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How Your Nonprofit Can Succeed with Cause Marketing

Wild Apricot

One day, Marco—who works in the nonprofit sector—needed a new reusable water bottle. After searching around, he narrowed his options down to two. One was recycled plastic, decently priced, and had great reviews. The other was similar, but.

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Turn Your LMS into a Year-Round Content Hub for Exhibitors & Industry Solution Providers

WBT Systems

Turn Your LMS into a Year-Round Content Hub for Exhibitors & Industry Solution Providers. Read more about Turn Your LMS into a Year-Round Content Hub for Exhibitors & Industry Solution Providers.

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How to Design an Educational Event That Encourages Actual Learning

Aaron Wolowiec

Hosting an education-based conference or meeting can be tricky. Attendees come with multiple learning styles, diverse educational goals, and wildly different attention spans. But it’s possible to host an educational event that satisfies everyone’s checklists.

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In the Arena Fighting for Members: Tony Milo, Colorado Contractors Association

Association Adviser

Tony Milo, executive director of the Colorado Contractors Association, shares how he creates change by actively listening and relying upon his team. The post In the Arena Fighting for Members: Tony Milo, Colorado Contractors Association appeared first on Association Adviser.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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.

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How to Navigate Post-Pandemic Member Engagement

Membersuite

So much has changed over the past year: how we do business, how we work, where we work, how we live, and even what we value. You’re probably already seeing how these societal, workplace and behavioral changes affect member engagement—sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. How are associations learning about and responding to new member needs and expectations arising from all this change?

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Taking It Down to the Studs—Simplicity Streamlines AAHA’s Road to Excellence

.orgSource

“A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What do Spotify, Robinhood, and HelloFresh have in common? Here’s a clue. The word “easy” has pride of place throughout all their promotional materials. These companies save their […]. The post Taking It Down to the Studs—Simplicity Streamlines AAHA’s Road to Excellence appeared first on.orgSource.

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Elevate: More Than an LMS

CommPartners

You should choose your learning management system with care. After all, it will be the foundation of your association’s education strategy for years to come. Take this decision lightly, and you’ll pay the price. But if you make the right choice, you’ll reap the rewards of a remarkable online learning platform. Elevate isn’t the only […].

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Employee Recruitment and Retention: 4 Engagement Tips

Forj

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more. These factors also affect your recruitment rates, as a company that values its employees enough for them to stay is also one that others want to work for.

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What Can Be Done to Fight the COVID-19 Surge in Florida?

AssociationChat

On Thursday, August 12, Justin Senior, CEO of the Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance, which represents some of the largest hospitals in the state caring for high numbers of low-income patients, will join KiKi L’Italien on the Association Chat podcast to discuss the fight to stop the current COVID-19 surge in Florida. Justin Senior was named Chief Executive Officer for the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida effective January 7, 2019.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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.

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7 Practical Ways to Design a Better Association Strategy

Association Adviser

Your association's strategy determines how well you'll achieve your goals. Here’s our best advice for thoughtfully assembling a better association strategy. The post 7 Practical Ways to Design a Better Association Strategy appeared first on Association Adviser.

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COVID Deja Vu

AMR Management Services

Headlines: Florida COVID Hospitalizations Break Record for 3rd Day. New Jersey governor announces statewide mask mandate in schools. California Covid Cases Jump 50% In 24 Hours.

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10+ Best eLearning Course Authoring Software Platforms

Forj

There are many aspects you need to consider to ensure the success of your learning business. Your overall learning business strategy and tech tools such as your learning management system (LMS) and eCommerce tools work together to deliver content to your learners. Your team, subject matter experts (SMEs), and eLearning consultants work together to author content for your courses.

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Maximizing the New Events Normal with Tech Tools

Eplys

We are halfway through 2021, and the event professional’s rollercoaster has yet to pull into the station. While I don’t have statistical evidence, I can share a growing number of events (even large tradeshows) have started to stage successfully in more significant numbers. At the same time, many organizations have remained entirely virtual due to timing, COVID, or other reasons.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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Mobile Apps Then & Now: Learnings from a Year of Digital Acceleration

Protech

By Heather Hughes – Sr. Events & Communications Specialist . Over the past year, associations have found creative ways to leverage virtual technologies—and mobile apps are at the center of many of those efforts. We spoke to Matthew McHugh, Senior Manager, Customer Success & Partnerships at Guidebook Inc., about the how rapid mobile app adoption has accelerated associations’ move into the digital realm—and provided significant benefits along the way.

