Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 30, 2017
In this post I’m going to share everything I’ve learned about how to build a successful nonprofit blog from the ground up. This year I've taken traffic from 9,000 visitors/month to over 36,000.
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Last time, I chronicled the challenges faced by Gatorade’s new CEO, then how she overcame them, hoisting the company out of a major slump after decades of success. This time, I’m departing from the ongoing review of “The Power of Little Ideas” by David Robertson. Instead, I’d like to address something that’s had an impact in. The post What professional education can do for Rose McGowan and #metoo. appeared first on YourMembership.
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Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Sorry for the bait and switch, but that’s actually the wrong question. People don’t resist change. They resist doing things they think are stupid. They resist doing things that go against their own interests. And here’s the big one: they resist doing things that don’t make sense to them. So if you know that you need to make some important changes inside your organization, you should worry less about moving people’s cheese, and you should focus more on whether or not your proposed change makes fu
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Customer communities are designed to keep your clients engaged, informed, and satisfied with your business so they stay with you longer, making repeat and additional purchases. That’s why the best online community software has customer retention metrics built in – so you can see how likely your customers are to stay loyal to your company. Here are four community metrics that will give you a snapshot of how customers are interacting with your business online and how likely they are to stay. 1.
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!
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
If you’re a nonprofit person, you’ll probably relate to one or more of these 23 classic situations.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
WBT Systems
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Your members need to continue learning if they want to remain employable, promotable, and successful. So why can’t your association be the place they always turn to for professional development? Your course evaluations show they’re satisfied with your online learning programs, but yet they stray. You know that because they’re submitting credits from competing organizations.
Blue Sky eLearn
OCTOBER 30, 2017
What if I were to say, companies like Netflix and Amazon are your association’s biggest point of competition? For some, I suspect this statement catches them off guard and does not quite make sense. Well contrary to common belief, it is my perspective your association’s primary competitors are not the other associations in your field, nor the for-profit training companies you compete with for your members’ wallet or even the local organizations who make networking opportunities readily availabl
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Don't choose a free membership management software option before reading this guide. I'll show you the benefits of each option and how to choose between them.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Members of organizations today are tech savvy and expect their interactions with your organization to be easy and meaningful. They don’t want to feel “tortured” by a complicated system requiring a bunch of extra steps to complete a simple task like membership renewal or event registration. To help organizations simplify their processes and stop the “torture,” consider a solution that takes into account these 3 C’s: Content , Commerce and Community.
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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.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? It’s the wannabe librarian in me. And I especially love it when others do it for me—those are the newsletters I value most. Now, if only more associations did this. rasa.io explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation.
Potomac Core
OCTOBER 29, 2017
Association Supply Chain Advocacy can be a game changer for members. By uniting the Supply Chain through Associations members can better influence the destiny of their company and their Industry in ways they could not do on their own. Getting and bringing an entire Supply Chain to the table at an Association is a heavy lift but the long term impact will make the effort yield substantial member ROI.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Sign up for our Membership Growth Online Summit and find out about some of our new feature updates (member cards, RSVP, and more) in this month's update.
GrowthZone
OCTOBER 30, 2017
When it comes to finding a conference speaker, associations work with a limited (if any) budget. The challenge, though, is that a talented speaker is a key to increasing attendance and engaging members. Get more tips to engage members with our on-demand webinar: Engaging the Disengaged Member with Shari Pash. Of course, there is an abundance of professional speakers available at a wide range of prices.
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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
Eric Lanke
OCTOBER 30, 2017
I was recently interviewed by Joy Duling of The Joy of Membership blog, for The Movement Summit , an online event she is creating and hosting, which will be happening live next week, November 6-10, 2017. Click on either of the links above if you're interested in learning more or perhaps participating. My interview, along with many others that Joy is collecting for the event, is on the often thorny problem of member engagement.
Mariner
OCTOBER 28, 2017
We do a lot work in the area of strengthening components aka chapters. So many times, we are asked to “help them do their job better”. We’ve tried – and in several cases succeeded – in helping associations shift that request to “help them create the job they can do”. Or in other words, evolve the way chapters operate. This is a tough shift – we know.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
How do you make your conference the purple cow of all conference experiences? Go full frontal.
