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Member Engagement Metrics, Trends, and Education Program Advice for Associations in 2024

WBT Systems

What goals and concerns are your association peers prioritizing? How does your association’s performance across a range of member engagement metrics compare with theirs?

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How to find the best association software solution for your organization

NetForum

As an association, it’s vital to find a software solution that works for your organization. Discovering the right association management software (AMS) that supports your association and is also up and running within your timetable might seem impossible. But it doesn’t need to be! Read our blog to discover helpful strategies to choose the right […] How to find the best association software solution for your organization appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Membership Retention 101: Building Loyalty and Keeping Members Engaged Year After Year

Association Adviser

Membership retention is the cornerstone of any successful organization, whether it’s a gym, a professional association, or a subscription-based service. Building a loyal base of members not only ensures a steady revenue stream but also fosters a sense of community and belonging.

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Leading with communication: Anita Brikman’s strategic vision for associations

The Association 100

Dive into a world where leadership meets strategic communication in the latest A100 podcast episode featuring Anita Brikman, president and CEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association. Brikman shares her journey from a seasoned communicator to an association leader, emphasizing the power of effective communication and active listening in shaping organizational strategy.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.

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Future-proof your comms: 5 AI strategies for associations

The Association 100

In this video , I delve into how artificial intelligence can transform association PR and communications strategies. From using AI for comprehensive media monitoring and analysis to optimizing press releases for greater engagement and SEO, the potential applications are vast. AI proves invaluable in crisis management, providing real-time alerts to emerging issues, ensuring timely and effective responses.

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Inspiring Communal Genius in Associations

Elevating Engagement

Have you ever been part of a conversation where ideas are flowing—not just flowing but pouring out of people? Maybe most of these ideas were silly or half-formed or messy in the beginning, but those baby ideas were the ball that everyone needed to run. There’s an energy created when ideas sprout up and are batted back and forth, and that energy releases more ideas.

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Commit to Your Team’s Success—They’ll Return the Favor

.orgSource

When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. Others take their cues from your behavior. This is an unavoidable consequence of being the boss. We feel at ease with people who are like us. So, it’s easy to promote this self-centered perspective without realizing it. But CEOs who head exceptional teams reject an egocentric attitude. Smart leaders take an approach that is outward-facing and altruistic.

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The Time is Now: Association Resilience and Adaptation and the Anthropocene Climate Disruption

Association TRENDS

Sustainability has become a hot topic for the association industry, as association executives realize that climate change is not just a moral imperative, it’s a business imperative. Climate change is going to affect every aspect of human life and interaction, of which associations are certainly a part. As important as recycling your cans in the. The post The Time is Now: Association Resilience and Adaptation and the Anthropocene Climate Disruption appeared first on AssociationTRENDS.

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Behind an Association Journal’s Open-Access Move

Associations Now

The Association for Computing Machinery, following a broader trend, has made its flagship publication available for free, part of an evolving business model for research-based organizations. Earlier this month, Communications of the ACM , published by the Association for Computing Machinery, made two substantial moves. First, it shifted from a print journal with a website to an exclusively online publication.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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“It’s About Delight”

Spark Consulting

Seth Godin recently had a sort of silly story about a recent experience at Whole Foods. Which is all well and good. But one thing particularly struck me: “It’s not about charging less. It’s about delight.” I want to emphasize that. It’s about delight. Stop and think about that for a minute. I think we don’t focus enough on the concept of creating delight when we’re creating member experiences.

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Nimble AMS has your back with trustworthy, pain-free upgrades

Nimble AMS

“Best practice is our only product practice.” Not only is the saying one of our core product principles at Nimble AMS, but it’s also the guiding light for our product release methodology. For more than a decade , (or 37 major releases at the exact time of this blog), the Nimble AMS product team has mirrored Salesforce’s ideal product upgrade model. For organizations using Nimble AMS, this means they are receiving product innovation throughout the year on a similar schedule to what they receive f

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“They Say It’s My Birthday” – Happy Birthday Association Laboratory Inc.

My Seat at the Bar

On April 6, 1999, I officially notified my adoring public that I was starting my consulting firm, Association Laboratory. My shingle officially hung out. I awaited the corresponding fame and riches. [ crickets chirping in the background ] Still waiting. This month, Association Laboratory Inc. is celebrating 25 years in business. Honestly, these past 25 years have been some of my professional life’s happiest and most successful 4 5 years.

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Nonprofit Chart of Accounts: A Guide for Getting Started

NXUnite

Between the limitations of restricted funds and the need to continue fueling charitable missions, your nonprofit must keep organized data for a successful approach to accounting. A foundational tool for keeping organized finances is the nonprofit chart of accounts (COA), which is a resource that records your organization’s financial activity. In this quick guide, we’ll explore how you can create a COA by covering the following topics: What is a nonprofit chart of accounts?

