July, 2021

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The Ultimate Social Media Guide for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Whenever Kathleen thought about ramping up her nonprofit’s social media presence, she quickly found herself overwhelmed. When she’d started the organization, social media didn’t even exist! She’d invited people to the first.

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Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations?

WBT Systems

Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations? Read more about Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.2.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Peer advisory groups. When I worked at NAHB, I always thought the Builder 20 clubs were such a great idea. WBT Systems does too. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. They explain how these groups work and why your association may want to consider offering them.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” The “it” can be any software solution and “they” can be your staff, members or the general public. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Integrate for Success: 3 Sweet Results of AMS Integrations

Higher Logic

The post Integrate for Success: 3 Sweet Results of AMS Integrations appeared first on Higher Logic. Why integrate? If your association management software (AMS) can talk to the engagement tools in your tech stack, you can power a much more personalized experience for your members. The post Integrate for Success: 3 Sweet Results of AMS Integrations appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Sponsorship As An Alternate Revenue Stream

Wild Apricot

If your nonprofit relies on membership dues, grants, and individual donations as main sources of revenue, you’re off to a great start. However, there’s another way to raise much-needed funds that you may not be taking advantage of: sponsorships.

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Curated Content Bundles: The Easiest Way to Start an Online Learning Program

WBT Systems

Curated Content Bundles: The Easiest Way to Start an Online Learning Program. Read more about Curated Content Bundles: The Easiest Way to Start an Online Learning Program.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.30.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-dues revenue. The countdown is on! 55 days from now, you could be in Nashville hanging around with people whose associations are rolling in non-dues revenue and people who want to emulate their success. Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” The “it” can be any software solution and “they” can be your staff, members or the general public. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.

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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

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Information + Integrations = Power for Associations. Here’s Why.

Higher Logic

The post Information + Integrations = Power for Associations. Here’s Why. appeared first on Higher Logic. Find out how to make your member data more useful for your association with software integrations between your AMS, online community software, and marketing automation platform. The post Information + Integrations = Power for Associations. Here’s Why. appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Cobb

Aaron Wolowiec

Jeff Cobb helps individuals and organizations leverage the power of learning to navigate change, drive innovation, and shape a brighter future.

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12 Productivity Tools for Nonprofits (2021 Update)

Wild Apricot

Alyssa had no idea what she was getting into when she landed her first role as the Admin Coordinator at a small association in Chicago. While her duties seemed clear-cut in the job description, she quickly realized what a mess everything was on the.

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How Subscriptions and Corporate Learning Portals Helped the Alliance Quintuple Online Education Revenue

WBT Systems

How Subscriptions and Corporate Learning Portals Helped the Alliance Quintuple Online Education Revenue. Read more about How Subscriptions and Corporate Learning Portals Helped the Alliance Quintuple Online Education Revenue.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.23.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Webinar pricing/sponsorships. If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight.

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Don’t Fear Your Dirty Data

Association Analytics

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape.

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Going Mobile with Your Online Community? Look for These 3 Features

Higher Logic

The post Going Mobile with Your Online Community? Look for These 3 Features appeared first on Higher Logic. Looking for an online community platform that offers a mobile app? Here are the best features to put on your vendor checklist. The post Going Mobile with Your Online Community? Look for These 3 Features appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Speaker Spotlight: Sarah Sladek

Aaron Wolowiec

As a best-selling author and CEO, Sarah Sladek brings her expertise to 40+ events a year. She founded XYZ University, the nation’s first generational research and management consulting firm. Sarah is an advocate for younger generations and a futurist. Audiences rave about her ability to blend pop culture with best practices, and trends with strategy.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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7 Reasons Why You Need a Volunteer Onboarding Process

Wild Apricot

Do you have a group of new volunteers starting at your organization? If so, you only have one chance to make a good first impression and welcome them into your community — it all starts with a great volunteer onboarding process. Read on to find.

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Introduce Your Members to Mixed-Age Learning Experiences

WBT Systems

Introduce Your Members to Mixed-Age Learning Experiences. Read more about Introduce Your Members to Mixed-Age Learning Experiences.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.16.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. WBT Systems recapped a recent Non-Dues-A-Palooza webinar where Will Hold, the CEO of the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, described how his association quintupled their online education revenue by offering subscriptions, corporate learning portals and learning paths focused on job roles.

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How to Ensure Your AMS Reports Include The Right Data

Membersuite

Every association management software (AMS) company loves to demonstrate how their AMS meets an association’s requirements. The association staff on the project team care about these functions and features, but most of their co-workers only care about one thing: reports. Reports provide the information you and your colleagues need to better understand your members, customers, and prospects.

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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.

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Your Guide to Building a Strong Customer Engagement Strategy

Higher Logic

The post Your Guide to Building a Strong Customer Engagement Strategy appeared first on Higher Logic. Find out how to build a strong customer engagement strategy for your business. Hint: It all starts with adopting a customer-centric mentality. The post Your Guide to Building a Strong Customer Engagement Strategy appeared first on Higher Logic.

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8 Tips to Build Diverse and Inclusive Virtual Events

Aaron Wolowiec

Building an inclusive, open, and diverse event is crucial in keeping your audience engaged. Here are some of the top and best practices you can follow to do just that!

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How to Run A Silent Auction: Tips, Tricks, and Expert Advice

Wild Apricot

Setting up, promoting, and executing a silent auction can be a daunting task. There are so many moving pieces! Planning and coordination are key, to ensure your association, nonprofit, or charity sees the funds—and fun!—you want out of.

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10 Types of eLearning Assessments for Your Courses

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What did the last assessment that you took look like? Perhaps it was a multiple-choice final exam or an essay-style test printed in double-spaced Times New Roman. Either way, we’d guess it looked quite different from the eLearning assessment types we’re going to discuss today. When it comes to eLearning assessments, there is a wide range of possibilities when it comes to interactivity and engagement.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.9.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Training programs. The training of frontline (public-facing) employees has traditionally been the purview of a company’s HR department or, as with alcohol service training, for example, outsourced to a for-profit specializing in that niche. WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association sho

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7 Steps for Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Association’s Reports

Membersuite

You know it’s time to rethink how your association uses reports when, month after month, you share a report with staff or volunteer leaders and all you hear is: “Hmm, interesting.” A report’s potential is wasted if it’s merely reviewed and forgotten. A report, in the right circumstances, should lead to insight and action—decisions, new tactics, new products or services, or changes in strategy.

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5 Great Examples of Online Community Promo Videos & Tips for Creating Yours

Higher Logic

The post 5 Great Examples of Online Community Promo Videos & Tips for Creating Yours appeared first on Higher Logic. Launching a new online community or want to create some buzz around your current community? Get tips for creating a community promo video here. The post 5 Great Examples of Online Community Promo Videos & Tips for Creating Yours appeared first on Higher Logic.

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