Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In my nearly 30 years in the association industry, I’ve repeatedly watched talented friends of both genders (but more often women) get stuck in their careers because a workplace is “family friendly.” The current organization offers good benefits or a flexible work schedule, so even though these talented and dedicated association professionals need to move on in order to advance in their careers, they can’t manage to leave.
NetForum
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Learn 8 tips and tools to help your association’s staff work more efficiently and deliver a better member experience. 8 ways to improve your association’s efficiency appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Looking to create newsletters that capture your members' attention? Discover how to write compelling newsletters with our expert tips and 16 engaging ideas to make your next email irresistible and valuable to your audience.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… On my calendar. Join me at the virtual.orgCommunity Solutions Day on Wednesday, September 18. I’m looking forward to hearing association success stories about automation, website redesign, data analytics, AI, content personalization, and more. Product ideas. James Young at Product Community shares ten revenue-generating product ideas.
Speaker: Debra Squyres
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Member engagement sits at the core of everything an association does. No matter the staff-member, no matter the member benefit or event or email sent, each is a piece of the larger tapestry that is member engagement. While this is a generally accepted fact for any forward-thinking and plugged-in association leader, knowing what to do with this knowledge – or even what membership engagement really means – can be a nebulous task.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Association 100
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
On The A100 Podcast , Big Bold Brand’s Karley Cunningham discusses how associations can create a brand that truly stands out, reminding us that your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. It’s the sum of every interaction with your members. Cunningham shares actionable strategies, including building a brand from the inside out by aligning with your association’s core values and purpose.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In 2011, an Ignite presentation inspired me to write: Everything in our environment is whispering: “Protect your ass. Guard your turf. Trust no one. Rock no boats. Prepare for the worst.” In other words: “Think small.” At the time, I called out the economy, social media, generational change, climate change, changing models of volunteerism (and willingness and ability to volunteer), and the shift from information scarcity to information abundance as the forces that were pushing association execs
NetForum
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Learn essential tips for a successful software implementation for your association. Discover strategies for planning, stakeholder engagement, data migration, training, and more to ensure a smooth transition to a new AMS like NetForum. 9 Tips for a Successful Software Implementation for Your Association appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
If you’ve observed a decline in student membership retention or a slowdown in attracting new members, you’re not alone. There’s no one simple reason, and no singular solution. Whether industry-wide shifts, a stale or inapplicable value proposition to the prospective member, or external forces beyond your control, this is happening across the industry; associations aren’t filling the top of that membership pipeline.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Struggling to find donors for your nonprofit? Explore effective strategies and tips to attract and retain supporters. Learn how to build relationships, leverage online tools and craft compelling campaigns to boost your fundraising efforts.
The Association 100
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
In a recent video interview with The Association 100, recorded live at ASAE’s 2024 Annual Conference, I sat down with Heather Schaefer, director of marketing for NAFA Fleet Management Association. Schaefer shared how NAFA successfully transitioned to a regional membership model and streamlined its bylaws to create a more inclusive environment for members.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Summer’s drawing to a close, which means we’re all getting back into the swing of a busier season, with the EVEN busier holiday season and year-end just around the corner, which has me thinking about maintaining balance in my life. One of the advantages of working for myself these last 12 years is that I’m not answerable to anyone else for how I invest my time and attention.
NXUnite
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
As a children’s ministry leader, you know that volunteers are the backbone of your program’s environment. They lead fun activities, build relationships with the kids, and ultimately take charge of the hands-on tasks needed to run your ministry. But it isn’t simply enough to recruit volunteers and thank them when their work is done; it’s your responsibility to equip them for this essential role with the training and resources they need to excel.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The post 5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky) appeared first on Association Analytics.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Learn how to attract and engage potential supporters, optimize fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships to drive your nonprofit’s mission forward.
The Association 100
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
In a video interview recorded live at ASAE’s 2024 Annual Conference, Annette Gregg, CEO of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence shared SITE’s strategies for engaging younger professionals and adapting to evolving membership needs. As associations face the challenge of attracting the next generation, SITE is rethinking its membership model, focusing on creating a larger, inclusive community rather than just increasing numbers.
AMR Management Services
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Member engagement is the cornerstone of association success, indicating how effectively an organization connects with its members. Strong engagement leads to increased participation, higher retention, and your organization’s continued growth. Member-based organizations can use data analytics to improve engagement within their groups. Most technology will generate tons of data, though, and it can be hard… The post Membership Insights: 3 Analytics to Enhance Engagement first appeared
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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NXUnite
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
30% of volunteers state that one of the main reasons they volunteer is because they have the time available to do so. Conversely, 49% of individuals state that their work commitments are their biggest obstacle to volunteering. Fortunately, some of your volunteers make time to volunteer with volunteer time off (VTO). VTO helps nonprofits earn more volunteers, meaning more hands available to run your programs, raise funds, and spread awareness of your cause.
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The post Embracing Data Analytics to Reinvent Your Content Marketing appeared first on Association Analytics.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Learn how to attract and engage potential supporters, optimize fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships to drive your nonprofit’s mission forward.
The Association 100
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
On The A100 Podcast , Stanley Pierre-Louis, president & CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, discusses how the video game industry leads in advocacy, innovation and economic impact. Pierre-Louis shares how ESA supports its members through initiatives like AI policy, IP protection and digital wellness, while collaborating with organizations such as AARP and the American Heart Association to drive innovation.
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
There’s a lot happening in Sioux Falls, and locals know it. Now, people around the country are starting to take notice of this booming city on the prairie. Getting to Sioux Falls South Dakota’s largest city sits in the southeast corner of the state, near the borders of Iowa and Minnesota, and conveniently located at the junction of two major interstates, I-90 and I-29.
NXUnite
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days—and for good reason. Many believe it to be the future of all technology-based operations and activities. For nonprofits, this is great news. Many such organizations struggle with managing workflow and allocating resources efficiently, especially when it comes to recruiting new talent (which is already an overshadowed area of nonprofit management).
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
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AMR Management Services
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In September 2023, sitting in a board room with the AMR executive team, I pulled up ChatGPT and put in a simple prompt, “write a blog post of the benefits of working with an association management firm.” Jaws hit the floor for most of the people in the room, within a few seconds AI spit… The post AI for Association Management: Protecting Privacy & Engaging Client Partners first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
The Association 100
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
On The A100 Podcast , Lou Centrella at ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, provided a deep dive into transforming technology strategy to better serve members and drive operational efficiency. Centrella highlighted the importance of IT being a true partner to all departments, emphasizing that success begins with understanding the needs of each department and then integrating the right technology tools to meet strategic objectives.
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
You may not want to be the first to dive into the newest digital trends. Some leaders prefer to hang back and let others be the guinea pigs. I’ll offer a caveat. Don’t wait too long. The best hedge against disruption is the Scouts’ motto, “Be Prepared.” In 2018, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote our book, “Association 4.0—Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The initiative is meant to appeal to younger and more tech-savvy people in need of a checkup. To help the public better visualize the importance of eye health, the American Optometric Association has launched an awareness campaign that reimagines the eye as a high-tech device. “The Eye,” launched last month by AOA , uses visual design to imply that our eyeballs are more sophisticated—and more precious—than any late-model smartphone or tablet.
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