Wild Apricot
JUNE 15, 2015
We’re glad to announce our latest release! Version 5.4 includes WordPress integration and enhancements to our API and text formatting options. Plus a brand new mobile-friendly theme!
Socious
JUNE 10, 2015
Conversations around technology in the world of associations and nonprofits are constantly evolving. There is a steady stream of new research, case studies, and trends saturating the web. So where should you start? So where should you go to find out where technology is headed and how to avoid common pitfalls? We recently spoke with Tom Lehman of Lehman Associates, a technology, strategy, and research firm.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 16, 2015
Tara Ericson, group vice president at Naylor Association Solutions. This month’s guest blog post is by Tara Ericson, group vice president for Naylor Association Solutions , where she oversees group publishers and specialized industry market teams. It was originally published on Association Adviser. Do you have a three-tiered (platinum, gold, silver) event sponsorship offering?
YourMembership
JUNE 12, 2015
This week I received an email from noted thought leader and speaker, Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, sharing his thoughts on my most recent blog post on member engagement. Along with his comments Jeff sent an article he wrote that was recently published in “Association Forum” magazine titled Build Your Association Through Stakeholder Development. In it Jeff pushes back on the traditional practices of member engagement and suggests an alternative strategy that he has labeled “stakeholder development.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Eric Lanke
JUNE 8, 2015
In the past year, me and my association have gone through dramatic transformations. With regard to my association, we have significantly increased the amount of money--and our dependence on that amount of money--that is raised from our members through our 501(c)(3) foundation. Gifts have consistently gone from 3- and 4-figures to 4- and 5-figures and, if our efforts and success continue, soon will be tipping into the 6-figure territory.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 29, 2015
Want to find out how to motivate your volunteers, donors, supporters and board members? Check out our Nonprofit Blog Carnival round-up for June.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
JUNE 30, 2015
Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences. The thing is, most of us aren’t really doing it well. Could that be because we’ve been thinking about engagement all wrong, focusing on what we want members to do and how we define value? Join Anna Caraveli ( The Demand Networks ) and Elizabeth Weaver Engel ( Spark Consulting ) on Tuesday, July 14 at 2 pm ET on Twitter (follow the hashtag #assnch
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 30, 2015
Allison McClintick, CEO/leader development specialist, FlightLead Consulting. Q & A with Allison McClintick , CEO/leader development specialist, FlightLead Consulting. Q: Would you rather sky dive, bungee jump or climb to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, and why? A: If the goal is to put myself into cardiac arrest, I would say all three! All those choices seem equally terrifying because I am totally not OK with being in the air like that!
YourMembership
JUNE 5, 2015
I’ve just returned from the 5th Annual MASAE Mid Year Meeting , and I’ve been thinking about some great ideas that were shared during the event. From Greg Melia’s Opening Keynote “The Rules of Engagement: Enhancing Membership in Your Association” to Shelly Alcorn’s “Buckle Up Kids: Behind the Wheel of the Disruptionmobile”, a somewhat disturbing look at the future and how it will impact many associations, there as a great deal of information to consider.
Advertisement
Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a
Jamie Notter
JUNE 24, 2015
Every single one of us creates the culture where we work through our behaviors, thoughts, and words. We are all a part of that. So as we go about our work, we make choices about what to say, what to do, and how to approach things. In those choices we create culture. Of course, we all also have our "other" jobs--you know, the things that are in our job description that people expect us to do (and do well) or we'll get fired.
Potomac Core
JUNE 16, 2015
Association Bored Meetings. Are your board members laser focused on their mobile devices during board meetings? Is there a sense of restlessness at your executive committee and full board meetings? Odds are high that your board members are either preoccupied with business challenges or just plain bored with discussions on Association strategies. One way or another, they might be tuning out and if they are, your board meetings might be perceived as association “bored” meetings.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 3, 2015
In June, you can choose from among 18 free webinars that offer up a host of insights, ideas and practical tips on topics like: Leveraging your Database, Gaining Microsoft donations, Avoiding Mobilegeddon and Creating Volunteer Handbooks. Take a look at our list!
Association Adviser
JUNE 12, 2015
You’ve seen the ubiquitous # sign in front of social media posts, but do you really know what that symbol does—or could do for you? Here’s a quick primer. The post Why Are #Hashtags So Darn. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 23, 2015
We hear it all the time: We live in a “me” society. Most of us, at some point, have asked, “What’s in this for me? Associations aren’t any different. Think about it: How many associations want to boost revenue by hoping their members buy more? How many times have we wished we could just get more volunteers? In other words, we ask, “How can we get our members to do what we want them to do?”.
