Association Adviser
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Get out of your own backyard and diversify your professional network by attending these formal and informal networking events. The post Networking in Your Industry and Beyond appeared first on Association Adviser.
ReviewMyAMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Guest post by Aplusify Customize Your Members Online Experience One of the first experiences your members have with your association is their online experience of joining your association. Your AMS gives your the data and technology to customize the experience so that it is relevant to your member, requests the information you need, and streamlines the process.
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MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Member resources directly equate to member value. The more resources you can provide, the more valuable a membership with your association or chamber will be. That said, what if we told you there was a way to offer your members MORE resources at no extra cost to you? Well good news.there IS!
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Wondering how sponsorships work now that we've all made the shift to virtual events? Here's everything you need to know about virtual sponsorships for nonprofits + 20 great sponsorship ideas.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The post Improving Your Membership Renewal Letters: 6 Tips for Success appeared first on Higher Logic. Sitting down to write a membership renewal letter can give you writer’s block – these tips will help. Plus, get ways to create engagement year-round. The post Improving Your Membership Renewal Letters: 6 Tips for Success appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Here's a rundown of the content I put out there last month. I went a little big picture on the blog, addressing some of the tough societal issues we're facing in the U.S. right now, and my Forbes post provides some advice on how management teams can integrate culture into their regular work and meetings. Human Workplaces Blog. Getting Ready for the New Wave of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Work.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Wondering how to save time and money when it comes to managing your church? Here's how our free church database template can help and how to set one up quickly and easily.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Online community engagement is an ongoing process – but your efforts have to start with a solid foundation. Do you have those pillars in place? The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
I’m participating in a fundraiser for my favorite nonprofit organization, Reading Partners (where I’m both a tutor and a board member), and ?I’m asking for your financial support.?. Reading Partners works to ensure students from low-income households have the literacy skills they need to succeed in school and life. Although the pandemic has had a significant impact on the ways we work with our young scholars and their families, Reading Partners’ mission remains the same: helping children b
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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 Success
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The new quarter is finally here, and with it comes the need for actionable steps for successful organization management. Starting with creating an effective member strategy all the way to building a remote learning culture, this week’s Friday Five offers association professionals the tools to run a successful association. Every week, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our newsletters to keep up with what’s trending.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Online community engagement is an ongoing process – but your efforts have to start with a solid foundation. Do you have those pillars in place? The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Putting on an in-person conference can be like putting on a show. Remember what it feels like to have people coming into the main session room during the conference opening and finding their seats? The lights are low; there’s the hum of conversation and the electric feeling of anticipation. The lights go down, the music swells, and the audience is dazzled.
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 Adviser
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Take the necessary steps toward achieving your dream job with advice from Nicolle Merrill about changing careers, upskilling and continuous career learning. The post Podcast: Take the Shame Out of Your Career Changing Game appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
It’s hard to believe that autumn is here! This month, you can find several new updates from Product and Support to help your organization better engage members. You can also find upcoming webinars, more content, and peek into The Amazing REFERRAL Race launch on October 1st.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2020
At 8pm on 30 th September, Reed Hall stood illuminated in red, in solidarity with event industry peers across the globe. Working in collaboration with Exeter-based event production company, Warwick Event Services, the building was lit up as part of the #WeMakeEvents Global Day of Action, raising awareness and highlighting the need for support for the live events industry, suffering in the wake of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Portage Group
OCTOBER 1, 2020
In the August edition of the TPG Pulse for Associations, it was reported that professional and trade associations were poised for revenue decreases of 1.6 billion dollars for the twelve months ending March 2021. The latest edition digs deeper into the areas where those losses are occurring and also provides an update on the impact on staffing in the sector.
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 Adviser
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Data is an association’s best friend. We answer your data management questions from our 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. The post Your Questions Answered: Data Management appeared first on Association Adviser.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 1, 2020
What? I felt like I had to include an actual recipe with that title. Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: October 6: The Seven Styles of Nonprofit Writing MASTER CLASS with Kivi Leroux Miller. [THREE-HOUR WORKSHOP] Learn how to master the seven distinct types of copywriting during this BRAND NEW interactive and engaging training opportunity.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The East of England Arena and Events Centre has announced that venue director Jason Lunn has been elected to the AEV board following the association’s recent AGM. Lunn joins three other new board members: Jackie Boughton, head of business events at The Barbican, Andy Gibb, group sales & marketing director at Stadium MK and Paula Lorimer, director of Harrogate Convention Centre, who were all elected at the same time.
Association Success
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Recent studies show the most common value different generations want to see reflected in their company’s culture is purpose. Millennials aren’t just focused on just making ends meet; they want to know that they are making an impact on the world. Gen Z, although it has not been studied as much given that those in that age group are just barely entering the workforce, holds similar values. .
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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
Achurch
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Maintaining your organization’s culture as you transition to a distributed workforce can often be difficult. We’ve found that empathy, clarity, and trust are critical to the effectiveness of managers of remote teams as they are the heartbeats and champions of positive company culture. Strong communication, both in efficiency and clarity, is the foundation of any successful team – especially in a distributed workforce.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The answer, based on my unscientific survey of a dozen association leaders, is a resounding no. Planners are wading through recommendations from colleagues, trusted vendors and online forums to find the best platform for their needs. And it’s a murky and often frustrating experience. While there are many excellent solutions out there, none are “perfect” and many are adding features and improvements on a regular basis.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
By Toby Lewis, CEO of Live Grou p (pictured). Events have been in a holding pattern of regression. As a result, the industry finds itself at least a decade behind the innovations of similar sectors. At face value it seems unfair to compare the events industry to that of TV, film or music. But we share the same goals: to engage, to inspire, to entertain.
Eplys
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Speakers are a BIG part of many events — especially conferences. They play into why people register and what attendees will ultimately take back to implement. (A pretty big responsibility.). That said, you want to leverage your speakers to the best of your ability in order to attract your audience and drive registration rates. To do that, it’s important to ask your speakers for a few key marketing materials.
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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.
Yes Elections
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The board of directors in any organization is an incredibly important role because its decisions can impact thousands of members.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Here’s a rundown of the content I put out there last month. I went a little big picture on the blog, addressing some of the tough societal issues we’re facing in the U.S. right now, and my Forbes post provides some advice on how management teams can integrate culture into their regular work and meetings. Human Workplaces Blog. Getting Ready for the New Wave of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Work.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The EIA, comprising ESSA, the AEV and the AEO has, last night, delivered an open letter (attached) to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak after the continued lack of support provided to the event industry, despite DCMS having communicated approval of both guidance and pilot exhibition. The letter is supported by 334 event industry companies from the membership of all three associations and proposes an Event Industry Hibernation Scheme.
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