Wild Apricot
JULY 7, 2021
Whenever Kathleen thought about ramping up her nonprofit’s social media presence, she quickly found herself overwhelmed. When she’d started the organization, social media didn’t even exist! She’d invited people to the first.
Nimble AMS
JULY 8, 2021
Membership dues. Where would your association be without them? Association industry research from Community Brands shows that organizations of all sizes say that membership dues typically provide 45 percent of revenue for their organization. The last thing you can afford to do is lose any membership dues. So, how can you hang onto the dues you’re already receiving?
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Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 6, 2021
“When it comes to pricing and value propositions for our association’s products, do our competitors matter?” That's the question that we're going to tackle in this article.
WBT Systems
JULY 5, 2021
Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations? Read more about Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations?
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Higher Logic
JULY 7, 2021
The post 5 Great Examples of Online Community Promo Videos & Tips for Creating Yours appeared first on Higher Logic. Launching a new online community or want to create some buzz around your current community? Get tips for creating a community promo video here. The post 5 Great Examples of Online Community Promo Videos & Tips for Creating Yours appeared first on Higher Logic.
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Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 9, 2021
As a best-selling author and CEO, Sarah Sladek brings her expertise to 40+ events a year. She founded XYZ University, the nation’s first generational research and management consulting firm. Sarah is an advocate for younger generations and a futurist. Audiences rave about her ability to blend pop culture with best practices, and trends with strategy.
Forj
JULY 8, 2021
What did the last assessment that you took look like? Perhaps it was a multiple-choice final exam or an essay-style test printed in double-spaced Times New Roman. Either way, we’d guess it looked quite different from the eLearning assessment types we’re going to discuss today. When it comes to eLearning assessments, there is a wide range of possibilities when it comes to interactivity and engagement.
Higher Logic
JULY 8, 2021
The post Understanding Your Australian Customers’ Expectations for CX appeared first on Higher Logic. Have you considered what your Australian customers expect from their experience with your business? Our research dives into the CX data. The post Understanding Your Australian Customers’ Expectations for CX appeared first on Higher Logic.
Mariner Management
JULY 8, 2021
In our April salute to National Volunteer Week, we talked about using this time to reassess your volunteer training by considering flipping your training programs from a global “here’s what you need” to one that begins with the learner, i.e., what the volunteer needs. To explore more on this, Peggy Hoffman, president of Mariner Management, and Kristine Metter, MS, CAE, president of Crystal Lake Partners , gathered a workgroup of association professionals to look at how we can use a learning jour
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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.
.orgSource
JULY 7, 2021
In the movie Groundhog Day, actor Bill Murray is condemned to live the same day of his life over, and over, and over again. Groundhog Day thinking is the seductive loop that lurks in offices and conference rooms tempting us to reject fresh ideas for recycled solutions. How do you resist the pull of the […]. The post Strategies for Innovation Stop Groundhog Day Thinking appeared first on.orgSource.
Ungrated
JULY 7, 2021
The federal foreclosure moratorium has been extended to the end of July to help millions of Americans facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic stay in their homes. In addition, new rules released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau look to further protect homeowners from foreclosure through the end of the year. CFPB’s rules, which go into effect Aug. 31 , place restrictions on banks trying to foreclose on homes whose owners were not already in delinquency at least 120 days
MemberClicks
JULY 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a significant shift toward hosting virtual events. As a result, virtual event hosting technology advanced to meet the demand, and virtual association events are becoming more and more popular.
Achurch
JULY 7, 2021
Transitioning from an all in-office organization to an all-or hybrid-remote organization is not as easy as the pandemic may have made it seem. In 2020, employers asked workers to “power through” and keep working even as illness and national stay-at-home orders turned their employees’ lives upside down. To the surprise of many, most workers were more productive working from home.
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Association Adviser
JULY 9, 2021
Pete Westerhaus and Tony Huff of Survey and Ballot Systems explain how a cloud-based voting platform offers transparency, privacy and security. The post Podcast: How to Run More Efficient, Secure Elections appeared first on Association Adviser.
