Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
If you’re dealing with a difficult person in your organization, here’s a system to identify the cause behind the difficulty, and how to turn these people into productive team members in your meetings.
YourMembership
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The value of your association operating a job board for members and job seekers has long been established. Non-dues revenue for you and access to qualified, relevant candidates for your membership top the list of well-known benefits. And, hence, you may have been operating an online career center for years, and using the same software. The post 9 bells and whistles for your association’s career center solution appeared first on YourMembership.
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Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The weekly list of free professional development and events for the association community… Politicians and pundits need to listen to these two women whose friendship survives their opposing politics. And, if you find yourself judging others because of their politics, you need to watch this TED video too. Hate to be bossy but their message is one that isn’t often heard amidst all the noise.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
According to the Harvard Business Review , before technology made it possible for companies and organizations to connect with large groups of colleagues and stakeholders anywhere in the world in real time, the average team size was around 20 people. Today, however, it isn’t uncommon for people to work in teams comprised of upwards of 100 people—many of whom interact with one another virtually and not face-to-face.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. Attendees aren’t likely to retain the information they take in during those few days packed full of sessions.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Use this expert's nonprofit compliance checklist to make sure your organization is doing everything it takes to remain in good standing with the IRS.
YourMembership
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
In last week’s post, I had the opportunity to dig into the first five ingredients of a winning learning management system (LMS) recipe. Today, I’ll share the eight remaining elements to ensure your association has sweet success with its continuing education (CE) programs. CE Management: Providing learners with an easy way to report and claim credits is paramount.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… We’re all Equif*cked. I swiped that word from TechCrunch —it’s a gem. Dave Coriale at DelCor Technology Solutions isn’t one to use that kind of language in public but he did share 12 steps association CEOs can take to avoid becoming the next Equifax —and avoid getting the axe.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Sponsorship programs are tricky. Most associations have one (or have at least considered one), but are still fine-tuning the details. Is pricing too low? Too high? Do sponsors see the value in each sponsorship package? What do members think of the program? And what about your association? Is your program effective at increasing non-dues revenue ? To create a great sponsorship program, you need to answer each of these questions and more, balancing the needs of your association, your sponsors, and
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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
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. Think of all the organizations that now offer professional development to your members—how many of them existed even ten years ago? To stay top of mind (and top of market), you need to leverage your eLearning differentiator—your iconic advantage.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Associations are built on relationships. . Sure, we have boards of directors and bylaws and committee structures and membership structures and org charts and departmental structures and hierarchies and employee manuals and policies and procedures and AMSes and LMSes and CRM systems and CMSes and social media platforms galore, but when it comes down to it, we’re communities of people coming together to accomplish things we either couldn’t do at all, or couldn’t do as easily, alo
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
If you’re facing a difficult situation where you need to say a firm “no” to a board member, follow these five tips to help you frame the conversation in a constructive, collaborative way.
YourMembership
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Is bottom-line revenue top of mind for your association? And, did you know member engagement is the biggest factor in revenue per member? The ROI of engagement is unique to each organization, but its importance to the overall health of an organization is clear. Engagement is one of the underlying motivations for implementing and maintaining. The post 10 ways your AMS increases member engagement appeared first on YourMembership.
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.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… “Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.” It sure is. I heard these wise words from Susan David on an episode of The Good Life Project podcast. She’s the author of Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life which I managed to snag for $1.99 a while back thanks to an alert from BookBub.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Question: With regard to your association, what’s keeping you up at night? Answer 1: Not gaining new members. Answer 2: Figuring out how and where to acquire new members. These aren’t hypothetical examples. They are direct quotes from Marketing General’s 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , which lists new member acquisition as one of the top three priorities for associations.
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Publicists are telling their clients, “Get a podcast.” Podcasting is the new talk radio, the new advertising, and the new book tour. It’s time your association gets a podcast too. By adding podcasts to your online learning curriculum and communication strategy, you will attract the attention and loyalty of members, customers, and prospects, while enhancing the impact of your educational content.
Association Success
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Including diverse voices and faces is so important for the success of your organization, as well as for society at large. “I was both surprised and pleased to learn that the ratio of women leaders in the nonprofit sector is much less out-of-balance than expected. We are fortunate that the percent of nonprofits run by women is much higher than the percentage of businesses run by women in for-profit sector.
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!
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Here are the top 5 nonprofit digital marketing tools I’ve seen used most effectively. For each tool, I’ll show you how to use its best features and how much it costs.
YourMembership
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
The continuing education (CE) market is sweet. By some estimates, CE represents $47 billion of total formal training spending in the United States alone. So, it’s no surprise the CE market is attracting a broad spectrum of providers. Associations, for-profit commercial training companies, academic institutions and subject matter experts everywhere are competing for a slice of.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… More M&A news this week: Personify bought Wild Apricot. DelCor’s Loretta DeLuca, Gretchen Steenstra, and Kathleen McQuilkin had a chat with Personify CEO Eric Thurston to get the deets. HubSpot explains how online search habits are changing and how topic clusters and pillar pages can improve your website’s SEO performance.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Your community contains loads of member and customer data. When you analyze it, you gain access to all types of valuable insight: which users are most engaged, what topics they’re most interested in, who is contributing to discussions and the list goes on. That data becomes even more powerful when combined with data from other systems, like an AMS/CRM, email marketing, marketing automation platform or Google Analytics.
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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
AvidXchange: Association Management
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
AvidXchange wants to make sure that you not only survive – but thrive – during your year-end closing process. That’s why we’ve organized a panel of financial thought-leaders and AvidXchange customers to share their personal best practices for a successful year-end closing. This live event, Tips & Tricks to Prepare for Year-End Close , will take place on September 21 at our new corporate campus located at the AvidXchange Music Factory.
Association Success
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Don't let your conference fall flat - here are 6 tips to help you engage and inspire your attendees! We all have been there. We have registered for that conference, rearranged our work and personal schedules, stood in airport lines and managed flight delays – all with eager anticipation for a great two or three days of learning and networking. But something happens.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Every month we compile the internet's biggest list of nonprofit webinars. Here are 46 free nonprofit webinars for October 2017.
Smooth The Path
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Parent involvement varies widely in schools. Some parents attend the parent-teacher meetings. Some parents fundraise and chaperone field trips. Some parents spend hours each week on leading the PTA. The parent who is minimally involved might be just as happy about their involvement and with the school overall as the parents who are extensively involved.
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.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… This week’s photo is a preview of my weekend, but without the chair—can’t fit a chair like that in my backpack. We’re heading out on Sunday for our first backpack camping trip, the first of many, if all goes well. So, what did I enjoy reading this week… What happens when a membership prospect calls your association?
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Want some easy to create and implement ideas that will enhance, protect and engage your community? We’ve been in this industry for more than a decade, so we put together a list of what we consider are seven of the most underutilized online community features and processes. By making the most of these, you can save time and cut down pressure on your staff. 7 Overlooked Features and Best Practices for Your Online Community. 1.
Forj
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
David Kelly, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the eLearning Guild spoke on September 26th as part of the Fall eLearning Thought Leaders Webinar Series. Jon Aleckson, CEO of Web Courseworks, interviewed David Kelly about the eLearning Guild and the content was presented during the webinar. “Content Curation: Putting Curation into Practice” addressed curation, how it came to be, and how it is a necessity for associations in the “digital age” The following
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