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Turn Messy Data into a Strategic Asset with This Essential Guide

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.

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Earning board buy-in: Media efforts that make an impact

The Association 100

In association communications, one question stands out: How can we impress our board with our media efforts? In our Association Insights video series , I dive into the art of making a mark with strategic media planning. By setting clear objectives, showcasing measurable outcomes and embracing innovative campaigns, we can demonstrate the profound impact of our efforts.

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Can the Events Sector Truly Become a Zero-Waste Industry?

Event Industry News

Events have incredible power to positively impact the lives of their attendees, but their temporary nature and millions of visitors per year inherently drive wastefulness.

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 billion , or 21% of total U.S. charitable giving. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%.

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Your Secret Leadership Superpower

AssociationChat

Unlock your Leadership Superpower with KiKi L'Italien and Zovig Garboushian on Association Chat as they reveal how self-awareness can transform your leadership and team performance. Strategies for cultivating this crucial skill The post Your Secret Leadership Superpower appeared first on Association Chat.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

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

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Bridging the digital divide: TIA’s vision for an equitable future

The Association 100

In this A100 episode , Ellen Savage of the Telecommunications Industry Association discusses TIA’s Broadband Nation program. This ambitious initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide, ensuring widespread internet access, critical to connecting underserved communities. Innovative collaborations and targeted public awareness campaigns are at the center of the program.

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Putting a price on waste

Event Industry News

15Hatfields’ General Manager, Warren Campbell, shares how taking a bold move and charging for unwanted items left by eventorganisers, is helping the venue to further reduce its waste. As venues we’re responsible for the waste we generate.

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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for April 2024

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Not sure what to write about next month? We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. These writing ideas for April come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get May’s prompts emailed to you next week. Your Writing Prompts for April 2024 On the Calendar 4/1: April Fool’s Day.

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From Palette to Perception: Color’s Role in Brand Strategy

AMR Management Services

Color and branding play significant roles in shaping the mood of an association conference. Here’s how: Consistency: Consistent branding with colors, logos, and fonts across all conference materials (website, banners, signage, etc.) reinforces the conference’s identity and helps attendees associate these elements with the event. For example: Theme Reinforcement: Colors can be used to reinforce… The post From Palette to Perception: Color’s Role in Brand Strategy first appeared o

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Capturing and Evaluating Key Member Engagement Metrics 

Forj

Ask most association leaders and they'll tell you that one of their greatest challenges is understanding member engagement and, even more importantly, how to enhance it. The recent Membership Monday event, hosted by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), explored this topic by posing two critical questions at the heart of most membership strategies: 1) What exactly are we looking for when we talk about member engagement?

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IMG extends Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Contract through the 2032 season.

Event Industry News

IMG, a global sports, events and representation company, has been awarded the contract to continue producing London’s world-renowned Hyde Park Winter Wonderland event through the 2032 season.

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Nonprofit Marketing and Communications: Best Practices, Templates, Ideas, and Advice

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Congratulations — you found us! Nonprofit marketing and communications is all we do here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide. We focus on the needs of nonprofit marketing and communications professionals and offer community, training, coaching, and mentoring. This is your nonprofit marketing professional development home online— that’s it. We aren’t trying to upsell you on software or private consulting services.

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Unlock the Power of Digital Payments with GrowthZone Pay

GrowthZone

In today’s fast-paced digital world, embracing digital payments is no longer just a convenience – it’s a strategic advantage. At GrowthZone, we understand the unique needs of 501(c)(6) organizations like yours, and we’re here to help you thrive in the digital age with GrowthZone Pay. Why Digital Payments Matter: 1. Efficiency and Convenience: Processing cash and check payments requires manual effort and resources, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time, such as on-clock tri

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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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How to Increase Community Engagement with Webinars and Meetings  

Forj

In 2020, we all experienced a dramatic shift. Suddenly, the face-to-face meetings and in-person connections that members crave were forced into the virtual space. For many associations, the transition was less-than-smooth. But in time, we all came to embrace the opportunities that online events create for networking and education.

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How to protect your learners’ data with multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Freestone

Introduction Now more than ever, cyber threats are a risk for all organizations. IBM estimates the average cost of a data breach is $4.35 million. Your organization can’t afford to not protect its data. When you guard your data from cyber threats, you also protect your organization’s reputation, helping to build trust with your learners. The more secure your data, the greater the trust in your continuing education program.

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Piing enters motor racing with ExcelR8 crowd gaming partnership

Event Industry News

EXCELR8-run Team Bristol Street Motors will ramp up the off-track action in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship paddock in 2024 thanks to a new official partnership with crowd gaming specialists Piing.

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