Wed.Mar 13, 2024

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The Vital Role of Associations in Workforce Development

Association Adviser

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern employment, workforce development stands as a cornerstone for economic growth and individual prosperity. At the heart of this development lie associations, playing a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the skills, knowledge, and networks crucial for a thriving workforce.

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Engagement Analytics 101: Setting Your Association Up for Success

Association Analytics

Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? You can glean a lot of insights about your members once you get your association on board with engagement analytics.

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AI and the Future of Your Associaton

Mary Byers

There are two reasons I believe you should be thinking deeply about artificial intelligence: 1. From the creation of the first mobile phone, it took 16 years before 100 million people were using them. The journey for Instagram to 100 million users was a time span of 2 1/2 years. ChatGPT, a generative AI tool, reached the 100 million user mark in just two months.

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Using Digital Waivers to Streamline Association Events

AMR Management Services

In 2023, 49% of associations reported an increase in membership. This is a significant increase from 2021, in which only 26% of associations saw an increase. While some of this growth was due to market changes, associations say that members are excited to attend events in person, meet with fellow professionals, and get involved in… The post Using Digital Waivers to Streamline Association Events first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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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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Moving Staff from Unseen Audience to Internal Champions

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

In the nonprofit sector, our conversations often revolve around reaching and engaging our external audience – the people we serve and our donors. This focus is undeniably important; it’s the lifeline of our work. But, there’s a critical audience we sometimes overlook: our internal staff. I recently had a chat about the return on investment (ROI) on publicity spending with a senior marketing team member.

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Fundraising and Engagement Platinum Support

Bonterra

Fundraising and Engagement Platinum Support Fundraising and Engagement Platinum Support Unlock the fundraising potential of your team and software Talk to an expert muhammad.ali@b… Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:45 Achieve more. Up to 3X your fundraising outcomes by optimizing the rich feature set included in your platform. Remove administrative burden so that you can focus on your mission and supporters, not technology.

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Hosted buyer registration opens for The Meetings Show 2024

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show 2024 has opened registration for its Hosted Buyer Programme and is inviting event planners from the UK and Europe to apply.

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Black leadership and Black experiences in the social sector

Candid

Candid’s Insights team seeks to leverage the data we collect to increase knowledge about the scope, equity, economics, and impact of the social sector. One of our major research initiatives over the last two years has focused on Black experiences and Black leadership. We knew we couldn’t do this research alone and have been thrilled to partner with ABFE —an organization with 50-plus years of organizing, advocating, and strategizing on behalf of Black people inside and outside philanthropy.

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VOK DAMS Digitalization Index: How digital is your event marketing?

Event Industry News

VOK DAMS, one of the leading international agencies for events and live marketing, offers companies worldwide the opportunity to assess their current digital maturity in event marketing for free. For this purpose, the agency has developed a Digitalization Index (short Digi-Index), which builds upon existing maturity models.

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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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Users Groups are ALWAYS Valuable

Effective Database

Users Groups are ALWAYS Valuable I am a huge fan of users groups. (Here's a bunch of stuff I've written in the past.) A client of mine recently attended their users group meeting, and I was reminded once again of one of the key values of the users group: peer assistance and validation.

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Tobacco Dock unveils its new AV Partner

Event Industry News

Tobacco Dock is pleased to announce the selection of Creative Technology as its new partner for audio-visual and technical services, following a competitive tender process. Creative Technology are a leading global provider of innovation, technology, project management, and operational support to the live events market.

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What’s Wrong with Calling a Membership Renewal Notice an Invoice?

Membership Marketing

Over time, I have seen confusion in the association marketplace on what to call a mailing asking a member to renew their membership for the upcoming year. Two terms are regularly used. Some call the effort a renewal notice or statement; others use the term invoice and put that wording on the piece. Words matter. So, let’s examine the difference between the two and determine the proper way to ask a member to renew.

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Carlisle Racecourse

Event Industry News

Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District, Carlisle Racecourse offers a unique and modern atmosphere for outdoor events, complemented by some of the finest racing in the country. Our venue boasts picturesque views and spacious exhibition and conference facilities designed to cater to every kind of event.

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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.