welcome to the mpi “national meeting industry day” april 21, 2004
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Celebrating 20 Years!Preparing Meeting Professionals
for the Future___________________________________________________________________
The MPI Foundation is a supportive entity of the MPI association. Founded in 1984, the
Foundation focuses on visionary education & research to benefit MPI members, as well
as to advance the meeting industry. A Board of trustees, comprised of industry
leaders, provides guidance to ensure all work supports the MPI Strategic Plan.
MPI Foundation STATISTICS
• 2003–2004: Your Foundation will spend $1,000,000 US in research & education project grants• 2004-2005: $1,000,000 US also budgeted• MPI Chapters collectively give over $30,000 US annually • 1994-2004: MPI Chapters donate over $250,000 US • 25% of Chapters support the Foundation annually
MPI Foundation STATISTICS
• Canadian chapters who have contributed to the MPI Foundation in the past:
Edmonton Toronto Ottawa
• Canadian Chapters contributing to this year’s campaign:
Toronto @ $24,000 (ENVISION 2003) Ottawa @ $ 4,000 (ENVISION 2003)
Defining the FUTURE of Meetings
RESEARCH* Making Meetings Work Series* Chapter Needs Assessment* Industry Forecasts* Event Marketing Trends George P. Johnson/MPI Foundation
MEMBER FOCUSEDPROJECTS
*Women’s Leadership*Multicultural Initiatives
*CIC APEX*CIC Project Attrition* Career Pathways
REAL WORLD EXAMPLES*MPI MIX (Meeting
Industry eXchange)*Meetings &
Conventions: A Planning Guide
*ROI II/Measurements Project
*Certification In Meeting Management: CMM
Why A Foundation?
MPI Foundation
ROLE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
• Review & approve projects• Establish & review policies• Direct fund-raising efforts globally• Establish, approve & monitor budget
MPI Canadian Foundation $500,400.00 CAN already raised!
First project already completed! Meetings & Conventions: A Planning Guide, 2nd Edition Tax deductible receipts potentially available Funds remain in Canada if requested Potential projects and programs for
consideration: Canadian meeting industry statistics benchmarking Educational forums focusing on Canadian business
needs & laws Student Scholarships Joint programs with other foundations (IACVB, IAEM,
CSAE, IBTM) Global Foundation projects/programs and fundraising
efforts
MPI Canadian Foundation Involvement With MPI Foundation Board Of Trustees
• Permanent seat, representing Canada, on the MPI Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Provide project/program recommendations from the Canadian Membership and Chapters.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts to maximize funds available through the MPI Canadian Foundation.
MPI Canadian Foundation Benefits for Members &
Chapters Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) Chapter Leadership Conference Grants Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)/WLI Scholarships Platinum Series Programs Multicultural Initiative Benchmarking for Corporate & Association Meetings Making Meetings Work Series CIC Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) CIC Attrition Project Financial membership subsidy: unemployment/crisis situations (i.e.SARS) Educational tools: Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide ROI II/Measurement Systems Project Event Marketing Trends/George P. Johnson & MPI Foundation Career Pathways Program
MPI FOUNDATION
MPI CANADIAN FOUNDATIONBoard Of Advisors
MPI CANADIAN FOUNDATIONChapter Steering Committee
MPI CANADIAN MEMBERSHIP
MPI Canadian Foundation NEXT STEPS
• April: NMID Announcements• June: Chapter Steering Committee
Meeting• July: Advisory Board Meeting• August: Program Activities Begin!