Tue.Feb 13, 2024

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Engaging Association Members in Advocacy Initiatives: 3 Tips

Wild Apricot

Advocacy initiatives have the power to engage members and enact positive change. Learn how to encourage your association’s members to participate in advocacy.

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Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from ASAE’s 2024 Virtual AI Summit

Association Adviser

My experience at ASAE’s 2024 virtual AI Summit was two jam-packed days of unique educational content crafted specifically for association professionals. Throughout the event, we explored the current state of AI within associations, gaining valuable insights to assess the next steps for our respective organizations.

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Spring forward into innovation with the Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 release

Nimble AMS

Are you ready to spring your entire association forward with exciting innovation? The Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 product r elease is here to deliver ! Our Nimble AMS team is always working to offer the latest updates to enhance your organization and meet your association-specific needs. Leverage the Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 release to i mprove your staff and member experience , putting you on track to exceed your goals.

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Have grantmaker salaries kept up with inflation?  

Candid

As the consumer price index rose 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022—the highest rate in over 40 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—we asked foundations how inflation would affect their operations. In Candid’s 2023 Giving Forecast Survey, 21% of respondents said inflation affected their grantmaking decisions in 2022, and 29% expected it to affect their grantmaking in 2023.

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

Six best practices for small ways your nonprofit can lead great change. When I began a food drive for folks who had been affected by the pandemic, I did not think it would lead me to a career change, a 501(c)(3), and a lot of incredible lessons and knowledge. Growing out of a single event, Nourish LA now provides a free bag of groceries to any person who shows up at our weekly distribution sites.

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Report: Associations Lag in AI Adoption

Associations Now

The Info-Tech Research Group’s study finds that many organizations have opportunities to use generative AI to bolster attendance and member engagement. A new report found that associations have lagged behind the corporate sector in adopting generative AI, and offered some recommendations for catching up. Last month, Info-Tech Research Group released its Generative AI Use Case Library for the Nonprofit & Professional Associations Industry , which noted that the nonprofit sector has been hesit

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MK-7: the home of Red Bull Racing

Event Industry News

MK-7 is the home of Red Bull Racing, located in Milton Keynes. Whether you want to host a gala dinner or launch your latest product, our venue, MK-7, provides a stunning setting that will work perfectly to your needs in a unique environment.

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The Association Podcast – Episode 67 – Tim McLoughlin

The Association Podcast

Private Equity & Venture Capital Process and Impact on the Association Tech Market with Tim McLoughlin In this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome seasoned venture capitalist Tim McLoughlin, Managing Partner at Cofounders Capital, to share his insights on software investment in the association market. We explore the differences and similarities between Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC), the role of fund size in investment decisions, and Tims experience in fundraising.

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AGF announce full agenda for Green Events & Innovations Conference

Event Industry News

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI), the foremost conference for sustainable events, reveals the full schedule for its 16th edition. Taking place on Tuesday 27th February at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, GEI is organised by green-event pioneers A Greener Future (AGF) alongside the International Live Music Conference (ILMC).

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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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How Do You Change Culture from the Bottom Up?

PROPEL

Culture has always been done BOTH from the top down and the bottom up at the same time. When you’re doing both, the change is the most successful. And even if the top-down culture design piece isn’t happening, you can lead bottom-up change from wherever you are. Don’t underestimate your power to change culture.

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Exhibit 3Sixty announced as lifting contractor for Hillhead 2024

Event Industry News

Exhibit 3Sixty has been chosen as the logistics contractor for Hillhead 2024, at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, June 25-27, 2024. Hillhead is the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition, with over 60,000m² of saleable space and a total site area of approximately 175,000 m².

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5 Video Content Strategies for Engaging Association Members

ISAE

5 Video Content Strategies for Engaging Association Members Since members are your association’s bottom line and main revenue source, it’s crucial to keep them continually engaged in your activities and offerings. However, with their busy personal and professional lives, it can be challenging to find the right ways to maintain their interest in your association outside of meetings.

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Greg Topalian announced as Chairman, Clarion Events North America

Event Industry News

Clarion Events is delighted to announce that Greg Topalian, current CEO of Clarion’s North America business, will be elevated to the role of Chairman of Clarion Events North America.

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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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TRO invests in team to support 2024 growth ambitions

Event Industry News

Live events and experiential experts TRO has bolstered its new business and marketing team to support the agency’s growth ambitions. For 2024, the agency is committed to enhancing its offering in line with the experiential channel’s continued evolution.

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Harford makes it a hat-trick for First Sight Media

Event Industry News

Filming and streaming production expert First Sight Media has delivered a trio of hybrid public lectures by special guests for the University of Bedfordshire; this time, it was “From Grassroots to Glory: The Journey of Mick Harford with Luton Town Football Club” on Thursday 8th February.

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Vosmos Events has tailored solutions to elevate your events to new heights

Event Industry News

Vosmos Events is an AI-enabled self-serve platform that provides you the flexibility to customize events effortlessly. You can scale the number of attendees, accentuate your brand logo, and create immersive experiences tailored to your requirements At Vosmos Events, we offer four dynamic products – virtual events, hybrid events, webinars, and live streaming.