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Why It's the Perfect Time to Move Past Your Club Membership Excel Template

Wild Apricot

Still using Excel to manage your club's members? Here's why now is the perfect time to ditch your club membership Excel template and make the move to membership management software.

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Preparing for The Next Six Months Part I

Association Adviser

Note from Jeff: After an extended absence, The Duty of Foresight column returns, and it is a great privilege to be back. This column is the first in a two-part series on Preparing for The Next Six Months. Part I is below. Part II will appear in early September. Also, I believe that Black Lives […]. The post Preparing for The Next Six Months Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How to Make Your Virtual Events Better Than The Rest

AssociationChat

Don’t plan your virtual events before reading this! He had hoped all his troubles would be solved by the end of the webinar, but instead, he felt stranded and frustrated. One more platform reviewed and instead of feeling closer to the answer of what tech to choose for their meeting, he felt further away than ever before. Jason was an expert meeting planner, but this was a new way of doing things and he wasn’t having a good time. .

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The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials

WBT Systems

The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials. Read more about The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Complete Guide: How to Create a Fundraiser on Facebook (With Examples)

Wild Apricot

Want to start using Facebook to fundraise? In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit.

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The Purpose of Diversity & Inclusion Programs

Association Adviser

Companies benefit when they implement a diversity & inclusion program that can attract diverse talent, improve corporate culture and retain top talent. The post The Purpose of Diversity & Inclusion Programs appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Soon it Will Be Time for Association Leaders to Envision the Future

Smooth The Path

People ask me where I get the ideas for my blog posts. The honest answer is, I’m not sure where they come from but, I know when they come from. I get the best post ideas when my brain is not occupied with work. It never happens when I have a pencil and notepad, or when I’m sitting at the computer ready to type. Instead, the post ideas pop up during my morning walk, or when I’m driving in the car, or five minutes before I fall asleep at night.

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10 Tips for Direct Mail Fundraising Success in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond

Wild Apricot

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it might actually be a great time to fundraise through direct mail. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success.

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: Why failing matters more than ever

Association Success

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Find the first part here. As the pandemic’s impacts continue to appear around the world, innovation and the ability to fail are more important than ever. For associations, leaders have the unique ability to drive innovation. But they also have a responsibility to use these resources to pilot advancements in their respective industries.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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BIO International Convention 2020: Taking an International 17,000 Attendee Conference Virtual in Under 8 Weeks

Achurch

On April 2, 2020, BIO, the world’s largest biotechnology organization, decided they had to take their International Convention virtual, and on June 8, 2020 they pulled it off. How did they do it? What did they learn? We were very excited to have the opportunity to meet with one of the leaders behind BIO’s International Convention – Director, Event Operations, Security, Registration, and Customer Service, Edward Shipley.

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How to Transform Super Crappy Days Into Gold RIGHT NOW

AssociationChat

Rejection. Bad days. Mean comments. Haters. They are never any fun, but they are especially trying during times of crisis. Whether you are going through personal issues at home or just trying to navigate the world during a global pandemic when little shitty things happen, like a hateful comment on social media or a needless criticism from someone who feels they are in a place to judge, it can hurt more than usual.

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Does Your Event Registration Form Do These 8 Things?

Eplys

If you’re wondering what an online event registration form is meant to do beyond collecting registration data, you’re overlooking some seriously strategic setup opportunities! Used wisely, your registration form can be your biggest weapon in driving registrations and putting on a memorable event for everyone involved.

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: Read the full series

Association Success

Editor’s Note: This is the final part in a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Make sure you read each part here: . How values became more valued. Why failing matters more than ever. The race to go virtual. How engagement flourished. Throughout my conversations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic – and how it has affected the various associations I spoke with – I received some amazing advice, hopes for the future, and ideas that came out of this project.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Will We See You at ASAE’s (First-Ever) Virtual Annual Meeting & Exposition?

MemberClicks

Conferences look a little bit different this year.and not just the ones you’re planning, but the ones you’re attending as well. Take ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition , for example. This year, for the first time ever, it’ll be completely virtual! So yes, it’ll look a little bit different, but no, it won’t be ANY less valuable or fun! Are you planning on attending?

