The Deal with Daily Deals
Visit Bucks County and Oxford Communications are pleased to announce the second Social Media Breakfast Greater Philly (#SMBPhilly). At this breakfast, we will be discussing how businesses in the tourism, hospitality and retail industries can successfully leverage the phenomenon that is Daily Deals, officially known as group buying platforms. All proceeds from this event will be donated to our charity partner, Reuse Your Shoes.
Visit Bucks County and Oxford Communications are pleased to announce the second Social Media Breakfast Greater Philly (#SMBPhilly). At this breakfast, we will be discussing how businesses in the tourism, hospitality and retail industries can successfully leverage the phenomenon that is Daily Deals, officially known as group buying platforms. All proceeds from this event will be donated to our charity partner, Reuse Your Shoes.
Christopher Stemborowski, Associate Communications Strategist at Oxford Communications, will speak with attendees about the ins and outs of setting up and running a successful Daily Deal for your organization. The presentation will cover the platforms available, how to structure offers, what to look for in a partner and which industries can benefit the most from group buying platforms.
The presentation will then be followed up by a panel that looks at Daily Deals from a range of perspectives from a social media strategist, a small business owner and a manager from one of the leading daily deal sites.
Panelist: Ben Grossman (Oxford Communications) – Ben is an advertising, marketing and social media strategist. His unique blend of traditional advertising and marketing knowledge, combined with his expertise in developing and executing innovative strategies, has made him a valued strategist for national and international brands ranging from major regional players to the Fortune 500.
Panelist: Tom Sauer (Livingsocial Philadelphia) – As the General Manager at Livingsocial Philadelphia, Tom oversees all aspects of sales and marketing operations. Prior to joining Livingsocial he worked at Yodle, a startup based out of UPenn that specialized in SEO, PPC and web development.
Panelist: John McInerney (Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance) – As the vice president of Marketing and Communications for the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, John co-directs Engage 2020, an effort focused on increasing cultural engagement in the Philadelphia region. This includes Funsavers, a half-price ticketing program that helps cultural events increase attendance. John also focuses on advancing the cultural and broader civic community through an online events calendar know as PhillyFunGuide.com.
Free for Visit Bucks County Partners
Building a Board that Works
Join us for "Building a Board that Works," a unique opportunity to have your questions about boards and board members answered by two well-known experts. Topics include: board member responsibilities, staff responsibilities, financial planning, and goals and evaluation.
Presenter Andy Robinson (www.andyrobinsononline.com) provides training and consulting for nonprofits in fundraising, grant seeking, board development, marketing, earned income, planning, leadership development, and facilitation. Over the past fifteen years, Andy has worked with organizations in 47 US states and Canada. He specializes in the needs of groups working for human rights, social justice, environmental conservation, and community development. Andy is the author of four books, including Grassroots Grants and Selling Social Change, available from Jossey-Bass. His latest books, "How to Raise $500 to $5000 From Almost Anyone" and "Great Boards for Small Groups," were published by Emerson & Church. Andy's brand new title, "The Board Member's Easier-Than-You-Think Guide to Finances," will be available at the event.
Upgrading Your Donors (Webinar)
Upgrading. Everyone knows they should do it, but what does it mean? How do you decide which donors to ask for more money than they are already giving? How do you avoid being rude? What happens if you don’t upgrade?
In this practical and hands on webinar, you will learn:
Think Strategically: Understanding the Financial Aspect of Your Organization (Webinar)
Financial statements tell the story of your organization. Most of the financial transactions that affect your organization are reflected in the financials. Learning the fundamentals of the financial statements will help you be a more viable member of the team, whether you are on the board or are a member of the staff. Accounting is the language of business and accounting results are the basis or foundation of many strategic and operational decisions. This webinar will explain the basics and some intermediate topics related to financial statements for nonprofits.
Objectives:
o Understand your fiduciary role
o Board’s Role and Financial Reports
o Potential Red Flags
o Role of Accounting and Cash vs. Accrual
o Financial Statements
o Ratio Analysis
o Trend Analysis
o Materiality
Level: Basic > Intermediate
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit Board of Directors and Staff for nonprofits.
Presenter: Dr. Regan Garey, CPA, Owner, Accounting & Financial Literacy, Inc.
Materials & Login/Call-In Instructions:
Webinar materials (PowerPoint PDF and other handouts), along with, instructions on how to login and call-in, will be emailed to attendees prior to the date of the webinar.