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Organizational Management

Place management harnesses and captures the value and growth potential that unique places have. It is the role of the place manager to uphold the strategic plan, implementing a sustainable revenue stream, working within the confines of local and state legislation, establishing and maintaining various taxing and levy structures, and managing a diverse and inclusive staff. Place managers focus on consensus building and negotiating to effectively manage relationships and solve complex place-based problems.

Diversifying District Revenues Through 501c3 Nonprofits

March 01, 2024 Presentation

Diversified revenue streams are critical for robust, sustainable and successful place-based management districts. Many place-based management organizations maintain a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity. However, only some maximize the potential of creating vibrant districts through a comprehensive philanthropic strategy.

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Advancing Places: Strategic Planning for Your Organization

October 27, 2023 Webinar

Place management organizations vary from city to city whether it be in size, structure, funding or implementation strategies, but ultimately performance needs to align with the downtown and its stakeholders. Hear from three seasoned professionals and the work they are doing to keep their strategic plan front and center.  

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Winning the War on Talent: Recruitment & Retention

October 06, 2023 Presentation

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Financial Best Practices for Small Budget BIAs/BIDs/BIZs

October 06, 2023 Presentation

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We’re in the Money – 501(c)(3)s & Earned Revenues

October 06, 2023 Presentation

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Sustaining Place Management Organizations – A Community Engagement Foundation

October 05, 2023 Presentation

Looking to form and launch a place management organization? With a focus on community collaboration, this presentation provides the experiences of three professionals who have taken the leap to form new sustainable urban PMOs.

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Facilitated Forum: Board Members

October 05, 2023 Presentation

Gain insight into everyday challenges of Board Members at Place Management Organizations.

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Importance of Aligning Values Organizational & Individual Values

October 05, 2023 Presentation

People are at their best when their work is aligned with their values. Organizations are strongest when they clearly communicate their values to their community. When the team is united with the values of the organization, it’s sheer magic!

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Advancing Places: Strategic Visioning & Work Plan Management

October 14, 2022 Webinar

Building and implementing a strategic plan that aligns with your organizational values can be one of the biggest challenges for an organization. In the world of place management, the process is made even more complex by the presence of a variety of stakeholders, outside factors and limited resources. Where should you begin? What tools should you use?

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Rethinking Your Organization and Informing PBID Renewal

June 17, 2022 Presentation

Coming out of the pandemic, all businesses are rethinking their business model, including place management organizations. This presentation examined how strategic planning for place management organizations is also translating into the renewal of PBIDs, the primary source of funding for many downtowns in the west. The results may surprise you as illustrated by two downtown organizations that are innovating, and pushing PBID boundaries, including aggressive increases in funding.

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