Sat.Mar 07, 2020 - Fri.Mar 13, 2020

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Go Forward, Cancel, Postpone, Wash Your Hands, Rinse … and Repeat

Velvet Chainsaw

The disruption to the live events industry due to the Pandemic COVID-19 is unprecedented and impossible to escape. With the mixed messages coming at us from so many different perspectives, it is difficult to gain clarity. What we may believe personally is sometimes in conflict with the practices organization and business leaders decide to follow. So what is the right path?

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Daily Buzz: How Influencers Can Help Your Email Marketing Campaigns

Associations Now

Work with outside voices to build a more trustworthy brand. Also: Don’t get overwhelmed by member data. Looking for a new approach to email marketing? Work with influencers, suggests a recent post on the Campaign Monitor blog. In an age when trust in traditional advertising is down and a focus on relatability is up, influencers can help your organization stand out.

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How to convince your board it’s time for a new career center

YourMembership

You know it’s time for a new online career center. A well-executed career center built on modern technology provides ongoing member value and can be a powerful tool for generating non-dues revenue for your organization. According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study, job opportunities are tied for the number one reason people.

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In Letter, ASAE Makes Case for Associations to Receive Federal Coronavirus Aid

Associations Now

In a letter to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow, ASAE says that associations shouldn’t be left out of conversations regarding aid packages related to the coronavirus. With the coronavirus creating major impacts around the world , the White House is looking into various solutions to aid communities and industries hurt economically by the epidemic.

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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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48 Nonprofit Twitter Experts Who Tweet Great Advice

Wild Apricot

If you’re looking for nonprofit Twitter tips, here is a list of forty-eight nonprofit experts on Twitter categorized by business area (events, volunteering, marketing, and more).

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Own Your Voice: Celebrating International Women’s Day at Higher Logic

Higher Logic

Pictured from left to right: (Top) Laura, Bettina, Sana, Jess (Bottom) Lila, Jenna, Allison, Gina, Veronique. Higher Logic’s Women in Technology (WiT) Community kicked off 2020 by launching the theme of "Own It." This year, our goal is to connect and assist in the professional growth of women through individual visibility and community advocacy. We’re using community to come together and share our experiences of how we have found or are still learning to find our voices as professional women.

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Coronavirus: Tips to Prepare Your Association Technically and Mentally for Virtual Work

Achurch

With news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) weighing heavily on many people’s minds, I have been asked by a number of my clients about how to prepare for remote work. In fact, just yesterday a client’s building was unexpectantly closed, and they were told to pack up their belongings and leave. Before something that dramatic happens at your organization, I want to share some tips and strategies to help you be proactive in your approach to this growing health crisis.

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The Complete Guide to Choosing a Nonprofit CMS

Wild Apricot

Your nonprofit CMS can make a huge difference in the success of your organization. This guide walks you through everything you need to know when choosing a CMS for your nonprofit.

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Working remotely? Here’s how to stay productive and motivated

Association Success

So you have to work from home for the foreseeable future due to the Covid-19? Or maybe you’ve been working from home for a while now and are just looking to increase your work output? Either way, this is an opportunity to work on your time management skills and overall productivity level. Here are the resources you need to improve productivity and continue to feel successful at your home office. .

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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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Association Management: COVID-19 and Human Resources

GrowthZone

The Center for Disease Control recently shared interim strategies for employers to use to manage the COVID-19 impact on their businesses. The relevance of strategies to associations is two-fold: It is a starting point for internal management and serves as a resource for associations to share with their members. We have included some of the suggestions below.

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Associations Prep and Debut Virtual Conference Options

Associations Now

With coronavirus causing many groups to rethink face-to-face meeting plans, some have turned to virtual offerings as way to deliver the education their attendees need. While growing concerns about COVID-19 have caused events big and small to postpone or cancel , many associations are hustling to ensure the show will go on, even if that means moving all or parts of their conferences to a virtual environment.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Instagram Stories to Raise Awareness For Their Cause

Wild Apricot

Instagram Stories are seen by millions of people every day. Learn how your nonprofit can take advantage of this social media feature to spread the word about your cause.

