October, 2022

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Top Non-Dues Revenue Takeaways from 2022’s Non-Due$-a-Palooza

Higher Logic

The post Top Non-Dues Revenue Takeaways from 2022’s Non-Due$-a-Palooza appeared first on Higher Logic. If the pandemic taught association professionals anything, it’s that there’s a growing need to diversify revenue by staying on top of new and creative non-dues revenue tactics and strategies. The post Top Non-Dues Revenue Takeaways from 2022’s Non-Due$-a-Palooza appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Today is the Day to Clean Your Association’s Database

Association Adviser

Data has become a powerhouse for organizations over the recent decades. And for associations, data can be defined in so many ways. Many of these areas have the opportunity to be cleansed on a regular basis, such as information you have on file about members, past members, partner companies, job seekers and more. However, there are subsets of data that an association has access to — and can leverage for decision-making — that aren’t necessarily cleansable, and that’s to be expected.

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Your Complete Guide to In-Kind Donations

Wild Apricot

“I wish there were a way for kids to play sports with no equipment,” Arielle half-joked to her office mate Mike as she placed yet another order for jump ropes and mitts for their nonprofit, Kids Sports. “I think that’s just.

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5 Benefits of an AMS with a Built-In Data Warehouse

Membersuite

When shopping for a new AMS, even non-techies have to dig into some technical details to know exactly what you’re looking at and whether it’s the best fit for your association. Since an AMS is at its essence a database, find out what kind of reporting and analysis you can do with the AMS alone, and what you’ll have to rely on other software to do. You don’t want to get too deep into your AMS project before learning you’ll have to budget for additional software and manage another vendor relations

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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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Tips for Hiring Lifelong Learners for Association Positions

WBT Systems

In a competitive talent marketplace, jobseekers can be pickier about where they want to work. But you have to be pickier too. Think about your association’s future.

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7 Event-Planning Lessons Learned in 2022

Aaron Wolowiec

Many of us are back to planning in-person events and while we continue to use our experience to help deliver first-class events, not everything is as it once was when it comes to event planning and execution. Here are some of the key lessons Kara will take with her into 2023.

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Association Brain Food: 10.21.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Survey invite. iMIS by ASI invites you to participate in their annual Membership Performance Benchmark Survey to help uncover upcoming trends in technology and digital transformation; membership acquisition, engagement and retention; and association goals and challenges.

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6 Group Fundraising Ideas to Energize Your Donor Base

Wild Apricot

As a nonprofit, finding ways to continually engage your donors can be challenging. We face a bit of a paradox today—between online fundraising, events, social media, virtual offerings and other outlets, there are more ways than ever to connect.

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3: Getting the Most Out of Your Consulting Partnerships

Spark Consulting

Coming in at Number Three in the all-time Top 10 Spark blog posts: Getting the Most Out of Your Consulting Partnerships. (And it garnered a lot of pingbacks, which is probably one of the reasons it’s so high on the list.). The original post was written about a year into the Spark journey. So how did I already have a perspective on effective consulting partnerships?

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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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Sell Your Industry to Job Seekers with Content Marketing Inspired by Wrexham AFC and Formula 1

WBT Systems

Many employers are still having trouble finding talented professionals to fill empty positions. Associations worry about attracting young people and career changers to their industry.

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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Burn-out And Depression Among Remote Workers

Aaron Wolowiec

Remote workers are more likely to experience burnout and depression due to long hours, isolation, and communication problems. Burnout can lead to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates in your company. This post discusses how you can use remote working as a benefit for your employees without putting them at risk for burnout or depression.

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Association Brain Food: 10.7.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because I’m away next week on a hiking vacation in South Dakota, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, October 14. This edition includes all the free events I could find for the next two weeks. I’ll be back with more on Friday, October 21. Jargon-busting.

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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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A+ Membership Application Forms (with Template & Examples!)

