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REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT IFEA COVID-19 FORUM WEBINAR
The Internship Dilemma: Creating Successful Internship Experiences During Uncertain Times
Wednesday, Sept 2
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MDT
Although these are very challenging times, the event industry cannot afford to dismiss the important role interns play in developing a prepared workforce. This webinar will focus on how industry and academic institutions can partner effectively to ensure their organization’s needs and intern needs are met. Unique strategies for internship success while living in a COVID-19 world will be discussed from both industry and academic standpoints.
IFEA's COVID-19 Webinars are FREE to IFEA Members and Non-Members. IFEA Members also have access to the recorded copy of each Webinar here.
Dr. Brianna Clark,
Assistant Prof of Event Mgmt
Nido R. Qubein School of Communication, High Point University, High Point, NC
Cindy Lerick, CFEE, President,
The Art of Events, LLC, Saint Paul, MN
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR IFEA DAY - A LOOK TO THE FUTURE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020
Join the IFEA, the IFEA Foundation and all your Festival & Event industry peers on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 as we take a look to the future during IFEA Day, a virtual day of thought-provoking insights, new ideas, motivational reinforcement, and the critical professional networking that will get us all (sanely and stronger) through our current challenges.
 
Come join us as we continue our common journey to Re-Present, Re-Open, Re-Connect, Re-Imagine and protect the financial sustainability of our festivals and events looking forward. This will be a day, you cannot afford to miss!
FOLLOWED BY THE IFEA FOUNDATION CELEBRATION - SUPPORTING THE FUTURE!
Following a valuable day of learning and reimagining, we invite you to help us support the future during our IFEA Foundation Celebration!
 
Complete with an informal 'Happy Hour Hop' of networking with your professional peers, auction events and more, we are excited to announce that the IFEA Foundation Celebration will be broadcast via Facebook Live and available for everyone to attend! This is the time to invite everyone in your circle and beyond, to join in the fun!
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CFEE CORE CURRICULUM CLASSES OFFERED VIRTUALLY IN 2020
Don't let the COVID-19 Pandemic stop you from advancing your career and obtaining your Certified Festival & Event Executive Certification, sponsored by Kaliff Insurance. We're excited to offer three of our CFEE core curriculum classes virtually in 2020!
Make 2020 the year you start or finish your IFEA CFEE Certification. Register today!
SPONSORSHIP AND ARTS EVENT AFFINITY GROUPS - THIS TUESDAY
WOMEN IN EVENTS RESEARCH SURVEY
Research has shown strong evidence of the under-representation of women in leadership positions across industries and borders, and despite the outsized role women play in the events space, according to researchers at High Point University and the University of South Florida, there is a gender equity and leadership gap that needs further exploration.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experience. 
Survey participants will be placed in a drawing to win one free IFEA Webinar On-Demand from 2020.
IFEA TASK FORCE COMMITTEE SURVEY - CLOSES 9/2/2020
To assist efforts in gathering information for the IFEA COVID-19 Task Force Committees, we are reaching out to the broad global Festivals & Events Industry to share what you have been seeing Festivals & Events doing (your own and others), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share any information that you may have available related to the following questions, no later than Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Results and conclusions of the IFEA Task Force Committees will be shared with IFEA Members this fall.
SPONSORSHIP STUDY SEEKS SURVEY PARTICIPANTS
IFEA Partner Caravel Marketing / Sponsorship Mastery is conducting an important study to understand the challenges, opportunities and objectives of brands in the future and would like your help. They are asking sponsors and brands to share their insights to help properties plan for the future and serve partners better. Please help out by sharing the survey link with your sponsors. It only takes 8-10 minutes on a mobile phone or computer.  All who participate will receive a helpful summary of the findings, which will be used to shape and improve the sponsorship industry. 
The first 100 sponsors to respond will get a $10 Amazon.com e-gift card.
IFEA MEMBERS SAVE ON SPONSORSHIP MASTERY SUMMIT
IFEA is pleased to partner with Caravel Marketing for their upcoming Sponsorship Mastery Summit -- bringing sponsorship leaders together to master the art and science of sponsorship. Join sponsorship trailblazers, industry thought leaders and brand experts for innovative and interactive sessions to keep you on the cutting-edge of sponsorship. Summit sessions are designed to improve program performance, increase revenue, and navigate the shifting landscape of sponsorship.
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Sept. 23 & 24
Virtual & In Select Cities
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CALL FOR IFEA FOUNDATION AUCTION ITEM DONATIONS
New this year, the IFEA Foundation Silent Auction is going entirely online! Auction items will be available to view and bid on starting October 6 and will close during IFEA Day on October 20.
To help make this new venture a success, we need your item donations! It’s a quick and easy way to lend a hand for the Foundation’s primary fundraiser of the year. Items are limited only by your imagination and can range from useful to extraordinary, and stand-alone pieces to multiple item packages. VIP trips and behind-the-scenes festival experiences are always in demand, as are vacation getaways that can be used for a week or weekend. Check out more examples and donate today through the links below. 
DONATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020
SUPPORT FESTIVALS & EVENTS THROUGH COVID-19 AND BEYOND
SET UP CONVENIENT MONTHLY OR ANNUAL DONATIONS THROUGH THE IFEA FOUNDATION
Find yourself with good intentions but tight on time to remember to make an IFEA Foundation donation? We can help! In just a few minutes, you can set up a monthly or annual recurring donation using your credit or debit card. Your gift will help us to secure the continued resources, education and networking opportunities that festival and event leaders around the world are in need of now more than ever. Giving is easy through the DONATE button and your donation may be tax deductible within the U.S. Thank you for your consideration!
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The IFEA is here to support you, share resources, educate, provide important information updates, establish and strengthen your industry connections, and so much more! Help us to keep doing that and beyond with your ongoing support in return.
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About the IFEA:
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide.  With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities," the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration. Membership in the IFEA provides value from all directions, including invaluable contacts and cash budget savings worth many times the membership investment. The more you use them, the higher your return.