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10 virtual event tools you can use to move your meetings online

Association Success

As the world grapples with coronavirus, the massive impact the virus poses to events, meetings and conferences as medical officials urge social distancing is reverberating throughout the association industry. . Because social distancing — as in, the physical separation of people — is one of the only tools in the medical toolbox known to assuredly prevent the spread of this new virus, the cancelation of the Austin, Texas, music and technology conference South by Southwest was just the first in wh

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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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Do You Ever Feel Exhausted at the End of a Long Conference Day?

Smooth The Path

How many walk-ins does an ER doctor see on a busy Saturday night? It probably varies based on the type of cases the doctor attends to, but likely the volume is high. The system is built, so doctors rush from patient to patient. Some patient cases are a breeze. Other cases slow everyone down and can be mentally draining. Because of the high volume of contact and sprinkle in some tough interactions, by the end of the night, even the most empathetic practitioner must have a hard time tuning into ev

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What Is Content Governance and Why Does It Matter?

Association Adviser

Content is never complete. That understanding is the foundation of content governance: If you’re not creating, you’re maintaining or evaluating. The post What Is Content Governance and Why Does It Matter? appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Protech Fusion 2020 Goes Virtual

Protech

Protech has announced that our Fusion 2020 Customer Conference on April 15-16 will be hosted virtually. This decision was not made lightly, but after assessing the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Protech team decided to move the event to a virtual forum in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our customers, staff, partners and industry colleagues.

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Do associations still matter?

Association Success

In a world where technology continuously evolves and communication boundaries appear to blur on a global scale, we may find ourselves wondering if associations still matter in the modern age. For generations, associations have been a valuable resource for people and have helped to set standards for various industries and interest groups. They’ve long provided a rich breeding ground for new ideas, education and innovation. .

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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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The Questions Your New Members Are Asking, Revealed

Smooth The Path

When a member joins an association, the first thing they wonder is, “what now?” New members also wonder: What should I do next? I wonder if I made the right decision? Will this be worth my time and money? Is this organization really for people like me? A few associations answer these questions very quickly. They connect with each new member nearly immediately.

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Making Remote Work, Work

Association Adviser

The rising cost of rent, talent, and a desire for more flexibility from employees are challenges facing association leaders. Some organizations are reconsidering their office footprint and internal policies to offer remote work. The post Making Remote Work, Work appeared first on Association Adviser.

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4 Reasons to Stop By Booth 102 at MMCC

Membersuite

Are you attending the 2020 ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference in Washington, DC on April 16th -17th? Here are 4 reasons to stop by booth 102. See you there!

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Maybe You Need a Barn Raising

Idea Architects

Credit: Elgin County Archives, Wallacetwon Women's Institute fonds "We've just got such a backlog of things we need to catch up on if we really want to start focusing on the future." That's a common cry I've heard so far this year when I've asked organizations' leaders what's keeping them from spending more time creating their futures. After one such recent conversation, I jokingly replied that maybe the most important thing they could do in the near-term would be to sponsor a "Catch-up-athon.

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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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8 ways to cut the cost of new association management software

Nimble AMS

Don’t let your new AMS implementation grow beyond the budget. AMS sticker shock? It may be time to embrace change to lower the price of your new system. Here’s how. A new association management software (AMS) system is a major investment in your organization’s future. While several factors — from the number of licenses to implementation to staff training — determine the price of the system’s cost, there are strategies to keep your AMS price from escalating beyond the budget.

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Travel Restrictions Affecting Your Event? Go Virtual!

Association Adviser

As the current Coronavirus outbreak grows, consider turning your association events into virtual events or a live stream to ensure the show still goes on! . The post Travel Restrictions Affecting Your Event? Go Virtual! appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Why Members Don’t Volunteer: 8 Questions & Concerns Members Have About Volunteering

Membersuite

Do you know why members don't volunteer? Knowing the answer(s) is key to helping members overcome obstacles in their way. Therefore, we put ourselves in their mindset and brainstormed 8 questions and concerns that are stopping them from volunteering.

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The Reveal: Helping Make Perspectives and Positions Known

Idea Architects

Trainers and facilitators call it a lot of things: making learning visible, getting all the cards on the table, surfacing assumptions and insights, increasing transparency, making the private more public. Whatever the label, "it" always refers to one thing: making more individ ual perspectives and positions known so that a group of people can discuss them.

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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.