Thu.Jan 09, 2025

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How To Write An Amazing Nonprofit Newsletter + 8 Inspiring Examples

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit newsletters can be a great way to spread the word about your mission and build better relationships with your supporters. Here are tips and examples to help you write your very own nonprofit newsletter!

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LinkedIn – Network Your Way to Social Marketing Success!

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If youre reading this blog, then youve probably got a Facebook account. You might have an Instagram or X handle. Some of you may even remember your Myspace page! But Im willing to bet my house that you have a LinkedIn profile. In fact, Id go so far as to suggest that every single person in your office has a LinkedIn profile! Although it started as a simple networking site, its not hyperbole to say that LinkedIn is now the worlds most popular social media platform for business and work content i

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Technology policies and practices to leave behind in 2025

Candid

Its 2025. I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs. Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedbac

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Video: New Directions — Association Trends That Will Redefine the Industry

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minute In this insightful session, Chris and Lisa Vaughan from Sequence Consulting discuss the game-changing trends shaping associations in 2024. From the rise of tiered and practice-based membership models to groundbreaking applications of AI in member engagement and communications, this conversation highlights the innovations driving growth across the sector.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Lime Venue Portfolio Tackles Truths on Event Food Sustainability

Event Industry News

Lime Venue Portfolio is set to spice up the conversation on sustainable food with an interactive Quiz Show session, Whats New in Food, at Micebook Expo 2025.

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Globus Events and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai form a JV company to strengthen their APAC’s trade platforms in the flooring industry and beyond

Event Industry News

Globus Events and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai the joint venture of Deutsche Messe and Fiera Milano in China have announced the establishment of DACF Exhibitions Shanghai Ltd. The new company, owned by both parties, will continue to organize DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, the largest flooring exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Podcast: Stronger Together — Partnering for Association Transformation

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this inspiring episode of Partnership Plus, Chris Vaughan, PhD, shares his unique journey from philosopher to co-founder of Sequence Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping associations grow and thrive. Chris dives into the transformative power of partnerships, offering examples from clients like the American Medical Association and SAE International.

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Identity strengthens leadership team with appointment of industry specialist Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director

Event Industry News

Identity, a leading brand experience agency within The Human Network, announces the appointment of Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director, marking a significant enhancement to its senior leadership team.

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Podcast: Leading Change — A Blueprint for Association Leadership Success

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minute In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike sits down with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting, to explore the secrets behind transformational leadership and growth within associations. Chris shares his journey from philosophy scholar to consulting expert, helping associations of all sizesfrom yoga teachers to Fortune 500 companiesachieve remarkable results.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Technology policies and practices to leave behind in 2025

Candid

Its 2025. I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs. Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedbac

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Podcast: The Right to Win — Strategies for Membership Organizations

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this episode of The Game Changer podcast, host Chickie Fitzgerald welcomes Chris Vaughan, founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Sequence Consulting, for an engaging discussion on driving transformational growth in membership organizations and associations. Chris shares his innovative “Right to Win” framework, a proven strategy for aligning organizational strengths with unmet member needs, resulting in remarkable growth and impact.

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What Are the 8 Elements of Culture: An Overview

PROPEL

There are an infinite number of ways that you could measure culture, and if you start researching culture assessments , youll see what I mean. When we created the WorkXO culture assessment back in 2016, we settled on 8 distinct elements of culture to measure: Agility Collaboration Growth Inclusion Innovation Solutions Technologies Transparency The model behind these 8 was derived from the research Maddie and I did for our first two books, Humanize and When Millennials Take Over.

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Podcast: Million Dollar Relationships – Building Relationships That Transform Associations

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this inspiring episode of the *Million Dollar Relationships Podcast*, host Kevin Thompson dives deep into the transformative power of relationships with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting. Chris shares his journey of helping associations thrive by fostering connections, driving membership growth, and building innovative revenue models.

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Turn Messy Data into a Strategic Asset with This Essential Guide

Is messy, outdated, or duplicate data making it harder to track engagement, revenue, and performance? Poor data quality can slow your organization down and prevent you from making informed decisions. With The Dirty Data Guide , you'll discover: Practical steps to clean your data and maintain accuracy over time. A checklist to help your team implement data hygiene best practices.

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Video: Digital Revolution — How AARP Leveraged AI for Member Engagement

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this engaging discussion, Chris Vaughan of Sequence Consulting and Sami Hassanyeh of AARP share their insights on building AI capabilities at one of the largest membership organizations in the world. From implementing data-driven strategies to leveraging AI for member engagement, this conversation offers actionable insights for organizations looking to integrate AI effectively.

