Association Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Assess actual member value and resource costs, then redirect efforts to more impactful activities. Instead, focus on using existing resources more effectively, including data-informed discussions in decision-making, and maintaining clear connections to your mission.

Tips 169

Tips Tools Project Survey 169

AvidXchange: Association Management

APRIL 22, 2025

The industry is facing a talent shortage, rising infrastructure and material costs, and increased pressure to do more with fewer resources. AI-enhanced tools and strategic workflows allow teams to process more invoices with fewer resources, allowing staff to focus more on resident and property needs. million residents in 1970.

Association Management 147

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Life cannot be delegated. Whether stemming from misunderstandings, resource allocation concerns, or strategic disagreements, addressing these challenges is crucial to maintaining organizational unity and achieving global growth. 1 CMP credit.

Arlington 258

Arlington Education DC Social Media 258

MemberClicks

JANUARY 22, 2025

Partnerships are often long-term and involve deeper collaboration, where all parties contribute resources, expertise, and effort for mutual benefit. Shared Goals and Resources: Both organizations work together to achieve common objectives and may pool resources like funding, knowledge, or manpower.

Organization 100

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2025

government grants and contracts, as private foundations and European bilateral donors often cap overhead costs at 10%. This creates a significant gap between operating costs and revenue. These resources are stop-gap measures, however; more innovation is needed to transition the subsector into a new era.

Cost 97

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SBI

MAY 20, 2024

In the landscape of association management, stewarding financial resources effectively is paramount. This is where association management companies (AMCs) step in, offering comprehensive financial services to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation. Read more about our services , and contact us for information!

Resources 105

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Hurricane Helene. Find a list of organizations to support in the Helene Response & Rebuild: Western North Carolina Resource Guide. People have lost their homes, perhaps their businesses or jobs, and all their worldly goods. Sponsorships.

North Carolina 258

North Carolina Revenue Email Marketing Newsletter 258

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. Make social and educational events more conducive to conversationplenty of online resources offer advice on facilitating interaction and connection.

Chicago 275

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Costs of Inefficiency: Wasted Resources: Time and money are consumed by outdated workflows. Investing in efficiency now pays dividends in time and cost savings. Data Powers Better Decision-Making Data is your most valuable resource when it comes to understanding member needs and measuring success.

Member Engagement 88

Member Engagement Revenue Tools Strategy 88

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. And if you prefer books, check out Candid’s library of ebooks and audiobooks.

Cost 98

Cost Proposal Library eBook 98

Nimble AMS

APRIL 4, 2025

When you consider implementing association management software (AMS), do you think of long timelines, unexpected costs, or unpredictable challenges? While many associations struggle during an AMS implementation, your organization can have a smooth, predictable, and cost-effective impl eme ntation.

How To 78

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 1, 2025

When you consider implementing association management software (AMS), do you think of long timelines, unexpected costs, or unpredictable challenges? While many associations struggle during an AMS implementation, your organization can have a smooth, predictable, and cost-effective impl eme ntation.

How To 78

How To Cost Project Price 78

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. foundations have websites.

Resources 98

Resources Directory Sample Library 98

EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

Ask about the provider’s off-the-shelf integrations and their ability to facilitate custom integrations and any associated costs. Many associations offer Exhibitor Lead Capture to earn non-dues revenue and offset the cost of running their events. How can the platform help me promote my events and register attendees?

Technology 264

Technology How To Case Study Price 264

Higher Logic

MAY 13, 2020

You can maximize their membership value by providing members with the connections and resources they care about the most, year-round. If this sounds impossible, it would be hard to achieve this level of personalization with individual outreach alone – that’s not scalable or cost effective. The best way to do this?

Tools 296

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Spark Consulting

JULY 10, 2024

There are absolutely programs, products, and services we SHOULD offer below cost for the good of the profession or industry, the order, or the mission. To create those new solutions your members need, you’ll have to free up resources. And that’s a good thing. But EVERYTHING can’t be a loss leader.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” This transformation has allowed the finance team to transition from number-crunching to becoming valuable financial resources for the entire association. Anais Nin Engagement.

Arlington 281

Arlington DC Washington Revenue 281

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Aside from cost issues, there’s a flywheel effect. I will say, all of the community platform vendors that have been successful in the association space are well aware of this problem, and offer all sorts of resources and guides and tips and assistance to their clients in getting the machine going. So why is this even a question?

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. technology, human resources, physical space, leadership, engagement, etc.). Janet McNichol, SPHR, CAE, Human Resources Director at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Peer advisory groups. WBT Systems does too. CAE credits.

