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3 Association Trends That Will Help Your Organization Grow

YM Careers

How can you prepare your association for future growth? Put these three association trends and helpful tips to work for your organization. The post 3 Association Trends That Will Help Your Organization Grow appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.

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3 Strategies to Streamline In-Kind Donations for Supporters

NXUnite

Without fundraising , nonprofits would be hard-pressed to fulfill their missions. But monetary gifts aren’t the only contributions beneficial to your nonprofit. Other donations, such as in-kind gifts, are just as useful. Accepting in-kind donations allows your nonprofit to increase support by capturing the generosity of supporters who might not be able to donate monetary funds.

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From flooding to stampedes: How to mitigate and manage risk at major events

Event Industry News

Written by Michael Gardiner, Special Risks Analyst, Healix The last ten years has seen all manner of major events affected by extreme weather, terrorism, political unrest and poorly managed health and safety, leading to injury and even loss of life.

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Nonprofit Fundraising: Are You Choosing the Right Grants?

Blue Avocado

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap !

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Forj Appoints Dhaval Vasavada as Chief Technology Officer

Forj

Forj , the leading community and learning platform provider for associations and professional networks, announced the appointment of Dhaval Vasavada as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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Report: Targeted Emails Draw Higher Engagement

Associations Now

Higher Logic’s analysis of more than 2 billion messages showed the advantages of moving beyond email blasts. Associations have more opportunities than ever to engage with their communities via email, though challenges remain in terms of personalization, targeting, and data security. The 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report , published last month by the technology firm Higher Logic, highlighted the virtues of sophisticated email marketing.

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JLL continues tradition of illuminating Comic Relief TV show for another year

Event Industry News

JLL, a key component of the JL-Group, stands as a prominent Technical Production Partner Company nestled in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Renowned for its team of adept technical experts, creative minds, and adept problem solvers, JLL operates on a global scale across various industry sectors, collaborating with renowned brands in television, live events, film, and exhibitions.

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The Art of Keeping Members Hooked: 6 Strategies to Drive Mobile App Engagement

Clowder

The Importance of Mobile App Engagement Mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. In fact, people spent 3.8 trillion hours on mobile apps in 2022, according to data.ai. Whether it's for entertainment, productivity, or staying connected, we rely on mobile apps to enhance our daily experiences. However, with millions of apps available in app stores, it's becoming increasingly challenging for app developers to capture and retain users' attention.

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Playmaker Experiential acquired by OBE Worldwide

Event Industry News

OBE’s acquisition of Playmaker will accelerate Playmaker’s growth and expand the agency’s client offering London-based experiential marketing agency secures significant financial investment within first year of trading Playmaker works with leading global brands including J.P. Morgan, Nike and NFL Sports and entertainment marketing agency Playmaker Experiential has been acquired by global experience-led agency OBE Worldwide.

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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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AI. Be A Friend or Be Afraid

Association Strong

AI is taking the association industry by storm. So may associations have concerns but many are jumping in and embracing the tools AI brings to make the impossible. possible. Tom Morrison and Dave Will have a very engaging and thought provoking conversation with Robert Barnes, CEO of Betty Bot, a leading AI technology provider in the association space.

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event:decision expands team following strong start to 2024

Event Industry News

Laura Robinson joins event:decisions growing team as Head of Sustainable Event Operations from her role as Head of Events and Marketing at the Royal College of Physicians.

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The Art of Keeping Members Hooked: 6 Strategies to Drive Mobile App Engagement

Clowder

The Importance of Mobile App Engagement Mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. In fact, people spent 3.8 trillion hours on mobile apps in 2022, according to data.ai. Whether it's for entertainment, productivity, or staying connected, we rely on mobile apps to enhance our daily experiences. However, with millions of apps available in app stores, it's becoming increasingly challenging for app developers to capture and retain users' attention.

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Diane Lyons of ACCENT New Orleans DMC honored with Entrepreneur Award from Smart Meetings

Event Industry News

ACCENT New Orleans Inc., a DMC Network Company, proudly announces that president and founder Diane Lyons, CMP, DMCP,has been named a recipient of the esteemed 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award by Smart Meetings.

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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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2024 Membership Performance Benchmark Report

Association TRENDS

iMIS by ASI has released the 2024 Membership Performance Benchmark Report! In the 9th annual edition of the report, 1,478 membership and association professionals around the world provided insights on their top goals, membership and retention levels, tech stacks, and more. Download a copy of the 9th annual survey report to find out: Grab your. The post 2024 Membership Performance Benchmark Report appeared first on AssociationTRENDS.

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Tixel and Bolster explore the ticketing state of play with their first ever UK & Ireland report

Event Industry News

Honest ticket resale marketplace Tixel and entertainment marketing agency Bolster have joined forces to delve into the state of live events and ticketing, with their first-ever UK and Ireland-focused report.

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Embarking on a continuous learning journey to drive equity 

Candid

“Sometimes it’s hard to learn in front of people,” Jay-Z recently told Gayle King. “The mistakes you make, you make in front of the world.” He then went on to say that he loves “being a beacon and helping out my culture, people of color.” His statement resonated with me because it reflected all that PEAK Grantmaking worked to do last year: moving from scarcity mindsets to mindsets of abundance—putting possibilities at the center of our approach to our mission instead of limitations.

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InEvent to shine on Stage at Event Tech Live Las Vegas

Event Industry News

InEvent, a leading event management software solutions provider, is proud to announce its sponsorship of a stage at Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas, scheduled for May 1st and 2nd, 2024. This sponsorship underscores InEvent’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence within the event technology industry.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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EventWell expands team by 150%

Event Industry News

The charitable social enterprise, EventWell, has announced a 150% growth in its latest recruitment wave. To support a 400% growth in business and event bookings throughout 2023, EventWell has recruited 13 new EventWell Hosts. The team has been divided into two groups; one for the South and London, and the other for the North.

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