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Associations Are Communities

Spark Consulting

What about our revenue!” I do get it – many associations derive 30-50% of their annual revenue from their conference or trade show, and – at least at that time – hotels and convention centers were being utterly intransigent about negotiating. ” WHAT ABOUT YOUR ATTENDEES’ HEALTH AND SAFETY?

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Did You Know: The Most Valuable Source of Non-Dues Revenue is Diversified

Association Adviser

Last month, we asked our readers: What are your most valuable sources of non-dues revenue? It’s not surprising that this group was cited as the most valuable source of non-dues revenue by half of our poll’s participants. Government sources of non-dues revenue were deemed the most valuable by 17 percent of poll respondents.

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Refocusing on Jobs and Education in 2015

YourMembership

Three areas of concern come to light when looking at the overall potential of LinkedIn and other for profits crowding into areas of service previously “owned” by associations: Non-Dues Revenue – The potential loss of much desired revenue generated through recruiting fees via paid job postings and online advertising.

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Thanks For Playing: "My Members Don't Read!"

Thanks For Playing

Seeking community in associations since 2008. Not to single out a particular industry, but while royalty revenue from your credit card program is nice, is it worth losing your members attention over the things that really matter to them? ► 2008. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. 05 April 2012. "My

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Thanks For Playing: Friday Top 5

Thanks For Playing

Seeking community in associations since 2008. I might complain about their lack of Metro etiquette, but they bring in a tremendous amount of revenue, which given the presence of all these freeloading government and nonprofit entities (guilty!), ► 2008. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. 23 March 2012.

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Nonprofits That Stray Off Course

Reid All About it

A press release from the American Beverage Institute (ABI) , admittedly a biased onlooker, provides some ugly numbers – a decline in revenue and spending on community programs, while salaries increased. Wikipedia , sourcing the organization’s tax forms, says MADD spent more than half its income on salaries in 2008.

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The World of Opportunities for AMCs: A YM Perspective

YourMembership

It is an alarming trend we began to witness following the 2008 recession. The side effects of this change are: A loss of traditional revenue generated by membership dues. How to identify and implement non-dues revenue vehicles. They have enjoyed remarkable growth with this strategy. How to help members succeed in their careers.