Nance Communications, Meetings & Events

12/17/2024

As nonprofits begin to strategize how 2025 (and beyond) will best serve their mission, I am encouraging them to resist the temptation to scale back and cut budgets for events. Instead, building community and capacity will extend their reach when done thoughtfully and skillfully.

Gathering will continue to be impactful. Building community is something nonprofits already do well. NOW it's time to maximize that superpower!

Thank you, New Jersey Center for Nonprofits, for featuring my presentation Eventful: Navigating Trends in Nonprofit Event Design at this year's "The Road Ahead" conference. And thank you TAPinto Flemington and Raritan for the conference recap and photo of me in action!

New Jersey Center for Nonprofits: Navigating Nonprofit Challenges in New Jersey

12/07/2024

This is why it's critical to have all bases covered when it comes to communication about special meals, allergies, and the like. Our condolences to all who knew this influencer and experienced her gift... https://www.facebook.com/share/1BciyJgFz3/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Influencer Dominique Brown dies aged 34 after ‘allergic reaction’ during charity event as her brother pays tribute Influencer Dominique Brown died on December 5 at an industry event due to a severe allergic reaction. She was 34. News of Brown’s death spread after a BoxLunch event where attende...

12/04/2024

Proud Member, Sponsor and Speaker for New Jersey Center for Nonprofits annual conference today!

12/02/2024

While preparing a presentation and writing about event accessibility, we wondered about the iterations of the terms "disabled", "differently-abled", and "people with disabilities". Is there is a preference. This article taught us a whole lot real quick! It's worth the read! https://www.betterup.com/blog/differently-abled

Terms like “differently abled” do more harm than good. Here’s why you shouldn’t use them, and what to say instead.

12/01/2024

THIS is what it means to be a . Thank you for allowing my company to serve you!

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11/28/2024

10/08/2024

Q4 is a great time to think through meetings and events for 2025. Let's sort through your great ideas and make plans to work together!

09/30/2024

We 💙 our Cients! Alongside Lightsey Event Solutions, Nance Communications, Meetings & Events delivered an exceptional new business presentation to the City of Atlanta! Yay, US!

07/14/2024

Important and urgent are not
the same…

06/30/2024

Shout-out to Dale Mallett Studio for bringing our founder's name to life in such a perfect and artistic way. Your talent has truly elevated my appreciation for the art of calligraphy.

05/29/2024

Get your mimosa on!

10 More days to Mimosa Fest!!!⁣⁣

Don't let the FOMO set in - come join the fun and make some amazing memories with us! Trust me, this is one event you're going to wish you didn't miss. See you there! A portion of the proceeds will go to Austin Pets Alive! so you can sip and support a great cause.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mimosa-fest-2024-atx-tickets-792099098727?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

05/08/2024

can make or break a conference attendee’s experience. The goal is a warm, friendly, organized, and smoooooth check-in process. Even when the event reg is low tech, it’s gotta be on point.

I get my badge supplies from pc/nametag and their templates for “standard” badge stock works well. They even provide comprehensive mail-merge instructions so you can merge your badge info from an Excel document to Word. Before you print, there’s an opportunity to clean up any formatting errors, too.

I grabbed the badge cases from a company called Thyle on . They’re sturdy and will help me avoid what happened last time…

I had badges in alpha order in a box. 🙄 I knocked against something and the badges hit the floor. 😂😂

I organize my badges in Alpha order by first name. It’s just easier, even when you have three Jennifers. Surnames can be challenging. The first name’s font size is large since it’s the first thing attendees call each other when they meet. The company name smaller. If I can help it, those are the only things I put on a badge.

These badges are for a group of 100 for a breakfast social. They’re a happy bunch and I look forward to their arrival!

04/29/2024

Join us for a Mimosa-Fest Celebration!

Sunday, June 9, 2024, we are hosting a one-of-a-kind Mimosa Fest in Austin, TX. Indulge in an array of creative mimosa flavors, enjoy live music, and immerse yourself in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

Whether you're interested in attending as a guest or participating as a vendor, we welcome you to be a part of this unique event. Vendor inquiries can be directed to [email protected], and sponsorship opportunities are also available - please contact us at [email protected]
Tickets are now on sale, so secure your spot today and let's do something different this Sunday! We look forward to celebrating with you.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mimosa-fest-2024-atx-tickets-792099098727?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

04/23/2024

Early in my professional career I learned of the value chambers of commerce bring to industry and community. COCs piqued my interest and opportunities to connect in beneficial ways was attractive.

Whelp! All these years later I am excited to share that Nance Communications, Meetings + Events holds its first chamber of commerce membership! Thank you Morris County Chamber of Commerce (NJ) for the warm welcome. Let's do some great work together! 👍🏽 -Lauren Nance, CEO + Chief Consultant-NCM+E

03/13/2024

Meetings are events. Events are meetings.

Meetings require the logistical savvy and detail work needed to produce an excellent event.

Events bring together people focused on a common care or occasion.

Today’s project: Preparing for an orientation meeting for a nonprofit’s new trustees. Curation is everything and having the right documents in front of new trustees is key.

The right kind of meeting and atmosphere also sets the tone for this group.

The orientation is only 90 minutes, includes a light but satisfying upscale lunch, and the meeting space is as gorgeous as it is historic.

Their orientation materials were carefully selected so they would provide a proper foundation for the trustee’s service with the organization. From bylaws to a copy of the trustee job description sends the right message from Day 1.

Want to talk about your next board meeting, retreat, or other event? Let us know how we can assist.

03/11/2024

Q: What is the preferred length of a bio for an event?

A: Have 3 ready at all times. Be sure to send all three to the event owner. That way, they can use the version(s) they need:

*3 sentences
*1 paragraph (about 5 sentences)
*1 page (with margins 1in to .8in, single spaced)

03/09/2024

ON CONSUMPTION =
Event owner only pays for what's consumed. Used most for canned soft drinks and bagged snacks.