by Todd Von Deak | Feb 14, 2024 | Events
As someone deeply immersed in association management and consulting for over two decades, I’ve often been asked, “What business are you in?” It’s a question that lingers, prompting me to reflect on the core of our work. If you were to ask about...
by Madeline Hunt | Sep 21, 2021 | Events
Ah, the return to in-person events. Many of us are tired of Zoom conferences, and are craving human interaction. Unfortunately, Covid is still a reality we have to navigate. But, there is some good news: it is possible to host an in-person event in a way that allows...
by Todd Von Deak | Aug 13, 2021 | Events
Recently, our team produced an out of town three-day conference for a client at a hotel that was actually a hot spot for the Delta variant. As Covid remains a presence in our lives, and with Delta looming over our shoulder, we did our dangest to create an enjoyable...
by Todd Von Deak | May 31, 2021 | Board Development, Events
What do Broadway and associations have in common? To understand this question, we have to head back to about a month into the COVID-19 pandemic. At that point, we still had a glimmer of hope that we just needed another couple of weeks and we would be able to resume...
by Madeline Hunt | Feb 1, 2021 | Events
Traditionally, sponsorships have been the lifeblood of countless associations’ meetings and events. But as events have become increasingly digitized, the relationship between sponsors and nonprofits has become a bit strained. In the past, sponsors could count on...
by Madeline Hunt | Nov 10, 2020 | Events
As life under COVID-19 continues, virtual events have become standard practice in lieu of large in-person gatherings. After numerous Zoom conferences and virtual happy hours, we’ve quickly become aware that virtual events will never fully replace interacting with...
