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MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 311011251 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · mpi.org
revenue
$103K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$259K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To educate, train & inform those working in the meeting planning profession.

profile · synthesized from sources

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is a global association for event professionals, dedicated to educating, training, and informing those working in the meeting planning profession. It connects event organizers and planners with partners and suppliers, offering educational programs, certifications, and networking opportunities. MPI aims to advance the careers of its members and strengthen the business event industry.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

AI for Event Sales
A certificate program that equips event professionals with tools to integrate AI into the sales cycle for events.
Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate
A certificate program to equip professionals with knowledge to navigate regulatory environments in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device meetings.
Inclusive Event Strategist
A certificate program focused on embracing inclusion and enhancing innovation through inclusive research in the events industry.
MPI Academy
Provides education, certificate programs, and academic partnerships for event professionals to advance their careers and enhance their skills.
MPI Exchange
Facilitates live, face-to-face events and hosted buyer programs to connect event organizers and planners with suppliers for business partnerships.
MPI Foundation
Provides grants and scholarships for education, training, and research to support the meeting and event profession and its members.
MPIpulse and MPInewbrief newsletters
Newsletters providing updates and information to the MPI community.
Regional Business Exchanges
A series of regional events designed to create new connections and opportunities for business growth within the event industry.
SDSU Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management
A graduate-level program in partnership with San Diego State University designed to elevate meeting professionals to business event strategists.
The Meeting Professional magazine
A print and digital publication providing insights and information for meeting professionals.
World Education Congress (WEC)
A major annual conference for the business event industry, offering education, networking, and professional development.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Event Industry Certification & Education 6 activities
    • Deliver professional education and certification programs
      Offers a range of certificate programs including the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate, Inclusive Event Strategist, and AI for Event Sales, as well as education sessions that provide clock hours for CMP certification or recertification.
    • Delivers education and certification programs for event professionals
      Offers a range of certificate programs including the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate, Inclusive Event Strategist, and AI for Event Sales, and provides clock hours for CMP certification through education sessions.
    • Operate MPI Academy and global education initiatives
      Runs the MPI Academy and delivers education for event professionals through global conferences and certificate programs, including the World Education Congress (WEC) and a Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management in partnership with SDSU.
    • Provide professional development and education for event professionals
      Offers education sessions, certificate programs (including Healthcare Meeting Compliance, Inclusive Event Strategist, and AI for Event Sales), and a Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management in partnership with SDSU, providing clock hours for CMP certification or recertification.
    • Provide professional development and education for event professionals
      Offers education sessions, certificate programs (including Healthcare Meeting Compliance, Inclusive Event Strategist, and AI for Event Sales), and a Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management in partnership with SDSU, providing clock hours for CMP certification or recertification.
    • Provides academic degree and global conference-based education
      Offers a Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management in partnership with SDSU and delivers education through global conferences such as the World Education Congress (WEC) and certificate programs via the MPI Academy.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 6 activities
    • Facilitate business connections in the event industry
      Organizes face-to-face meetings and hosted buyer programs, such as the MPI Exchange, to connect event planners and suppliers and facilitate business relationships.
    • Facilitate business connections in the events industry
      Organizes face-to-face meetings and hosted buyer programs, such as the MPI Exchange, to connect event planners and suppliers and facilitate business relationships.
    • Facilitate business meetings between event planners and suppliers
      Organizes face-to-face meetings and hosted buyer programs through initiatives like the MPI Exchange and full conference registration events to connect event planners with suppliers during dedicated hosted buyer hours.
    • Facilitates business meetings between event planners and suppliers
      Organizes face-to-face events and hosted buyer programs through the MPI Exchange and provides full conference registration with facilitated meetings during hosted buyer hours to connect event planners and suppliers.
    • Organize global conferences for the business event industry
      Organizes the World Education Congress (WEC) and other global conferences to provide education and networking opportunities for event professionals.
    • Organize global conferences for the business event industry
      Organizes the World Education Congress (WEC) and other global conferences for event professionals.
  • Employee and Dependent Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • Administer grants and scholarships for members and chapters
      Provides grants and scholarships to support education, training, research, membership, career development, and special interest initiatives across MPI chapters and individual members, including awarding over $5 million in funds and supporting over 60 chapters.
    • Administers grants and scholarships for education and professional development
      Provides grants and scholarships to support MPI members, chapters, and industry initiatives, including funding for education, training, research, membership, and career advancement, with over $5 million awarded and support extended to over 60 chapters.
    • Provide grants and scholarships to support the event industry
      Offers grants for education, training, research, and special interest needs, and scholarships for MPI membership, education, and career opportunities, benefiting MPI members, chapters, and industry initiatives.
    • Provide grants and scholarships to support the events industry
      Offers grants for education, training, research, and special interest needs, and scholarships for MPI membership, education, and career opportunities, benefiting chapters and industry initiatives.
  • Cross-Border Trade Infrastructure & Research 4 activities
    • Conduct economic impact studies
      Conducts research, such as the United States economic impact study, to quantify the significance of face-to-face meetings and business events to the U.S. economy.
    • Conduct research on the business events industry
      Conducts research such as the United States economic impact study to quantify the value and significance of face-to-face meetings and business events to the national economy.
    • Conduct research on the economic impact of the events industry
      Conducts economic impact studies, such as the United States economic impact study, to quantify the significance of face-to-face meetings and business events to the U.S. economy.
    • Conducts research on the economic impact of business events
      Conducted a U.S. economic impact study to quantify the value and significance of face-to-face meetings and business events to the national economy.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Publish industry resources
      Produces and publishes The Meeting Professional magazine to support knowledge sharing and professional development in the events industry.
    • Publish industry-specific content
      Publishes The Meeting Professional magazine, providing resources and information for event professionals.
    • Publish industry-specific content
      Publishes The Meeting Professional magazine, providing resources and information for event professionals.
    • Publishes professional resources for the events industry
      Produces and publishes The Meeting Professional magazine to support the knowledge and development of event professionals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$103K
Contributions & grants$1K1%
Program service revenue$4K4%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$81K
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$259K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$259K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOANNE WINTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $35K
board members · 4
  • MICHALLE HUEBNER — DIRECTOR, MONTHLY PROGRAMS
  • SUMMER PEIL — DIRECTOR STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
  • TERRIE RICKARD — DIRECTOR-COMMUNICATIONS
  • WILLIAM BABIN — DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • American Society of Association Executives Partner — Susan Robertson, Executive Vice President, commented on the need for an economic impact study.
  • Caesars Funder — Legend Contributor ($50,000+ Annual Contributor).
  • Connecticut Valley Chapter Partner — Received a grant to offer medical meetings education.
  • Destination DC Partner — Signature partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • Event Industry Council Partner — MPI Academy education qualifies for Event Industry Council clock hours.
  • Events Industry Council Partner — Susan Robertson, Chair, commented on the need for an economic impact study.
  • GMC - Global MICE Collaborative Partner — Industry partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • IMEX Funder — Legend Contributor ($50,000+ Annual Contributor).
  • IMEX Partner — Strategic partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • IMEX America Partner — Coordinates group appointments for MPI at IMEX America events.
  • IMEX America Partner — Partner event of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • IMEX Frankfurt Partner — Partner event of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • MGM Partner — Signature partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • MPI Greater Orlando Chapter Partner — Chapter whose member received support from the MPI Foundation.
  • Rosen Partner — Signature partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • SDSU Partner — Partners to offer a Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management.
  • Virginia Beach Partner — Signature partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL
  • Visit Omaha Partner — Signature partner of MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL