Bright Ideas, Socia Media Usage and 7 Ways To Promote Your Next Meeting

Here at MinistryServingMinistry, we are constantly on the lookout for content we believe may be helpful to our readers. Each month we update the Resources page on our website with current material. Below is a list of what we’ve added in May:

Marketing/Promotion

Social Media Usage by Meeting Planners- Are you the only one who feels crazed every minute of the day as you try to fit social media into your life…

Bright Ideas – Faith-based meetings are changing. In many ways, they reflect the way Sunday morning worship services are…

Site Selection

Choose the Right Site- Choose a site that has adequate space and facilities for your meeting…

Contracts

Defensive Contract Negotiations – Risk management tips and strategies help your organization avoid disputes and losses…

Retreats/Meetings

The Big News About Meetings – Here’s a inside look at the big numbers from the new Convention Industry Council economic significance study—plus seven ways for associations to promote their meetings…

Meeting Planners

The Rule of Reciprocity – As event planners, there is much you can teach your clients, but there are things you can learn from them too…

GSA Story Highlights Importance of ROI – I am perplexed about why a “Meeting Planning 101” tool was not applied to the General Services Administration program…

We hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more than might interest you  in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.

 

Blog Resources – June Updates

Here is what we’ve added in June by category:

Budgeting/Cost Saving Ideas
8 Tips for Getting the Perfect Speaker – How to find a professional speaker who will fit your meeting needs and budget…

Teambuilding and ROI – When I mention I’m passionate about teambuilding, the eyes roll or look…

Retreats/Meetings
Cheap & Chic Food and Beverage – 10 tips from top caterers on how to make the menu elegant while bringing the budget down…

Managing Group Transportation – Attendees usually remember an event’s guest speakers, receptions and food and beverage, but planners are likelier to recall the meeting’s transportation…

Meeting Planners
The Power of Religious Meetings – Tough Economic times have put a damper on faith-based meetings, but…

Common Mistakes Made by New Planners (part 1) - Whether you are new to meeting planning or you have worked in this dynamic industry for many years…

Mastering Checklists – I learned a very important lesson several years ago while planning…

I hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more than might interest you  in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.

Great Resources for Christian Meeting Planners V

Here is what we’ve added in May by category:

Budgeting/Cost Saving Ideas
Rating Green – At one time, when you talked about being green…

Marketing/Promotion
What Attendees Want – Here is what you prefer to receive at a trade show…

Contracts
Staying Organized in the 21st Century – Technology has given us many tools to stay organized. As planners…

Retreats/Meetings
Creating Sacred Space -  transform a typical meeting space into one that is conducive to worship…

Meeting Planners
Top 10 Mistakes of Association Websites – You must engage with your users and do user testing…

I hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more than might interest you  in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.

Great Resources for Christian Meeting Planners IV

Well, April was a great month for industry resources in my opinion.  Here is what we’ve added in April by category:

Budgeting/Cost Saving Ideas
Three Step Budgeting – For many planners budgeting for a meeting can be an overwhelming, intimidating experience…

Marketing/Promotion
5 Steps to Get Attendees to Return – Market to your current attendee base for…
5 Rules for Creative Success in 2011 – The future started yesterday…
Getting their Attention (and keeping it) – Communication technologies are critical to the success of youth conferences and events…

Contracts
Contract Negotiations Made Simple – New insight for simplifying negotiations…

Retreats/Meetings
7 Ways to Provide Unique Experiences – Make your conference memorable and productive…

I hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more than might interest you  in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.

Great Resources for Christian Meeting Planners III

When we started MinistryServingMinistry our desire was to partner with those whose job it is to plan Christian events, meetings and retreats by providing posts that are helping to make your job easier.   We also wanted to provide resources where you will find other articles and insight with this same goal in mind.  We are constantly adding to these resources and have decided to make it even easier for you to know what’s new, we will write a post with these new additions monthly.

Here is what we’ve added in March by category:

Budgeting/Cost Saving Ideas
8 Tips To Bullet-proof Your Meeting Planning Budget – Tips to help you plan out your meeting budget…

Marketing/Promotion
An Insider’s Guide to Social Media Etiquette – a brief set of ideas around social media etiquette…

Contracts
Checklist For Speaker and Entertainer Contracts – Ensure the following items have been…

Retreats/Meetings
Staying on Top of Tech -  survey unveiled five key tech trends for the year…

Working With Volunteers – realize that part of your job as a meeting planner is training…

Please turn on your cell phones – an announcement that more and more religious meeting planners will likely be making…

I hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more than might interest you  in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.

Great Resources for Christian Meeting Planners II

When we started MinistryServingMinistry our desire was to partner with those whose job it is to plan Christian events, meetings and retreats by providing posts that are helping to make your job easier.   We also wanted to provide resources where you will find other articles and insight with this same goal in mind.  We are constantly adding to these resources and have decided to make it even easier for you to know what’s new, by posting these new additions each month.

Here is what we’ve added in February by category:

Budgeting/Cost Saving Ideas
Region Conference Budget – A well planned budget and financial control system sets up an operating framework that will guide all elements and details…

Checklist: 10 Ways to Save (But Not Kill the Experience!) – The mantra of meeting professionals in this challenging economy…

Site Selection
15 Steps to Selecting a Site for Your Off-Site Meeting – A meeting for five to 100 people takes just as much time and effort as planning for thousands…

Retreats/Meetings
The Fundamentals of Planning a Youth Meeting – What are the fundamentals for planning youth meetings? We asked…

Refresh Your Women’s Retreat Tips – Are your women’s retreats in a rut?  Step outside those routines and experience a fresh perspective…

Meeting Planners
Meeting Planner Survival Guide – Whether you’re a novice planner or a veteran, this compilation of must-read articles…

I hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more that might interest you  in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.