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The next FearlessCon is slated to be held in mid- to late-2018. Melissa Alam is a digital marketing strategist, photographer and entrepreneur who uses her digital platform, Femme & Fortune, to empower women to start their own businesses. Step 2: Assemble your A-team. Order or have the church print registration forms for guests to fill out and return to the church. endobj
Erika McDaniel at WNLC 2017. Invite speakers who could serve as mentors to women in your industry. ! to sign up for your event. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. As you begin planning the conference for women leaders, additional ideas for speakers and panel discussions will probably start flowing naturally. WebIt aimed to review progress in implementing the goals of the first world conference, focusing on employment, health and education. If your womens conference pertains to women in tech, this is the perfect opportunity for your speakers to introduce new tech products and services to the virtual crowd! Plan meeting time with Team Coordinators and meet. Inspiring women from Fortune 500 companies, and local women who are mentors in the community, are good choices. Base your theme on a scripture or inspirational saying. Men arent like this at all., I have not found women-only events helpful in most cases. This will perhaps be the most time consuming and tedious step of them allwhere is your funding coming from? Network like it is your job. There was far too much of making the family and career dynamic work sessions and not enough information about dealing with glass ceilings, disrespect and a lack of opportunity in the higher education field., Most of the women-only events I have attended in my adult life have focused on how to balance being a mother and working hard. There was far too much of making the family and career dynamic work sessions and not enough information about dealing with glass ceilings, disrespect and a lack of opportunity in the higher education field., Most of the women-only events I have attended in my adult life have focused on how to balance being a mother and working hard. Share with the potential guest musicians the goals and the theme of the conference. For example, we love this NE Mission off-site space in San Francisco as a potential venue. In fact, nearly every positive comment on my survey about attending womens events mentioned the ability to speak freely without fear or embarrassment. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. Check out Peerspace for event venues near you that make fabulous blogging seminar spaces. As a young woman of color in a diverse group, McDaniel said she was able to use her unique perspective and experiences to help create more robust programing. Begin to advertise This is a popular womens conference idea, but yours can provide unique value by catering to different niches and offering creative workshops that you cant easily find elsewhere. When it comes to a You may choose to have a conference for the older women in the church, the younger women in the church or for all women. They asked me questions Id never been asked before, and Id spoken in dozens of sports management programs prior to this engagement. When planning a conference for women, choose a theme that inspires women in your industry and speaks to the When planning a conference for women, choose a theme that inspires women in your industry and speaks to the, Speakers. WebThe World Conference of the International Women's Year was subsequently held in Mexico City; 133 governments participated, while 6,000 NGO representatives attended a parallel forum, the International Womens Year Tribune. Partner with Others. Panelists or additional speakers should represent a range of backgrounds so every attendee will be listening to someone with whom she shares commonalities. Often, the ladies want time to reflect on things theyve learned. Name your womens group. You want your bulletin announcement to be short, but some additional information can help. Every conference attendee needs to walk away brimming with knowledge and an arm-full of goodies! These events are full of inspirational, ground-breaking, courageous, and motivated women. Attend other events yourself. Contact local hotels, schools, or public buildings and ask if they have a seminar room, coworking spaces or a meeting room for rent. Advertise the event on local Christian radio and television stations. This button displays the currently selected search type. Book the guest and finalize the agreement by making and confirming all the appropriate accommodations. Think of your attendees as Brand Ambassadors. Based on the Word Net lexical database for the English Language. Our favorite potential swag items include relevant books, beauty items, snacks, T-shirts, water bottles, planners, and various branded office supplies. /FHShade2 37 0 R
However, to harness that power and make it productive, the focus should be on specific issues that hold women back, not generic complaints or simple success stories told by keynote speakers and panelists in a, I did it, so you can too way. Encourage women to bring a journal with them to take notes and to reflect on their experienceseven send them home with journal prompts if you find some you love. Event Planning Key #1 Purpose. Again, Im not alone. One thing I personally have noticed about these events is the tendency to focus almost entirely on work-life balance. /Annots 39 0 R
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Meet with the conference board or committee and decide on an overall theme for your conference. A womens church conference inspires and encourages women to continue in their faith and to experience personal growth. The second annual Women in Nonprofit Leadership Conference will be taking place on Wednesday, April 11, at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Explore Peerspace for podcast venues that include all the necessary equipment so you and your attendees can get right down to work. 28 0 obj
It is something we all want, of course. Host your conscious living seminar in a venue like this home with an eco-consciously designed kitchen in Portland, OR. Logistically, organizers need to plan for the events space, speakers, securing sponsorships or partnerships, marketing, outreach and a number of other things that wont be recognized until they actually happen. Invite fitness influencers, health-focused companies, and body-positive speakers like model Katie Willcox of Healthy is the New Skinny. For example, maybe the panel addresses compensation Take a few of these womens conference ideas to get started. Consider 3 key pain points: (For more details on these 3 pain points, watch the video!). Below are a few revenue streams that could help make your event more profitable. (Courtesy photo). We simplify the venue booking process so that finding the perfect event space is as easy as securing a hotel room for a family vacation. 30 0 obj
