June, 2021

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The Ultimate Guide to Monthly Giving Programs (+ Examples)

Wild Apricot

Last week, I was thinking back to one of my first jobs with a nonprofit. Like many nonprofits, we relied heavily on donations, and we were always trying to think up new fundraising events or seasonal campaigns. We were always exhausted, but our donations.

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Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service

Higher Logic

The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic. See how web tracking, a powerful tool within marketing automation, can help your association target and personalize member content. The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic.

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What Does the Post-Pandemic “Normal” Look Like for Associations?

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orgSource , a leader in helping associations improve efficiency and create growth strategies using technology, recently released a report that provides valuable insight into how associations handled the pandemic, and how it is shaping their future. Leaders from more than 100 associations responded to the survey , rating how they did adapting to everything from remote work environments and virtual conferences, to embracing online learning platforms.

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13 Ways to Differentiate Your Online Learning Programs from the Competition

WBT Systems

13 Ways to Differentiate Your Online Learning Programs from the Competition. Read more about 13 Ways to Differentiate Your Online Learning Programs from the Competition.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Good advice never goes out of style. WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Marketing

Wild Apricot

It’s the age-old question: If you’re running an incredible nonprofit , but no one knows about it, does it really exist? Alright, that’s a bit of a stretch.

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The Definitive Guide to Online Community Management

Higher Logic

The post The Definitive Guide to Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic. Want to learn more about online community management or what it takes to be a good community manager? Find out here (and get 7 steps to building your strategy). The post The Definitive Guide to Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic.

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The Purpose of Pricing

Aaron Wolowiec

When it comes to value in pricing, it is not about greed. Many associations think that if they discuss pricing, their members will see them as greedy, especially because we are nonprofit organizations. The reality is that our pricing is directly related to our financial sustainability, and our financial sustainability is what equips us to walk out our mission.

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Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics

WBT Systems

Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics. Read more about Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.4.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Benchmarking chapter data. Billhighway asks, “ What’s the point of chapter benchmarking? ” Of course, you know they have a good answer, which they share in their latest post along with examples of how two associations use chapter benchmarking data to spark change.

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How Do You Measure The Value of Your Association's Products?

Association Analytics

Aside from membership, do you know the most valuable products your association offers? When we refer to products here, we are talking about products, services and content. Many organizations measure the success of their products by aggregate revenue, engagement numbers, and member feedback. Those traditional metrics are a good starting point, but often do not tell the whole story.

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The Ultimate Guide To Creating Nonprofit Annual Reports (+15 Examples)

Wild Apricot

“We really have to do an annual report this year,” development director Hannah’s boss told her. “Donors want it, our foundation funders are asking why we don’t have one, and everyone else in our service area is doing one.

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104 Expert Tips on Online Community Management

Higher Logic

The post 104 Expert Tips on Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic. Proven advice from 13 Higher Logic online community professionals on topics like community engagement, moderation, and most importantly? Best snacks to keep you going during the workday. The post 104 Expert Tips on Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

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Partner Spotlight: The Image Shoppe

Aaron Wolowiec

The Image Shoppe is a brand and digital marketing agency that provides the following services: brand marketing, digital strategy, design, copywriting, web development and fractional CMO.

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How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development

WBT Systems

How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development. Read more about How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.25.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter benchmarking data. Billhighway explains what to do with benchmarking data you collect from chapters. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development.

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What IS “Digital Transformation” Anyway?

Spark Consulting

When Maddie Grant and I were researching The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , we found all sorts of definitions, depending on the perspective of the definer (marketing, tech, HR, C-suite, etc.). People also tend to define digital transformation too narrowly, as just about the adoption of new technologies and/or as adopting a “digital-first” culture.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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10 Outstanding HOA Software Options for Your Homeowners' Association

Wild Apricot

I know one woman who runs her entire 1,500-member homeowner association by herself as a part-time staff member. That's because she leaves most of the work up to her Homeowner Association Software — i t essentially runs the organization for her.

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Modernize These 7 Processes to Increase Member Engagement

Higher Logic

The post Modernize These 7 Processes to Increase Member Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Out with the old and in with the new! See if your association could modernize the way you’re doing things in key areas to increase member engagement, save staff time, and earn more revenue. The post Modernize These 7 Processes to Increase Member Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Partner Spotlight: PROPEL

Aaron Wolowiec

PROPEL can help you achieve culture-driven performance & accountability. Their innovative and culture-driven consulting, coaching, and learning programs can take your organization to the next level.

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Peer Advisory Groups for Association Members Who Want to Learn From and With Each Other

WBT Systems

Peer Advisory Groups for Association Members Who Want to Learn From and With Each Other. Read more about Peer Advisory Groups for Association Members Who Want to Learn From and With Each Other.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.11.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make time for microlearning. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development.

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How to Make Work Friends When You Work Remotely

Achurch

Working from home certainly has its advantages. But if you’re the new guy or gal on staff, a remote workplace might seem challenging at first. You can’t rely on the convenience of casual office interactions to help you develop relationships with co-workers. We have advice on making remote work friends when chatting in the kitchen or stopping by someone’s cubicle is out of the question.

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The Ultimate Guide to Membership Sites

Wild Apricot

So you want to start a membership site. Maybe you’re interested in developing a new source of recurring revenue. Maybe you have a lot of knowledge on a specific topic that you’re dying to share with the world. Or maybe you’re already.

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A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project

Higher Logic

The post A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project appeared first on Higher Logic. Working on a member data analysis project for your association? This useful framework will guide your efforts. The post A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Digital Transformation: It’s All About Culture

Aaron Wolowiec

Digital transformation has been a hot topic for years, yet associations are still struggling to make it happen. Why is that? In our new whitepaper, we posit that it's not so much the technology part that's holding us back, it's culture, and more specifically, intentional culture change. Learn how to get that right and propel your association forward.

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Digital Transformation: Where Do I Start?

Spark Consulting

This is what it really comes down to, right? Learning about what digital transformation is (and isn’t), why it matters, what barriers are unique to associations, what advantages our industry has – that’s all interesting and useful. But how do you actually accomplish digital transformation in your association? Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess w

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Normal Left the Party—Survey Reveals Associations Want Her Back

.orgSource

What should we call it—the New Normal, the Next Normal, Another Normal? Please let go of normal. When the DJ stopped playing oldies, Normal left the party. Since well before the pandemic, I’ve been urging my colleagues and clients to consider that stability in the digital marketplace is a dangerous illusion. Guiding our association clients […].

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