Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Ah, member retention. When it’s good, it’s great, but when it’s bad, we worry. In fact, 46 percent of associations reported that increasing member retention is one of their top membership goals, according to the Membership Marketing Benchmark Report. If you’re worrying about member retention, the first place to start is to find out how you’re doing on paper.
Potomac Core
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Associations have endured downturns before, what’s different this time is the valuable lesson learned after the great recession, that Members hire relevant Associations. Boards and their CEOs aren’t interested in hemorrhaging balance sheets that come from dues losses and shrinking Trade Show revenues. Regardless of the economic climate, organizations are committed to keeping their organizations relevant.
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Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Looking for a change? Figure out the right nonprofit career path for you with step-by-step advice and tips from nonprofit career experts.
Spark Consulting
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Why aren’t our prospects joining our association? They don’t see value in joining. Let’s unpack that a little bit. The reason they don’t see value in joining may be because they don’t see it YET, or it may be because it isn’t there. They don’t see value yet. What that means is that you’re moving too fast.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
8 Ways to Build Educational Partnerships with Chapters. Read more about 8 Ways to Build Educational Partnerships with Chapters.
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Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Interested in filling more chairs at your next event? Achieving this goal is easier said than done without effective tools, but it’s a common core objective among associations (for good reason). It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage.
YourMembership
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
When you work on member acquisition and retention plans for your association, do you think about improving your staff’s efficiency? Consider this: If you simplify and streamline your association’s day-to-day operations, it frees valuable staff time so they can focus more on attracting new members and creating a great member experience. With modern membership software, The post Automate your association’s processes to increase efficiency and improve member acquisition and retention appeared first
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars I could find happening in March 2019.
Association Leaders
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Associations are groups of people or companies in the same profession or industry or with similar interests working toward a common goal. By definition, when groups of people get together to take some action, there will be discussions, debates, and disagreement. It’s also true that whenever a group of people get together there will almost always be at least one person with a negative outlook on things.
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WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Tips for Converting Instructor-Led Training to E-Learning. Read more about Tips for Converting Instructor-Led Training to E-Learning.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It’s not the technology that makes your association innovative; it’s what you do with technology,” said WBT Systems. They describe several non-technology learning trends that can help your association engage learners and become the preferred educational provider in your industry.
Jamie Notter
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
This post is part of a new series investigating workplace culture at a more advanced level (hence the “401” moniker, like you only get access to this course your senior year…), digging into what we see emerging as the “essentials” of culture in the 21 st. century. Beware, these posts are often a bit longer. --. Peter Senge wrote The Fifth Discipline nearly 30 years ago, so systems thinking is by no means a new idea—though looking at most organizations, you might think it was.
YourMembership
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
We all know that job opportunities rank as one of the top benefits an association can offer its members. In fact, with a growing Millennial workforce, the importance of offering opportunities for career growth and advancement will only increase. While it’s imperative that your career center evolves to maximize engagement (and revenue), it’s not always.
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.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Find the best website builder that can support the needs of your modern organization broken down by price, pros, and cons.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
So, I’m sitting here amid three monitors reveling at my flourishing desk plants, surrounded by my fellow marketers and community builders, as the sound coming through my earbuds drowns out their faint keyboard clicks and nearby sneezes, when it hits me: some of y’all aren’t showing your community enough love. and it shows. I’m listening to the ever-so-delightful Jonathan Van Ness, of Netflix’s Emmy-winning show Queer Eye, chat with Reese Witherspoon about lady entrepreneurship on his podcast Get
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
How Emerging Learning Trends Can Ignite a Spark in Your Audience. Read more about How Emerging Learning Trends Can Ignite a Spark in Your Audience.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I was all excited to share a must-read article from ASAE (members-only) by Kaihan Krippendorff about how your association can lead your industry in the blockchain revolution. But then I read about hackers stealing nearly $2 billion in cryptocurrency since the start of 2017.
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!
Jamie Notter
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
One of the participants in my Managing Generational Diversity training course once told me an interesting story. Her Millennial daughter came home from work and told the mother that she had quit her job. When the mom asked why, the Millennial daughter replied, “because they wouldn’t listen to my ideas.” The mom responded with an exasperated but also classic, Gen X response: “But you had a JOB!!!”.
Spark Consulting
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
What dues rates will maximize both revenue and participation? That’s a good one! This question actually came in from a client, and here’s what I told them: The perils of pricing too high are obvious – no one will buy, because you’re too expensive. Pricing too low is equally bad, though, because people don’t value something that they feel is cheap.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Learn what crowdfunding & peer-to-peer fundraising is, and when it’s most appropriate to use them
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Like making a first impression with a new acquaintance, SaaS customer onboarding has a big effect on whether your customer’s trajectory with your company is positive or negative. Imagine you’re the main point of contact or user of the software element your company has purchased. You had a great experience with the salesperson, but now that you’ve signed the deal, you’re unsure about next steps.
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WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Address Your Industry’s Skills Gap in So-Called “Soft” Human Skills. Read more about Address Your Industry’s Skills Gap in So-Called “Soft” Human Skills.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… In many associations, chapters are seen as PITA groups to manage, not as opportunities to leverage. Billhighway provides advice for bringing the chapter conversation to your C-suite and convincing them that chapters are strategic assets that can help your association achieve its goals and fulfill its mission.
Eric Lanke
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
On the day this posts, my association's Board meeting and Annual Conference will be two short weeks away. This has traditionally been my time to enter what I call my "Annual Conference Mode." What does that mean? Well, the simple rule I try to start following is that if it isn't related to pulling off a successful Board meeting and Annual Conference, then it's going to wait until after the conference is over.
Jamie Notter
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
I started my career in the conflict resolution field, so conflict has always been on my radar, even as my work switched to workplace culture over the years. And while I may be that guy with the conflict hammer that thinks everything looks like a conflict nail, I have to say, I think there is some evidence on my side that supports a heightened focus on conflict, particularly in organizations.
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.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Find out which church membership software best fits your church, what features to look for, and which ones have the best prices.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
When I was a kid, I always thought that once I had graduated from high school or college, my days of taking classes would be over. What I didn't realize then was that education never really ends. My teachers tried to impress the importance of always learning upon my classmates and me, but it didn’t sink in before I entered the workforce. Now, I’ve found that everywhere I look in the professional world, individuals continue to learn until they retire, and sometimes even after that.
Virtual
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Welcome to the fifth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed , offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode Five, Andy explains how Virtual’s employee recognition program contributes to growing a stronger and happier workplace. “One of the deepest human needs is the need to be recognized,” says Andy.
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