By Dr. Michael Tatonetti, CAE, CPP
Don't miss his presentation at our Digital Solutions Conference on 10/29 & 10/30!
As the world adjusts to the “new normal” brought about by COVID-19, organizations everywhere are coming to terms with shifting to virtual distribution of content rather than at in-person events. With organizations preparing to follow through with these shifts, one question seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds: How should I price my event? The short answer: that’s up to you. The long answer: it’s a very complex decision that is influenced by many factors.
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By Bob Harris, CAE
Menus recommend options to enhance a plain hamburger. Would you like cheese? Want to add tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and pickles? Smoked bacon is tasty. Don’t forget ketchup and honey mustard. The more add-ons, the messier the burger. It has been said the more napkins you need, the better the burger. Does your governance model resemble a stacked burger? Have layers been added that require a bigger board, lengthy processes, unnecessary filters, or stifle progress?
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NE/SAE's Digital Solutions Conference is THIS WEEK! Although it's being held just a few days before Halloween, you don't have to let your technology challenges haunt you!
At this year's conference, you'll learn the newest best practices for email marketing, member journeys, accessibility, managing IT risk, value creation, team collaboration, and much more.
Designed for all levels of expertise, this conference will cover the latest trends and tools in association technology, and will give you time to interact with your peers, and vendors of some of the best new products and services in the industry. Join us for these exciting sessions:
- 13 Secrets for Creating Exceptionally Engaging Virtual Meetings
- Value Creation for Virtual Events
- Telecommuting – It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
- More than Zoom: Online Collaboration Beyond Videoconferencing
- Create Amazing Member Journeys Across Digital Properties
- At Risk? Take the IT Risk Assessment Now!
- Web Accessibility for Associations
- Live demos from technology providers
- ...and more!
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We've rounded up a few of our favorite recently-trending articles featured in ASAE's Associations Now from the past few weeks. These articles originally appeared on AssociationsNow.com.
Four Business-Minded Considerations for Virtual Event Planners When it comes to virtual events, many associations are running into questions about how to raise revenue from them, according to a Tagoras report. Part of the challenge may be strategy—nearly 60 percent of associations surveyed said they didn’t have one for virtual events. Read more.
Group Crafts Strategic Plan to Help Members Navigate Pandemic-Related Impacts Knowing its members were significantly affected by the pandemic, TRSA, the association for linen, uniform, and facility services, realized it needed to shift priorities. With expert and member input, the group launched a new strategic plan to keep focused on goals that would help its members survive. Read more.
How to Craft a Winning Member ROI Brochure Demonstrating the real-dollar value of membership makes a compelling case for your prospects and members to join and renew. Here are some tips for shaping a persuasive member ROI brochure that clearly demonstrates the return on every dollar invested in membership. Read more.
How to Nurture Diversity Efforts Over the Long Haul As protests for racial justice swept across the nation over the summer, organizations put renewed energy into their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Here’s how to make sure this work continues once injustice against marginalized groups fades from the headlines. Read more.
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The New England Society of Association Executives is looking for YOUR news for our monthly e-newsletter, NE/SAE eNews. Please consider sharing any of the following:
- You or your organization in the news, including any awards or recognition you have received.
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News submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and will be published in the next monthly e-newsletter. To submit your news, simply click here to email our office.
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NE/SAE Think Tanks are virtual opportunities for members to discuss timely topics, assess emerging trends, and share challenges and success stories with one another.
After each Think Tank, NE/SAE creates a resource based on the key takeaways from the group's discussion. NE/SAE is pleased to share two new resource from our August and September Think Tanks. Click on the images below to access the resources.
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Hosting Successful Virtual Meetings |
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Think Tanks are held on the last Tuesday of each month for one hour. The full schedule for the remainder of 2020 is below. Registration is free for NE/SAE members, but pre-registration is required.
Upcoming Think Tanks
Strategic Planning in an Age of Disruption Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Getting Creative with Non-Dues Revenue Tuesday, Dec 29 at 8:30 a.m.
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Due to the ever-evolving details surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, NE/SAE will host our next two conferences virtually. Please save the dates for these upcoming conferences, share with your colleagues and staff, and plan to join us for excellent educational and networking programming delivered to your home or office.
2020 Digital Solutions Conference (VIRTUAL) Thursday, Oct. 29 & Friday, Oct. 30, 2020
2021 Conference for Association Education (VIRTUAL) Thursday, Jan. 21 & Friday, Jan. 22, 2021
2021 Annual Meeting | Omni Mount Washington Thursday, June 10 & Friday, June 11, 2021
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