Wild Apricot
JULY 5, 2022
Membership organizations thrive on the power of community. When members feel like they’re a part of something special, they’re much more likely to not only stick around, but encourage their friends and family to join. If you were a membership.
Membersuite
JULY 6, 2022
Imagine, it’s your second day on the job when the CEO asks you to find a new AMS for the association. I mean, really, they couldn’t have mentioned that in the interview? You wouldn’t believe how often I’ve seen this happen to association staff who usually don’t know the first thing about selecting an AMS and don’t have the budget (or the inkling) to hire a consultant. 10 Steps to Choosing Your Next AMS.
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Association Adviser
JULY 7, 2022
Associations exist to bring people together who share common interests for a joint purpose. That purpose could be for educational opportunities, social advocacy, community, and even public charities. Those who make up the association are members. Many membership programs are organized so that a person/organization pays a fee to gain access to the full network […].
WBT Systems
JULY 5, 2022
In September 2022, common sense will hopefully prevail. A national advertising campaign will challenge the hiring status quo by championing skills-based hiring.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Wild Apricot
JULY 8, 2022
You’ve designed a value-packed membership program that offers amazing benefits and gives your members access to highly sought-after resources. So how is it possible that your renewal rates keep declining? Why are members dropping off when they.
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Reid All About it
JULY 8, 2022
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Paper ceiling. WBT Systems writes about a new ad campaign coming in September from Opportunity@Work, a coalition asking employers to get rid of unnecessary bachelor’s degree requirements for hiring. This ‘ paper ceiling ’ holds back half the U.S. workforce. WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement.
Higher Logic
JULY 7, 2022
The post The First 5 Marketing Steps You Should Take After Launching Higher Logic Thrive Platform appeared first on Higher Logic. You’ve launched! Now what? Find out how to maximize the new marketing capabilities you’ll get with Higher Logic Thrive Platform. . The post The First 5 Marketing Steps You Should Take After Launching Higher Logic Thrive Platform appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Adviser
JULY 5, 2022
Leaders are expected to stand tall and embrace change in times of crisis. The same goes for associations. Members rely on the directional leadership of associations — even more so during uncertain times. Regardless of the industry, every association will face a crisis at some point because, try as you might, some are simply unavoidable. […]. The post Is Your Association Facing a Crisis?
Event Industry News
JULY 8, 2022
We don’t want to bring up COVID anymore. But when talking about the event industry in 2022 and how necessary virtual platforms are for events, we need to discuss the lessons COVID has taught us. And why we must use these lessons when organizing events. So what did we learn? Anything can happen. But, you have to prepare for all situations. In-person is better.
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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
Candid
JULY 7, 2022
July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Since then, a lot has changed. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform. Now, you can donate without interrupting your scrolling. .
PROPEL
JULY 8, 2022
Nearly every organization has a version of this customer service problem: customers or members reach out to you because they need some specific answer or piece of information, but frequently the person they get a hold of (phone, online, in person) doesn’t have that information/answer and has to get back to them later. That may not sound like a big deal, but in the age of the internet we have.
Blue Avocado
JULY 5, 2022
Nonprofit organizations are givers: we recruit like-minded staff and volunteers who give and give until they are spent. All too often burnout leads to poor performance and high staff turnover. However, reframing self-care as self-defense can help us to prioritize our people and protect our organizations. What’s the best self-defense move? That’s our first question […].
Nimble AMS
JULY 7, 2022
Is it time for your association to invest in new technology? Maybe your current association management software is starting to cost you in complex customizations and product upgrades. Perhaps you’ve lost staff because of broken digital processes and slow technology. You might even notice your member retention numbers are slipping, as individuals choose other associations with better technology to provide a superior member experience. .
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.
Candid
JULY 5, 2022
Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ 1 ] This year, we asked funders about their giving in FYE (fiscal year end) 2020 and 2021, including funding designated for COVID-19 [ 2 ] and what trends they are paying attention to this year. Here are some highlights from what we learned, followed by more in-depth analysis: .
MemberClicks
JULY 5, 2022
If your organization relies on membership, a member directory can be your best friend! Not only does it legitimize your organization, but it also helps your members connect with each other. Let’s explore how to make your life easier with an online directory. The history of directories. Before the explosion of the internet, a directory used to be a big book with a list of names, companies and products.