I have not always found female-centric events to be productive, however, and Ive learned Im not the only one who feels this way. If YOURE not empowered, how will your guests be? Work/life balance is not something that I am trying to attain. Give them guidelines on what you would like to teach or ask them to submit to you an outline of their teaching curriculum. Invite speakers who could serve as mentors to women in your industry. Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! 1 0 obj
However, effective practices and solutions are going to be incredibly personal to each woman and each family. Consider whether the theme should be broad or narrow, based on the audience you are trying to attract. Whatever the gift, make sure that expenses are covered, and that it is relevant to conference material. 4. <<
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. in English. Also, ask chefs to host cooking demos that use ethical, sustainable ingredients. Besides start ups, she has extensive skills in recruiting, selling, leadership, makeup artistry and skin care. Bring in experts, consultants, and social media influencers and bloggers for a conference that guides attendees through more ethical lifestyle choices. You can also consider your host your secret weapon when it comes to maximizing your event. Womens Ministry Event Planning online course, 12 Creative Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Womens Ministry Event. These are my tips, gleaned from my own experiences attending these events as an attendee, panelist and keynote speaker, for developing panels and keynotes that add value: To learn more about event strategy or to inquire about having me speak at your event, please contact michelle@rep-ink.com. Or even more specifically, for self-employed women coaches? They asked me questions Id never been asked before, and Id spoken in dozens of sports management programs prior to this engagement. Create buzz as attendance figures increase, which can help to boost attendance further. (Watch my MANY videos on YouTube on this topic here. I am a person of color and I think I am on the younger end of people on the leadership committee, so my network skews a little more heavily to that to not just people in the nonprofit space, but up-and-comers and rising stars.. This story is part of "Women in Leadership"month of theGenerocity Editorial Calendar. #5 Program. However, by following these tips, you can pull off a majorly successful event! WebLaunch a website for the event Create pages for the speakers, theme, Venue Then promote your event Submit the event on Conference2go Last 3 months in the planning conference path Send Invitation to the speakers and special guests Sign the venue contract Find a well-known catering and designer for the decor Send a save-the-date email. Sponsorships are a dime a dozen and not particularly difficult to come by, McDaniel said. Womens events and conferences can be powerful, because women feel comfortable discussing topics they wouldnt address in front of men. If you reprint this article, please advise us that you have done so and forward a copy of the article, or a link to the web page where the article can be viewed, to Joel Garfinkle. LinkedIn and 3rd parties use essential and non-essential cookies to provide, secure, analyze and improve our Services, and to show you relevant ads (including professional and job ads) on and off LinkedIn. Privacy Policy I just want success.. Keep the conversation going. Post on social media to spread awareness of Womens History Month. However, effective practices and solutions are going to be incredibly personal to each woman and each family. Regardless of how old we are, we never stop learning. It helps to lift some of the burden. Spark creativity with a conference designed for female entrepreneurs. Network like it is your job. /Im0 34 0 R
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#1 Purpose & People. Print the order of service on the programs. Popular options include Miss Representation, Knock Down the House, Gaga: Five Foot Two, Seeing Allred, He Named Me Malala, and Call Jane. Put this at the very end of your bulletin announcement. My advice is to find that handful of 10-12 women, and invite them to be on your Board of Advisors, the role of which is to get the word out. Netflix also allows one-time educational screenings for any documentaries that meet their listed criteria! Its important to add in free time. Cover topics like zero-waste living, sustainable fashion, veganism, and environmental lobbying. /F0 32 0 R
Thats why Peerspace is an event planners best friend! But she thinks it wise to work with others who care about the event and dont mind getting their hands dirty. Make an impact in your community with an event that inspires, educates, and uplifts. All of these documentaries and movies focus on modern female heroines, including the well-known and the little-known. /Kids [
Note that (in my world) you dont have to plan your entire event from start to finish before you start to sell you just need ENOUGH planned to market and sell your event, and then once you have money flowing in from ticket sales and registrations, use some of that revenue to invest in the event logistics (including hiring someone ELSE to plan for you!). In thinking about the purpose for designing this conference, youll want to outline the big why that would cause women to show up to your event. Melissa Alam speaking at FearlessCon 2017. >>
4 Weeks To Start A Womens Ministry In 7 Steps Week One: Find A Ministry Partner & Advertise A Launch Party Step 1: Find A Ministry Partner (Or Two) For More Effectiveness, Better Ideas, And Less Missteps Having a team of two or three does some amazing things: More fun, less stress Better events Encouragement to keep going Creating any kind of conference is a major undertaking. Heres How & Where To Rent A Coworking Space in Melbourne. How To Build Your Own Local Womens Empowerment GroupDetermine what the purpose of the womens group will be. Webusetting conference goals usetting up your registration process usending invitations ubooking transportation ucollecting abstracts and papers uvoting and management of Women speakers share personal stories of faith and share insight into areas that matter most to women. I have not always found female-centric events to be productive, however, and Ive learned Im not the only one who feels this way. Ask them to encourage business partners to attend, send your announcement to their contacts list, and promote on social media. Should you charge for your womens ministry events? The Premise is why this event is importantright now,or why it needs to be solved FIRST. 7 Tips For Planning A Successful Womens EventIdentify the WHY. I would imagine they didnt feel like they got much out of those answers, but hopefully what I told them next was more helpful. In fact, it will inspire your community to try new things and engage in a healthier lifestyle. With plenty of photogenic nooks and crannies on-site, budding bloggers can create content right from the event! A few weeks before the event, you will need to give the caterers the number of women you expect. I explained how Id noticed the same differences in mens and womens resumes and cover letters. Photo by Alena Darmel 7 months before your conference: Registrations Build a limited-access pricing model. 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