payment

I’ve participated in enough committee discussions to know that some organizations don’t have the funds to pay speaker fees. Today I’ll suggest that perhaps that fact doesn’t stop the process – with creativity, it can begin a conversation to negotiate terms.

Here are some ways speakers can be paid outside of the traditional transactional model of money for services:

• Place ads for the speaker’s services in organizational materials.
• Feature the speaker in social media accounts.
• Include information about the speaker on your website.
• Write an article or publish an interview with the speaker in your group’s newsletters.
• Offer a discount for the speaker’s products to your members.
• Barter products or services offered or sold by your organization.
• Extend membership in your organization.
• Allow use of your organization’s space or resources on a limited basis: printing, video conferencing, etc.
• Provide testimonials that can be used to promote the speaker.

A creative approach that results in a win-win situation will pay off for everyone!