Association Adviser
JUNE 7, 2021
Your association should prepare to communicate during a crisis by developing a crisis communication plan. Melynn Sight walks us through her 6-step approach. The post A Six-Step Approach to Communicating in a Crisis appeared first on Association Adviser.
MemberClicks
JUNE 8, 2021
With the recent CDC modified masking recommendations and venues around the US announcing total openings, it is becoming more apparent that in-person (or hybrid) events will rebound more quickly than initially expected. Event organizers are scrambling to not only secure locations and venues but understand the technology and execution of hybrid events.
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Spark Consulting
JUNE 9, 2021
This is what it really comes down to, right? Learning about what digital transformation is (and isn’t), why it matters, what barriers are unique to associations, what advantages our industry has – that’s all interesting and useful. But how do you actually accomplish digital transformation in your association? Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess w
WBT Systems
JUNE 7, 2021
How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development. Read more about How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phill Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants 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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks. Join Gareth Webb and Phil Selley in this new session as they walk through the grant lifecycle, highlighting key operational and financial challenges
Reid All About it
JUNE 11, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make time for microlearning. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development.
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Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 11, 2021
The Image Shoppe is a brand and digital marketing agency that provides the following services: brand marketing, digital strategy, design, copywriting, web development and fractional CMO.
Achurch
JUNE 9, 2021
Working from home certainly has its advantages. But if you’re the new guy or gal on staff, a remote workplace might seem challenging at first. You can’t rely on the convenience of casual office interactions to help you develop relationships with co-workers. We have advice on making remote work friends when chatting in the kitchen or stopping by someone’s cubicle is out of the question.
.orgSource
JUNE 9, 2021
What should we call it—the New Normal, the Next Normal, Another Normal? Please let go of normal. When the DJ stopped playing oldies, Normal left the party. Since well before the pandemic, I’ve been urging my colleagues and clients to consider that stability in the digital marketplace is a dangerous illusion. Guiding our association clients […].
Higher Logic
JUNE 9, 2021
The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic. See how web tracking, a powerful tool within marketing automation, can help your association target and personalize member content. The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic.
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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
Spark Consulting
JUNE 7, 2021
As my The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward co-author Maddie Grant is fond of quipping, that’s what digital transformation is: culture change + vendor selection. The technologies of digital transformation are: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cloud. Data analytics. Internet of Things (IoT).
Association Adviser
JUNE 11, 2021
With the right tools and mindset, association innovation is achievable. So why do many associations struggle to embrace habits that would let them thrive? . The post Are Associations Truly Innovative? appeared first on Association Adviser.
Candid
JUNE 11, 2021
Many nonprofit leaders say that increased financial support from funders and the government helped their organizations fare better through 2020 than originally anticipated, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds. Based on a survey conducted in February of CEP's Grantee Voice panel, the report, Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits , found that 66 percent of respondents said the COVID-19 pandemic has had a "moderate" (38 percent) or "significant" (28 percent) n
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 10, 2021
You may have seen the latest batch of announcements from Apple about the privacy changes they are making to their software, including this one: In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user. The new feature helps users prevent senders from knowing when they open an email, and masks their IP address so it can’t be linked to other online activity or used to determine their location.
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.
AssociationChat
JUNE 5, 2021
“Where are we going and why does it matter?”. Some of you may recall, 11,000 forevers ago (or, during the launch of the series on the livestream yesterday ), I hoped that people would share their takeaways from the episode’s lesson, and it would turn out the series would inspire folks to think deeply about online community and how to make it better.
Association Adviser
JUNE 11, 2021
Association boards can reassert legitimacy and renew trust with stakeholders and successors by focusing their attention on 3 ethical dimensions of foresight. The post The Ethical Dimensions of The Board’s Duty of Foresight: Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.
Candid
JUNE 9, 2021
Participatory grantmaking [i] is no longer new. And it’s here to stay. . To be clear, participatory grantmaking has never been new. This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 8, 2021
So I was really annoyed with the yard guy. He was not cutting the grass near my hostas, so they were getting really weedy. Then the next week, he clearly tried to cut the grass, but shredded a bunch of hostas with the weed whacker in the process. Again, I was NOT happy. I love my garden. I’m grateful for help with it, but not when stuff gets wrecked, you know.
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!
Bonterra
JUNE 9, 2021
Peer-to-Peer fundraising campaigns (P2P) are incredibly effective and especially well-adapted for the virtual-based world we currently find ourselves in. But they do have a lot of moving parts and are only as effective as the content you create.
Association Adviser
JUNE 9, 2021
PropFuel's Ask, Capture, Act process for deepening member engagement shows you how to meet the needs of people who want your association to reach them. The post Ask, Capture and Act Your Way to Better Member Engagement appeared first on Association Adviser.
Candid
JUNE 8, 2021
If you are a nonprofit organization, IT support is more than just a luxury. It's mission-critical. As the world becomes increasingly technologically advanced, it is not enough to have an up-to-date website and social media presence. Nonprofits need 24/7 IT support to stay on top of their game in this ever-changing environment while maintaining an active donor base and engaging volunteers.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 7, 2021
We talk a lot about burnout in this NPCOMMLIFE blog series because, unfortunately, it just seems to be a part of being a nonprofit communicator. Learn how to set and enforce boundaries at work so you can get more done while not burning out during this week’s workshop Jump Start Setting New Boundaries. Some signs you may be heading toward a burn out (or are already there): You’re exhausted.
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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
AssociationChat
JUNE 7, 2021
What role does community play in your creativity? In The Creative Curve , this week’s Association Chat podcast guest, author Allen Gannett explains, “I found that creatives had four different types of people in their networks: a master teacher, a conflicting collaborator, a modern muse, and a prominent promoter.”. What type are you for the creatives you know?
MemberClicks
JUNE 11, 2021
If you asked your members what a benefit looks like to them, you’d likely get many different answers. Many people join nonprofits for the community. They’re looking to find ways to connect and hang out with “their people” — like-minded folks who have the same interests, care about the same communities, and probably enjoy the same books and Netflix shows.
Ungated
JUNE 9, 2021
Community associations comprise people with different ideals, preferences, and values. After last year’s mass protests and intense political divide, improving civility and facilitating conversations between board members, community managers, and residents matters now more than ever before. Association leaders are regularly faced with challenging and complex issues that can spark strong emotions.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 11, 2021
Happy Friday! Time to wrap up another week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Learn the 11 Facebook Ads Campaign Objectives and When to Use Them. Here are 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn to Advance Their Missions. Find out How to Supercharge Your Email Marketing with Video.
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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.
AssociationChat
JUNE 6, 2021
KiKi’s Take on Episode 1 of Why Community Matters: Vision. Editor’s note: This is my personal take on the subject discussed in episode 1 of the Why Community Matters series. For episode 1 (you can view and listen to it here ), we discussed the importance of having a shared vision for a community. To subscribe to the Why Community Matters series, signup here.
Achieve
JUNE 11, 2021
Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. However, with all the effort that goes into planning a successful event, it can be easy to forget to continue. cultivating relationships. after your event wraps up. While one-time attendees are appreciated, it is much more cost effective to turn these guests into repeat attendees.
Forj
JUNE 7, 2021
For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS? Even further, should you invest in one?
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