February, 2021

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8 Types of Annoying Board Members

Wild Apricot

Nonprofits are a magical place filled with super passionate, hardworking, and extremely motivated individuals. I've had many opportunities to work with some of these fantastic people and it's been an absolute pleasure. But, sometimes when you get a.

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7 Community Outreach Ideas for Nonprofits in 2021

Wild Apricot

This is a guest post from Kristina Brunnler, Marketing Manager at MobileCause. Amid the continued COVID-19 crisis, many nonprofits are struggling to raise critical funds for beneficiaries impacted by the pandemic. With in-person fundraising events.

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Associations were Challenged by COVID-19. Here’s how 4 Associations Adapted with Online Communities.

Higher Logic

The post Associations were Challenged by COVID-19. Here’s how 4 Associations Adapted with Online Communities. appeared first on Higher Logic. See how four associations used their online member communities successfully in 2020. Spoiler alert – they’re all different. The post Associations were Challenged by COVID-19. Here’s how 4 Associations Adapted with Online Communities. appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Innovative, Healthy Associations Have a Growth Mindset. Does Yours?

WBT Systems

Innovative, Healthy Associations Have a Growth Mindset. Does Yours? Read more about Innovative, Healthy Associations Have a Growth Mindset. Does Yours?

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.12.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Accepting reality. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. “Resist the magical thinking that if you can hold out long enough, everything will be okay.

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Planning a Virtual Day of Service for Your Organization

Blue Sky eLearn

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. Just as you hold virtual meetings, webinars, or conferences, your organization can also host a successful virtual day of service to safely and efficiently give back to the community. .

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How to Run a Successful Nonprofit Board Meeting in 8 Steps

Wild Apricot

It’s really no secret that your non-profit’s or association’s board of directors is pivotal to your organization’s success. Your board of directors are the standard bearers… foundation builders… strategic plan.

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Meet the 2021 Engagement Experts

Higher Logic

The post Meet the 2021 Engagement Experts appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic is recognizing these influential leaders for their exciting work in engagement. Meet the 2021 Engagement Experts. The post Meet the 2021 Engagement Experts appeared first on Higher Logic.

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New Ideas for Online Learning Programs When You Don’t Have the Resources to Design a Course

WBT Systems

New Ideas for Online Learning Programs When You Don’t Have the Resources to Design a Course. Read more about New Ideas for Online Learning Programs When You Don’t Have the Resources to Design a Course.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.5.21

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-Dues-A-Palooza Digital Backstage Pass. Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. A digital pass subscription gets you regular small group meetups, monthly expert live streams, weekly newsletter, benchmarking data, on-demand content, one-on-one brainstorming session, and event discounts.

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Event Garde Racial Equity Statement Update

Aaron Wolowiec

As an exclusively white organization, Event Garde recognizes that we have only begun on a much longer journey toward structural and not merely symbolic change. Here are the commitments we made in our racial equity statement last year, some examples of actions we’ve taken since it was published and examples of ways we continue to hold ourselves accountable going forward.

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Partnership v. Membership: Wrapping Up and the BIG Question

Spark Consulting

The Partnership v. Membership blog point-counterpoint series I was writing with Lewis Flax got abandoned a little abruptly almost exactly one year ago. I don’t know about you, but I could use some closure. And, of course, there’s the question of: How is all of this impacted by the pandemic, and the massive disruption in pretty much every aspect of our lives that’s resulted?

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Write a Perfect Welcome Letter to New Members with These 10 Tips

Wild Apricot

I once received a new member welcome letter that was so drab, it caused me to cancel my membership with the association. Well. there's a little more to the story than that. Let me explain.

