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5 Financial Management Tips for Association Event Organizers

Eventmobi

One aspect of the planning process you may overlook is financial management. Since your expertise is likely in member relations, fundraising, and marketing, you may feel you lack the expertise to manage your events finances confidently. The same goes for financial management. Solicit in-kind donations.

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Q&A: Mark Cooper at 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

The annual event offered a wide range of education sessions on sustainability, connection, F&B, leadership and so much more. This year, sustainability continues to be huge. We brought in Eco Products and created an education track around climate and sustainability. Where does sustainability factor into that?

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15 Big, Bold Trade Show Ideas from EMS 2025

Event Marketer

Negotiate budgets like a pro. If you dont have a national sales rep, youre not negotiating, says Strickler-Vazquez about negotiating with event venues. Tapping an industry partner as an advocate can also bring negotiating power. Negotiate on ideas a venue or property can sell to others.

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

Smart Meetings

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Booked and Busy: The Best Event Planning Reads You’ll Actually Use

Smart Meetings

Some of the best managers I’ve had during my career were the ones who gifted their teams booksusually self-help titles. With that in mind, I decided to search Amazon for event planning and management books with at least 100 reviews and a rating of 4 stars or higher. We appreciate your support.

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What Meeting Planners Want: Understanding Their Needs & Pain Points

Smart Meetings

They are responsible for finding the perfect destination, securing a venue, managing logistics, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. Many corporations have sustainability goals that extend to their event planning, requiring venues and destinations to support green initiatives.

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

Smart Meetings

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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