November, 2020

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How to Create a Member Referral Program that Actually Works

Wild Apricot

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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8 Irresistible Member Benefits for Associations to Offer in 2021

Higher Logic

The post 8 Irresistible Member Benefits for Associations to Offer in 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic. As we head into 2021 and anticipate another year of virtual working, you’re no doubt looking for new member benefits to drive member value and engagement to support retention and acquisition – try these. The post 8 Irresistible Member Benefits for Associations to Offer in 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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6 Steps to Successful Virtual Event Planning

Eplys

When planning a major event or conference, it’s best to investigate all of the ways you can maximize your event’s success. Many people and organizations have heard of a virtual event, but have no idea how to pull one off. If you count yourself among them, then these 6 Steps to Successful Virtual Event Planning are sure to set you on the right course to planning and maximizing the success of your event!

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.20.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 86 “normal,” please. Joy S. Davis, CAE, who works at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, said: “I need to operate now and look forward, not try to claw may way back to ‘normal.’ The ‘normal’ we know is history. And I have to ask, do we really want to repeat it?

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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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11 Predictions About the Future of Work & the Role of Associations

WBT Systems

11 Predictions About the Future of Work & the Role of Associations. Read more about 11 Predictions About the Future of Work & the Role of Associations.

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40 Free Nonprofit Webinars for December 2020

Wild Apricot

Every month, I compile the internet's biggest list of free nonprofit webinars. As we get closer to the new year, it's time for nonprofits to take all we learned in 2020 and start planning for a successful 2021. This month, nonprofit experts are offering.

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Online Communities of Practice: A How-to Guide with Pragmatic Institute

Higher Logic

The post Online Communities of Practice: A How-to Guide with Pragmatic Institute appeared first on Higher Logic. Can’t-miss advice from Georgina (Cannie) Donahue, Director of Community at Pragmatic Institute! She’s sharing how she planned, designed, and launched their online community of practice, with takeaways for each stage. The post Online Communities of Practice: A How-to Guide with Pragmatic Institute appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Your Virtual Events Have Value. Stop Making Them Free!

Membersuite

Do you know the message you're sending when you make your virtual events free? Avoid relaying the wrong message to your members and community - your virtual events have value, here's why you should stop making them free.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.13.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Making the Case for Online Education to Association Decision-Makers

WBT Systems

Making the Case for Online Education to Association Decision-Makers. Read more about Making the Case for Online Education to Association Decision-Makers.

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Why Gratitude is an Essential Leadership Skill

Aaron Wolowiec

Gratitude is a powerful – yet often underappreciated and underutilized – leadership skill that can transform your organization. Studies have linked gratitude to happiness, improved health, resiliency, stronger relationships and heightened productivity – even better sleep. So when you cultivate a thankful culture within your organization, you’re creating an environment where your team can thrive.

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How to Prepare a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan

Wild Apricot

Creating a fundraising plan is one of the best things nonprofits can do to reach their goals. Here are the steps that go into creating the most effective one possible and a template to help you get started.

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10 Online Community Engagement Tactics You Can Steal

Higher Logic

The post 10 Online Community Engagement Tactics You Can Steal appeared first on Higher Logic. Check out ten of our favorite activities you can use to spark engagement in your online community. The post 10 Online Community Engagement Tactics You Can Steal 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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Increase Membership by Creating a Culture of Innovation

Membersuite

Don’t let up on innovation - continue experimenting and improving member benefits. We’re in different times now and associations that experiment are the associations that thrive. Here's how a culture of innovation increases membership.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.6.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. Or will they? Can you imagine planning and producing two simultaneous conference experiences—one for on-site attendees and one for the virtual audience?

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Launching a Certification in the Midst of a Crisis: A Brilliant or Berserk Idea?

WBT Systems

Launching a Certification in the Midst of a Crisis: A Brilliant or Berserk Idea? Read more about Launching a Certification in the Midst of a Crisis: A Brilliant or Berserk Idea?

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Gardian of the Month: Kelly Clark

Aaron Wolowiec

Kelly Clark, Manager for Online Marketing for Naylor Association Solutions, is our Gardian of the Month.

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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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4 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Donor Data

Wild Apricot

One of your nonprofit’s most valuable resources is your donor data. Here are four ways to make the most of it to effectively understand and engage your supporters.

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Put Members First: Become More Member-Centric In 2021

Higher Logic

The post Put Members First: Become More Member-Centric In 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic. How you approach your members moving forward will impact your association’s future outlook. Aim to be the Slack or Amazon or Netflix of associations in 2021 by taking a member-centric approach. The post Put Members First: Become More Member-Centric In 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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What associations can learn from Disney’s simple core purpose

Association Success

Associations might be the original purpose-driven organizations. . For centuries, associations have brought professionals together to forge connections and share valuable information. This time-honored tradition has held true from 1560, when scholars and teachers gathered to form Naples’ Academia Secretorum, all the way through the present day. . A lot has changed since associations’ earliest moments.

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Now You Have Much More Freedom, What Are You Going to Do?

Smooth The Path

Kids can’t play with their friends. Parents are juggling homeschool and jam-packed work schedules. Organization and household budgets are getting squeezed. Workdays are blending into weekends. The worry and the monotony are a bit depressing. Here in the northern hemisphere, winter is coming. Things look bleak. At the same time, we have never had more freedom.

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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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4 Ways Event and Learning Data Can Help Your Association Achieve Its Goals

WBT Systems

4 Ways Event and Learning Data Can Help Your Association Achieve Its Goals. Read more about 4 Ways Event and Learning Data Can Help Your Association Achieve Its Goals.

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Saying & Showing Thanks to Volunteers

Aaron Wolowiec

How can we say thank you to our volunteers? Peggy Hoffman shares three ways to do just that.

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5 Tips to Adapt Your Nonprofit Fundraising During COVID-19

Wild Apricot

To navigate the challenges of COVID-19, nonprofits must adapt their fundraising messaging and communications approach. In this post, we cover the 5 critical elements to delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time.

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Online Community Engagement is Essential: COVID-19 Makes That Clear

Higher Logic

The post Online Community Engagement is Essential: COVID-19 Makes That Clear appeared first on Higher Logic. The benefits of building a community around your brand aren’t limited to a pandemic – forward-looking organizations were investing in online community engagement before COVID-19. The post Online Community Engagement is Essential: COVID-19 Makes That Clear appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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4 LMS features worth having

Association Success

While in-person training is a fantastic way to build community and transmit information to employees and members, they’re expensive and labor-intensive to produce. Throw in a global pandemic and in-person training becomes less ideal. That’s where an LMS, or learning management system, comes in. An LMS can significantly reduce costs while allowing organizations to create training courses and educational materials at scale. .

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The Reinvention Mandate: Part II

Association Adviser

Boards and association executives will have to make the correct hard choices that create long-term benefit for their stakeholders and successors. The post The Reinvention Mandate: Part II appeared first on Association Adviser.

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A Hybrid Conference Alternative for Overwhelmed Event & Education Teams

WBT Systems

A Hybrid Conference Alternative for Overwhelmed Event & Education Teams. Read more about A Hybrid Conference Alternative for Overwhelmed Event & Education Teams.

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