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Membership Retention 101: Building Loyalty and Keeping Members Engaged Year After Year

Association Adviser

Membership retention is the cornerstone of any successful organization, whether it’s a gym, a professional association, or a subscription-based service. Building a loyal base of members not only ensures a steady revenue stream but also fosters a sense of community and belonging.

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“It’s About Delight”

Spark Consulting

Seth Godin recently had a sort of silly story about a recent experience at Whole Foods. Which is all well and good. But one thing particularly struck me: “It’s not about charging less. It’s about delight.” I want to emphasize that. It’s about delight. Stop and think about that for a minute. I think we don’t focus enough on the concept of creating delight when we’re creating member experiences.

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Putting a price on waste

Event Industry News

15Hatfields’ General Manager, Warren Campbell, shares how taking a bold move and charging for unwanted items left by eventorganisers, is helping the venue to further reduce its waste. As venues we’re responsible for the waste we generate.

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Your Secret Leadership Superpower

AssociationChat

Unlock your Leadership Superpower with KiKi L'Italien and Zovig Garboushian on Association Chat as they reveal how self-awareness can transform your leadership and team performance. Strategies for cultivating this crucial skill The post Your Secret Leadership Superpower appeared first on Association Chat.

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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From Palette to Perception: Color’s Role in Brand Strategy

AMR Management Services

Color and branding play significant roles in shaping the mood of an association conference. Here’s how: Consistency: Consistent branding with colors, logos, and fonts across all conference materials (website, banners, signage, etc.) reinforces the conference’s identity and helps attendees associate these elements with the event. For example: Theme Reinforcement: Colors can be used to reinforce… The post From Palette to Perception: Color’s Role in Brand Strategy first appeared o

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LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION

Event Industry News

The perfect scene needs the perfect backdrop. At Jockey Club Venues, we provide scene-stealing spaces that elevate any event to cinematic heights. Our locations span across Epsom Downs, Sandown Park, and Kempton Park racecourses, all conveniently nestled within the M25 in Surrey, offering seamless access to London and the southeast.

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid

Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for? It’s one way to get inside the minds of people who use Candid’s GuideStar to discover organizations aligned with their values. Candid users conduct more than 100,000 searches of nonprofit profiles on average each month, most commonly by keyword, subject area, and geography.

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Awards success for Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford

Event Industry News

The Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford picked up the much-coveted ‘Hotel Top Team of the Year’ award last week at the Manchester Hoteliers Association Annual Awards, whilst two members of the team were recognised individually.

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With data analytics (as with most things), keep it simple!

Effective Database

With data analytics (as with most things), keep it simple! Over the past several years I've spoken with many clients and other associations about their experience with data analytics. I have been surprised to learn that many associations have implemented fairly expensive analytics tools but have not had great success with them.

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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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Events Industry Alliance launches the 2023 SASIE report

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) – the collective associations of AEO, AEV and ESSA, has published the eighth Size and Scale Index for Exhibitions (SASIE) report. The total number of event days and total gross space sold has increased since 2022 and is now broadly on a par with pre-Covid figures.

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AEV board co-opts Andy O’Sullivan and Rob Wicks

Event Industry News

Following the spring meeting for the Association of Event Venues (AEV) board held at the NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 the board has co-opted two new members.

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Piing brings mass-player gaming to £21m Printworks relaunch

Event Industry News

Piing will play a starring role at the largest digital ceiling in Europe with a multi-year deal to screen its unique mass-player arcade games at the revamped Printworks events and leisure complex. Games will be screened both day and night on Printworks’ massive Pumpyard screen.

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Protectivity

Event Industry News

Protectivity’s specialist Event Insurance has been carefully curated, and underwritten by Convex, to cover a wide range of requirements within the events sector. Protectivity is a provider of specialist event insurance.

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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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Event Insurance: Ensuring Comprehensive Coverage for Unforeseen Circumstances

Event Industry News

Organising and hosting events involves a myriad of responsibilities and potential risks. Specialist event insurance is a crucial component to protect against unforeseen circumstances that could jeopardise the success of an event.

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Electric Cat Productions Host Launch Event For New Industry Podcast

Event Industry News

Following the announcement of their new events and marketing podcast, ‘The Neon Lounge’, Electric Cat Productions hosted an evening of celebrations in London at Fidelio Café. The event brought together the industry-leading guests featured in the podcast’s debut season, and events professionals from far and wide, to mark the launch of this exciting venture.

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Wonder’s New Hire Spree Continues with Arrival of Grace Bradshaw as Client Lead

Event Industry News

Wonder – the specialist business experience agency that is part of the Amplify agency collective – can today announce the arrival of Grace Bradshaw as Client Lead. Hailing from B2C experience agency, Bearded Kitten, Bradshaw has also worked at Iris and Twelve Agency across numerous high-profile B2C brands.

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