Ungrated
JULY 8, 2021
Community association managers have stepped up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to guide boards with operational support and advice. The increased workloads and responsibilities are impacting managers’ mental health, with some reporting higher levels of stress, anxiety, or burnout. High resident demands and expectations have been challenging, especially when communities implemented restrictions and closed amenities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
HighRoad Solution
JULY 6, 2021
Breaking up can be hard. Whether you’re ending a romantic relationship or a friendship that’s no longer serving you, saying goodbye to something or someone that feels familiar is uncomfortable. The same can be said for breaking up with data. Holding onto data, even if it’s outdated or ineffective, can feel familiar and comforting. Your mind might start racing: What if I delete it today and I need it two weeks from now?
Aptify
JULY 9, 2021
You might not think that your choice of membership management software can impact your labor union’s ability to attract the next generation of members. But it can. Historically, unionization rates in the U.S. have dropped. At the same time, some sources suggest that younger generations might be more open to labor unions than generations before. Regardless of the current trends, attracting the next generation of members is critically important for keeping your union strong for years to come.
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.
Mariner Management
JULY 7, 2021
You have a solid base for recruiting and training chapter volunteers that have worked well in the past. Then came the evidence-based research on volunteers challenging our percepts. Followed by the pandemic and increased volunteer burnout. Turns out our training programs need a new approach. What can you do? Let’s do a reboot on chapter volunteer training.
Achieve
JULY 7, 2021
Back in 2016, Instagram. introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! 500 million. people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. That means it is easier than ever to build trust with your followers.
HighRoad Solution
JULY 8, 2021
I'm a Millennial. And I can say with confidence, that even though my generational brand says I have the attention span of a goldfish, I have enough of it to write this blog ??. So what do these generational labels really mean? How accurate are they? More importantly, how much do they come into play when it comes to your marketing efforts? Our recent Spring VirCon 2021 session, You Sound Just Like My Mother—1.21 Gigawatts of Gen Z , which I had the fortunate opportunity to participate in, explore
CommPartners
JULY 6, 2021
The events industry is changing. With the first rumblings of effective vaccines and the end of COVID-19, the world began to look forward to a new era of events. Now, with vaccines proving to be effective and widespread, the future is now. You may have noticed that the industry is abuzz with anticipation for a […].
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Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 8, 2021
There’s never been a better time to experiment with new meeting elements or to say goodbye to some time-worn ones, Dave Lutz, managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, said in this recent VCC post. Dave will talk about his forecasts for future trends for association events at a virtual education session on July 15 at 10 a.m. EDT for the Reston Herndon Meeting Planners, “Ready or Not, Here They Come: 5 Post-Pandemic Conference Design Changes.”.
Effective Database
JULY 7, 2021
For data governance, ask “Why?” Recently I've had the opportunity to work on several data governance projects with clients. I always find these projects fascinating because of the breadth of data associations collect. It never ceases to amaze me (in a good way!). One of my big takeaways from these projects is that it's critically important … For data governance, ask “Why?
HighRoad Solution
JULY 8, 2021
I'm a Millennial. And I can say with confidence, that even though my generational brand says I have the attention span of a goldfish, I have enough of it to write this blog ??. So what do these generational labels really mean? How accurate are they? More importantly, how much do they come into play when it comes to your marketing efforts? Our recent Spring VirCon 2021 session, You Sound Just Like My Mother—1.21 Gigawatts of Gen Z , which I had the fortunate opportunity to participate in, explore
Association Strong
JULY 6, 2021
In this week's episode of the Association Strong podcast, Tom and Dave are joined by Amy Hemphill with ASAE to discuss how to help find that work-life balance especially in this post-COVID era where many people are still working remotely. While many people enjoy the flexibility that remote work brings, it also comes with it's own set of challenges such as defining the lines between your work life and your home life.
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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
Disciple Media
JULY 6, 2021
What is it that makes your business unique? Even more so than the product or service you offer, it’s your customers and the niche forum ideas that develop around them. To give an example, most of us care about our personal health and fitness, but that doesn’t mean we all want to head to the local gym to get into shape. People have different exercise regimes and preferences.
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