30 Virtual Event Statistics You Need to Know in 2020
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 25, 2020
Are you considering hosting a virtual event? Check out these 30 stats from nonprofits, membership organizations, and professional event planners to get prepared.
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10 basic rules for great conversations
Association Success
AUGUST 11, 2020
I had the pleasure of participating in my favorite hobby last night: mindlessly scrolling through social media. However, instead of watching funny cat videos or meme compilations, I wound up watching an endless series of Ted Talks. While they were all inspiring, one in particular resonated with me the most: “ 10 ways to have a better conversation ” by Celeste Headlee. .
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The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials
WBT Systems
AUGUST 4, 2020
The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials. Read more about The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials.
Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.7.20
Reid All About it
AUGUST 7, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I’m attending the virtual ASAE Annual Meeting during the day and The Echo Hangout during the evening. Will I see you there? Young professionals working from home. Here I was thinking everyone was discovering the joys of working from home.
How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of
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8 Tips for Attending a Virtual Conference
Blue Sky eLearn
AUGUST 19, 2020
At this point, you may have attended a virtual conference, and you’ve probably attended a webinar or two. While organizations are getting creative with their online events you can still probably expect to be sitting in front of your computer watching sessions for multiple hours a day. Here are some tips to make sure you’re ready to attend and get your money’s and education’s worth!
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50 Free Nonprofit Webinars for September 2020
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 24, 2020
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in September 2020 that the Internet has to offer.
Why a members-only model might be holding your association back
Association Success
AUGUST 17, 2020
Picture this: It’s Friday night, and you’re walking home through a city. Your commute takes you past a high brick wall with ivy spilling over the top. You can’t see beyond the wall, but you can hear the sounds of a dinner party taking place in the garden beyond. There’s laughter, glasses clinking, and the sizzle of a grill. You can easily picture what’s happening—but without an invitation, you can’t join the fun. .
Providing Value to Virtual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors: Insight Gained After 6 Months of Virtual Events
WBT Systems
AUGUST 31, 2020
Providing Value to Virtual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors: Insight Gained After 6 Months of Virtual Events. Read more about Providing Value to Virtual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors: Insight Gained After 6 Months of Virtual Events.
Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.21.20
Reid All About it
AUGUST 21, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Association Success is running a survey to benchmark diversity in the association industry. This ten-minute survey will help all of us get a better, bigger picture of just how equitable the association industry is for everyone in it.
How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
Our Takeaway from ASAE Annual: An Increasing Demand for Data Insights
Association Analytics
AUGUST 19, 2020
Last week our team had the opportunity to attend the ASAE Annual virtual conference. As a key sponsor of the event, we spoke with many association teams at our virtual booth to learn how they are adapting and responding to changes in the market.
Membership Renewal Strategy: The Top 6 Reasons Your Members Don’t Renew
Higher Logic
AUGUST 20, 2020
The post Membership Renewal Strategy: The Top 6 Reasons Your Members Don’t Renew appeared first on Higher Logic. Marketing General’s 2020 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report reveals fascinating statistics on why members don’t renew their association membership. Find out to improve member retention by addressing these preventable issues.
Announcing the 2020 Virtual Event Report: Everything You Need to Know to Run a Better Virtual Event
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 11, 2020
We surveyed over 1,000 membership organizations to help solve all of your most pressing challenges related to virtual events. Read this post to learn the top three takeaways and download the Virtual Event Report to read the full insights.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: How values became more valued
Association Success
AUGUST 3, 2020
Editors note: The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations is a five-part industry assessment. . For the first 45 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership team at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) halted the majority of the organization’s output as they prioritized evaluation. But that didn’t mean they went completely silent. .
2024 State of Customer Education Report
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Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry
WBT Systems
AUGUST 10, 2020
Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry. Read more about Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry.
10-Minute SEO for Association Websites
GrowthZone
AUGUST 11, 2020
Optimizing association websites for search engines can seem daunting, so just start somewhere. The association SEO process can be as basic or complex as you choose to make it. You don’t have to “go back” and fix things or reinvent the wheel. What Is It? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the method of driving web traffic from organic (unpaid) search engine results.