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Technology Strategy Education System 370

Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

At Candid, we partner with libraries and nonprofit resource centers across the country to provide nonprofit organizations and local communities with free access to Candid’s educational resources, trainings, and products. If you’re interested in learning more about offering Candid’s resources to your community, please visit our website.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Cost of Inaction : Declining Member Engagement : Members who dont feel connected to their associations are less likely to renew or participate in events. Lost Revenue Opportunities : Engaged members are more likely to invest in events, resources, and memberships. A lack of engagement translates directly to lost revenue.

Member Engagement 88

Member Engagement Strategy Survey Technology 88

Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 4, 2020

So, beyond your standard questions about event schedule and production cost, what are the other most important questions to ask a virtual events vendor as you investigate their services? In order to cut down on costs, some digital event providers are leveraging free and/or open-source platforms that they do not control and maintain.

LMS 282

LMS Price Learning Management System Case Study 282

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Looking forward. The resulting data will help you prioritize resources and guide conversations with your leadership. Association Laboratory is collecting data for its annual Looking Forward Challenges research study. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Their discussions, the resources they download, and the feedback they give you are all crucial to building your member personas. Your online community is a fantastic resource to encourage those who haven’t registered for the event to register sooner, rather than later. Use community to reach future members. Be the industry leader.

Social Media 254

Social Media Member Engagement Tools Revenue 254

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It is not every day that the world arranges itself into a poem.” Volunteerism is not just about completing tasks with lower-cost labor, which can lead to feeling used. Wallace Stevens Survey. Do your volunteers feel of use or do they feel used?

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Higher Logic

JUNE 4, 2019

Because learners often assume the resources will always be there for them, so there’s no rush to engage. But before all of that, win their trust by offering them insightful and engaging content at no cost. Resource: 6 Key Features of the Best Learning Management Systems. Why is this? Enter: Virtual events. Bundle Content.

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Sequence Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

Its challenging to find the resources your organization promised to provide, and there is a lot of outdated information to wade through to discover details about upcoming events and opportunities. For most associations, these will be things like About Us, Member Resources, Donate, Events, Blog, and Contact Us. Add a search function.

Member Experience 72

Member Experience Directory Resources Tools 72

Higher Logic

JUNE 11, 2019

Resource: The Event Planner’s Guide to Using Online Community for Your Annual Event. Resource: Create the 3 Most Common Automated Campaigns in No Time. Using mobile apps, your organization can cost-effectively enable staff, attendees, speakers, and sponsors to connect and offer valuable feedback during an event or conference.

Conference 218

Conference Library Resources Education 218

Reid All About it

JULY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association podcasts. The appendix includes an extensive library of board training resources from 25 associations. Find out how to create personalized, engaging member experiences, reduce reliance on IT, and free up resources. 1 CMP credit.

Strategy 270

Strategy Education Content Tips 270

Association Reserves

APRIL 9, 2025

Ignoring these costs can lead to significant financial burdens down the road. Ignoring these significant costs is not a successful option. Reserve funds are the lifeblood of your community, providing the financial resources necessary to prevent deterioration from gaining the upper hand.

Case Study 52

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Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2025

Though ADTSEA uses its time and resources to develop the lesson plan for the contest , NRSF handles the expenses for much of it, including the prize money: The winning student will receive $2,000, and two runners up will receive $500 each; teachers of all three winners will receive $100 gift cards. We’re not.

United States 88

United States Education Process Cost 88

Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

Yet, without greater investment in volunteer engagement and infrastructure, nonprofits will continue to struggle to fully leverage this valuable resource. The hidden costs of volunteering What do we mean by volunteer infrastructure? Recognizing and resourcing volunteer engagement is critical to unlocking its full potential.

Cost 52

Cost Report Resources Recruitment 52

Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I’m attending the virtual ASAE Annual Meeting during the day and The Echo Hangout during the evening. But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials.

Montana 369

Montana Education Conference Member Engagement 369

Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Let’s get ‘appy and talk about how organizations can cost-effectively enable staff, attendees, speakers, and sponsors to connect and provide feedback during a conference or other event. Following Super Forum, we seized the opportunity to share resources like this: ICYMI: Key Takeaways From Our 2018 Super Forum Keynote Speakers.

Massachusetts 226

Massachusetts Social Media Conference Newsletter 226

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

28% of associations said members could not justify membership costs with any significant ROI. Discussion threads, resource libraries, gamification rules, automation rules – these are just a few of the built-in tools at your service to get members interested and draw them into participation.

Tools 258

Tools eBook Report Learning Management System 258

Sequence Consulting

MARCH 21, 2025

Author: Daria Knupp Its no secret that keeping existing members engaged is more cost-effective than constantly acquiring new ones. One of the most powerful ways to boost retention is through association events.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Can your customers find all the resources they need in one place? But they also offer other solutions you can add on for no extra cost, like a community tool. Dive into this process more fully with a free eBook. We get into the specific customer-facing tools you need to create a seamless digital customer experience.

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