Sidecar Blog

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The world is more than 'members' and 'non-members'

If there’s one thing the last couple of months as global citizens has taught us, it’s that things are a heck of a lot more complicated than we may have liked to think at the beginning of 2020.

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So you have to negotiate a major event cancellation ...

Negotiations between associations, hotel operators and convention centers and their attorneys are rising to front and center in many situations now...

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How to hold a strategic planning session virtually

Replacing that one- or two-day in-person strategy session with a virtual process may seem far-fetched. But it is possible. And, not just possible,...

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12 tips for interviewing a job candidate you can't meet in person

As COVID-19 continues to stun the world, many organizations have had no choice but to leave behind the comfort of their offices and adapt to the...

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How will COVID-19 impact event insurance?

Associations who recognize their bottom lines will take a huge hit from lost revenue they anticipated from their annual conference are rethinking...

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How to pivot to virtual in real time

Nearly every association, nonprofit, and business in general has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but perhaps none more so than...

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Why a digital-first culture starts with education

When I first heard the term “digital first culture,” I was unimpressed. Don’t we already live in a digital first culture? Most of us use the internet...

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A race to connect: How 1 association energized its community with a virtual 5K

The event environment is evolving by the minute in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 50 million people have been impacted by event...

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The future of fundraising is responsive

During even the best of times, fundraising can be a complex endeavor requiring perseverance, persistence, and adaptability. As organizations and...

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