WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2023

The pandemic knocked many of us out of our comfort zones, however, it also sparked growth in ways we couldn’t have foreseen.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 28, 2023

The post What Associations Should Know about ChatGPT and Generative AI appeared first on Higher Logic. Is ChatGPT and generative AI the (right) answer for association communications? Let’s explore what this highly publicized tool does and the ways it could impact your association and job. The post What Associations Should Know about ChatGPT and Generative AI appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 6, 2023

The post How To Write Effective Meeting Minutes (with Templates and Samples) appeared first on WildApricot.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 7, 2023

I’ve been secretly cheating at work for over two decades. I finally shared my secret with colleagues at our recent team retreat and their minds were blown.

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 21, 2023

The post Safeguard Member Engagement Through Choice: Message Categories and Email Preferences appeared first on Higher Logic. Your email program needs to allow for choice. Allow members to self-select what content they’re interested in and make it easier to track their subscriptions with message categories and preference management. The post Safeguard Member Engagement Through Choice: Message Categories and Email Preferences appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 27, 2023

In mid- April , the Nimble AMS team attended the 2023 Salesforce World Tour in Washington DC. Our team joined thousands of industry peers and trailblazing association professionals to learn, network, and innovate at the free Sales force Tour event. After the event concluded, w e sat down with the onsite Nimble AMS team to discuss their experiences.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 28, 2023

I recently attended an industry conference. I sat in the opening general session patiently awaiting the keynote speaker to take the stage, but what followed was a 15-minute laundry list of announcements and appreciations that very few people were interested in. As I sit in the audience on this particular day, not as a planner but as an attendee, I realize how this opening has landed – and it’s not a great first impression.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Is your association planni ng to upgrade its t echnology to a mo dern software solu tion? If so, you’re among good company. The latest Community Brands Research reports 65% of a ssociation p rofessionals and 63% of members agree that professi onal membe rship and trade organi zatio ns that don’t transform technologically within the ne xt fe w years won’t survive.

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AMG

APRIL 28, 2023

As described in my recent NC Community Association Legislative Update , an HOA/condo bill moving through the NC General Assembly is Senate Bill 553/House Bill 551 “Landlord/Tenant and HOA Changes.” SB 552 and HB 551 are mainly focused on landlord-tenant issues, but both include a provision that any declaration amendments made by an HOA or condo association would “only affect lot owners whose lots are conveyed or transferred after the amendment takes effect.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 29, 2023

The post 15 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit With Word-of-Mouth Marketing appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. It takes time. It takes effort. And the biggest differentiator between success and failure is a user adoption plan. User adoption is the experience employees go through when using new technology or following new processes with existing technology. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not neces

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WBT Systems

APRIL 24, 2023

If your association offers (or plans to offer) a credentialing program, you know all about job analysis—or should know.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2023

Bias shows up in our lives every day whether we want it to or not. Having a bias is how our brains naturally work. It doesn't mean that we have done something intentionally wrong or harmful. It does mean that our experiences have created biases that may cloud and negatively impact our actions toward those around us. We must work to understand what bias is, how bias is formed, and how to address it when it does.

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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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Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs.

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Aptify

APRIL 20, 2023

Behind the scenes: The Aptify team prep for ASAE AMS Demo Days [link] The Aptify team is excited to demo for ASAE AMS Demo Days next Wednesday April 26th at 1:40 PM ET. Check out the vlog for a sneak peek into their plans! Transcription: Jim Redin: Hi, Allison, how are you today? Allyson Olaniel: Hey Jim, I’m doing great. How about yourself? Jim Redin: I’m great, Allyson.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2023

The post The Best Online Payment Service Providers in 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 26, 2023

This is for all the inquiring minds curious about how and why some of the top talent landed together at Association Analytics (A2), or anyone who just wants to hear a fun story. Guy Raz, the host of one of my favorite podcasts, How I Built This , always asks the question “How much of your success do you attribute to luck, or just hard work?” First, I looked up the definition of luck.

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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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WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2023

Until recently, executives or aspiring leaders were usually the only people you knew who worked with coaches, but that’s changing.

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Elevating Engagement

APRIL 21, 2023

Do you remember the Tweet Ups of about 13 years ago? If you didn’t attend one, they were either officially organized or unofficial gatherings of people on Twitter at an in-person event. Back in the day, these gatherings were BRILLIANT! Then I worked for a professional association and ran the association’s handle. After tweeting, retweeting, liking, celebrating, and chatting with the members of our community online for years, it was soooooo much fun to put a face with the handle.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. They suggest options for offering members a selection of free education programs as a true membership benefit or as part of a membership tier.

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Mary Byers

APRIL 12, 2023

How much work could you get done on a major initiative if you set aside 90 days to work on it? The above is a question I like to ask association teams. Though its not likely youll be able to totally clear your calendar, think about the power of being able to steadily focus on a worthy goal. The sprint is a tool borrowed from Agile project management methodology.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 28, 2023

The post The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Beyond Basic Learning Metrics: Using Analytics to Uncover Insights & Education Gaps appeared first on Association Analytics.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

APRIL 12, 2023

Company Profile: Founded in 1980 and headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C., Gates Hudson is a privately-held real estate services company with more than 700 employees. Within its umbrella of companies is Gates Hudson Community Management (GCHM), a premier full-service association management company that specializes in providing financial management and residential services to condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2023

By Harshada Dive The event industry has been expanding over the past few years. Society wants to celebrate every significant and insignificant occasion. Events are social or non-social get-togethers or public gatherings that take place at a set time and place.

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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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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. They may sound crazy at first, but they’ll take you down paths where, amidst the madness, you might find some interesting nuggets to pursue.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Are you ready to stay up to date on organizational trends as you build a culture of inclusiveness for your members and stakeholders? Salesforce and Nimble AMS believe in leveraging technology to transform the world. And that transformation begins at your association. Recently, Salesforce announced a product enhancement, empowering organizations to be more inclusive in how they collect, utilize, and manage data.

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Organization How To Member Engagement Tips 120

Wild Apricot

APRIL 10, 2023

The post How to Get Sponsorships: The Complete Guide appeared first on WildApricot.

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