Wed.May 08, 2024

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Unleashing Collective Intelligence: Part 1 – Empowering Association Memberships and Corporate Affiliates

Association Adviser

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business and technology, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge. One such strategy that has gained significant traction in recent years is harnessing the power of collective intelligence.

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Focus in a Distracted Era

Spark Consulting

I recently had the opportunity to attend my first Prometheus Retreat (more on that in a minute), and it got me thinking about the concepts of connection, distraction, unplugging, and focus, issues I’ve written about here before. Twenty association executives (CEOs and EDs, AMC leaders, and consultants) gathered at a lovely resort in Pennsylvania to ponder some Big Issues together: AI, DEI, nurturing the next generation of association leaders, the role of voluntary membership associations i

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5 reasons to attend Xperience 2024

Nimble AMS

Have you registered for one of the most exciting events in the association industry? You won’t want to miss Xperience 2024 in Las Vegas on September 23-26! Join Community Brands experts and industry peers to explore exciting product features and the latest technological innovations designed for associations and event professionals. During our three-day event, you’ll hear powerful stories and gain interactive product training to enhance your organization’s efficiency and amplify your mission.

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5 Most Popular Association Events and How to Host Them

AMR Management Services

An increasing number of associations are recognizing the value of engaging with existing and prospective members by hosting events. Thanks to event and membership management tools, associations of all sizes and resources can put together an event calendar that excites their members. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of hosting association events, what type… The post 5 Most Popular Association Events and How to Host Them first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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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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5 Useful Affirmations for the Nonprofit Marketer

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Working in nonprofit marketing and communication teaches us many things, but perhaps most importantly, that we’re all in this together. No matter the size or type of our organizations, we face similar challenges every day. We strive to advance our missions with limited budgets and manpower, juggling multiple priorities and often battling misconceptions about the value of good marketing.

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Creating partnerships: Closing the gender pay gap by challenging the status quo together 

Candid

This year, Equal Pay Day —which indicates how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same wage that a man received the previous year—fell on March 12. The National Partnership for Women & Families marked the day by drawing attention to the persistent wage disparities that hamper millions of working women, along with the steps that we and our allies can take to close this pay gap once and for all.

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The prestigious Jockey Club Rooms joins Venues of Excellence

Event Industry News

Venues of Excellence prides itself in inviting independent, diverse and unique venues into its portfolio, and The Jockey Club Rooms is exactly that, an historic venue with versatile space within the unique setting of the spiritual home of British Horseracing in Newmarket.

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The 10 Best Event Registration Apps  

MemberClicks

In-person and virtual events are the lifeblood of an organization. They are an opportunity to network, to learn from one another, and to enjoy being in the same place as people who share your interests, whether those interests are personal or professional. In the past, event management was a complex process involving handwritten sign-up and check-in sheets, email contacts, and laboriously managed databases.

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Expo Stars Interactive joins forces with FFAIR

Event Industry News

Expo Stars Interactive Ltd, the trade show performance agency, is the latest event supplier to announce their partnership with FFAIR. Expo Stars is a multi-award-winning global agency that has managed over 3000 exhibition engagement projects in more than 100 cities across 53 countries.

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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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Share your successes!

Effective Database

Share your successes! I was speaking at an association meeting recently and one of the points I raised was that associations should practice what I call database PR or database public relations. In a nutshell, database PR is about proactively and regularly telling our users all the good work that is occurring in the database. (Here's more on database PR.

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Venue Spotlight: Lincolnshire Showground

Event Industry News

Set in picturesque parkland, the impressive Lincolnshire Showground offers an Epic experience for any event, large or small. We love working with organisers to make their ideas come to life. From dinners to delegates, exhibitions to entertaining, and shows to sustainability, the team really do live and breathe events.

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If You Miss the AI Train Now, You May Never Catch It

PROPEL

Last week I spoke at the AI Innovation Hub in Chicago, put on by our parent company, Blue Cypress. Next week (May 14th), I’ll be speaking at a similar event in DC. So DC folks: don’t miss this event! Here’s why: AI has incredible potential. Most people get this at a basic level. Yet I don’t hear a lot of urgency around it. They’re acting like it’s something that they can wait and explore later.

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Secret Garden Party drops the headliner to support grassroots artists

Event Industry News

UK’s leading independent festival Secret Garden Party (SGP) shakes up the music industry with their announcement to support Chai Wallahs’ Drop a Headliner campaign, in order to nurture grass roots artists for their 2024 edition. Further highlighting a 20 year history as an incubator event for emerging and independent talent.

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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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Winners announced for Launchpad Competition at Event Tech Live Las Vegas

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas, the premier event for innovation in the event technology industry, has announced the winners of its highly anticipated Launchpad Competition. Dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in event tech, the competition serves as a platform for emerging startups to introduce groundbreaking solutions to the market. Recordly.

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Informa Group appoints Jill Dougan as Group Chief Marketing Officer

Event Industry News

Jill Dougan joins the Informa Leadership Team in the newly created role of Group Chief Marketing Officer. She brings over 30 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing, Customer Insights, Data Insights and Brand, both in B2B and B2C companies, latterly through a number of senior roles at Centrica plc.

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Events agency emc3 has achieved a King’s Award For Enterprise

Event Industry News

emc3 has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Announced Monday 6th of May 2024, emc3 has officially been recognised for its excellence in International Trade and is one of 252 organisations nationally recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.