Practical Planner

Collaboration is Key

Meetings are moving towards collaboration and sustainable practices. [...] Read more

Make it Magical

What constitutes your perfect meeting? [...] Read more

Abandon Fear

Taking risks may actually help planners keep their positions. [...] Read more

Case Study: Mennonite Church USA

Glen Guyton shares advice about taking over planning responsibilities for a national convention. [...] Read more

Is Event Insurance for You?

Here are a few questions you need to answer to determine if you should consider cancellation and interruption insurance: [...] Read more

Identifying Meeting Goals

Seasoned planners know that before they accept responsibility for organizing any meeting or event, they must take a look at the big picture. [...] Read more

Make Yourself Indispensable

Bringing attention to the value of what you do and focusing on where the organization is going create job security. [...] Read more

Bob Kaiser gives an update on an IFCA conference that surpassed his expectations. [...] Read more

Case Study: Q Portland

Rejuvenate talks with Scott Calgaro, director of Q, an organization that educates Christian leaders. [...] Read more

Case Study: Church of the Brethren

Chris Douglas shares her solutions to planning a large conference on a budget. [...] Read more