Protech
MAY 11, 2023
When someone becomes a member of your association, they join a valuable community of like-minded individuals with shared interests. Whether they engage with that community regularly or not can make a big difference in the quality of their experience with your association. There are plenty of steps you can take to improve members’ online experiences and increase their likelihood of engaging on a regular basis.
Associations Now
MAY 29, 2023
Associations have more options for drawing corporate and sponsor dollars. But execs also have to consider how these partnerships will affect members. Nondues revenue options aren’t what they used to be. So, many leaders have to rethink what kind of ground rules they establish for them. For the latest Associations Now Deep Dive report, I wrote about how approaches to nondues revenue have been changing of late.
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MemberClicks
MAY 25, 2023
Events are a great member benefit but can become a huge expense without proper planning. Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to run an event without some spend. Venues, booking vendors and speakers, ordering banners and signage, etc all cost money. BUT—good news!—there are ways to cut back on your budget while planning. Earning money from events First off, it’s important to remember that running events—although they cost you money—will actually earn you money, too.
Spark Consulting
MAY 8, 2023
We ABSOLUTELY can. People associate in order to solve problems that are, individually, intractable. I can’t think of a more important problem that’s not amenable to individual solutions than climate change. Shelly Alcorn and I were honored to discuss the association role in combatting climate change with Elisa Brewer Pratt on a recent episode of the Association Transformation podcast.
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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.
WBT Systems
MAY 22, 2023
The fundamental marketing challenge for associations is this: you’re competing for a share of your member’s time. Since this blog’s focus is professional development, I’ll be more specific.
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.orgSource
MAY 23, 2023
What is your board’s financial IQ? That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. While you may not have a Warren Buffett in the group, hopefully, there are some above-average number crunchers. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed.
The Journal by EXEC
MAY 15, 2023
Today, the modern knowledge worker begins their workday long before their morning coffee. By 9 am, they’d already peered into nine work-related emails, sent four replies, and accepted two meeting invites. By the time they arrive at their desk, they will have scrolled through dozens of social media posts and text messages. As many of us now work from home and are constantly glued to a screen, what’s described above is a one-way track to digital burnout: an epidemic that has plagued the post-covid
Association Adviser
MAY 23, 2023
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend MPI’s the EVENT, hosted annually by the MPI Chapters in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. Event professionals are known for being warm, friendly, and welcoming, but as an Association Executive in a room full of MICE Industry professionals, I still sometimes feel like an interloper in […] The post What the Association Sector can learn from our Events Industry Partners: Part 1 appeared first on Association Adviser.
Multiview
MAY 18, 2023
Member engagement is a critical part of any association’s success, as it helps build loyalty, which in turn leads to growth. But in order to grow your association, you need to get members on board as soon as possible — and the best way to do that is through member engagement.
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
WBT Systems
MAY 29, 2023
Your association has an abundance of useful data in your LMS, AMS, website’s CMS, community platform, email marketing platform, and elsewhere.
Association Analytics
MAY 4, 2023
In today’s data-driven world, having knowledge of analytics and data is a must. As an association professional, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding how to leverage the insights that data provides. Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 12, 2023
Why is it that we often have reservations about sharing the tender parts of our soul, heart, and mind? Tenderness and vulnerability are not foreign to the human experience, they’re in fact universal core characteristics. Yesenia shares some promising ways to prioritize the tender parts of you.
Wild Apricot
MAY 21, 2023
Running a fundraiser on a tight budget? Check out our list of 25 + cheap and inexpensive fundraising ideas to help you get started.
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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.
Reid All About it
MAY 12, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there.
Associations Now
MAY 10, 2023
Though the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation went into effect five years ago, organizations are still ensuring they stay compliant and keeping a close eye on any new data privacy legislation that may be down the road. Like many organizations in spring 2018, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society was preparing to comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation that went into effect on May 25.
WBT Systems
MAY 15, 2023
Despite what your association might be experiencing, volunteerism is strong.
Association Analytics
MAY 17, 2023
The post Engagement Revolution Panel: Transforming Your Association’s Approach to Outshine the Competition – 6/13/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.
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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!
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 26, 2023
Kate shares some solutions to the challenge of having “pre-session” rotating slides to show before a presentation and having to swap slideshows for the presentation itself - which often looks and feels clunky. Here's her solution to this big little issue!
Wild Apricot
MAY 12, 2023
From the features to look for to implementation strategies, we’ll show you everything you need to know about database software for nonprofits.
Reid All About it
MAY 26, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time. Good intentions are nice, but they mean nothing if they don’t turn into action.
Nimble AMS
MAY 18, 2023
Are you aware of the many benefi t s of Salesforce Person Accounts for your association ? If not, it’s time to discover how Person Accounts can empower your member-based organization. S ome of America’s leading businesses like New York Life, Bank of America, Voya , Philips, Target, and CVS are leveraging Person Accounts to revolutionize reporting.
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.
WBT Systems
MAY 8, 2023
It pays to watch what for-profits in the learning business are doing. The fastest growing customer segment for online learning providers, like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, and EdX, is the corporate market.
Association Analytics
MAY 17, 2023
The post Engagement Revolution Panel: Transforming Your Association’s Approach to Outshine the Competition appeared first on Association Analytics.
AvidXchange: Association Management
MAY 31, 2023
AvidXchange CEO Michael Praeger interviewed Ryan Davis, CEO of CINC Systems , in the latest episode of “The Power of Change” podcast. The two discussed Davis’ unique path from news reporter to C-suite executive and how he’s guided CINC Systems through digital transformation and exponential growth. “The Power of Change” features interviews between Praeger and industry leaders who embrace change and use it to their professional advantage.
Wild Apricot
MAY 31, 2023
In this post, we offer ideas for unique fundraisers that will create buzz, generate donations, and take the worry out of asking for support.
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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.
Reid All About it
MAY 19, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.” ―William Penn Chapter events. Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events?
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 5, 2023
The Event Garde team is committed to holding ourselves accountable to our core values. These values serve as the foundation for how we work with one another, our partners, and our clients and it’s important that they continue to be an accurate reflection of who we aim to be. Here's what happened from the intentional revisiting of these values.
WBT Systems
MAY 1, 2023
Here’s a million-dollar idea: help us hapless humans close the distance between having good intentions and taking action on those intentions. You see this challenge everywhere.
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