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?
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects 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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
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.
Candid
JULY 6, 2021
How often do you read about the wonders of automation for nonprofits? Chances are, you’ve seen a little bit about this everywhere. As technology continues advancing , we see more articles discussing how automation takes pressure off of staff members and how organizations need to increase their use of software to optimize their communications with supporters. .
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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
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
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 6, 2021
Emily Wills. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. Emily’s Bio: Emily is the Fund Development Coordinator for Wisconsin Youth Company, a nonprofit that works to engage children in opportunities to be their best selves and help them thrive beyond the school day.
Ungated
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
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.
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.
Candid
JULY 9, 2021
The University of Oregon has announced a second $500 million gift from Penny and Phil Knight in support of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The Knight Campus enrolls students who are?pursuing master's degrees specializing in areas of materials science, bioinformatics, and genomics, with an emphasis on hands-on training.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 9, 2021
The Depot. Auburn, AL. It’s Friday which means it’s time for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have TikTok tips, how to transition to in-person events, Facebook video ad ideas, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here is The Beginners Guide to Diversity Recruiting.
Ungated
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.
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!
Event Industry News
JULY 7, 2021
Gleanin, the world leading referral marketing software provider for the events industry, has launched a new SaaS platform. It’s a toolkit that enables marketers to create engaging advocacy campaigns for key influencers in their event communities, which attracts new attendees for their events. CEO, Tamar Beck, commented: “When COVID-19 hit, every event marketer had to pivot on their strategy.
.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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 8, 2021
I’ve been in a lot of conversations lately where I’m encouraging nonprofit comms staff to create levels or tiers that represent a certain level of comms staff effort and/or a certain volume of communications activity, such as numbers of emails or social media posts. Many of you are familiar with this approach from a crisis communications and rapid response point of view.
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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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
Event Industry News
JULY 9, 2021
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has today launched a comprehensive sustainability module to the ESSA Accredited scheme, the organisation’s independently audited, annual company level qualification for its members. Josh Taylor. The module has been drafted by ESSA’s Health & Safety project manager, Josh Taylor, with considerable input from both organisers and venues through the cross-association sustainability working group, and is designed to compliment the industry’s cross
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 7, 2021
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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?
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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.
Event Industry News
JULY 7, 2021
After closing one of the biggest Series A rounds in Europe in May 2021, Interactio – a remote simultaneous interpretation platform began actively expanding its team with industry professionals. The exponential growth allowed Interactio to hire professionals with long-term experience in the industry, thus the company welcomes its new UN Team Leader – Asma Dakhouche.
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.
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.
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