GMFEA

Don't miss Lanie Hyman Shapiro and

Greater Miami Festivals & Events Association's

next Facebook Live show!

where she interviews top event professionals who are relaunching their premier events in new & creative ways...

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her interview with Dawn Read Diehl from

The Winterfest Boat Parade

talking about relaunching their 49-year South Florida holiday extravaganza

by creating exciting new events, promotions and opportunities for their partners and sponsors.

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her interview with Dawn Seay from

SOS Children's Villages

talking about relaunching their fundraising efforts with a 2-part virtual event called:

“The Greatest Show on Earth” – which was a pivot from their Gala.

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her interview with Eddie Cora from

Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition

talking about his recent events including the

FAIR FOOD DRIVE-THRU

We have provided the resources from our mini-conference series of workshops below for your use. The recordings of the webinars and pdfs of all of the slide decks are available to view and download through the links below. We hope this provides useful and timely information that can be put to use during these trying times. Be assured that GMFEA will continue to provide current information as it becomes available.

RECORDED WEBINARS

“Communication and Soliciting Funds in a Crisis”

Watch Webinar on YouTube HERE

Download Presentation HERE

Andy Rose

Susan Levine

Mary Ann Knaus

THE SHIFT IS ON!

"It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change."

- Charles Darwin

Crisis is no stranger to non-profits. It's time to stay focused and proactive during the Coronavirus pandemic. Join non-profit marketing and fundraising experts for a free webinar on how to implement smart strategies to survive and thrive during a crisis.

IN THIS WEBINAR LEARN HOW TO:

• CONVERT YOUR EVENT TO CONTENT

• CREATE ROLLING EVENTS > 365 DAYS OF ENGAGEMENT

• DEVELOP VALUE PROPOSITION BY CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VENDORS.

“Steering Through Uncharted Waters”

Watch Webinar on YouTube HERE

Download Presentation HERE

Navigating the legal aspects of government funding including:

SBA and PPP plans and fulfillment.
Legal issues for non-profits, and small business during trying times.

Ronald Scott Kaniuk, Attorney

“Back to Business:

Marketing on a Budget in the New Normal"

Watch Webinar on YouTube HERE

Link to FREE Resources HERE

Download Presentation HERE

Amanda MacMaster

Catherine Russell

It’s time to REBOOT and get back to business. Our digital marketing tips and strategies will make your business get noticed online - without breaking your budget. Join digital marketing and content experts Amanda MacMaster and Catherine Russell for this FREE virtual workshop.

In this FREE webinar you will learn:

Social Media: Whats New and What's Working
Google My Business and Easy SEO Strategies
Branding on a Budget
Email Marketing - Ideas to Grow Your Mailing List AND Tips & Tricks for Bigger Open Rates
Event Marketing - Free and Low Cost Resources and Strategies
AND SO MUCH MORE!

“Keeping Communication Open”

Free Virtual Networking Happy Hour

Link to Heathen Wine HERE

Heath Porter

We explored hands on ideas to show your appreciation of supportive sponsors, volunteers, clients and stakeholders. It included a special segment “Taste of GMFEA” , and an interactive tour of an Italian vineyard with sommelier Heath Porter. It was a look at a virtual wine tasting event that can be customized to your needs as a thank you or fundraiser – we got a full demonstration! We took full advantage of the “Taste of GMFEA” event; we ordered the featured wine (delivered – hands-free) and supported our local small businesses.

“The Execution of Contracts in the New Normal”

Watch Webinar on YouTube HERE

Download Presentation HERE

Whether a performer, vendor, organization, supplier or stakeholder –

what we all need to consider in planning the conversation and the legal documents.

Ronald Scott Kaniuk, Attorney

Ronald Scott (Ron) Kaniuk, Esq. is an Attorney licensed to practice in the States of Florida, New York and New Jersey (and admitted in accompanying Federal Courts in those stats). Ron grew up in New York, and went to college at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. He is a double-degree graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, where he received both is Juris Doctor (Law Degree) in 1996 and his LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Bankruptcy in 2002. Ron is active in the community, belonging to various community groups and chambers of commerce, and currently serves as Vice Chair for Legal/Governance for the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. He focuses his law practice on assisting individuals and small businesses, with a strong focus on helping people deal with the current economic effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic and related Financial Crisis.

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With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Tourist Development Council, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.