Wed.Apr 03, 2024

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Dump the Performance Review!

Spark Consulting

We all know that one of the top reasons people voluntarily leave their jobs is bad management. Bad management can express itself in a variety of ways: the infamous “one person screwed up/took advantage of the organization so let me send out a cranky email to everyone setting up a Draconian new policy,” the capricious boss who takes out bad moods on staff, the micro-manager, the boss who never, ever backs staff members in confrontations with volunteers or members, the boss who plays f

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Draft and Manage Your Nonprofit Communications Budget

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

For those coming into the nonprofit world from corporate communications, perhaps the most perplexing realization is that most nonprofit communications teams don’t draft and manage their own budgets. But they should! According to the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , only 36% of nonprofit communications teams draft and manage their own budgets.

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CHS announces strategic partnership with RefTech for four shows over two years

Event Industry News

CHS Events, a leading event organiser, is announcing the development of its long-standing partnership with RefTech, an award-winning provider of event registration solutions.

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Meet the AI Family: The Communicators and Translators

HighRoad Solution

Families are connected. They're committed. They're complicated. They have the right intentions but can come up short at times. But in the end, they represent support. And while family members may take on different roles and drive different dynamics within the brood, they're still best when they're functioning together as a unit. Most wouldn't necessarily see AI as just another family member but I do think it's fair to say, that AI—regardless of the attributes and the functions it serves—is best

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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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Beyond greenwashing: Real sustainability progress in brand experiences

Event Industry News

by Rachel Russell, Senior Strategist, George P. Johnson UK It’s time to say it louder. Something I’ve been tentatively proffering with my colleagues, industry peers and close clients over the past 4 months or so. That is, I think we are seeing real and impressive momentum in sustainability across the brand experience industry.

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Skiddle & Partners take on the UK’s largest mental health survey of event organisers & venue managers

Event Industry News

Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to conduct the UK’s most comprehensive survey to date on the mental well-being of professionals in the music and events industry.

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Legacy Donor Stewardship for Associations: What to Know

ISAE

Legacy Donor Stewardship for Associations: What to Know Legacy giving offers a valuable opportunity for all fundraising organizations that leave lasting impacts on people’s lives—associations included. But its benefits can only be sustained with effective donor stewardship and relationship-building along the way, especially after a member works with you to create such a meaningful gift.

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7 Proven Ways for Banks to Handle a PR Crisis

CMA Solutions

In early 2023, when multiple high-profile regional banks suddenly collapsed , surviving institutions across the country were asked a series of questions by customers and the media. Is our money safe? What measures are in place to prevent a similar crisis? Can you explain the sector’s financial health? Many didn’t have the answers needed to soothe concerns, but they would have if they had a solid public relations (PR) strategy.

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Case Study: British Society for Rheumatology’s Award-Winning Sustainable Conference

Event Industry News

The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) continues to set the benchmark in organising conferences, which was recognised at the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers’ (ABPCO) Excellence Awards 2023, where it won The Sustainability Award.

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Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide

Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a

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7 Proven Ways for Banks to Handle a PR Crisis

CMA Solutions

In early 2023, when multiple high-profile regional banks suddenly collapsed , surviving institutions across the country were asked a series of questions by customers and the media. Is our money safe? What measures are in place to prevent a similar crisis? Can you explain the sector’s financial health? Many didn’t have the answers needed to soothe concerns, but they would have if they had a solid public relations (PR) strategy.

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The Conference Board Appoints Kelly Zimmermann as Chief Events Officer

Event Industry News

The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Kelly Zimmermann as its Chief Events Officer. Zimmermann brings a wealth of experience as a global events leader, with a unique and distinguished career spanning two decades.

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Don’t be a hoarder!

Effective Database

Don't be a hoarder! The simple truth is that it's almost "free" to collect data. Or at least that's how it seems. Set up a field in the database, send out an email and ask for the data, and voila, you're collecting new data. The problem is that, in many (most?

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BWUH Ltd. selects Inspire as its charity partner for 2024

Event Industry News

BWUH Ltd. the organisation behind ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall, has announced Inspire, the largest mental health, learning disability and wellbeing charity in Northern Ireland, as its selected charity partner for 2024. The partnership will see the BWUH Ltd.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Strata appoints Caroline Lumgair Wiseman as group head of strategic meeting solutions

Event Industry News

Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Caroline Lumgair Wiseman as Group Head of Strategic Meeting Solutions, a new position created to develop Strata’s Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) offering. Lumgair Wiseman has specifically been tasked with helping Strata to build a stronger meetings management proposition to directly meet client demand.