Virtual
JUNE 25, 2015
I love a new toy. That’s why I was so excited to get my Apple Watch last week. And as I hit the one - week mark, a few lessons have struck me: Experience starts at the beginning. Apple is known for its packaging, and this exemplified why. Opening the watch felt like an event. And, more critically, it was thought through. Every box had an “easy open” tab clearly marked.
Jamie Notter
JUNE 1, 2015
Since publishing When Millennials Take Over , we've been consistently approached by people wanting us to answer a central question: how do we attract Millennials? Whether it's about attracting customers or the best employees, we see a definite sense of nervousness among leaders that they just aren't doing it right when it comes to Millennials, so they want to know what they should be doing.
Potomac Core
JUNE 3, 2015
Association Outside In Case Study. If your members face top line growth challenges, generational transfer issues, and evolving consumer expectations, how can your Association support member success? Through a strategic planning process that transforms your organization from an inside out focus to an outside in focus. The process starts with a highly engaged and strategically focused board and concludes with a strategic plan amplifying industry growth objectives.
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!
Wild Apricot
JUNE 30, 2015
June was a big month for us! We made great strides with our software and community offerings. Read more about what we've been up to!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 2, 2015
Drew Bernard. This Thursday, June 4th, ActionSprout will join us in presenting Beth Becker’s FREE WEBINAR How to Master Facebook’s News Feed Algorithm to Boost Your Content. Here is a little taste of what you’ll learn. ~Kristina. Guest Post by Drew Bernard, Founder and CEO of ActionSprout. Facebook has recently made several changes to the algorithm that determines which content shows up in all of its 1.4 billion monthly users’ News Feeds, including your supporters.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 3, 2015
Whether or not your association currently utilizes a mobile app for its annual meeting or as part of a larger, annual engagement strategy, the question remains: Just how ready is your organization to deploy a mobile app? Recently, I had the opportunity to utilize my mobile app prowess – as a former education director and current learning strategist – to partner with mobile engagement company Results at Hand to develop a simple, 16-question Mobile App Readiness Assessment.
Virtual
JUNE 18, 2015
So many of the great churches of Europe are supported by massive flying buttresses. Not much to look at themselves, they support objects of great beauty and intricacy. That’s how I think of Virtual. We support objects of extraordinary achievement. Two new groups we’ve started working with are particularly intriguing. The first is 3MF. This will be the first truly end to end single file format for 3D printing.
Advertisement
GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta
Jamie Notter
JUNE 4, 2015
This post originally appeared on the Switch and Shift blog. There is a generalized, low-level anxiety in the business world about attracting the top talent. It makes sense, of course: who wouldn’t want the best talent? And if they are the best, then obviously not everyone can have them, so I guess we should task HR with figuring out how our organization can attract these people.
Vanguard Tech
JUNE 16, 2015
While some say that content is King (and we agree), there are questions your content needs to answer before it can wear the crown. Don’t be confused by thinking just any ol’ content can be considered King - or even Prince. Convert pauper content to instant royalty by applying these 3 questions to every word, image, feed or video on your association website today.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 22, 2015
With the help of a plugin, Wild Apricot and WordPress now speak to each other like never before! Read about the exciting new features.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 4, 2015
Looking for an easy content idea for Instagram and Twitter? Try a day-of-the-week post with one of these hashtags. Some of them, like #ThrowbackThursday and #InspirationMonday, can even be used on Facebook. 3 quick tips for using this tactic: . Do your research. Hashtag meanings change over time. And some hashtags don’t mean what you think they mean.
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.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 9, 2015
Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people I know. But thanks to periods of economic stability, for the first time in a decade, these always-on-go folks will have time to take a breath and think strategically, according to Meeting Professionals International’s Meetings Outlook, 2015 Spring Edition. It was developed in partnership with Visit Denver.
Virtual
JUNE 9, 2015
I was reminded today that it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Well, it’s been quite a few months. Between client meetings, new initiatives and more, we’ve been flat out. Here’s just a bit of what I’ve been up to: Joined PCI SSC for its first Middle East Forum in Dubai in March. We had more than 200 registrants for the session. Read article here. Worked with ICASI and SAFEcode as they held face to face Board meetings in Silicon Valley in April.
Jamie Notter
JUNE 23, 2015
This Thursday we'll be hosting another #CultureChat on twitter, and our topic will focus in on the what, when, and how of changing an existing culture. I find that a lot of the organizations with really amazing cultures grew up like that. Their founders created that cool culture. So does that leave any hope for the rest of us who maybe inherited an okay-but-not-so-great culture?
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
322 
Let's personalize your content