Reid All About it

APRIL 4, 2025

Its an intriguing list: premium on-demand library, microcredentials, sponsored content collections, exhibitor intelligence reports, data-enriched industry reports, speaker spotlight packages, session remix products, and interactive learning communities. Plus, they provide a 30-day action plan. AI for associations. More info/register.

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Revenue Software Certificate Education 258

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

This often overlooked and sometimes under-appreciated department uses data to drive strategy, best practices to guide training, and technology to hack success. Sales ops originally functioned as a small team of number crunchers who executed financial analyses, reporting, and sales forecasting. Generate, analyze and present reports.

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How To Process Tools Software 403

Reid All About it

APRIL 11, 2025

Nimbles AI success kit includes four useful resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations , plus an introduction to AI for associations and a guide to developing an AI strategy. exam preparations, eligibility, exam content outline, study strategies, practice questions, tips and advice, etc.) Member service.

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LMS Education Content Software 258

Higher Logic

JUNE 5, 2020

Every year, The Community Roundtable releases the State of Community Management Report. It’s always filled with insightful analysis on how online communities, both internal and external, are making a difference. We pulled out 28 stats from this year's report that illuminate big community topics. Online Community Strategy.

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Cost Analysis eBook Report 272

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Solid data analysis and reporting are some of the best ways to show the value of the work you do and prove that your organization is getting a great return on their investment. Now you’re saying, “but Marisa…reporting is the hard part.”). Take Your Marketing Reporting to the Next Level. But it doesn’t have to be!

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The comprehensive 2025 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report from the Content Marketing Institute is a must-read for marketing professionals. It covers strategy, tactics, technology, AI and more in a post, not a download. Content strategy. Content marketing. Membership meetups. Association finances.

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Content Strategy Education Revenue 213

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Their member engagement and technology strategies are cutting edge, which makes sense—they have a global member base, with over 1,600 organizations comprised of 40,000 individuals spanning 100 countries/territories. How could they leverage this information to get the most out of it? The answer was Higher Logic’s Activity Sync module.

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Analysis United States Member Engagement Strategy 252

Membersuite

JULY 30, 2021

You know it’s time to rethink how your association uses reports when, month after month, you share a report with staff or volunteer leaders and all you hear is: “Hmm, interesting.” A report’s potential is wasted if it’s merely reviewed and forgotten. But reports can’t prompt action all by themselves.

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Report Learning Management System System Analysis 173

NXUnite

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Based on your prior analysis, create messages that align with your audiences preferences. This is essential for certain marketing strategies, like search engine optimization (SEO) for nonprofits. Donations are reported. Do they want convenience, a good deal, or unique offerings? Distribution.

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Products Guidelines Revenue Tools 130

Association Analytics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

During the webinar, Association Analytics VP of Strategy and Solutions Bill Conforti emphasized, “We’re talking more about like communications, right? Data Integration: Ensure your data is collected, integrated, and optimized for analysis. The key takeaway is to start small, iterate, and continuously improve.

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Content Strategy Marketing Case Study 169

.orgSource

JANUARY 7, 2025

Drawing on insights from our recent.orgSource Digital Trends Survey , well explore how associations can move beyond resilience to embrace growth by focusing on five key pillars: strategy, culture, technology, data, and member engagement. Regularly update your strategy to reflect new trends and maintain relevance.

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Innovation Survey Strategy Technology 88

Candid

APRIL 21, 2025

of all donors, according to FEPs latest quarterly report. FEPs Fundraisers Subcommittee, co-chaired by Mary Anne Chern, FAHP, ACFRE, and Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE, led this effort, ensuring the strategies are not only data-informed but also closely aligned with the day-to-day realities of fundraising professionals.

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Report Revenue Analysis Strategy 52

Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The value of known transactions may not always equal reported total giving. Why we use the Foundation 1000 sets for trends analysis As illustrated in the chart above, the Foundation 1000s’ grantmaking is much more stable over time compared to the broader grant data set. Notes: “All transactions” are limited to those awarded by U.S.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 5, 2020

Of those respondents, 15% credited a deliberate strategy and dedicated focus on engagement as the reason for the improvement. In this installment of our association blog series on member engagement, we explore the specific focus and strategies used by organizations with strong member engagement rates. Get your copy of the.

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Member Engagement Strategy Analysis Recruiting 114

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In a nutshell, The Meetings Report strives to describe the state of the Michigan association meetings industry. Alex Kontras , a data manager for the City of Grand Rapids, and I were delighted to author this report. And the report is equally valuable to suppliers. A copy of the report may be ordered via MSAE’s website.

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Michigan Education Report Atlanta 100

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that help you achieve event goals. Industry analysis for members. Per MGI’s membership benchmarking survey, members rely on their associations for in-depth industry analysis. Event gamification. 1 CAE credit.

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Analysis Software Education Strategy 301

Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

And yet SMART goals are so crucial in data analysis because they provide direction needed for inquiry. For example, knowing that you want to increase a specific type of membership can make all the difference in measurement, analysis, and strategy. Engage in Analysis. Develop KPIs for Your Goals.

