September, 2020

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Rescue Your Non-Dues Revenue with Your AMS

Association Adviser

The world may be changing, but your association can stay on the cutting edge of members' needs and expectations through smart use of your AMS. The post Rescue Your Non-Dues Revenue with Your AMS appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How Dedicated Community Management is Helping These 3 Organizations Level Up Engagement

Higher Logic

The post How Dedicated Community Management is Helping These 3 Organizations Level Up Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Learn how using Higher Logic’s community management services has helped three associations revamp their strategies and grow community engagement levels. The post How Dedicated Community Management is Helping These 3 Organizations Level Up Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.

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6 Data Security Practices For Nonprofits in The Digital Age

Wild Apricot

In this post, we cover the kinds of nonprofit data security breaches that are most likely to happen, and which data security practices your nonprofit can use to prevent them.

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Rethinking Revenue: Your Membership Plan

Spark Consulting

What happens when your membership plan becomes reality? Join me and Dana Anaman (National Association of Professional Insurance Agents) Wednesday, September 30 at 10 am ET as we take you through our journey to increase membership for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. We’ll discuss how we approached membership recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and renewal – the full membership lifecycle – to increase membership.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.18.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. In a changing world and uncertain economy, if you want to hold on to a job—or find a new one—you need to acquire and demonstrate mastery of new skills. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs.

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How to attract top talent

Association Success

The quality of your organization’s culture depends on the people you hire. Poor cultural fits can lead to high turnover rates, low productivity and dissonance among your staff. But finding people who will fit in and help drive growth isn’t always as simple as posting the job on LinkedIn and hoping for the best. . Here are some strategies you can use to attract top talent: Think like a marketer.

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Creating an Automated Welcome Email Campaign for New Members

Higher Logic

The post Creating an Automated Welcome Email Campaign for New Members appeared first on Higher Logic. Put together a successful welcome email campaign for new member onboarding with tips for structuring your automated campaign (and four welcome email templates). The post Creating an Automated Welcome Email Campaign for New Members appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How to Write a Volunteer Thank-You Letter That's Actually Meaningful (+ Template)

Wild Apricot

Showing your volunteers how much you appreciate them with a meaningful thank-you letter can make a big difference in your volunteer engagement and retention. Use our template and examples to get inspired and craft the perfect thank-you letter!

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Make a Difference for DC’s Kids

Spark Consulting

I’m participating in a fundraiser for my favorite nonprofit organization, Reading Partners (where I’m both a tutor and a board member), and ?I’m asking for your financial support.?. Reading Partners works to ensure students from low-income households have the literacy skills they need to succeed in school and life. Although the pandemic has had a significant impact on the ways we work with our young scholars and their families, Reading Partners’ mission remains the same: helping children b

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.11.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO. Check out these 14 ways to spark FOMO with your virtual conference from MemberSuite.

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How to Market Credentialing Programs in a Crappy Economy

WBT Systems

How to Market Credentialing Programs in a Crappy Economy. Read more about How to Market Credentialing Programs in a Crappy Economy.

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How taking small risks can drive innovation within your association

Association Success

In 1924, six cardiologists gathered to form the American Heart Association. Since then, the organization has grown into a force to be reckoned with, on an ambitious mission to eliminate cardiovascular diseases. . Associations like the American Heart Associations have built-in strengths in the form of history and tradition. But left unchecked, these strengths can stifle innovation.

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Our Customer Reviews Make Higher Logic a G2 Leader in Online Community Management

Higher Logic

The post Our Customer Reviews Make Higher Logic a G2 Leader in Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic. Find out why G2 named Higher Logic an Online Community Management Software leader for the 6th quarter in a row. The post Our Customer Reviews Make Higher Logic a G2 Leader in Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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42 Free Nonprofit Webinars for October 2020

Wild Apricot

Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in October 2020 that the Internet has to offer.

