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Now through February 28, 2021 - join the IFEA as a New Member for only $200 - no matter what your budget level is - all levels of IFEA Membership are $200*. (Applies to your first year's dues.)
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Offer Ends Feb 28, 2021.
REGISTER NOW FOR UPCOMING IFEA WEBINARS
The live presentations of the Webinars are available to current IFEA Members for FREE. Webinar Recording available at the IFEA Member Rate of $59 and $99 for Non-IFEA Members. All IFEA Webinars count towards CFEE Elective Credits.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Festivals - The Drivers to Re-Connecting Our Communities
Keli O'Neill Wenzel, CFEE, President/CEO, O'Neill Marketing & Event Management
Stephen King, CFEE, Executive Director, Des Moines Arts Festival
Perhaps one of the most positive outcomes of this global pandemic, has been the (re)opening of doors/ conversations with many community stakeholders that we may have lost touch with, or never thought to work in partnership with before. We know what our events contribute to our respective communities and that is usually one of the primary personal drivers/rewards for those in our industry. This committee addressed how our events/organizations might lead the efforts to keep our communities bonded during these difficult times, to ensure the long-term health of all events, and how we might work more closely with our cities, other events and organizations, volunteers, artists and vendors, sponsors, et al. to help all of our communities come through this storm stronger and keep all of our events financially secure and healthy.
Live presentation FREE. to IFEA Members.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Sponsorship: On the Road to Recovery
Bruce Erley, CFEE, APR
President & CEO
Creative Strategies Group
Denver, CO
After a year of remarkable disruption to festivals and special events, you don’t want your sponsorships to become a casualty during recovery. Bruce will share new sales strategies and tactics CSG has implemented to rebuild sponsorship revenue for their various event clients. Specific case studies will be shared.



Live presentation FREE. to IFEA Members.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
How ArtsQuest Successfully Pivoted Amid the Challenges of 2020
Curt Mosel
Chief Operating Officer
ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA
On March 19, 2020 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close across the commonwealth to help stop the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Not only would ArtsQuest be one of the first organizations to close its doors and one of the last to fully reopen, we needed a plan that would allow us to overcome these most challenging times.

Live presentation FREE. to IFEA Members.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Bridging Troubled Financial Waters During the COVID Crisis
Jeff Curtis, CEO
Tanya Wilkins, Finance Manager
Portland Rose Festival Foundation
Portland, OR
When the COVID crisis erupted, event organizations like the Portland Rose Festival Foundation were forced to refocus their entire operations, including their financial management. Learn how a 5.9 million dollar nonprofit festival avoided depletion of vital financial reserves by creating cash management bridges that spanned months where traditional revenue went unrealized.
Live presentation FREE. to IFEA Members.
TAKE SOME TIME TO START / FINISH YOUR CFEE CERTIFICATION
Have you thought about obtaining a Professional Certification? Perhaps it's time to take a look at the IFEA's Certified Festival & Event Executive (CFEE) Certification, sponsored by IFEA Association Endorsed Partner, Kaliff Insurance. Professional Certification is an important step in the career track of leaders in all industries.

Make a start towards starting or finishing your CFEE Certification today!
All IFEA Webinars count towards your CFEE Elective Credits.
"BRING BACK EVENTS" MESSAGING - USE AND SHARE IN YOUR NETWORK
The fastest way through the current global pandemic, with a return to normalcy for all global events, is to take a leadership role in encouraging all of those whom we influence – locally, nationally and globally – to take the steps and do the right thing, starting with each individual, that will bring this COVID-19 virus under control. In support of that leadership initiative, the IFEA has created a series of ‘Bring Back Events’ messages that we invite you to use and share on your own web sites and social media platforms. Just download our pre-designed and ready-to-use messages below.
BRING BACK EVENTS - WEAR A MASK - SUPPORT THE IFEA AT THE SAME TIME!
Here at the IFEA, we’re continuing to do our best to help speed the return of festivals and events to their full operating capacity, while working to protect the health and safety of those all around. We believe that wearing a face mask will be a part of the ongoing risk management requirements and expectations for some time to come, and wanted to offer some fun and festive masks of our own with elements of the industry.

As a result, we have partnered with long-time IFEA Member Steve Thomson with Dynamic Displays/ Fabulous Inflatables, and his new company Maskcott, to create IFEA branded face masks for purchase. Your mask purchase helps the IFEA to raise funds for much-needed programs and services and serves as a vivid reminder and show of support to others that while our industry may be at a temporary standstill, it is not to be forgotten.
3 Sizes / Elastic Ear or Head Loop Bands Available.

Masks are: 100% cotton weave interior, polyester blend exterior; Hand-sewn in Canada; Reusable; Washable.
SPRING 2021 ISSUE OF "IE" MAGAZINE JUST RELEASED
If you haven't already read the most recent issue of "ie" Magazine, be sure to check it out now. Your fellow Festival & Event Industry Peers from around the globe have filled it with so many valuable and topical articles, columns and letters, such as:
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NETWORK WITH YOUR INDUSTRY PEERS IN IFEA'S VIRTUAL AFFINITY GROUPS
Networking with your industry peers, staying on top of industry trends, brainstorming new ideas and sharing your successes and failures in a safe space with fellow IFEA Members, is so important, now more than ever. Join the IFEA's Virtual Networking Affinity Groups on Zoom to do just that, and more!
IFEA Virtual Affinity Groups are available to IFEA Members Only, as part of your many IFEA Member Benefits.
Important Note: If you took part in the Affinity Groups in 2020, and would like to participate in 2021, you will need to Re-Register. Your 2020 Registration does not carry over to 2021.
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RECRUITING ARTICLES FOR APRIL AND JULY 2021 ISSUES OF "ie" MAGAZINE
What new things are you doing at your event? What challenges are you facing and how are you tackling them? What has worked really well that you can share with others. Have you come up with creative alternatives to still hold your event? "ie" Magazine sponsored by Kaliff Insurance is recruiting articles from YOU! We are currently accepting articles for the April and July 2021 issues of "ie" Magazine.
If you would like to write an article for “ie” Magazine please contact Nia Hovde, CFEE at nia@ifea.com.
HELP SUPPORT THE IFEA - MAKE A DONATION TO THE FOUNDATION
Like many of you who were not able to hold your Festival or Event in 2020, the IFEA was not able to hold our largest income generator this year, our Annual Convention & Expo. At a time where support and resources from the IFEA is needed now more than ever, support for the IFEA is also needed now more than ever. As you are able, we ask for your support to raise important funds that will help to keep the IFEA fiscally healthy and ensure that we are there to continue providing the important resources; information; education; advocacy and representation; guidance; and countless other member benefits that are critical to every festival, event, host community and the many other stakeholders that make up our unique and essential industry!
Making a donation is easy through the DONATE button above. Your donation may be tax deductible within the U.S. Thank you for your support!
Stay Connected:
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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.
Thank You to Our Association Endorsed Partners: 
The IFEA would like to thank the following partners for their dedicated support of the association. Association Endorsed Partners have made a commitment to the continued success of our association, our members, and our industry through their umbrella sponsorship support of all IFEA programs and services. Show your support for these dedicated providers to our industry by getting to know them, and the high-quality products and services that they supply, better.
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