Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Donor wealth screening can help nonprofits identify high-value donors, personalize fundraising efforts, and maximize giving potential. We'll share tools and best practices to boost your fundraising.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The digital era is advancing at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for associations. As we look ahead to 2025, its clear that associations must make critical changes to remain competitive, relevant, and impactful. The risks of staying stagnant are high associations that dont adapt to technological advancements risk membership declines, revenue losses, and diminished influence.
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Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Want to create a website for your association? We've rounded up the top 10 best association websites of 2025 and will show you how to create your own.
Reid All About it
JANUARY 31, 2025
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. Dr. Seuss Association survey. MGIs 2025 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey is closing next Friday. I strongly encourage your associations participation.
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GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta
Spark Consulting
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
I was recently chatting with a newly hired membership director. Their association offers both individual and group membership, and they were looking for ideas on ways to increase individual recruitment and retention. We had a great conversation and shared lots of potential ideas they could pursue. But one thing jumped out to me immediately. Their group memberships (80% of their members) are paid by companies.
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The Association 100
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
In this recent Association Insights video , I explore how associations can leverage artificial intelligence to craft more effective press releases. AI streamlines the writing process by generating initial drafts and suggesting compelling headlines. It also tailors messaging to specific audiences by analyzing tone and language preferences, ensuring your story resonates with diverse demographics.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 31, 2025
Looking to secure donations from companies but don't know where to start? We'll guide you through requesting donations and building strong relationships with companies.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls. Friedrich Nietzsche Social events. Heres a problem your association can solve. Everyone wants to attend parties, but no one wants to throw them. Ellen Cushing at The Atlantic says Americans need to party more.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The 2024 Association Benchmarking Report highlights a critical insight: data and strategy teams are the most understaffed areas in associations, with nearly half of respondents reporting a lack of resources to effectively leverage data. This gap presents a significant challenge.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Building an effective press list is crucial for successful media outreach. In this Association Insights video , I share five essential steps to create a press list that delivers results: 1. Identify Your Target Audience Truly understand who you want to reach. 2. Research Relevant Reporters Find journalists who cover your industry and topics. 3. Gather Accurate Contact Information Use reliable tools to collect up-to-date details. 4.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
If you're looking to create or update your nonprofit's donation website, check out these templates from WildApricot + examples to get you inspired.
AMR Management Services
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
While much of your associations revenue comes from member dues, those dollars must be supplemented by other revenue streams. Thats where association fundraising comes in. Your association has a number of fundraising options, so lets dive into five top ideas that raise money, engage your membership, and help you acquire new members. 1. Golf Tournament… The post Association Fundraising: 5 Engaging Ideas to Raise More first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Association Adviser
JANUARY 28, 2025
Its way too easy for communications today to consume our members rather than serve them. Even when your associations content is relevant and timely, it has to compete with a news and media landscape that feels like non-stop noise.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
As technology continues to evolve, associations face both exciting opportunities and new challenges. While the future can feel uncertain, one thing is clear: associations that take a proactive approach to digital transformation will be better equipped to adapt, grow, and succeed. Our recent. orgSource Digital Trends Survey highlights the essential strategies associations need to thrive in the coming years.
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
On The Association Insights Podcast , our advocacy series kicks off with Tuck Shumack, principal at OGR , a bipartisan government relations firm. With 25+ years of experience, Shumack shares insights on navigating the new administration’s unique challenges and opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding perspectives, building bipartisan relationships and thinking creatively to align association goals with the current political climate.
AMR Management Services
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
This is a continuation of our blog series on ADA compliance and website accessibility, in that first post we went over the four basic steps you can take when working with website content no matter what platform you are using. In this post we are going to cover responsive design. There are a lot of… The post Why Web Accessibility and ADA Compliance Matter: Part 5 Responsive Design Basics first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Associations Now
JANUARY 28, 2025
A group supporting driver-ed teachers has developed a curriculum around safe driving, increasing its visibility and credibility. A partnership between a charitable nonprofit and a membership association is using the associations expertise alongside teens creativity to promote safe driving. Since 2009 the National Road Safety Foundation has used various partners to help support its Drive2Life PSA contest , where teens around the United States are invited to write scripts promoting driver safety.
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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As technology continues to shape member expectations and operational efficiencies, associations that lag are at risk of becoming obsolete. Its no longer enough to simply keep up, associations must stay proactive in integrating digital tools and strategies. Our recent.orgSource Digital Trends Survey reveals several key gaps in how associations are currently using technology to meet member needs and adapt to industry shifts.
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
On this recent episode of The Association 100 Podcast , I am joined by my O&U colleagues Meghan Henning, co-founder and senior PR strategist, and Keaveny Hewitt, senior account executive, for a thoughtful discussion on modern media outreach. From building meaningful journalist relationships to refining personalized pitches, the team shares actionable insights for associations navigating the ever-evolving media landscape.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 29, 2025
Having trouble with your board members? We'll share what overstepping looks like, what to do when it happens and how to prevent it in this blog.
Achieve
JANUARY 29, 2025
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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
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.
Sequence Consulting
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes Author: Lomesh Shah When it comes to growing your associations membership base , the first thing you should consider is your offerings. After all, members join your association for benefits, and if youre experiencing slowed growth, chances are that either your offerings arent up to par or youre not communicating them well. When marketing your association, you need a rock-solid membership value proposition , which essentially explains why someone should join your associati
.orgSource
JANUARY 28, 2025
Digital transformation is no longer a choice; its a necessity. In todays technology-driven world, associations that fail to modernize risk losing relevance, members, and revenue. Meeting evolving member expectations and staying competitive requires a commitment to embedding technology into every aspect of your organizations strategy. Despite the urgency, many associations are struggling to keep pace.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Post-pandemic, boards have asked to meet more often, do more, and think bigger. One governance expert shares what that process looks like. Faster. If theres one word that summarizes what association governance requires now, its that. Associations have been pressed to respond to a pandemic, inflation, workforce shortages, and a quick-acting White House thats undone a lot of business-as-usual processes.
Association Reserves
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Inflation is an economic force that affects everything, from household expenses to the long-term financial planning of homeowners associations (HOAs). For HOAs, reserve planning is particularly vulnerable to inflationary pressures, as rising costs for materials, labor, and services directly impact the ability to fund major projects. A $50,000 roof replacement a decade ago might easily now cost $80,000-$100,000 or more.
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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Welcome to Part 1 of our Career Center Best Practices series, where we dive into the key strategies that top-performing career centers use to enhance visibility, boost engagement, and drive non-dues revenue. A high-performing career center enhances member engagement, increases non-dues revenue, and positions your association as a key industry resource.
A2Z Events
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Planning a spectacular event requires you to think beyond logistics and speakers. You also need to consider the activities you will have planned for your attendees so that you keep them engaged. The impression people have of your event and how interested they are in your material will have lasting impacts on your ROI and your ability to grow your business through your event planning.
Association Strong
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In this episode, Tom and Dave break down the keys to driving digital, demo days and virtual experiences that connect members, suppliers, value and content. In this episode, Tom and Dave break down the keys to driving digital, demo days and virtual experiences that connect members, suppliers, value and content.
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