August, 2023

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ASAE for Introverts: 25 Tips for Introverts Attending an Industry Event

Aaron Wolowiec

In honor of the upcoming ASAE Annual Meeting in Atlanta, but equally relevant to your own organization’s meeting and events, here’s a list of 25 ideas you might consider implementing to help get you, as an introvert, into the right headspace.

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What Association Education Teams Need to Know about Membership Trends

WBT Systems

Every year, we see the release of more and more research reports in the association space.

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Key Areas of AI Benefit and Caution for Associations

Higher Logic

The post Key Areas of AI Benefit and Caution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic. How can you leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance your operations, engagement, and value proposition for members? Let’s break down some opportunities and cautions.  The post Key Areas of AI Benefit and Caution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Peer-to-Peer Learning Programs Help Members Develop Skills and Relationships

WBT Systems

At the ASAE Annual Meeting, peer-to-peer learning was everywhere. As conference speakers, association professionals shared ideas, how-to information, and case studies with their peers.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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20 Reasons To Do a Culture Assessment

PROPEL

Having trouble getting buy-in for conducting a culture assessment? Here are 20 reasons to give your CEO and counter any objection. Culture assessments aren’t just tools; they’re bridges connecting strategy, humanity, and success. In our rapidly evolving world, understanding and nurturing organizational culture is more crucial than ever. Learn more here and schedule a demo today.

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Trust, but verify: How to avoid buyer’s remorse with your association management software

Aptify

Your choice of association management software is too big of a decision to leave to chance. Here’s how to avoid regrets with your next AMS purchase. Purchasing new association management software (AMS) is a big investment of time and money. The last thing you want is to buy a new AMS system and then regret it because it fails to help your organization move forward or even leaves your association worse off than before you bought it.

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The Unique Value of Facilitation: An Investment Worth Making

Aaron Wolowiec

What exactly is a facilitator? The terms "facilitator," "consultant," and "trainer" are often misunderstood, leading to confusion about their distinctiveness. Dilhara explores the differences between the terms and sheds light on why facilitation stands out as a unique and invaluable investment.

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Member Dues: Budgeting, Structuring, Increasing, and Communicating

Higher Logic

The post Member Dues: Budgeting, Structuring, Increasing, and Communicating appeared first on Higher Logic. As you approach budgeting for the upcoming year, in an effort to align revenue to costs you may find your association considering whether or not to raise member dues. Here are some things to consider. The post Member Dues: Budgeting, Structuring, Increasing, and Communicating appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How to Find Your Path as a Leader

Associations Now

Yes, you need to be decisive and a good manager. But just as crucial, one expert says, is knowing yourself and making your leadership style a function of who you are. As this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo continues, there’s likely a little bit of a trepidation among two groups of people in Atlanta. Established leaders may be concerned that they’re doing enough to grow and develop in their role.

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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

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Association Brain Food: 8.25.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” –Oprah Winfrey Online programs. Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times.

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Microlearning Programs for Ambitious Professionals Who Lack the Time and Headspace for Learning

WBT Systems

What’s the biggest obstacle between your members and your educational programs? It’s a perceived lack of time.

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Turning Your Static iMIS Reports into Actionable Insights

Association Analytics

Whether you’ve used iMIS for years, are just getting started or considering making the switch, you will likely have similar struggles and questions. Some in.

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Gardian of the Month: John Bacon

Aaron Wolowiec

John Bacon is our Gardian of the Month! Find out his strategy for helping someone learn a difficult topic, he share his favorite network and why it's special, how he thinks mentorship aids in knowledge transfer, the book he can't live without, and what the title of a book about his life would be called.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres 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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Shake Up Success with Community: A Strategy for Customer Success Leaders in B2B SaaS 

Higher Logic

The post Shake Up Success with Community: A Strategy for Customer Success Leaders in B2B SaaS appeared first on Higher Logic. Customer success continues to change and evolve, but one thing remains the same: Customers are your most significant assets. In this guide, we walk you through how an online community helps to provide value and. The post Shake Up Success with Community: A Strategy for Customer Success Leaders in B2B SaaS appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Key Findings from the 2023 Association Benchmarking Report

