Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Your healthcare association board of directors guides the future of your organization. Here’s how to find and recruit your industry’s top candidates!
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Can you believe only 55 days remain in 2023? Any day now, we’ll start seeing articles about trends and predictions for 2024.
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Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where consumers are immersed with advertisements and promotions, standing out from the crowd is more challenging than ever. Email marketing, however, remains a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their audience effectively.
Disciple Media
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Understanding and building a community business model A community business model enables the magic of human connection to fuel business growth and revenue. In this digital age, we’re transcending the old brick-and-mortar mindset and knitting together networks of passionate people in digital spaces. At its core, a community business model isn’t just about transactions; it’s about interactions.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Effective Database
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
More demos is not better When I work with clients on selecting a new system, I try very hard to limit to three the number of systems that make it to the demo stage. (We'll typically consider five or six systems prior to demos, but here I'm talking about demos specifically.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Forj
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Imagine a thriving online community where members make meaningful connections and contributions. They have access to experts who can help them solve their toughest challenges. They can easily expand their networks by finding people who share their interests. They create a culture of reciprocity by sharing their experience and expertise.
MemberClicks
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Through professional development and training, your workshops provide value to your members, while also boosting your member engagement and retention. So how do you ensure your workshops are consistently satisfying member needs? Workshop feedback surveys are the best way to get objective, quantifiable feedback to create experiences that continue to draw members.
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Our friends at Leading Learning/Tagoras are conducting a survey to help guide your association’s future learning strategy. We’re sharing this because Leading Learning has a great track record of doing high-quality research and sharing the insights with those participating in the survey. To contribute and learn about the trends that will have the most impact on association education in 2024, complete the survey here.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Holding a pitch competition can be a great way to not only highlight new innovations but also create a session that encourages thoughtful participation. To ensure success, associations should create a clear judging rubric and routinely improve the experience. Although the American Gastroenterological Association held a shark tank session during its annual Tech Summit for the last 10 years, the group decided to turn the session into a proper competition in 2019.
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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
Association Analytics
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
As associations grow, so does their need for better technology and systems to help them operate. This has been especially true for the Construction Managemen.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? After completing a few writing jobs, I have room for more client work in my schedule. I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The post Uncover the SPARK that Inspires Your Organization at Super Forum 2024 appeared first on Higher Logic. Registration is now open for Higher Logic’s annual Super Forum! Here’s a quick look at what to expect when you join us April 10-12, 2024 The post Uncover the SPARK that Inspires Your Organization at Super Forum 2024 appeared first on Higher Logic.
Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Our Gardian of the Month is Peter Houstle! Find out his strategy for helping someone learn a difficult subject, where he falls on the networking scale, the resource he wants you to check out and his favorite fall activity!
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.
Association Analytics
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Hear how CMAA has expanded their tech stack with best-of-breed solutions and an analytics platform at the center pulling all the data together.
EventMobi: Association Events
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
When it comes to cultivating relationships with members, there’s nothing more important than making a warm first impression. The trick to getting off on the right foot? Creating an engaging new member orientation process! It’s never too late to update how your organization handles new membership orientation. In this blog, we’ll explore: The impact of a strong new membership orientation How to onboard your new members effectively 16 orientation ideas that will help you retain your members for the
Candid
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
In the coming years, trillions of dollars in wealth held by the Baby Boomer generation (born from 1955– 1964) are poised to transfer to their children and grandchildren, millennials (1981 – 1996) and Generation Z (1997 –2012). Today’s younger generations show signs of a radically different approach to giving than that of older philanthropists. The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions o
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
With a big background in tech-world, marketing director Felicia Asiedu has been at Cvent for five years. This episode is a deep dive into the brand, with a particular focus on Cvent Connect Europe, the company runs a similar event in North America, and how event tech fits into event design.
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!
Association Analytics
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Experience the future of cybersecurity and IT at the VisionCSI conference by designDATA. Stay ahead of technological shifts with virtual sessions and in-person interactions.
Elevating Engagement
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
“Many of our volunteers are older professionals. How do we get more early-career volunteers?” asks Doug. Doug asks the question that is on the minds of most association professionals and volunteer leaders. Some leaders tell me that their current volunteers are burning out. Others say some long-time volunteers don’t want to give up the reins. However, it is good for member communities to have many volunteers.
Candid
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. To reduce the burden on grantees to provide this data, this sector-wide initiative also empowers nonprofits to collect and share staff and board member demographics—one time—in a standardized, reusable, and freely accessible format on their Candid profiles.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
INCA Productions are a strategic creative agency who connect brands and audiences through live digital experiences. With offices in London and New York, their clients include Netflix, Meta, Moet and Chandon, Apple and Sky.
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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
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Meeting planners want their events to be smash hits. But there is power in the sleeper hit, too—one that delivers more than promised and has attendees returning home to rave about their experience. “I think sleeper hits are places where everybody feels comfortable, and then there’s more than you expect when you get there,” said Tory Ondrla, conference manager for the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association.
.orgSource
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
COVID made us lab rats in a variety of unusual experiments. Remote work was one of those unsettling tests. it was also an experience that transformed the employment landscape. When Kevin Ordonez, my business partner, and I wrote our Association 4.0 books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
A blog should be an important component of any nonprofit content strategy even in today’s media environment. But creating a successful nonprofit blog requires planning and strategy. But it’s worth it… Why? Blogging gives you more freedom than other social networks like Facebook, Instagram, and X while also giving you a potentially bigger audience than email.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Carbon neutral event venue ExCeL London, part of ADNEC Group, has today published its Sustainability Strategy that aims to shape the future of events into one that is net zero, resource efficient and equitable for all its stakeholders.
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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.
AMR Management Services
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
In the digital age, associations like yours are presented with a unique opportunity to connect with your members, engage your audience, and make a lasting impact. One powerful tool in your arsenal is the art of online storytelling. A well-crafted narrative has the potential to transform a mundane website into a dynamic hub that resonates… The post The Art of Online Storytelling: 5 Tips For Your Website first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Forj
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Imagine a thriving online community where members make meaningful connections and contributions. They have access to experts who can help them solve their toughest challenges. They can easily expand their networks by finding people who share their interests. They create a culture of reciprocity by sharing their experience and expertise.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Is your organization’s CFO ready to put together a grant proposal budget that will make an impact with potential funders? The post The Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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