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Video: AMA’s Membership Makeover — A Growth Success Story

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this enlightening discussion, Todd Unger, Chief Experience Officer at the American Medical Association (AMA), and Chris Vaughan, President of Sequence Consulting, delve into the AMAs transformative journey. From tackling physician burnout to launching innovative membership models, the conversation reveals how the AMA revamped its digital strategies, rebuilt member value, and doubled its membership growth rate.

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Video: New Directions — Association Trends That Will Redefine the Industry

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minute In this insightful session, Chris and Lisa Vaughan from Sequence Consulting discuss the game-changing trends shaping associations in 2024. From the rise of tiered and practice-based membership models to groundbreaking applications of AI in member engagement and communications, this conversation highlights the innovations driving growth across the sector.

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Podcast: The Future of Associations — AI, Member Value, and Engagement

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this insightful episode of the Over A Pint Podcast, host Patrick sits down with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting, to explore the transformative role of associations in modern life. Chris shares his journey from philosophy to consulting, the genesis of Sequence Consulting, and how his firm helps associations thrive by redefining member value and engagement.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta

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Podcast: Stronger Together — Partnering for Association Transformation

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this inspiring episode of Partnership Plus, Chris Vaughan, PhD, shares his unique journey from philosopher to co-founder of Sequence Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping associations grow and thrive. Chris dives into the transformative power of partnerships, offering examples from clients like the American Medical Association and SAE International.

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Podcast: Leading Change — A Blueprint for Association Leadership Success

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minute In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike sits down with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting, to explore the secrets behind transformational leadership and growth within associations. Chris shares his journey from philosophy scholar to consulting expert, helping associations of all sizesfrom yoga teachers to Fortune 500 companiesachieve remarkable results.

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Podcast: The Right to Win — Strategies Membership Organizations

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this episode of The Game Changer podcast, host Chickie Fitzgerald welcomes Chris Vaughan, founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Sequence Consulting, for an engaging discussion on driving transformational growth in membership organizations and associations. Chris shares his innovative “Right to Win” framework, a proven strategy for aligning organizational strengths with unmet member needs, resulting in remarkable growth and impact.

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Podcast: Million Dollar Relationships – Building Relationships That Transform Associations

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this inspiring episode of the *Million Dollar Relationships Podcast*, host Kevin Thompson dives deep into the transformative power of relationships with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting. Chris shares his journey of helping associations thrive by fostering connections, driving membership growth, and building innovative revenue models.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Video: AMA’s Membership Makeover — A Growth Success Story

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this enlightening discussion, Todd Unger, Chief Experience Officer at the American Medical Association (AMA), and Chris Vaughan, President of Sequence Consulting, delve into the AMAs transformative journey. From tackling physician burnout to launching innovative membership models, the conversation reveals how the AMA revamped its digital strategies, rebuilt member value, and doubled its membership growth rate.

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Podcast: New Directions — Association Trends That Will Redefine the Industry

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minute In this insightful session, Chris and Lisa Vaughan from Sequence Consulting discuss the game-changing trends shaping associations in 2024. From the rise of tiered and practice-based membership models to groundbreaking applications of AI in member engagement and communications, this conversation highlights the innovations driving growth across the sector.

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Podcast: The Future of Associations: AI, Member Value, and Engagement

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this insightful episode of the Over A Pint Podcast, host Patrick sits down with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting, to explore the transformative role of associations in modern life. Chris shares his journey from philosophy to consulting, the genesis of Sequence Consulting, and how his firm helps associations thrive by redefining member value and engagement.

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Podcast: Stronger Together: Partnering for Association Transformation

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this inspiring episode of Partnership Plus, Chris Vaughan, PhD, shares his unique journey from philosopher to co-founder of Sequence Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping associations grow and thrive. Chris dives into the transformative power of partnerships, offering examples from clients like the American Medical Association and SAE International.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Cant Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Podcast: Leading Change: A Blueprint for Association Leadership Success

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minute In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike sits down with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting, to explore the secrets behind transformational leadership and growth within associations. Chris shares his journey from philosophy scholar to consulting expert, helping associations of all sizesfrom yoga teachers to Fortune 500 companiesachieve remarkable results.

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Podcast: Game Changers: The Right to Win: Strategies for Strong Membership Organizations

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this episode of The Game Changer podcast, host Chickie Fitzgerald welcomes Chris Vaughan, founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Sequence Consulting, for an engaging discussion on driving transformational growth in membership organizations and associations. Chris shares his innovative “Right to Win” framework, a proven strategy for aligning organizational strengths with unmet member needs, resulting in remarkable growth and impact.

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Podcast: Million Dollar Relationships – Building Relationships That Transform Associations

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this inspiring episode of the *Million Dollar Relationships Podcast*, host Kevin Thompson dives deep into the transformative power of relationships with Chris Vaughan, founder of Sequence Consulting. Chris shares his journey of helping associations thrive by fostering connections, driving membership growth, and building innovative revenue models.

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