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The Art of Storytelling: 5 Tips For Association Websites

AMR Management Services

Your association’s website has the potential to do more than just explain what you offer (as important as that is). It should inspire new members to join and encourage current ones to stay involved. With the right story, your site can shift from simply functional to a truly engaging hub for your members. Most of… The post The Art of Storytelling: 5 Tips For Association Websites first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Performance and People take centre stage at the 2025 MIA Conference

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced details of its 2025 annual conference with the theme Equipped to Excel as part of the MIA’s ongoing commitment to focusing on excellence.

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Marketing Your Association’s Annual Celebration

Ewald in Practice

Every day of the year has observances. Some are lighthearted (like National Hazelnut Cake Day and National Cream-Filled Donut Day) and some help to raise awareness or funds for causes or professions like Giving Tuesday. The team at Ewald Consulting has been able to capitalize on these celebrations and observances for our clients, increasing the name recognition for the associations and tapping into the energy focused observances can bring to the industries they serve.

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Join GrowthZone at the 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo!

GrowthZone

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Expo is where the association community comes together—and 2025 will be no exception. This year’s event promises powerful learning, meaningful connections, and practical solutions that will shape the future of associations. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of trends, find tools to boost member engagement, or connect with peers who “get it”—the 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting is the place to be.

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Improve Email Strategy with Proven Email Marketing Tips

Struggling to get members to open or engage with your emails? You're not alone. Our free Best Practices for Email Marketing guide offers practical tips to strengthen your email strategy and improve engagement. Inside, you'll learn how to: Write subject lines that increase open rates Build scannable, mobile-friendly designs Choose send times that fit your audience Personalize content with Smart Newsletter Use Message Report data to refine strategy This guide helps associations and chambers create

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Event Budget Templates for Every Organization (Annual Conferences, Fundraisers, Meetings and More!)

Wild Apricot

In 1976, ABBA said “Money, money, money – must be funny.” And here we are, almost 50 years later, still wishing we all had a little money, like the rich man’s world. This sentiment is true for more than just the average Joe – nonprofits, associations, clubs and chambers like yourself are always trying to do more with less, combatting the ever-increasing costs.

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The Road Less Traveled: Your Pathway to Organizational Excellence 

.orgSource

Let’s be real. Most leaders are overwhelmed. Too many strategies gather dust. Too many “initiatives” die in half-finished decks. And too many organizations keep running in circles, stuck in the comforting illusion of “business as usual.” So, what is the pathway to organizational excellence? Here’s the gut punch: Excellence isn’t an end point. It’s not a plaque on the wall or a line on an annual report.

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No Guarantee of Success

Spark Consulting

One of the common misperceptions of lean startup methodology is that it’s a guarantee that your idea for a solution to one or your audience’s problems will succeed. It’s not. You could’ve chosen the wrong audience, like PayPal focusing on Palm Pilot users. You could’ve chosen the wrong problem, like Groupon trying to mobilize people for social causes.

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Celebrating the 2025 Chamber of the Year Winners

GrowthZone

We’re thrilled to celebrate the announcement of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s 2025 Chamber of the Year award winners! The honors were revealed on Wednesday, July 23, during the awards show at ACCE’s Annual Convention in Philadelphia. As the proud sponsor of the 2025 Chamber of the Year award, GrowthZone was honored to be there in person to applaud and congratulate this year’s exceptional recipients.

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How Association Job Boards Topple the Giants of Commercial Recruiting

Association Adviser

The story of David and Goliath is a classic underdog tale: a smaller, scrappier competitor defeats a giant, not with brute force, but with the right tools, a smart strategy, and a whole lot of purpose. In the recruiting world, association job boards are the Davids.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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New Developments Make Sioux Falls a Destination for Associations

Associations Now

Major expansions and signature attractions are putting Sioux Falls on the map for memorable events. Sioux Falls has seen a wave of new developments in the last year that’s catching the attention of association professionals — and with more developments on the horizon, this Midwestern gem is poised to make an even bigger splash in the meetings industry.

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5 takeaways on 2024 trends in DAF giving 

Candid

Faced with federal funding cuts, grantmakers’ shifting priorities, and economic uncertainty, many nonprofits are looking to diversify their revenue streams—including by tapping into giving through donor-advised funds (DAFs). Chariot and K2D Strategies’ 2025 DAF Fundraising Report analyzed DAF giving data from 32 nonprofits on DAF gifts totaling over $1.15 billion received between 2020 and 2024.

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What’s the Value of Agency Retainers? 8 Benefits to Know 

CMA Solutions

It doesn’t always start as a big problem. Your team has a few freelancers, maybe an in-house marketing lead and you get through the seasonal campaigns and membership drives. When a new project comes up, you reach out to someone. It gets done. More or less. But over time, those quick fixes add up. Deadlines slip. Deliverables overlap. You find yourself re-explaining your brand to a new writer or designer every month.

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United in compassion: Paloma lake’s swift response to the Texas floods

Ungated

Contributed by K rissie Zeve c k as In the wake of the devastating Texas floods that ravaged Kerr County and parts of the Texas Hill Country in July, the Paloma Lake community and FirstService Residential sprang into action to help. While none of our residents or communities sustained direct damage, we understand tragedy doesn’t recognize property lines.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Avoid Costly Mistakes with HOA and Condo Vendors in Carolina Communities

AMG

When your community hires someone to trim trees, clean gutters, or make small repairs, it may seem straightforward to label them an independent contractor. But under the law, that label doesn’t carry much weight unless certain criteria are met—and getting it wrong can expose your association to unnecessary risk. An independent contractor is someone who performs services for the association but operates with autonomy—setting their own hours, using their own tools, and controlling how the work is

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Report: Americans Have High Trust in Nonprofits

Associations Now

Independent Sector’s report found plenty of bipartisan support for nonprofits’ missions, but also concern about government’s involvement. Americans’ trust in nonprofits remains high, according to a new survey, though many express concerns about the sector’s evolving relationship with government. The report, Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy , was released last week by Independent Sector, a membership association of professionals at charitable nonprofits and philanthropic organizations.