Portage Group
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
"Make Your Data Work For You" a Trillium Chapter PDX Workshop will take place on November 14th, led by Jack Shand, CAE & Geoff Thacker , Partners with The Portage Group. Did you ever think you would live in a time when data was “sexy”? Welcome to 2017 where data powers some of the most highly successful & powerful organizations in the world.
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.
Smooth The Path
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
I am very American in that I believe in the underdog (or maybe this is less about being American and more about being a product of the 80’s?) I would like to think that what it takes to succeed is the will, the grit, and the tenacity to get to the end. As a staff member of an association, I would like to think that if I have a useful and winning innovative idea, I can bring it to market.
Association Success
OCTOBER 31, 2017
What is predictive analytics, you ask? During the filming of the SURGE 2017 session on AI, I was asked to look at the next 12-18 months in the association space, and to consider which application of AI I would most focus on during this time. Below is an unpacking of my original answer, which points to a way in which AI can help strengthen and maintain human relations.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
There’s a lot of competition in web searches, so be sure you’re on top of your SEO game. You can have the jazziest website on the web, but if it isn’t found by search engines, you’re losing out, and your audience won’t find what they are searching for either. Also, if you are planning a new website, be sure you have a good SEO program in place from the beginning.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
2017 marked the 39th meeting of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, a unique event featuring over 130 hot air balloons that can be seen flying over the city. The Event Industry News film crew spoke with Ben Hardy, Operations Director at Richmond Event Management about the operational changes they have seen in the 8 […]. The post Behind the scenes at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta appeared first on Event Industry News.
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
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Today it is not vampires, zombies, or werewolves that are scary for association professionals. For associations, this is what is scary today: Not solving the current needs of members. Not identifying the future needs of members. Being unable to produce the stories that attract members. Failing to see how technology will shape the industry or profession.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Part two in Sarah Sladek’s series looks at how imagining the future can prompt innovative strategies for change. In my last article, I outlined the symptoms of the workforce crisis and why we must act on them now. This sequel focuses on workforce development, and introduces remedies that get results. When I speak with organizations who are struggling to revive their dwindling membership, my responses always boils down to the same mantra: Visit the future and mind the gaps.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Scott Conley, Naylor Association Solutions. What is your association’s mindset when it comes to employee training for your staff? On one hand, you don’t want to invest time and effort in someone just to have them leave. But if you don’t keep an employee engaged by challenging them and helping them grow their skill sets, will they stay? Probably not for long.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 30, 2017
RMP Enterprise, specialists in undergraduate recruitment events, approached Evolution Dome to create two bespoke branded structures for their clients, JP Morgan. In the last couple of weeks, the structures have been used at recruitment events at universities across Europe. The first event was a great success with the Evolution Dome team travelling to Milan, Italy […].
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SilkStart
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Improve focus and boost productivity. That’s what the Noisli app can do for you and your association’s team. I’m sure you’ve heard of, or maybe even tried, many of apps for creating white noise to drown out your chatty colleagues. Noisli is different. With Noisli, you can mix sounds together to create the perfect work-day soundtrack based on how you’re feeling and your particular tastes.
Association Success
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Associations can really stand to benefit from lean startup methodology -- and employing it doesn't have to be scary! How would you simply explain lean startup methodology? Lean startup is an innovation system developed by Eric Ries that came out of his experiences with lean process improvement, which is all about reducing waste and defects and working more efficiently and effectively.
Idea Architects
OCTOBER 31, 2017
A quick post to share some insights and opportunities that may be of interest. Ideas for Conference Design In the past few months, I have been asked to share tips and techniques for more effective meeting and conference design, a topic I regularly write about myself. Here are links to two Q&As that contain what I hope is good counsel. Meetings and Conventions Magazine Insights and Ideas from Design Pioneers Meetings Today-Fridays with Joan Mixing Up Our Meetings Have a meeting or conference
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