Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 20, 2021
This is a blog post by Christina Tomlinson, VP of Marketing & Events at Pathable. When it comes to successfully hosting a virtual event, one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face is engaging your audience. In fact, according to this survey.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The post 2022 Calls for Sound Community Management Strategy appeared first on Higher Logic. We saw unprecedented societal changes from the pandemic on business and daily life over the past 18 months. Our 2021 Engagement Trends Report reveals the association online community engagement trends that emerged. The post 2022 Calls for Sound Community Management Strategy appeared first on Higher Logic.
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WBT Systems
DECEMBER 20, 2021
It’s easy to come up with great ideas for enhancing online education programs. We love doing that for you, and your members probably do too. However, execution is not so easy. You can only do so much.
Spark Consulting
DECEMBER 17, 2021
This week, I attended the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, my first in-person event since January 2020. My MAIN takeaway was that it was very good to see friends and colleagues in the industry who, for the past two years, have appeared only as small rectangles on my computer screen. I also REALLY enjoyed presenting in person to other human beings who were in the same physical space as me.
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Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Recently, an association pro began a Collaborate discussion with the question “are associations seeking a reduction of volunteers interested in board or officer positions?” Volunteer burn-out is real and for many associations, we saw that with increasing clarity in the past 18-months. But not all responding said yes. What’s the difference between associations struggling and those succeeding?
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As a fundraiser, you likely spend much of your time promoting your cause, organizing campaigns, and soliciting new gifts. But what happens after a gift has been made? Is the work over? Far from it. This is where donor stewardship begins. Ideally, you’ll.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The post 10 Ways to Make Your Members Happy to Get Your Emails appeared first on Higher Logic. Want to send emails that will resonate with your audience? Follow these tips to optimize your emails, from newsletters to automated campaigns, for best results. The post 10 Ways to Make Your Members Happy to Get Your Emails appeared first on Higher Logic.
WBT Systems
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Back in the ‘90s, several innovative associations were our industry’s online education pioneers. But, based on personal experience, the learner experience wasn’t that engaging.
.orgSource
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Early in my career, I was drawn to the nonprofit world. My attraction centered around the idea of sharing. Competition defines even the friendliest corporate relationships. Associations have a happier orientation to their community. We can learn and grow from each other’s experiences.orgCommunity exists to promote those opportunities. Our C-Suite Circles bring leaders together […].
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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.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As we come into 2022, we find a populace that is tired. It feels like 2021, while different, was in some ways a continuation of 2020. Successful associations in the coming year will not just need adaptive systems and differentiated value – they will need to demonstrate an incredible, authentic depth of care for humanity. Lowell Aplebaum shares a few 2022 predictions that can bring this into focus.
Reid All About it
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Accessibility expertise. Ashley Neal at Sidecar wonders if associations should create a new position: accessibility specialist. I’m happy to see this issue getting more attention in our community, and much of the credit goes to Samantha Evans, CAE , who has become an accessibility resource for so many on ASAE Collaborate and elsewhere.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 23, 2021
One of the best ways to improve your members’ experience is to provide them with membership cards. Creating them may seem like a fairly straightforward process, but believe it or not, how you design and distribute your membership cards can have.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The post Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Create a Culture of Innovation at Your Association appeared first on Higher Logic. Thinking through how your association can bounce back from the effects of the pandemic? Make sure innovation is part of your mindset. The post Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Create a Culture of Innovation at Your Association appeared first on Higher Logic.
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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!
WBT Systems
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In the last few years, associations have seen the shortcomings of the traditional, event-centric approach to sponsorship with its bronze/silver/gold/platinum menu.
AvidXchange: Association Management
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Why should you as a finance pro for a community association management (CAM) company start using accounts payable (AP) automation for homeowner association (HOA) management? We’re going to answer that question – but in a different way. We’re not going to give you an extensive list of 15-to-20 generic reasons. Instead, we’ll share four carefully selected and actionable reasons most relevant to you now.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 3, 2021
As the holiday season and year end approaches, many organizations look for ways to acknowledge the season with their members, customers and staff. But this isn’t always an easy task and depending on your audience(s), coming up with the right messaging and/or gift-giving idea is crucial to ensure your well-intended gesture reaches your audience as imagined.
Reid All About it
DECEMBER 3, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 12 more days until I see many of you at ASAE TEC in Washington DC! Woo hoo! Let the countdown begin! Get on it, register now! Tech-averse members. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business.
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.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 6, 2021
If you run a professional association, you know that one of the best member benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network. Now, in-person association networking events can be a bit of a hassle to organize. Not to mention, sometimes they’re.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The post 10 Ways to Make Your Members Happy to Get Your Emails appeared first on Higher Logic. Want to send emails that will resonate with your audience? Follow these tips to optimize your emails, from newsletters to automated campaigns, for best results. The post 10 Ways to Make Your Members Happy to Get Your Emails appeared first on Higher Logic.
Virtual
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022. In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022.
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Association professionals are used to wearing many hats: leader, communicator, strategist, and entrepreneur, to name a few. It takes a high level of organization and drive to be a successful association entrepreneur, but Diane Wessman of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) manages her responsibilities with aplomb. As Vice President of Operations for RAIC, […].
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Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 17, 2021
On the sixth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Aaron Wolowiec shares with us a decadent shortbread recipe. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own with a cup of coffee!
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Software upgrades can be a costly and time-consuming hassle. . When you’re looking for new software to manage your association, consider the se benefits of using an AMS that’s automatically updated. . On this blog, you’ll often see us mention association management software (AMS) in which all clients are using the same version of the product.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The holidays are fast approaching, which means ‘tis the season. for nonprofits to launch their year-end giving campaigns. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The post Why Accessibility and Community go Hand in Hand appeared first on Higher Logic. The post Why Accessibility and Community go Hand in Hand appeared first on Higher Logic.
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.
Membersuite
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Change fatigue is real—it’s proven. Gartner research says our ability as employees to cope with change is 50% less than what it was before the pandemic. And if the change affects our daily work life, like new technology or a new manager, then its impact is 2.5 times more than bigger organizational changes, like a merger or acquisition. Everyone is about at their limit with change.
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 6, 2021
If Netflix has given us anything other than a great variety of movies and shows to binge on, it is that it has decisively revealed that consumers want their content on-demand. This principle holds true with online learners as well. Online learning is not only cost-effective but also provides an ability to better embrace the […]. The post Key LMS Trends for 2022 and Beyond appeared first on Association Adviser.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 10, 2021
When potential clients go to Pricing for Associations and ask how they should price a specific product or service, one of the first questions they have to return is “What is your strategic pricing objective?
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