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Addressing rising barriers to higher education completion 

Candid

Higher education in the United States is entering a turbulent era. Financial pressures—driven by policy changes, tuition increases, and declining public investment—are colliding with growing student needs. As paying for college remains challenging—especially with the costs of essentials like food, housing, and transportation rising— financially vulnerable students increasingly struggle to stay enrolled and complete their degree.

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3 Questions for All Investors

The Big Picture

The book tour is starting to wind down, but I continue to have fun conversations with people about the ideas and concepts that are useful to investors. One recent interesting discussion was with Beth Pinsker of Marketwatch. She pens the “ Fix My Portfolio ” letter. What made this discussion so interesting is that she flipped the script and asked me to write three questions for investors to ask themselves.

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How to Make the Case for a New AMS (and Win)

Is your current AMS is creating more problems than it solves? You can lead the change. This eBook shares a customizable letter designed to help you clearly communicate your organization’s challenges, highlight the benefits of a modern system, and make a strong case for exploring a new AMS. Whether it’s outdated reporting, clunky workflows, or member frustration, this resource will help you start the conversation with clarity and position yourself as the advocate your organization needs.

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Ally Financial secures continued investment in CSR initiatives through data-backed storytelling

Bonterra

Overview Fostering a culture of giving back Ally Financial is a leading digital financial services company offering financial products for consumers, businesses, automotive dealers and corporate clients. The Corporate Citizenship team’s goals to support economic mobility, encourage acts of volunteerism, and advocate for diversity and inclusion are all a part of Ally’s greater mission to spark positive change and make a social impact on the world.

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Live Aid to Live8, Showsec’s Role in Two Historic Moments

Event Industry News

July marks the anniversaries of two of the most iconic live music events in history, Live Aid in 1985 and Live8 in 2005. Both concerts captured the world’s attention and became powerful symbols of unity and global action, and Showsec was proud to be involved in both.

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The Client Engagement Tool You’re Probably Overlooking

Aaron Wolowiec

When we think about client engagement, we often jump to the big stuff: meaningful conversations, responsive partnership, delivering on what we promised (and then some). And yes—those things matter. But one of the most powerful ways to build trust, strengthen relationships, and sustain momentum isn’t flashy at all—it’s follow-up.

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Nonprofits earn public trust through service to communities

Candid

As many of us in the nonprofit sector know, public trust is not a given. It must be earned, and upheld, through action, transparency, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. In today’s fractured landscape, where polarization and skepticism run high, the nonprofit sector stands out as a rare trusted voice. But that trust is neither guaranteed nor permanent.

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A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse

Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,

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BIG Things Are Happening in Omaha

Associations Now

Omaha, Nebraska offers a central location with easy accessibility, making it an ideal and cost-effective hub for national meetings and events. More than $9 billion in new development is reshaping Omaha and the convention attendee experience. Omaha’s airport is doubling in size with a billion-dollar expansion offering passengers international travel options and elevated amenities.

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How to be a better funder to nonprofits 

Bonterra

Rethink community investment to maximize both social impact and business value. Today’s funders expect measurable returns in the form of lasting social impact. To stand out, nonprofits mTraditional CSR efforts aren’t enough. Today’s leading companies are shifting from funders to strategic investors—strengthening nonprofit partnerships and proving the ROI of their community programs.

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UFI Global Barometer indicates activity growth in several markets and regular use of AI tools

Event Industry News

• Globally, 34% of companies expect the space rented in their domestic market to increase by more than 5% in 2025 compared to 2024 • 40% of businesses plan to increase staff numbers in the coming 6 months, despite concerns around global and national economies, plus geopolitical issues • 63% of companies declare using AI tools on […]

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PPC Advertising: Why C-Suite Leaders Shouldn’t Go It Alone 

CMA Solutions

On the surface, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising seems simple. Pick some keywords. Set a budget. Launch the ad. But frustrated executives know better. Beneath the perceived simplicity lies a sophisticated machine that, when mismanaged, drains budgets and delivers little to no return. You’ve probably seen it firsthand. Clicks piling up, spend accelerating, but no meaningful lift in pipeline or revenue.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Are funders and nonprofits talking past each other when it comes to listening practices?  

Candid

In 2013, a Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) survey of nonprofit leaders found 62% did not believe most of their foundation funders had a deep understanding of the communities they sought to benefit. That lack of understanding, they said, was reflected in foundations’ funding priorities and strategies. Now, a new survey of both nonprofit and foundation leaders reveals that while most foundation leaders believe their work reflects a deep understanding of the needs of the people and communit

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Secret to Reindustrializing America Is Not Tax Cuts and Tariffs. It’s Regulated Competition. From airlines to energy, shipbuilding to railroads, America became a capitalist superpower in the 20th century based on careful market rules.

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Maximize donor impact with AI-powered engagement 

Bonterra

See how Bonterra EveryAction can help you target the right donors, at the right time, with the right ask. Across the sector, teams are transforming donor engagement and seeing measurable gains in retention, loyalty, and revenue. Join us for a live demo of Bonterra EveryAction to see how AI-powered insights can personalize outreach, streamline fundraising, and help you reach the right supporters at the right time.