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Analysis Resources Examples Strategy 192

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Develop data-driven marketing strategies that resonate with different member segments. Boosting Operational Efficiency AI and automation tools can improve operational efficiency by handling routine tasks like data entry, report generation, and scheduling. Here’s how to get started: 1.

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Tools Technology Strategy Innovation 88

Associations Now

JULY 25, 2023

Leaders say they’ll invest more in more data analysis and attendee-tracking tools, according to a new Community Brands survey. Between 35 and 45 percent of respondents said they intend to spend more on tech related to registration, data analysis, event apps, session tracking, and more.

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Report Analysis Survey Tools 98

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Marketing General’s 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report revealed fascinating statistics on why members don’t renew their association membership. While a poor retention rate is bad news, the good news is that each reported reason is preventable. 23% of associations reported members found l ack of value.

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Tools eBook Report Learning Management System 258

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 10, 2015

It requires creativity, strategic planning, vision and data analysis. Only 25 percent of study participants report members perceive their marketing communications as always relevant and professional. However, neither staffing nor funding correlated to greater marketing effectiveness in the analysis of the study’s data.

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Report Marketing Detroit Social Media 100

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

A 2020 Candid analysis suggests that about half of nonprofits have less than six months worth of cash reserves. Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This includes: Data entry and analysis : AI can automate the collection, processing, and reporting of data, minimizing human error and increasing efficiency. Here’s how your organization can move forward: Start with Strategy : Before jumping into AI tools, develop a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with your organizational goals.

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Tools Member Engagement Strategy Innovation 88

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. Instead of seeing every funding lead as a good lead, focus on those that align well with its strategy.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 13, 2019

The Community Roundtable annually releases the The State of Community Management Report, and it’s chock-full of timely online community stats to help inform your strategies in the year ahead. We’ve pulled out 39 of our favorite stats from the report (but don’t worry, there’s more stats and info to be had in the full report !).

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Strategy Report Team Cost 195

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. 9: Your Data Is Not Readily Available Challenge : You need to put a report together by the end of the week, but the person who has access to the data you need is out on vacation for the week. Sound familiar?

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Report Team Course Member Experience 319

Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2024

A new report from McKinley Advisors got me thinking about the role of membership in associations. You’ll nod along as the report describes challenges (especially #2) we’ve put up with for way too long. s 2024 Association Economic Outlook Report. Too often, membership “just is.” Association trends. 1 CAE credit.

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Arlington San Diego Course Strategy 264

Higher Logic

JUNE 29, 2017

Business analysts who help with reporting. You Need More In-Depth Reports. As engagement grows, management will likely want to see more detailed or result-oriented community reports. If company executives are asking for more analysis—such as how your community is impacting revenue—it might be time to add an analyst to your team.

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Team Member Engagement Analysis Revenue 196

GrowthZone

MARCH 19, 2019

Tweet An Annual Report isn’t just for your association’s Board of Directors.; Here are six steps for writing an effective association annual report: Define the Audience. What do you want to accomplish with the report? Tell readers what they can expect to learn about your association from the annual report. How did we do?

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Report Committee Analysis Social Media 99

Higher Logic

JULY 14, 2016

Shared value is the name of the game in The Community Roundtable’s State of Community Management Report 2016 (SOCM 2016). From its surveys and analysis, The Community Roundtable found that if you really want an effective, strong community, it needs to serve both your organization and your members -- not one or the other. Value for all.

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Report Class Survey eBook 120

Higher Logic

MARCH 30, 2017

Few of us exist in companies that openly embrace community as a compelling, wondrous silver bullet of a business strategy. A large majority of participants, most at the manager level or above, reported reactive methods as their main source of competitive advantage. Are Reported Community Results Solid – Or Are They Speculation?

Strategy 120

Strategy How To Sample Class 120

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

He explains how to build product lines using a framework involving product extensions—an interesting and potentially fruitful strategy. Here’s more advice on building a culture of learning and experimentation from Adam Grant at Strategy+Business. He doesn’t think of them as visionary, but some of them are new to me. Member experience.

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LMS Revenue Certificate Content 270

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based Annual reports can provide valuable insights.

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Strategy Proposal Revenue Maine 98

Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We know there have been concerns and skepticism around giving trends and the best strategies to remain sustainable. You still have time to develop or add to your GivingTuesday strategies. Here we’ll highlight a few insights from our data, research, and community support activities about how you can make the most of GivingTuesday.

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Strategy Resources Project Analysis 111

Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Lots of chatter about strategy and strategic planning on the ASAE Collaborate groups recently, with lots of people throwing around lots of VERY IMPORTANT sounding terms. ” What do we mean when we talk about strategy? Strategy is a plan of action designed to help you achieve a set of goals. Me, I like simplicity.

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Analysis Strategy Leadership Review 150

Freestone

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This is where the role of reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) becomes critical for your program. Continue reading to learn how to leverage KPIs and reporting at your continuing education program. Want to learn more about reporting and KPIs for your CE program? These will guide your program’s objectives.

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Education Report Learning Management System LMS 90

Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

In 2024, the data continues to show how the historical assumptions that drove association strategy are less and less valid.” You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. “It’s the end of the world as we knew it,” says Dean West at Association Laboratory. “In Loneliness.

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Education DC Strategy Member Engagement 258