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.
2024 State of Customer Education Report
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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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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.
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.
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.
The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association
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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.
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. .
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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. .
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.
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.
Why It's the Perfect Time to Move Past Your Club Membership Excel Template
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 5, 2020
Still using Excel to manage your club's members? Here's why now is the perfect time to ditch your club membership Excel template and make the move to membership management software.
Volume 7 – Focus on Finance
Portage Group
AUGUST 24, 2020
Focus on Finance: COVID 19’s Impact on the Bottom-Line of Canadian Associations. For the associations positioned to weather the storm of the initial months of the COVID 19 pandemic, many are finding themselves with a bit of breathing room in terms of immediate cash flow and financial viability issues. Inevitably, many of those that were without a sufficient financial cushion or access to government supports have not fared so well.
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.
3 Considerations for Evaluating AP Solutions for HOA Management Companies
AvidXchange: Association Management
AUGUST 17, 2020
The way an association management companies pay bills has a big impact on overall business, because it impacts more than just their business. Timing, security and visibility into payment status matter just as much to the association boards they manage and the suppliers they’re paying. So, if you’re a management company evaluating solutions to streamline your AP process, it’s important to consider how the potential options would address the needs of your other key stakeholders.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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.
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.
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.
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. .
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