.orgSource
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Every great team needs a playbook—a blueprint that outlines the rules you live by and your strategies for peak performance. At.orgSource we call that collection of wisdom our Association 4.0 framework. It is the product of ongoing research to prepare our clients for success in digital markets. Many of the characteristics we identified are […].
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
I received my Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation in the summer of 2015 and within 24 months I had also given away/donated/tossed over 70 per cent of my possessions. The process of building my leadership and management skills, while simultaneously shrinking my stuff, helped me zero in on how lessons from the process of decluttering and living a more minimal life could be applied by association executives to enhance the value they bring to their organizations, and the value that, i
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Aptify
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Is your team scared of new technology? Here’s how to get non-techy staff on board with new membership management software. When it’s time for new membership management software , it’s important to get your entire organization on board with the new technology. From your executive leadership and board of directors to each department that will be using the software, everyone needs to understand the value of implementing modern software.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Having worked with hundreds of nonprofits over the years, I can tell you that organizations that develop and follow a well-thought-out nonprofit marketing plan grow faster and make a bigger impact than those that don’t. A holistic marketing strategy.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Many employers are still having trouble finding talented professionals to fill empty positions. Associations worry about attracting young people and career changers to their industry.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
by Frank Kenny. Let me share a quick story with you. When I was interviewing for the Executive Director job at my chamber, an influential board member took me aside and said, “Look, we’re just a small, poor chamber and we cannot afford to pay you what you’re worth and you’d be better off just finding another job.”. This was hard for me to hear because I loved my community and really wanted to work for my local Chamber of Commerce so I could help businesspeople and help the area
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
In the age of the internet, nonprofit success goes hand-in-hand with technology. Whether you’re building a smash website, updating your online member database or shining on social media, you’re going to want some tools to help you out.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
MAP Digital Inc. , the only complete conference cloud platform and events designer readymade for Events 3.0, have been shortlisted for two Event Technology Awards : Best Hybrid Event Platform or Production (over 1,000 attendees) and Best Conference Technology (over 10,000 attendees). This recognition reflects MAP Digital’s position as a leading provider of hybrid event production using our MetaMeetings platform for over 20 years.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Information collection has become an art form in the modern business world, and it is practiced by organizations in every industry in the form of surveys. As an association, collecting insights through surveys can reveal the best ways to engage with your members. Whether it's what content your audience responds best to or why members aren’t attending in-person events, surveys are a pragmatic and incredibly useful tool that uncover new pathways for engagement and growing non-dues revenue.
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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
Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In late October, the Nimble AMS team attended CSAE 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During our time at the conference, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 60 years the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has been a premier organization dedicated to member-based organizations and association professionals. Happy anniversary, CSAE! . The theme of CSAE 2022 was Reunite, and our team had the exciting opportunity to connect with our partners at 108ideaspace.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Did you know that nonprofits are eligible for a $10,000 monthly grant to spend on advertising space from Google? Through the Google Ad Grants program , Google strives to empower nonprofits to amplify their causes online and reach an audience searching.
Candid
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. For nearly 50 years, we have been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN), providing access to nonprofit resources like Foundation Directory , free workshops, and expert staff.
Membersuite
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Your association survived the worst of the pandemic. Now, you’re watching the economy and assessing how it might affect your industry, organization, members, and market. But this time, you can be proactive instead of caught off guard like we all were in the spring of 2020. You can better prepare your association for the impact of rising inflation or a worsening recession by addressing these twelve issues. #1: Budget.
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.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Event days can be overwhelming: your attendees need to figure out how to best spend their time, where they need to be when, and how to access constantly-shifting event information. Fortunately, 85% of Americans own a smartphone (a 50% rise since 2011), and by giving your attendees the option to download a conference app, you can reduce overwhelm and increase their overall event satisfaction.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Wondering how to collect club dues for your membership organization? You might have a lot of questions: What are club dues and why do they matter? Are club dues different from a membership fee? How much should we charge for our club dues? How do we.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits are not advocating for the issues that concern their mission and are therefore missing out on an opportunity to have a bigger impact. The Context: Nonprofits steer clear of lobbying for many reasons having to do with knowledge, experience, and stigma. For example, many nonprofit leaders don’t know that […].
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
FIXR is excited to be a Best Ticketing Technology finalist at the Event Technology Awards. On a mission to give event organisers the business information tools they need to succeed, FIXR’s technology is intuitive and insights-led. Making events accessible to everyone is at the heart of the company’s values. From side hustles to student unions, the technology is free for event organisers, with a commitment to keeping booking fees as low as possible for ticket buyers.
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!
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Having a conference app for your event is a seriously powerful tool. They are designed to get more attendee engagement – all while providing a refreshing experience. Plus, when you have a go-to partner to lean on for your conference app needs, you can focus on the content and event planning. There are seven major benefits to creating an app dedicated solely to your conference.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Last week, I shared a list of places where you can post a job description if you are hiring for your nonprofit communications team. Today let’s talk about requesting a cover letter. During a recent group call in the Communications Director Mentoring Program , we heard a presentation about hiring and job hunting from a participant who used to work as a recruiter.
Association TRENDS
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
With so many choices for education and community for younger professionals, associations must find ways to stand out from the crowd. New membership recruitment strategies can help you reach a new audience. If you want to consistently attract new members to your association, you most likely need to evolve your current strategy. That means appealing.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Multilingual meeting technology and services provider Interprefy has today released a new solution that could potentially rid events of audio issues stemming from bad microphones and hard-to-hear speech. Announced as an add-on to its event interpretation platform, Interprefy Clarifier applies the science of psychoacoustics to make crucial elements of speech more audible.
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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
PROPEL
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Most organizations have core values, though many don’t handle them very well. They describe the core values only at a high level and choose lofty and generic values that really don’t guide behaviors. Some, however, do core values really well. I was at a happy hour this week for a client that was rolling out the culture code they created around the concepts of Trust, Accountability, Collaboration.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In my first blog about how I use Asana , I outlined how I (who is, again, by no means an Asana expert) use this platform to capture, organize and create stories for our organization. I use these collected stories as blogs, newsletter articles, media pitches, and social media content. You may be wondering how I organize all of this communication. If you guessed Asana, you get the day’s gold star.
AMG
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Unbeknownst to ordinary homeowners, everyone connected to the water supply, if they have an irrigation system, has to have one installed or get it tested annually if they do,” she said on condition of anonymity as her board hadn’t OK’ed spilling the tea.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Today, Diversified Communications announced the acquisition of Northern Restaurant & Bar (NR&B) – the highly successful annual trade show, which brings together operators and suppliers, representing and leading the hospitality sector in the North of England. The event, which will celebrate its 22nd edition in March, has become the must-attend event for anyone involved in hospitality in the North of England.
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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.
Multiview
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The question — is your glass half full or half empty? — has been used for decades to emphasize the difference between negative and positive thinking. It's the tool that's used to describe two types of people — optimists and pessimists – so how do you use it to benefit your staff? Can you tell if someone’s glass is half full or empty?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
General Horseplay. Key West, FL. Let’s transition from spooky season to year-end madness with some of the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have how you should respond to the chaos at Twitter, dumbed down fundraising, managing everyone from Boomers to Gen Z, no-meeting weeks, and more.
AMG
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
It took the condo’s new owner, Natalie Siburt, running into a would-be guest dropping off luggage outside her home, to kick off a battle with Airbnb to get the listing removed, the Charlotte Observer reported.
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