Association Adviser

Each year presents opportunities and challenges – and 2023 is no different. While inflation, global conflict and political fallout continue to present challenges to the economy, overall morale and perceived quality of life, there are myriad opportunities we can glean from the better aspects of society and progress. The 12th Association Benchmarking Report of North […] The post Key Findings from the 2023 Association Benchmarking Report appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Association Brain Food: 8.18.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. Love will keep us together… Education programs. TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. The programs are relationship and community builders since they help members connect with each other on both a personal and professional level.

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Management Training Programs Help Fill the Leadership Pipeline for Member Companies and Your Association

WBT Systems

Associations thrive when their member companies are strong, growing, and prospering. But in some industries, employers have trouble cultivating and keeping talented professionals.

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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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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are continuously learning how to work faster and more efficiently, which can stir up a lot of feelings in us humans. As such, some organizations have already jumped on the bandwagon and are quickly adapting, while others are hesitating to embrace the potential of this technology.

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Tackling your Event Management Staffing Struggles with an Outside Solution

Aaron Wolowiec

Today, more than ever, organizations are challenged with staffing issues. Whether the challenge lies in finding the right staff member, or budget constraints keep you from hiring a full-time employee, securing an outside contractor may be the perfect solution. Here are just a few of the benefits that come along when you bring in an external partner to plan and manage your meetings and events.

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Growing Customer Relationships with Community

Higher Logic

The post Growing Customer Relationships with Community appeared first on Higher Logic. We recently partnered with Airmeet and Apollo to discuss how you effectively “Drive Efficient Growth and Retention with Community Events.” If you missed it, we have your recap. The post Growing Customer Relationships with Community appeared first on Higher Logic.

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GrowthZone | ChamberMaster Customers Recognized at 2023 ACCE Annual Convention

GrowthZone

GrowthZone is proud to share the announcement of the 2023 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2023 award winners. Chamber of the Year Winners The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers of commerce have in their communities. Those honored with the designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as education, transportation, economic prosperity, and quality of life.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta

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Association Brain Food: 8.11.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. But there’s no replacement for conferences. At ASAE Annual, I met new people and hung out with friends and acquaintances.

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6 reasons not to build custom membership software for your association or labor union

Aptify

If you’re tempted to build custom membership software for your large and complex organization’s unique needs – stop ! Read on for six compelling reasons not to take on the risks of build-your-own software. When you’re running a large, complex association or labor union, it can be tempting to want to build custom membership management software.

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Turning Your Static iMIS Reports into Actionable Insights – 8/31/23

Association Analytics

The post Turning Your Static iMIS Reports into Actionable Insights – 8/31/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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3 data security factors to consider in your next AMS

NetForum

Learn three things you should consider in your next association management software to secure your member data and reduce risk for your organization. 3 data security factors to consider in your next AMS appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Embrace the Power of Community: A Comprehensive Guide to Fueling Customer Advocacy

Higher Logic

The post Embrace the Power of Community: A Comprehensive Guide to Fueling Customer Advocacy appeared first on Higher Logic. Customers trust other customers. Let’s discuss how an online community can help turn customers into loyal advocates that support and speak on behalf of your brand. The post Embrace the Power of Community: A Comprehensive Guide to Fueling Customer Advocacy appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Survey Reveals Top Community Association Manager Challenges

AvidXchange: Association Management

The AvidXchange Podcast Network just posted a new episode of its “Middle Market Report” program. In this episode, our Jarett Tran, senior account executive, Community Association Management, interviewed Maegan Woytek, a senior account executive at Vantaca. The two discussed the findings of AvidXchange’s recent survey conducted with the Community Associations Institute (CAI) on the challenges and priorities of today’s community association management companies.

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Association Brain Food: 8.4.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon—instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.” —Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue.

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