Wed.Sep 04, 2024

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Associations, Apprenticeships, and the “Toolbelt Generation”

Spark Consulting

Recently, I’ve noticed renewed attention to the role of non-collegiate post-secondary training in helping people find lucrative, productive, fulfilling work. The Washington Post has reported on the need for “millions” of apprentices in careers that don’t require four-year degrees and has called for the federal government to take action , which is a very good idea and which would have significant returns on a modest investment.

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How to find the right time for a new AMS for your association

NetForum

Learn tips to move to a new AMS for the lowest cost, greatest benefit, and most positive impact across your organization. How to find the right time for a new AMS for your association appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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It’s PEOPLE, PEOPLE!!! – Creating a Community Strategy

My Seat at the Bar

As I began writing this blog, I was about one hour into my 30-hour journey to speak at the Indian Association Congress in Mumbai, India. I already hated everyone around me, and that was not a good sign. As I finish this blog, 25 hours into the return trip to Chicago (and 5 to go), lets see if airline booze, time zone shifts, and spicy curry in numerous forms have helped generate any insights. pauses to order another glass of Gin 27, a fine Swiss gin from a flight attendant Recently, Ive been tr

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What’s the Board’s Role in Association Fundraising Campaigns

AMR Management Services

Fundraising is an important part of many associations’ activities and revenue diversification strategies. Whether you’re raising money for advocacy efforts, a member scholarship fund, or new programming, you need a fundraising strategy that involves more than simply asking members to donate — meaning the Board of Directors should be involved. But how much responsibility do… The post What’s the Board’s Role in Association Fundraising Campaigns 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

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Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary–Bold Ideas are Solutions Day’s Signature

.orgSource

Maybe we don’t need 31 Flavors. What if vanilla is the one? Pralines n’ Cream will always have a place in my top ten. But the power of simplicity is often overlooked and under-appreciated. When you focus on what’s iconic to you, you can find deeper meaning in life and work. That kind of bold idea makes.orgCommunity’s Solutions Day an eye-opening event.

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Future-Proof Your Association by Adopting an Agile Mindset

Forj

Amid rapidly accelerating member expectations, associations face countless challenges to remain relevant and responsive. Each year, Forj takes on research to better understand these challenges so that we can provide you with actionable intelligence to tackle them.

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FCM Meetings & Events appoints Henry Jones as the Global Marketing Leader

Event Industry News

FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing sector specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced a global business expansion with Henry Jones stepping up as the Global Marketing Leader.

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Opting out and communication preferences

Effective Database

Opting out and communication preferences Last week's newsletter discussed the need for associations to collect mobile phone numbers for use in communications. Several readers noted that I didn't address opt-outs. Opting out should be implicit in all our data management, but I'll address it explicitly here.

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The Stage Bus to showcase their Stage Box at The Showman’s Show 2024

Event Industry News

Sustainability isn’t just a fashionable fad for Birmingham-based mobile stage company The Stage Bus – they’ve been running their ingenious stages using the power of the Sun for over a decade and have been at the forefront of making events greener whilst everyone else was still catching up!

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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