Wild Apricot

First impressions are important. While a prospective member may have visited your membership website or attended an event before deciding to join, filling out a membership application is when they make it official. Think of membership application forms.

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Association Meetings in a Post-Roe World

Spark Consulting

On Tuesday, October 11, Shelly Alcorn hosted Joan Eisenstodt and me on The Phoenix Cast for an important conversation about association meetings in a post-Roe world. Just as meetings are starting to recover from pandemic shutdowns, new (and old) laws are putting pregnant attendees at significant risk. The key thing I think associations need to take from our conversation is that choices about where we host our meetings could be putting pregnant attendees at SIGNIFICANT risk if they have a medic

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Hybrid Online Courses: The Secret Formula to Enhancing the Learner Experience & Increasing Revenue

WBT Systems

When online learners experience the benefits of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction, your association is rewarded with increased customer loyalty and revenue.

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How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships

Higher Logic

The post How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on Higher Logic. In an episode of the Member Engagement Show podcast we heard from a foremost expert on corporate partnerships about how the approach must change. Plus, we got the results of a survey revealing what corporate. The post How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Gardian of the Month: Michelle Porter

Aaron Wolowiec

Michelle Porter is our Gardian of the Month! Find out how she studies for a big exam, her favorite form of networking, the resource she can't live without and her favorite thing about Fall!

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Association Brain Food: 10.28.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Hybrid online courses. WBT Systems shares examples of hybrid online courses from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and two other associations. TIA’s courses offer “the convenience and flexibility of asynchronous, on-demand learning combined with the live instructor and peer interaction, plus learner support, normally associated with synchronous learning.

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The Ultimate Guide to Brainstorming Membership Website Ideas

Wild Apricot

Building a membership website is an exciting step for your organization! It gives people a place to celebrate and grow your mission, and establishes your legitimacy in the nonprofit world. The last thing you want is to draw a blank when you sit down.

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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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Why We Use Business Jargon & Why We Should Stop—and Think About the Words We Use

WBT Systems

When I hear “at the end of the day,” my blood pressure rises. I can never not hear it. Even when I’m not paying attention to someone on TV, if they say it, the phrase infiltrates my brain, making me groan.

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A Higher Logic Hello: Meet Cate Sauer

Higher Logic

The post A Higher Logic Hello: Meet Cate Sauer appeared first on Higher Logic. We recently sat down with Cate Sauer, customer success manager at Higher Logic, for a quick Q&A to learn a little more about her outside of the workplace. . The post A Higher Logic Hello: Meet Cate Sauer appeared first on Higher Logic.

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6 DEI Questions to Include in Your Next RFP Process

Aaron Wolowiec

Hotel sourcing is a difficult proposition these days. We have short sourcing windows coming out of the pandemic. Hotels have limited availability based upon the number of rebooks they’re fielding. It’s easy to get trapped in the dates, rates, and space formula with little regard for much else. But organizations should reflect on what’s most important to them as it relates to DEI and customize a series of questions to help them make more informed decisions about the people and the venues with whi

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Membership Value Just Changed Right Before Your Eyes

Association Adviser

The pandemic changed many things about life for associations, and maybe a critical piece that’s been overlooked, amongst the event cancelations and revenue shortfalls, has been membership engagement. Cathi Hight, President of the Hight Performance Group, who recently spoke at the Texas Society of Association Executives New Ideas conference, says that COVID was a “black swan” event, altering what is valued and how members prefer to interact.

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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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Church Management Software: The Best Options in 2022

Wild Apricot

Religious organizations do so much for their communities—from bringing people together for fellowship, to hosting family friendly events, to performing acts of service for those who are less fortunate. With such a focus on community, church staff.

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Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics

Association Analytics

The post Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How to Prevent & Eliminate Content Clutter in Your Online Learning Catalog

WBT Systems

Imagine walking into an antique shop looking for a specific item. There’s so much to wade through, but you’re short on time. Pricy antiques are mixed in with flea market junk.

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