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Club Leadership 101: Roles, Responsibilities and Best Practices

Wild Apricot

Learn about essential club leadership roles and their responsibilities, from president to treasurer and beyond. This guide helps club founders and members understand how to structure their leadership team for success.

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Association Climate Action Coalition Launches Resource Library

Spark Consulting

The Association Climate Action Coalition , a Community of Practice of experienced association consultants, executives, and advisors who have convened to address one of the most pressing issues of our time, has just launched our new Resource Library. The library offers podcasts, webinars, white papers, articles, tools, news, and other resources related to the Anthropocene climate disruption; the ways it will affect associations’ internal operations, member-facing programs, products, and ser

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8 ways to use your LMS to drive non-dues revenue

Freestone

Introduction Is your association looking for new non-dues revenue ideas? Look no further than investing in your continuing education program by leveraging the right technology. With a learning management system (LMS) your association can prioritize non-dues revenue while boosting learner engagement and streamlining staff processes. Continue reading to learn how to leverage your LMS and discover helpful non-dues revenue ideas for your association.

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Boosting Member Retention: How to Keep Your Association Strong

SBI

Boosting Member Retention: How to Keep Your Association Strong By Michelle Moser, Director of Marketing and Communication Member retention is necessary for any successful association. While attracting new members is always important, keeping existing members engaged, satisfied, and committed to your organization is key to sustained growth and long-term success.

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A New Look At Grant Management: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phill Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants 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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks. Join Gareth Webb and Phil Selley in this new session as they walk through the grant lifecycle, highlighting key operational and financial challenges

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Marriott’s $52M Data Breach Settlement, Lessons for Association Leaders

AssociationChat

The recent Marriott International settlement over multiple cybersecurity breaches offers crucial insights for association executives. As stewards of member data and organizational assets, this case presents a compelling wake-up call for our industry. Consider this. Marriott’s breaches exposed the personal data of 500 million customers globally – a number that dwarfs most associations’ membership bases, yet underscores a universal truth: size doesn’t matter when it comes to cybe

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MeetingPulse is a comprehensive, browser-based, interactive events solution that provides every participant with a voice

Event Industry News

With over a decade of experience, MeetingPulse has evolved into a robust platform trusted by leading global enterprises for event management from registration to post-event evals. Our core strengths lie in polling, compliant voting, surveys, quizzing, and Q&A, allowing organizers to derive diverse responses and data from audiences, speakers, and sponsors.

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Spooky Sponsorships for Halloween

Bruce Rosenthal Associates

In recognition of Halloween, Lori Zoss Kraska and Bruce Rosenthal use a Halloween theme to provide 10 sponsorship program tips for success. For example: Is your sponsorship program a trick or a treat ? Do you have a witches brew of benefits? Are you dealing with Zombies ? Are your sponsors ghosting you? How can you make sponsors light up like a Jack-o-Lantern ?

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The launch of NOWIE 2.0

Event Industry News

The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) is back bolder than ever. Established in 2013, NOWIE continues to strive to create better opportunities for women within the events industry through networking, community, and fighting for improved representation of women in the workplace, on panels, at awards, and in the media.

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The Association Podcast – Episode 81 – Mark Dorsey

The Association Podcast

From the Brink to Success: Innovative Leadership with Mark Dorsey From ski slopes to association leadershipMark Dorseys journey is nothing short of remarkable. On this episode of The Association Podcast, we sit down with Mark, CEO of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), to discuss his path from radio sales and ski instruction to driving transformation in the association world.

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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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Distortion Creative Group appoints new CEO & investor as it plans expansion in the South West and beyond

Event Industry News

Distortion Creative Group, the parent company of Studio Giggle, has announced the appointment of Rob King as its new CEO and investor. King’s arrival comes as the company embarks on a rebrand and ambitious expansion strategy, targeting growth in Bristol and the South West, with a vision to become a global creative leader.

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Don’t miss obvious engagement data

Effective Database

Don't miss obvious engagement data What I've experienced with my clients over the years is that too many associations are not very conscientious about tracking all of their volunteer engagement in a centralized manner. (Because I'm a volunteer myself, I find this particular issue rather grating.) Take the tracking of authors (i.e.

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First Event spearheads next chapter of growth with three director appointments

Event Industry News

Award-winning full-service agency, First Event, announces the appointment of Samantha Ambler as People Director, Dan Walker as Director of Experiences and Claire Knox as Director of Marketing and Communications. Over the past 18 months, First Event has evolved its offering and sharpened its strategic vision.

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Tips for Marketing Your Association Conference

Expo Logic

Discover essential marketing tips to boost attendance and engagement for your association's conference. Learn how strategic promotion can make your event stand out, ensuring the right audience knows about it and is motivated to attend. The post Tips for Marketing Your Association Conference appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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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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Kents Hill Park Unveils Modern Restaurant Refurbishment with a Focus on Sustainability and Customer Feedback

Event Industry News

Kents Hill Park, part of The Venues Collection, is pleased to announce the completion of its restaurant refurbishment. The new space, called The Hub, features a modern design with features shaped by customer feedback, creating a more inviting and contemporary dining experience. The Hub offers a versatile space for dining and networking.

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Key Takeaways from Summer 2024 Industry Events

AMR Management Services

It’s no secret – I LOVE in-person events and conferences. It is what I’ve spent my life’s work building, after all, and if I didn’t believe in the power and get so much of them myself I wouldn’t be such an advocate for our industry! I had the pleasure of representing the AMR team at… The post Key Takeaways from Summer 2024 Industry Events first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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5 Critical Facts You Need to Know About AI

MatrixG

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword—it’s a technological revolution transforming how we live, work, and innovate. From automating routine tasks to delivering groundbreaking insights, AI is becoming indispensable in today’s world. But with so much hype and noise, it’s easy to feel lost in the excitement. What’s truly important, and what’s just marketing speak?

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