What’s Blockchain?
Spark Consulting
AUGUST 31, 2020
And why should associations care? Shelly Alcorn (Ubiquity University and Alcon Associates Management Consulting) and I will be presenting for CalSAE on The Perils and Promise of Blockchain Wednesday, September 30. “Hm,” you may be thinking, “I’m not IN California. Why is Elizabeth telling me this?” Because CalSAE’s annual ELEVATE meeting has been converted into a series of Virtual Summits taking place for four consecutive Wednesdays in September, starting Sept
The Importance of Decision Making Role Clarity
Jamie Notter
AUGUST 25, 2020
I’ve noticed that a lot of our clients are focused on decision making processes when they come up with action plans following their culture assessments. The action plans vary, but they usually involve an effort to clarify decision-making roles inside the organization. While everyone has a good general sense of who gets to decide on certain issues, it seems the devil is in the details, and everyone is not on the same page.
Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue
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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!
Complete Guide: How to Create a Fundraiser on Facebook (With Examples)
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2020
Want to start using Facebook to fundraise? In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit.
Why engagement should be your association’s primary goal
Association Success
AUGUST 12, 2020
Associations were once at the heart of many professionals’ social lives. Take London’s Royal Society, for instance. Founded in 1660, the Royal Society published many of the world’s most crucial scientific papers in its signature peer-reviewed journal. From Isaac Newton to James Cook, the Royal Society’s members were responsible for paradigm-shifting discoveries.
Embrace the Opportunities in Disruption & Reimagine Your Association’s Future
WBT Systems
AUGUST 24, 2020
Embrace the Opportunities in Disruption & Reimagine Your Association’s Future. Read more about Embrace the Opportunities in Disruption & Reimagine Your Association’s Future.
What is Going Well in Your Association?
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 27, 2020
Isolation, fear, monotony, and super scary finances; there is a lot that is not great about this time of COVID. But the last five months have not been all bad. Good things have happened too. Many of us are enjoying more family time. Some families have reconnected with nature. In my house, there has been a significant increase in the availability of homemade bread and pies.
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.
Flipping Traditional Project Management to Fit the Association Model
Association Adviser
AUGUST 27, 2020
Crystal Stone, M.Ed., CAE, PMP of Bostrom leads attendees through a crash course on what project management is and how to manage projects for associations. The post Flipping Traditional Project Management to Fit the Association Model appeared first on Association Adviser.
How to attract new members in a budget-conscious world
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 20, 2020
What can you do to recruit new members when money is tight? Attracting new members to your association is always a top priority. Even in normal times, it takes continued, focused effort. But, what do you do in unusual times like these, when many people have become more budget-conscious? Here are six effective ways to get past the price barrier and encourage more members to join your association: Offer budget-friendly payment options.
10 Tips for Direct Mail Fundraising Success in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it might actually be a great time to fundraise through direct mail. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success.
Your association needs a well-defined core ideology to grow. Here’s how to get there
Association Success
AUGUST 31, 2020
An organization’s core ideology is like its constitution. It serves as a foundation that guides the organization toward future growth and helps maintain a consistent culture that upholds its mission. Revisiting your association’s core ideology can help provide direction during company transitions, changes of leadership, a cultural transformation or uncertain times. .
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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How Two Associations Created Career Pathways for Their Members & Market
WBT Systems
AUGUST 17, 2020
How Two Associations Created Career Pathways for Their Members & Market. Read more about How Two Associations Created Career Pathways for Their Members & Market.
Stop Wondering What to Include in an Association Website URL
GrowthZone
AUGUST 28, 2020
Each page on an association website has a unique address – commonly known as a URL (uniform resource locator). A URL is like anything else on the web, it can be good, it can be bad, or it can be ugly. It’s one of the most important aspects of making sure your association website shows up in search engine results. So, what makes a “good” URL? Two things (which go hand-in-hand): a positive user experience and an SEO-friendly structure.
How to Move Communications Forward in the COVID Era
Association Adviser
AUGUST 26, 2020
Five recommendations based on the 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report that will help associations communications move forward. The post How to Move Communications Forward in the COVID Era appeared first on Association Adviser.
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