtually resurrect their canceled conferences. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hint, it has a lot to do with their course design strategy.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Know what expectations decision-makers have for a proposal or business case. Do you have to comply with a business case or proposal template or procedure? Talk to colleagues who have made successful proposals to the same people and find out what they did to win their case. Who will be there?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 10, 2018

This is the first of two posts that are intended to be a helpful resource for conference organizers as they develop their attendee succession-plan strategy. Key Indicators For Most Conferences. Some associations offer free or discounted conference registration to students or early-career professionals. A Seat At The Table.

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Associations Now

JUNE 25, 2019

Many conferences are centered on one key element: education. Progressive organizers are shifting to a blended model, where conference committees act more like content curators and advisors and less like graders and slotters,” says Dave Lutz on Velvet Chainsaw. AMHS #eventprofs #meetings #conference @SmartMeetings [link].

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Drinks & Debate: The Future of Meetings & Conferences in 2021 and Beyond. Gamification. Quick hits.

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