Association Adviser

OCTOBER 19, 2023

2023 marked an important shift in how associations are prioritizing the challenges they face every day. For the first time in its 12-year history, respondents in Naylor and Association Adviser’s 2023 Association Benchmarking Report identified “generating non-dues revenue” as their greatest challenge. This speaks volumes about how important financial stability and growth are to an […] The post Solving the Challenge of Non-Dues Revenue appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You’ve planned your year-end giving campaign, now it's time to launch! We’ll cover best practices, how to wrap up your campaign and evaluate the results.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customize is the marketing mantra of the hour. I urge my clients to study data to understand how to deliver the individualized service their members want. And, data is important, but there’s a simpler path to engagement that sometimes gets neglected. What could be more personal than a good old-fashioned conversation? Our expanding digital options are increasingly paired with the desire for connection.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The post Building (and Sustaining) a Successful Online Community appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic recently teamed up with ChurnZero to host a conversation with Shauna McClemens as she shared her efforts to revive Higher Logic Vanilla’s online community as well as shared tactical strategies for getting internal. The post Building (and Sustaining) a Successful Online Community appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Here are 25 great membership website examples from all sorts of different organizations. See how they've set up membership benefits, events, and more. Plus, learn how to easily create your own membership website in 3 easy steps!

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Maddie Grant (PROPEL), Jennifer Yarrish (AARP), Paul Roetzer (Marketing AI Institute), and I recently had a great conversation about associations’ role in the ethics of generative AI and in regulation of the technology for UST Education. Topics we addressed included: What are the critical ethical concerns related to the creation and use of generative AI tools?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of our clients elected to depart from its usual 90-minute panel presentations to experiment with a new and highly interactive learning format for about 125 people. Overall, I think this was an important and much-needed change that most people really enjoyed. Of course, there remains room for improvement both in planning and in implementation. Following represents a list of 13 lessons learned, many of which you might benefit from in the design and development of your own interactive learning

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new report on boards suggests their culture needs a rethink. Key to that is assessing where disagreements are and creating opportunities to debate. Association boards are paradoxical creatures. They exist to create a consensus around an organization’s priorities, but they are also meant to foster robust debate around challenging issues. Drift too far toward consensus, and you risk a rubber-stamp board.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You know what’s scary for associations? When people think they have no time for “workplace-adjacent activities.

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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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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Starting a new club is a great way to build fresh connections in your community. Here's how to start a club for your hobby, social circle and more!

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dirty data is a scary phrase for most association professionals. It's that never-ending headache that comes from jumbled data across multiple systems. And fo.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Sponsor perspectives.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Community association managers have many responsibilities. From fielding resident concerns to handling accounting and legal matters to ensuring the maintenance of amenities and much more. These duties are made more difficult when working in an environment with outdated tools and inefficient processes. To better support employees, many community association management companies are turning to digital tools.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Sarah Sain is our Gardian of the Month! Find out her favorite part about learning something new, how she might help a wallflower loosen up at a networking event, a book that has helped her out in recent years and whos' life she'd like to live for a day.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The target audiences for your educational programs and events are overwhelmed with marketing messages in their inboxes, on their social platforms, and in their media streams.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here are seven solid examples of club websites from all different types of organizations that can give you tips on how to build your own.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The post Online Communities vs. Forums vs. Knowledge Bases: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Higher Logic. Online Communities, forums, knowledge bases, and social media groups can all be used for engagement, but which is right for you? Learn about the differences and the advantages. The post Online Communities vs. Forums vs. Knowledge Bases: What’s the Difference?

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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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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. iMIS invites you to participate in their 9th Annual Membership Benchmark Survey. In seven minutes, you can help our community learn about association industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, the adoption of AI, generational priorities, and more.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The post Don’t Let Dirty Data Spook You Away From Analytics – 10/31/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 16, 2023

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. As a board advisor and foresight practitioner, a crucial aspect of my ongoing contributions to associations is considering plausible futures our community might encounter in the years ahead. In recent months, as I have started […] The post The Threatening Thirties: Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Sponsorship practices are changing in the association community. Many associations now arrange year-round revenue partnerships instead of finding sponsors for individual events.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This step-by-step guide to covers absolutely everything you need to know about how to start an association in the USA.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Is your medical association looking for cutting-edge member management tools? It might be time to adopt modern association management software (AMS). Not all AMS platforms are built the same. Learn how choosing Nimble AMS , built on Salesforce, can empower your medical professionals , scale your organization, and amplify your mission. Why do medical associations choose Nimble AMS?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean. Please send me links if you have one or know of a good one.

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NetForum

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Keeping your member data safe builds member loyalty and reduces risk for your association. Here are four ways that the right association management software can help protect your member data. 4 ways to keep your member data safe appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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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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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Your association’s events hold a significant role in establishing your organization’s prominence. They serve as catalysts for strengthening your community, enhancing brand recognition, facilitating networking opportunities, establishing thought leadership, and generating revenue. Months of meticulous preparation and hard work go into ensuring that your events are successful, and a crucial aspect of this success lies […] The post Strategies for Enhancing Your Career Center’

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If employers in your industry are struggling to fill positions, your association can help.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Looking to start a nonprofit? In this guide we cover the 32 types of nonprofit orgs, an overview of tax exemption, how to determine what type of nonprofit you are and more!

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