PROPEL
JULY 5, 2022
A lot of organizations are realizing that the craziness of the last two years has had a big impact on workplace culture, to the point where they may not even know what their culture is anymore. That has them thinking about implementing some kind of formal culture assessment. There are many different culture assessments on the market, so here are some questions you’ll need to answer before making a.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 5, 2022
Earlier this year, we shared Five Big Trends in 2022 for Nonprofit Social Media , but today I want to give you a heads up about some more things that could change the way you use social media: Short form, vertical video (like what’s used on TikTok and Instagram/Facebook Reels) will continue to rise in popularity. Flipbook style content (like Stories and Carousels).
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!
Ungated
JULY 7, 2022
Maintenance-free, safety, and cleanliness are top features that make community associations a popular housing choice and lifestyle for millions of Americans, according to results from the 2022 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey. The overwhelming majority (89%) of homeowners and condominium association residents rate their overall experience of living in a community association as “very good” or “good” (67%), or neutral (22%).
Association Adviser
JULY 6, 2022
Is your association hosting an event soon? It’s pretty overwhelming, right? There’s no question that events are stressful. From brainstorming and planning to organization and logistics, there’s just so much to do in so little time — and that’s all before the actual event even begins. Despite the pandemic, conferences and live events have been […].
Event Industry News
JULY 8, 2022
It’s week 4 of the Event Tech Live Summit on-demand series and this week we’re focusing on “A multi-dimensional approach to event technology”. This session saw speakers Amara Heroux (Event Technology Manager at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc) and Elle Chan (Co-CEO at Trademark Event Productions) discuss how to determine the way technology can naturally fit into your overall engagement strategy to deliver the best possible brand experience to your customers, partners and staff.
Effective Database
JULY 6, 2022
Always look for the MVP I first wrote about minimum viable product (MVP) just three years ago, but the term itself was coined over 20 years ago.
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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
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 8, 2022
Oga’s Cantina. Batuu. Time to cool off and wind the week down with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have nonprofit office culture and leadership, some fundraising to-dos for the summer, Twitter Ads, Google Grants and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… If you have made the switch to working from home full time, find out How Home Offices Have Evolved—and Gotten Cozier in the Process.
MemberClicks
JULY 7, 2022
What’s in a name? When it comes to choosing an association name, a lot can ride on it. Your organization has to consider multiple factors when choosing a name. Current and potential members need to immediately understand your association’s purpose, and your name needs to be easy to remember. Have your association name and ready to update your website?
Event Industry News
JULY 7, 2022
Washington-based MeetingPlay + Aventri + eventcore will be the registration partner for Event Tech Live London (ETL) 2022, at Excel London on November 16th and 17th, organisers have announced. The merger of two big tech specialists spawned full-service software provider MeetingPlay + Aventri in January and, some six months later, the company bought registration technology platform eventcore.
Multiview
JULY 7, 2022
The last two years have proven to be unusually volatile, even for the roller-coaster-ready manufacturing, consumer products, and truckload industries. The need for essentials like baby formula, face masks, cleansing wipes, and other consumer products soared, but accessibility to these items was still restricted during the height of the pandemic, while many families remained under lockdown.
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Is messy, outdated, or duplicate data making it harder to track engagement, revenue, and performance? Poor data quality can slow your organization down and prevent you from making informed decisions. With The Dirty Data Guide , you'll discover: Practical steps to clean your data and maintain accuracy over time. A checklist to help your team implement data hygiene best practices.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 7, 2022
It’s easy to get all wrapped up in digital marketing. But I got a great reminder about the power of signage while I was in Belize last week with my Girl Scout Troop. At the Belize Zoo, which houses many injured and orphaned animals, many of the signs told their stories in large letters that you could read from many feet away. You didn’t have to be right up on a display card.
Association Strong
JULY 5, 2022
The labor drought every association and the memberships are struggling with is causing a lot of heart ache in the growth outlook for the future. Top onto that the current trends on inflation and supply chain issues and the storm seems even worse. Don't miss this highly informative podcast as Tom and Dave talk with Ron Hetrick, Chief Labor Economist at EMSI, on the long term impact of labor trends coming out of the pandemic and the impact of inflation and supply chain issues.
Event Industry News
JULY 6, 2022
Landmark Digital Services Act sees EU countries catch up with the UK legislation on ticket resale Online marketplaces will be required to identify and verify professional sellers, be prohibited from using “dark patterns,” and produce annual reports on content take-downs revealing the scale of illegal activity – which search engines cannot ignore Will directly impact all UK artists who tour Europe and make it harder for UK touts to operate Crucial recommendations adopted following 2 years of lobb
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