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COVID Deja Vu

AMR Management Services

Headlines: Florida COVID Hospitalizations Break Record for 3rd Day. New Jersey governor announces statewide mask mandate in schools. California Covid Cases Jump 50% In 24 Hours.

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Overcoming the Unique eLearning Challenges of 2021 and Beyond

Forj

Last year was unprecedented for associations that provide eLearning to members. But, although some of the challenges from 2020 have passed, facilitating eLearning in 2021 is no walk in the park. Now that we’re well into 2021, it’s clear that working from home and virtual and hybrid events are sticking around, the emphasis on professional development is only growing, and new learning technologies are popping up as a result.

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Want to Make an Emotional Connection to your Members? Speak to their Inner Superhero.

SBI

Back in 2017, superhero movies made more than $4 billion at the box office. That’s “billion,” with a “b.” Black Panther, the first major superhero release of 2018, made more than a billion dollars in its first month. In other words, people really, really like their superheroes. Why? Some anthropologists have argued that comic book superheroes are a form of modern mythology.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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Pandemic pets: Welcoming your community’s newest, furriest residents

Ungrated

The past year and a half has been challenging on many fronts, but one of the biggest upsides has been the so-called pandemic pets: The dogs, cats, and other furry friends who were adopted as people were isolated during stay-at-home orders and looking for companionship to help improve their mental and physical health. Pet adoptions soared during 2020, according to a January 2021 survey conducted by Rover, a pet-sitting website.

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5 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tips for Millennial Audiences

Achieve

Peer-to-peer campaigns lend the perfect opportunity to. connect with donors who care. and deepen their connections with your cause. The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. .

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Question of the Week | August 9, 2021

AssociationChat

Question of the Week for August 9, 2021: What is your favorite back-to-school memory from when you were a child? In the United States, children are beginning to head back to school. This question might spark some memories for you, positive or negative (or both!), that help you connect to this time of year and the mindset of so many others at this moment.

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DelCor Will Have Large Presence at ASAE Annual 2021

Delcor

DelCorians. are participating in numerous presentations at. ASAE Annual. this year as hosts, content leaders, speakers, and panelists. Here's a full rundown.

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.

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Ngage Secures Three Education and Event Clients

Ngage Management

Ngage Management is pleased to announce the addition of three new clients within the third quarter of 2021. The Bureau of Community and Health Systems – LARA joined Ngage in July and will work with our education specialists on continuing education for its spring and fall events. The Michigan Bureau of Community and Health Systems performs state licensing and federal certification regulatory duties as required by state and federal laws.

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Statement On Senate Passage Of Historic Infrastructure Bill

InternetAssociation

Today, IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill: “Internet Association applauds the bipartisan passage of infrastructure legislation that includes historic broadband investments. Major improvements in broadband infrastructure are crucial to the United States maintaining global innovation leadership and providing an opportunity for all Americans to participate in our technologically-driven

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Can Virtual Board Meetings Actually Work?

AssociationChat

In 2020, when COVID-19 created barriers to meeting in person, we knew how our clients did business would have to change. With over 40 years of experience operating virtually, I wasn’t overly concerned about the communication between the TI consultants. But I did wonder about how we could continue to deliver high-quality, meaningful experiences for our strategic planning clients.

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What is Public Affairs? (Infographic)

Arc 3 Communications

The term “public affairs” is commonplace on the news and in government meetings, but what exactly is public affairs and what does it involve? Check out the infographic below to learn more about what public affairs is.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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10 Membership Renewal Strategies to Increase Your Retention Rate

MemberClicks

Your members are the lifeblood of your organization. To maintain their support year after year, you need a membership renewal strategy.

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Learn how to lose

Effective Database

Learn how to lose “Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.

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Your Subscription Metrics Suck

Robert Skrob

? Comparing your churn rate, ARPU, or other metrics to a mean for your industry type is noise without signal. Just because someone can calculate a mean, doesn’t mean that number is meaningful when trying to manage your business. This video reveals: · Why churn rate is pointless and what to calculate instead. · The Golden 100 that makes or. Continued.

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