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Podcast: Take the Shame Out of Your Career Changing Game

Association Adviser

Take the necessary steps toward achieving your dream job with advice from Nicolle Merrill about changing careers, upskilling and continuous career learning. The post Podcast: Take the Shame Out of Your Career Changing Game appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.25.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference comm

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10 Ways to Entice Members & Prospects to Visit Your Association’s LMS

WBT Systems

10 Ways to Entice Members & Prospects to Visit Your Association’s LMS. Read more about 10 Ways to Entice Members & Prospects to Visit Your Association’s LMS.

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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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How to make your core purpose come alive — and inspire members and employees

Association Success

Pop quiz: Can you recite your organization’s mission statement from memory? If you find yourself struggling to recall every word, you’re not alone. Many associations are weighed down by outdated, ineffective mission statements that are impossible to remember. . Without a clear sense of purpose, associations can begin to drift away from their goals. Employees might struggle to stay aligned around a central mission, and the public might even be confused about what value your association provides.

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Why Every B2B Company Needs to Build a Branded Customer Community

Higher Logic

The post Why Every B2B Company Needs to Build a Branded Customer Community appeared first on Higher Logic. Don’t miss out on the wide-ranging benefits a branded online customer community could have on your entire organization and customer experience. The post Why Every B2B Company Needs to Build a Branded Customer Community appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Follow These 7 Steps to Create a Nonprofit Marketing Plan

Wild Apricot

Having worked with hundreds of organizations, I can tell you that the ones who develop and follow a strong nonprofit marketing plan grow faster and make a bigger impact than those who don’t. Here are 7 steps to create your own with examples.

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Ask Us Anything: Association Podcasts

Association Adviser

We answer your questions about starting an association podcast to spread industry knowledge, connect with more people and improve your association's brand. The post Ask Us Anything: Association Podcasts appeared first on Association Adviser.

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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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A New Era of Association Meetings for Ambiverts and Introverts

Smooth The Path

Somewhere in my literary travels a long time ago, I read a piece that theorized that most of us were neither introverts or extroverts. Instead, perhaps 80% of the population are ambiverts. Ambiverts have both tendencies; we can feel energized by hosting a party, and also can feel invigorated by an evening of reading by a crackling fire. Up until recently, most association meetings, whether they are conferences, board meetings, or chapter meetings, have been designed for extroverts.

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The Attendee’s Learning Journey Begins, Not Ends, with Your Virtual Conference

WBT Systems

The Attendee’s Learning Journey Begins, Not Ends, with Your Virtual Conference. Read more about The Attendee’s Learning Journey Begins, Not Ends, with Your Virtual Conference.

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4 steps to consider when moving data

Association Success

I will be the first to admit it, I hate to move. Houses, apartments, furniture, out of an extremely comfy chair — moving is oftentimes a huge chore. Moving data can often be more painful and awkward than lifting the heaviest piece of bedroom furniture. That said, after moving and integrating data from three different CRMs, it’s often a necessary evil that, if done well, can come with some tangible rewards for customers and associations. .

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The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement

Higher Logic

The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Online community engagement is an ongoing process – but your efforts have to start with a solid foundation. Do you have those pillars in place? The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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12 Foundation Website Templates + Examples of Foundations Who Use Them

Wild Apricot

Looking to create or refresh your foundation's website? Here are 12 templates you can try and examples of real foundations who use them.

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Q&A: Planning for an Uncertain Content Year

Association Adviser

Answers to what's on association executives' minds regarding strategy & planning, virtual events, and member surveys from our Aug 2020 benchmarking webinar. The post Q&A: Planning for an Uncertain Content Year appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Announcing New Free 5-Week Course, Rock Your Flock!

AssociationChat

Association Chat is Proud to Announce: Rock Your Flock: Leading with Deliberate Intention. Starting in October! Thursdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Option #1: 11am PDT/2pm EDT Enroll. Option #2: 4pm PDT/7pm EDT Enroll. Pre-order the book now: [link]. Ready to empower success in every aspect of your life? In this powerful course, values expert Brant Menswar shows you how to live a life of purpose, passion, and significance by unleashing your 100 percent, authentically original, black sheep values?

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