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Join Nimble AMS at 2020 ASAE Virtual Annual Meeting

Nimble AMS

The? 2020 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting looks a little different this year (it’s gone virtual!). But you can still join the?Nimble AMS team August 10-12 at our virtual booth in the Technology and Business Services hall. The ASAE Annual Meeting is where?association professionals and industry partners like you gather to share new ideas, trends, and best practices.

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Association Processes Might Be Keeping You From Important Work

Smooth The Path

Submitting rebates is a funny process that feels like a sales trick. If rebates were transparent, the sellers would say something like, “we are trying to lure you into buying our product with the promise of a huge cash-back reward, but we know that only a small percent of you will submit your reward, and we try hard to pay out to a small percentage of applications submitted.” My contact company’s process for rebates is about as complicated as they can make it, and it changes ev

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Beginning with an industry assessment explaining the importance of failure, and wrapping up with a podcast on hiring mistakes, this week’s Friday 5 is all about the importance of trial and error

Association Success

Every Friday, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our weekly newsletters to keep up with what’s trending. This week, we’re getting comfortable with personal growth. Whether it’s learning from your mistakes or changing the way your organization is run, this rendition of the Friday 5 teaches us to make change. How do we come up with this list?

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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How David Lynch Can Make Your Research Better

AssociationChat

Life is full of odd happenstances. For example, I’ve learned about two new measuring devices that I’d never heard about before over the past 24 hours. That’s weird, right? I think I can go for maybe an entire year or longer and not hear of any new kind of measuring implement, but over the past 24 hours from two different places, I have heard about two.

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Join ?Aptify at ASAE Virtual Annual Meeting ??

Aptify

Join the? Aptify team August 10-12 at the Community Brands virtual booth in the Technology and Business Services hall ?during the? 2020 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Virtual Annual Meeting. . ASAE Annual Meeting is where association professionals and industry partners gather to share new ideas, trends, and best practices.

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A new normal: Communities adapt to change caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Ungrated

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tragic and heartbreaking, but it’s also opening our eyes to a new normal that will have a lasting impact on our lives. Like many of you, CAI was thrust into a virtual world. Our staff went from collaborating face-to-face to remote work. We canceled classroom education courses and the Annual Conference, moved the upcoming CEO-MC Retreat to a virtual format , and placed more emphasis on webinars and virtual courses.

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: How engagement flourished

Association Success

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth part to a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Find the third part here. Because many associations were already using online platforms or were beginning to implement virtual resources since the COVID-19 pandemic, engagement in these products has held steady and met – if not exceeded – many association professionals’ expectations.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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[Guest Post] Design Thinking for Virtual Content Strategy

MemberClicks

The following blog post was written by Molly Marsh, CMP, Director of Education and Engagement Design, at AMR Management Services , a full-service association management company that provides association management services to organizations of all sizes. The power and benefit of design thinking to support better outcomes for associations and their events was evident long before the COVID-19 crisis.

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Join ?Aptify at ASAE Virtual Annual Meeting ??

Aptify

Join the? Aptify team August 10-12 at the Community Brands virtual booth in the Technology and Business Services hall ?during the? 2020 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Virtual Annual Meeting. . ASAE Annual Meeting is where association professionals and industry partners gather to share new ideas, trends, and best practices.

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Developing Online Learning Strategies in a Virtual World

Protech

By Brian Smith, Communications Specialist . Many a ssociation member s are fierce believers in the idea of “forever learn ing. ” Wel l beyond post-secondary education , many in the association space maintain a student’s curiosity. But how do you feed that curiosity in our new virtual world? . In Protech’s recent webinar with Blue Sky eLearn ’s VP of Association Solutions Liam O’Malley , Liam touched on the complete transformation in online learning that he’s seen in just a few short mon

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How to pitch AssociationSuccess.org

Association Success

We firmly believe the best way to get better is to get better together. That’s why we’re invested in bringing unique voices to AssociationSuccess.org’s blog and virtual workshops. Wondering how you can get involved with us? A great first step is to read our About page , which explains what we do and why we do it. Then, check out our tips below: How to pitch a blog post idea.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.