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Navigating Unchartered Waters: The Contemporary Challenges Facing Professional Associations

Association Adviser

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to serving the interests and development of professionals in various fields are encountering an array of unprecedented challenges. This article delves into the core issues these organizations face, offering insights into their complexities and proposing potential strategies for adaptation and growth.

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How to Plan a Fundraising Gala: 10 Planning Tips + 5 Elegant Ideas

Wild Apricot

Learn how to plan a fundraising gala from start to finish. These charity fundraiser ideas will elevate your event, engage donors and maximize impact.

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How the Salesforce AppExchange redefines association management software

Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS is built on the Salesforce platform. A major perk of having your a ssociation m anagement s oftware (AMS) built on the world’s top CRM platform is being connected to the Salesforce ecosystem. Choosing Nimble AMS and connecting to the Salesforce ecosystem helps you extend your system, ensuring you always have a solution for your next challenge.

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Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal

Candid

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders? A green flag is anything that would immediately signal to a funder that the nonprofit is a strong candidate for funding.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's 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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Strategies to engage Gen Z with your continuing education program

Crowd Wisdom

Does your organization want to reach more Gen Z learners in 2024? To engage Generation Z with your continuing education program, you’ll first need to better understand the generation. Read our blog for helpful insights into Gen Z learners, discover what makes the generation unique, and learn how to increase engagement with this important group. Who is Gen Z?

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DRPG acquires The Special Event Company to accelerate global growth

Event Industry News

Global creative communications agency DRPG has announced a significant milestone in its expansion with the successful acquisition of The Special Event Company, a distinguished live and virtual event agency based in North Carolina, USA.

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How to Collect and Respond to Member Feedback: 4 Steps

ISAE

How to Collect and Respond to Member Feedback: 4 Steps Your association is committed to changing members’ lives for the better, advocating for their rights, and making lasting improvements in your industry. The only way to effectively represent their interests is to collaborate with them, which makes collecting and listening to their feedback crucial.

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How to create meaningful business events

Event Industry News

Using an engaging “late-night show” setting, the Future Meeting Space (FMS) innovation network today presented the key findings from its latest research phase, which was concluded in 2023. Headlined “Creating Meaningful Events in Challenging Times”, the research project focused on developing innovative event elements that deliver a lasting impact and genuine meaning for attendees.

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[Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 14]: Marketing and AI with Greg Kihlstrom[Sidecar Sync Podcast

Sidecar

In this episode, Amith and Mallory interview Greg Kihlstrom, exploring AI's impact on marketing. Delve into strategies to overcome technology-related fears, understand effective AI applications beyond mere content generation, and examine the ethical considerations in AI use. This episode offers a compelling discussion on responsibly embracing AI innovations in the association and nonprofit sectors. […] The post [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 14]: Marketing and AI with Greg Kihlstrom[Sidecar

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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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WOMEX 24 showcase, conference and film proposals now open

Event Industry News

Manchester Music City, host city partner for WOMEX 24, has today (25 January 2024) announced that musicians, filmmakers, and music professionals can now submit proposals to take part in the 30th edition of the worldwide music conference. The deadline for all applications is 1 March 2024.

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Blog | Earning Loyalty in the Age of Choice | Multiview

Multiview

Associations can no longer rely on the old adage “once a member, always a member.” In today’s competitive landscape, members have more options than ever before when it comes to choosing which organizations that they want to be a part of. ASAE reported that on average, a new member is 50% likely to renew. This should be alarming for associations, as member retention is key to sustainability and growth, especially since GrowthZone reported that only 44% of associations had an overall increase in m

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You don’t have to automate EVERYTHING to be successful

Effective Database

You don't have to automate EVERYTHING to be successful I was discussing a data management process with a client recently. We were trying to determine the best path for automating a particular process, and at one point the client said "I feel like it's a failure if we can't automate this process.

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How data & digital upskilling can help run successful exhibitions in 2024

Event Industry News

Dive into the latest episode of The Event Industry News podcast, where our James Dickson engages in a captivating conversation with Emily Clark from Informa. This time, they unravel the secrets behind running a stellar exhibition in 2024, focusing on the pivotal role of data and digital upskilling.

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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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Event Industry Recruitment Trends: October to December 2023

Event Industry News

By Robert Kenward, Fitability Recruiter at YOU Search & Select In the rapidly changing landscape of the events industry, recruitment and business practices are continually evolving. Reflecting on the final quarter of 2023, YOU Search & Select, a leading specialist in event industry recruitment, is pleased to share its newest quarterly report on recruitment trends.

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PRG welcomes Richard J. Porter as new CEO

Event Industry News

PRG (Production Resource Group, LLC), the world’s leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, has announced that Richard J. Porter has been named CEO, effective February 1, 2024. His appointment follows the departure of Stephan Paridaen, who resigned from the company for personal reasons.