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Communications & ASCE. Steve Kaufman, P.E ., M.ASCE. Communications for Sections and Branches. Topics Why should Sections use communication tools ? What works for the Metropolitan Section ?. Communications for Sections and Branches. They are nec es sary , not optional
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Communications & ASCE Steve Kaufman, P.E., M.ASCE
Communications for Sections and Branches Topics • Why should Sections use communication tools? • What works for the Metropolitan Section?
Communications for Sections and Branches • They are necessary, not optional • They provide opportunities • They require preparation • You control the content, you control the message. Message matters. Know what you want to communicate.
Communications for Sections and Branches • Website • How to Start • Hire Website developer • Initial development costs for our Section $5,000 to $7,500 • Use DIY options • Squarespace • Wordpress • Content Management Systems • JOOMLA! • WordPress • Jupal • Drupal
Communications for Sections and Branches • Website • Content • President’s Message • Section Information • Events Calendar • Newsletter • Advertisements • FAQs Page • Metrics
Communications for Sections and Branches • List Server • Constant Contact • Mailchimp • Listserv • Majordomo
Communications for Sections and Branches • Event Managers • EventBrite • Pay Pal • Cvent • Eventzilla • Thriva
Communications for Sections and Branches • Event Managers • EventBrite • Online registration eliminates the need to manually obtain RSVPs from attendees by phone of email. • Create an attendance list in Excel or PDF format to speed up check-in at the registration table. • Option to pay online by credit card • Easily track the number of attendees online and set limits for total attendees if having an event at a small venue or if it sells out.
Communications for Sections and Branches • Event Managers • EventBrite • Customizable • Query attendees for ASCE number or whether PDHs wanted. • Automatically offer early registration discounts. • Automatically cut-off all online registration and payment at a specified date. • Print registration sheet for use as attendance sign-in sheet. • Receive a single check with the net proceeds from EventBrite within five business days of the event.
Communications for Sections and Branches • Event Managers • Eventbrite • Fees • Registration fee of 2.5% per ticket value plus 99¢ • Credit card processing fee of 3.0% per transaction. • Section event fee schedule: • Sample event registration
Communications for Sections and Branches • Surveys • Constant Contact • Survey Monkey • Doodle • Zoomerang
Communications for Sections and Branches • Questions Thank you for your time and attention.