Associations Now
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A new report on boards suggests their culture needs a rethink. Key to that is assessing where disagreements are and creating opportunities to debate. Association boards are paradoxical creatures. They exist to create a consensus around an organization’s priorities, but they are also meant to foster robust debate around challenging issues. Drift too far toward consensus, and you risk a rubber-stamp board.
MultiBriefs
OCTOBER 10, 2023
{summary} Professional associations tend to have two primary sets of relationships, members and vendors. Members come to you for industry knowledge and insights, something that wouldn't be possible without a working relationship with vendors and suppliers. It's important to put time into your vendor engagement strategy as they create value beyond their services.
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Multiview
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The primary goal of any association is to add value to its members. While there are a number of ways associations can deliver value, providing relevant content that is informative and useful can enhance the overall experience. However, due to the diversity of its members whether by age, ethnicity, location, career stage, or preferences, creating content that relates to the specific needs of each individual isn't easy.
WBT Systems
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Sponsorship practices are changing in the association community. Many associations now arrange year-round revenue partnerships instead of finding sponsors for individual events.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 10, 2023
A new Higher Logic report found that organizations have seen a decrease in the number of active contributors in their online communities since the pandemic. Though this trend was anticipated, it’s still important that associations take an active approach to supporting and investing in their online communities moving forward. While many organizations saw a boost in online community users during the pandemic, the number of unique monthly logins and unique contributors has returned to a more modest
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Associations Now
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Different U.S. states have different statutes for paid or unpaid family leave. Understanding the requirements of each jurisdiction where you have employees and educating managers about these requirements can help associations stay ahead on this important issue. There’s been a recent rise in the number of U.S. states that have or will soon have statewide paid family and medical leave programs in place.
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Building a nonprofit membership program from the ground-up can seem daunting. But membership programs are one of the best ways for nonprofits to create reliable revenue streams—and stronger relationships with their supporters. In these programs, nonprofits provide members with incentives or benefits in exchange for donations and financial support. It’s a win-win: nonprofits get the funding they need, and members gain access to exclusive experiences, events, training, discounted services, and oth
Multiview
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In today's hyperconnected digital world, data security is of paramount importance. Associations, as caretakers of sensitive member information, must take proactive measures to safeguard their data from potential breaches and unauthorized access. As we make it through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s discuss key strategies that associations can employ to keep their data more secure.
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Is your medical association looking for cutting-edge member management tools? It might be time to adopt modern association management software (AMS). Not all AMS platforms are built the same. Learn how choosing Nimble AMS , built on Salesforce, can empower your medical professionals , scale your organization, and amplify your mission. Why do medical associations choose Nimble AMS?
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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
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Here are seven solid examples of club websites from all different types of organizations that can give you tips on how to build your own.
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. Inspired by a Non-Dues-a-Palooza workshop presented by Lori Zoss Kraska of Growth Owl , TopClass LMS explains how to partner with a company’s CSR team on sponsored education programs that align with both your missions.
AvidXchange: Association Management
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Community association managers have many responsibilities. From fielding resident concerns to handling accounting and legal matters to ensuring the maintenance of amenities and much more. These duties are made more difficult when working in an environment with outdated tools and inefficient processes. To better support employees, many community association management companies are turning to digital tools.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Sarah Sain is our Gardian of the Month! Find out her favorite part about learning something new, how she might help a wallflower loosen up at a networking event, a book that has helped her out in recent years and whos' life she'd like to live for a day.
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.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Healthcare association bylaws are the foundation of your organization’s day-to-day operations. Learn the essential components and check out our FAQ!
Candid
OCTOBER 10, 2023
This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. It also helps cultivate the support of a younger generation that’s also highly active on social media, potentially turning them into future donors.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Conference Care was formed by two ex-hotel operations managers, Andrew Deakin and Chris Peacock. They had a big dream, lots of drive, and the ambition to make a difference. In 1995, they founded Conference Care Ltd (back then Conference Care UK) to provide two key things: 1.
Elevating Engagement
OCTOBER 13, 2023
It is true. Most introverts would rather scrub mildew out of their grout than attend something billed as a “networking event.” But that doesn’t mean they don’t want to meet new people, have meaningful conversations, or collaborate to find new ideas because they do. In this episode of ‘Ask Amanda’, Lauren asked: How would you approach engagement with a very introverted membership?
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!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 11, 2023
How many times have you heard it – the notorious phrase, “We’ve always done things this way”? For both newcomers and veterans in nonprofit organizations or NGOs, encountering the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality is sadly a common challenge. This (often frustrating) mindset gets all up in the way of the progress we could be making as a team or organization.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Raising funds for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how one California nonprofit proved that, when designed thoughtfully and collaboratively, fundraising can be successful and enjoyable. The post 9 Principles to Make Your Nonprofit Fundraising Effective — and Fun! appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2023
This week, our guest and Becker Shareholder, Howard Perl, sits down with host Donna DiMaggio Berger to share his experiences as both an army veteran as well as a successful PCAM before going to law school later in life. Howard recounts his unique journey from joining the army at 17, to participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom to how his military background inspired Becker’s Board Member Boot Camp, a unique military-themed board certification course.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The pandemic was a wormhole. It hurtled us into the future with no time to prepare for that demanding new reality. I am still evaluating the lessons learned. One message that rings loud and clear is the importance of connections. Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens.
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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
OCTOBER 12, 2023
You make a lot of content. That’s what communications staff do. But are you using that content well? Are you fully implementing a content marketing strategy? To go from plain ol’ content to content marketing, you need to do two things: First, put that content into a format people will find attractive and relevant. Second, use that content to further your nonprofit’s marketing objectives.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 10, 2023
beam, the trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, has appointed four new board directors.
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Q: You had previously written about some new changes that are coming up about how to handle fines in homeowners’ association. Can you give a brief summary of what we need to do? (M.J., via e-mail) A: Several new homeowners’ association laws became effective October 1, 2023. Included in the changes are new provisions in Sections 720.305(2)(b) and (d) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act, which contain new procedures which must be followed to fine and/or suspend common area use rights.
PROPEL
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In today’s episode, Eric Ortega, Employee Experience Manager and Culture Coach at World Market, takes us on a journey through the company’s remarkable transformation, driven by the redefinition of their values, and how they use them to guide their culture transformation. Discover how they truly leaned into their employee feedback, navigated organizational change, and empowered their workforce to.
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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
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Stephanie Krieg It’s been a minute, but I am so excited to bring you a brand new submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. I would love to start sharing your days again so submit your day by filling out the form at the end of this post. Stephanie’s Bio Stephanie Krieg, MSHC, CHES, is an advocate for health promotion and communication.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
On the 7th of November, emc3 is set to host a captivating new edition of their highly regarded Reimagine event series. Reimagine brings together diverse panels of accomplished speakers and industry experts to delve into crucial topics, such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and more.
ISAE
OCTOBER 12, 2023
As an association professional, you understand the value of a strong website design. A well-designed website can help you attract new members, retain existing members, and firmly establish your brand identity online so you can build credibility for your organization. However, launching a website or revamping your existing website can quickly become overwhelming without the right strategies and tools.
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