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After Action Review: A Critical Component to Event Planning

Aaron Wolowiec

When we talk about successful event planning, the emphasis is quite often on the word “planning” and all the tools and techniques we employ to ensure a successful event. But what about after the event?

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Association Brain Food: 12.20.24

Reid All About it

The Event Tech Dating Game Find the innovative, problem-solving tech solution you need in this one-of-a-kind virtual experience designed exclusively for event planners and marketing professionals. Bold tech contenders compete to become THE ultimate solution to real-world event planning challenges. More info/register.

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3 Creative Ways Associations and Nonprofits Can Use Volunteer Management Tools

Higher Logic

Instead of posting volunteer opportunities, post advocacy opportunities such as referring a new member, posting a review, or promoting your organization on social media to increase buzz. Event Planning and Hosting. Once members have finished their task, you can award points and provide rewards to encourage continued advocacy.

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2: Strategic Planning v. Strategic Thinking

Spark Consulting

Coming in at the #2 spot: Strategic Planning v. The post 2: Strategic Planning v. We’re almost at the end of the revisiting of the top ten all-time Spark blog posts in honor of Spark’s tenth anniversary! Strategic Thinking. If we’re willing to change “the way we’ve always done it.” ” Are we?

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Association Brain Food: 2.7.25

Reid All About it

If youre embarking on an AMS project, start your research by reviewing 108 Ideaspaces list of issues to consider when selecting an association management system (AMS) , such as reporting, security, API, technology partners, access control, cost of ownership, vendor stability, and the ability to expand software capabilities as your needs change.

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17 Event Planning Tips for Engaging, Streamlined Events

MemberClicks

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Or do attendees prefer an all-online conference or a hybrid event?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.6.18

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… With so many event apps on the market, how do you even begin to find one? I’ll tell you: there just so happens to be a new peer review site to help you out, ReviewMyEventApp. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: Meetings Today.

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