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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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10 Examples of Beautiful Email Designs for Associations

Higher Logic

The post 10 Examples of Beautiful Email Designs for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic. Get inspired by these engaging email designs for associations, with insights on each from our email designers. The post 10 Examples of Beautiful Email Designs for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Use the Behavioral Science Principles of Gaming, Not Gamification, to Motivate Learners

WBT Systems

Use the Behavioral Science Principles of Gaming, Not Gamification, to Motivate Learners. Read more about Use the Behavioral Science Principles of Gaming, Not Gamification, to Motivate Learners.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.26.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Growth-mindset associations. Years ago, I read Mindset by Carol Dweck fully expecting to get validation of my growth mindset. Wrong. Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset. Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete.

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The Importance of Honoring Black History Month

Aaron Wolowiec

Every year Black History Month sparks the annual debate about using one month to celebrate the history and accomplishments of African Americans. In 1926, when Carter G. Woodson pioneered the idea of Negro History Week, we’re sure he would have never imagined a whole month to coordinate the teaching of history of Black Americans in our nation’s public schools.

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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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Turn Customers Into Community

.orgSource

How do you grow membership in a harsh climate? Attracting a wider audience and turning those customers into community is a good way to start. We’ve been on notice since well before the pandemic that shifts are occurring in why people join an association and what they want once they sign on. Going virtual has […]. The post Turn Customers Into Community appeared first on.orgSource.

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4 Steps to Recruiting the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

There’s an age-old saying that goes, “You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with.” This is certainly true in our personal lives, and the fact that the amount of spending companies have invested in recruiting.

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Drive More Traffic to Your Online Community with These 4 Tips

Higher Logic

The post Drive More Traffic to Your Online Community with These 4 Tips appeared first on Higher Logic. Tried-and-true tips for building an acquisition strategy for your open online community. The post Drive More Traffic to Your Online Community with These 4 Tips appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How to Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Marketing Education Programs

WBT Systems

How to Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Marketing Education Programs. Read more about How to Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Marketing Education Programs.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.19.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Board strategy. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. He advises framing board conversations and decisions with this “new shared point of view on board purpose, composition, structure, and work for the rest of The Turbulent Twenties.”.

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Racial Equity Statements: Eloquent Words, but Do You Mean It?

Aaron Wolowiec

2020 brought a significant increase in organizations providing statements and reflections on diversity, equity, and inclusion. While they were appreciated, it also prompts a series of actions.

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Giveaways and Gimmicks Are Short-Lived Solutions—Strong Membership Initiatives Begin With the Basics

.orgSource

From VIP clubs to fancy swag and tiered pricing, the tactics to win members’ hearts are only limited by imagination. When the economy, technology, or social disruption, like the pandemic, threatens to come between us and our reason for being, a little panic is understandable. But before you load on the giveaways and short-lived solutions, […].

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Use This Easy Club Dues Tracker Template To Save Time and Money

Wild Apricot

If you run a club or a membership, you’ll agree that there’s nothing more frustrating than chasing members down for payments. Everyone has a different renewal date, a different amount and a different method of payment. Not to mention, there’s.

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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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Introducing Advanced Starter Kits: Email Campaigns for Associations Are Easier Than Ever

Higher Logic

The post Introducing Advanced Starter Kits: Email Campaigns for Associations Are Easier Than Ever appeared first on Higher Logic. Our new advanced starter kits combine the power of successful, proven strategies with content prompts that jumpstart your member communications strategy. It’s time to automate your email campaigns with confidence. The post Introducing Advanced Starter Kits: Email Campaigns for Associations Are Easier Than Ever appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Still Working from Home – Now What?

Association Adviser

Working from home can be an advantage or a struggle. But with the right preparation and a consistent routine, working remotely has its benefits. The post Still Working from Home – Now What? appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Goal Setting Beyond the Strategic Planning Meeting

Smooth The Path

Goals are not just for strategic planning meetings. Setting goals is useful for many big and little things in life. What is our goal, and why are we doing this? What would a great outcome be? How do I want my members/attendees/listeners/co-workers/readers to feel? These three questions can be used before: Hosting a conference, chapter meeting, board meeting, or even a party.

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