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JANUARY 14, 2025
In todays environment, adaptability isnt just an advantageits a necessity. Associations are operating in a time of rapid digital transformation and evolving member expectations, where staying relevant and impactful requires the ability to continuously assess and adjust. While many organizations aspire to achieve excellence, few take the time to evaluate their readiness for the journey.
Association Adviser
JANUARY 14, 2025
As associations navigate an era defined by shifting member expectations, rapid technological disruption, and an unpredictable economic landscape, one truth stands out: the strength of an organization lies in its people. Workforce initiatives, once considered ancillary, have emerged as mission-critical strategies for associations striving to maintain relevance and impact.
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Sequence Consulting
JANUARY 14, 2025
Reading Time: 6 minutes By: Sarah Ferguson Imagine Trisha, a recent college graduate, joins your technical engineering association. Shes excited about the perks of membership, such as access to exclusive networking events, a mentorship program, and a job board. However, once Trisha signs up for her membership, she notices that your associations website is tricky to use.
HOA Strategies
JANUARY 14, 2025
In the last three years, the US community association industry has seen a dramatic rise in HOA insurance premium costs. Though this is hitting coastal, multi-family buildings the hardest, many states, including Utah, are seeing increases as well. Communities everywhere are faced with the difficult choice between protecting their community and keeping monthly dues increases reasonable.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 14, 2025
Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. But how do you find them, and once you’ve got them, how do you keep them around? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 14, 2025
Hows 2025 treating you so far? Feeling good? A little overwhelmed? If youre like most nonprofit communicators, youre probably juggling excitement about the new year with the same overloaded to-do list. But heres the thingwhat if I told you there are 12 things you can stop doing this year? Yep, the stuff thats unnecessary, outdated, or just done out of habityou can let it go.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2025
AGF (A Greener Future) is a leader in helping the global live sector become greener. AGF Certification is the world’s first and most comprehensive standard for sustainability in the live events sector, for festivals and events reducing waste, emissions, and enhancing equality and biodiversity.
Freestone
JANUARY 14, 2025
Introduction How often does your continuing education program feature webcasts? Webcasts are a powerful tool for delivering your continuing education content. Whether you aim to educate professionals, engage a broad audience, or build your organization’s credibility, webcasts offer an efficient and impactful way to connect. To maximize your webcasts effectiveness, read our blog for four webcast best practices, covering every stage of the process, from planning to follow-up.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2025
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house ticketing solution. The partnership will cover a wide range of activities, from admission tickets and seasonal events to Forestry Englands high-profile Forest Live concert series.
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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
Sequence Consulting
JANUARY 14, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes By: Karin Tracy Simple member engagement strategies such as sending monthly email newsletters and promoting an annual conference still have their place in association management practices. However, to compete with peer organizations, brands, and other digital distractions, associations must take a personalized approach. Personalizing the communications, engagement opportunities, and benefits your association offers its members can enhance engagement and retention.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2025
A new UK Festivals Data Map is launched, mapping over 850 festivals that took place in England, Wales and Scotland in 2024, where music was a key part of the entertainment.
Associations Now
JANUARY 14, 2025
NACDs governance survey found that boards are facing more challenges than ever, and are seeking leadership help beyond strategic planning. Board members are feeling more pressure to respond to economic and technological challenges, prompting narrower strategic-planning windows and a search for subject matter expertise, according to a new report. The 2025 Governance Outlook , published last month by the National Association of Corporate Directors , is based on a survey of 251 corporate board memb
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has today (14th January) launched a pioneering annual research survey, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by women in the events industry.
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.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2025
Women in Exhibitions, UK Chapter, have announced Caroline Gourlay, Head of B2B Exhibition Sales at Excel London, as its new president. Women in Exhibitions aims to inspire, empower and prepare women for leadership positions in the events and exhibitions sector, by supporting at every stage of their career journey.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Mayor of Londons New Years Eve Celebrations event is one of the worlds most iconic celebrations, lighting up the citys skyline as millions watch on TV and thousands gather along the Thames. This years event was brought to life by Identity, working closely with Ticketmaster and an incredible network of partners.
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