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.
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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.
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.
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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 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.
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
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
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 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.
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.
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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.
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.
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.
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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Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!
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.
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.
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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Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.
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.
Smooth The Path
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The biggest business myth of the last two decades is, build it and they will come. In reality, when almost anyone or any organization creates something, just a small percentage of their audience tries it first. As an association with a few greatest hits, we often compare our prior successes with our newest launch’s small showing. “Only 20 people showed up, not even a percent of our membership; it didn’t work”, we say.
ReviewMyAMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Guest post by Aura Innovative Technology Planning an event may sound simple, but with a vast amount of data to keep track and making sure it all ties back to your accounting system appropriately, it is not an easy task. When it comes to handling your event expenses, we have identified three core areas to focus on to make sure your data is concise, complete and effective.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Ungrated
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
A Charlottesville, Va., neighborhood started its Little Free Library with books as “food” for the mind. Now, it’s a little food pantry for the body. Homeowner Jessica Bell founded and maintained the library in Briarwood Homeowners Association, a community of 202 single-family homes, by regularly stocking it with books. Bell took the advice from the national Little Free Library group and decided to shut down the leave-a-book-take-a-book box because of the COVID-19 pandemic and “all the prot
Association Success
OCTOBER 2, 2020
When Rotten Tomatoes launched in 1998, movie-goers finally had a chance to see critical and audience reviews all in one place. The film-centric website scanned the internet for movie reviews, then rolled them all into one giant aggregation that provided an instant snapshot of how movies figured into the cultural imagination. Rotten Tomatoes’ genius wasn’t just in the way it gathered information about movies into one place.
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Did you happen to watch the Netflix show, “Tidying Up”? In it, Marie Kondo (star of the show and author of the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) demonstrates how clearing out clutter and organizing what’s left can bring more joy and peace to our homes. The principles from the show got me thinking about an association’s member data. You’re likely saving a lot of data, but are you really using it?
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