Wild Apricot
JUNE 10, 2020
Creating a fundraising video for a nonprofit can seem daunting, but with a fundraising video script, an elevator pitch, and a story, it’s easy.
Spark Consulting
JUNE 10, 2020
That’s the bad news. We’re all feeling a little overwhelmed by the volume and variety of information coming at us, having trouble determining what’s accurate and relevant, placing that information in meaningful context, and successfully using it to make sense of our increasingly complex world. The good news is that you can help your members!
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Higher Logic
JUNE 9, 2020
Recently, I’ve seen a spike in the amount of email communications going through our servers, so I dug into how mail receivers are reacting to the influx of mail to their systems. I noticed the initial uptick begin in March (shortly after the announcement of many COVID-19 stay-at-home orders). These involved email blasts sent to large contact lists that hadn’t received mailings in months or more.
Idea Architects
JUNE 6, 2020
Note: I wrote the following article for ASAE-The Center for Association Leadership, and it was originally published in their Associations Now Plus members-only resource. It is used here with permission and ASAE retains the copyright. A full commitment to diversity and inclusion means that an association’s educational programming—and the speakers providing it—reflect the learning community.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
Wild Apricot
JUNE 12, 2020
We are living in one of the most painful and challenging?moments?in our history. Here is what Personify as an organization intends to do in response to improve our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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AssociationChat
JUNE 10, 2020
Justice and Peace in America: A Dialogue on Anti-Racism & The Future of Policing in America. Check out this week’s free webinar featuring former NAACP President Cornell William Brooks and Former Philly Police Commissioner Charles H. “Chuck” Ramsey on Justice and Peace : A Dialogue on Anti Racism and the Future of Policing in America. Moderated by CNN legal analyst Laura Coates , author of YOU HAVE THE RIGHT: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police.
GrowthZone
JUNE 12, 2020
“Millennials want a brand that motivates, guides, and connects them through experiences.”. – Brent James of Concept 21, a footwear industry leader. What business is designed, at its very core, to motivate, guide, and provide experiences? An association. The Perks of Association Membership for Young Professionals is an unbranded, free flyer for associations to use for member recruitment.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 8, 2020
Membership renewal is a tricky topic for many organizations. If you’re in the same boat, check out our extensive guide on the topic to learn when to send renewal notices, how to ask, and more.
Portage Group
JUNE 8, 2020
When the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic as result of COVID 19 in March 2020, the impact on events involving public gatherings was immediate and significant. Volume 4 of the TPG Pulse for Associations focuses on the impact of COVID 19 on in-person events. The findings are based on a quantitative survey that was completed by 372 Canadian associations and other nonprofits between April 29 and May 8, 2020.
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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
Association Success
JUNE 11, 2020
Tensions run high as the world deals with the effects of COVID-19. Not letting this tough time control or ruin their spirits, these organizations took to social media to entertain, engage and connect with their audiences. . Let’s take a look at these three organizations and see what we can learn: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum . Affectionately nicknamed The Cowboy, The National Cowboy & Western Heritage museum in Oklahoma City shut its doors when social distancing began.
Association Adviser
JUNE 11, 2020
In February 2020, most Americans had never heard the term personal protective equipment, or PPE, as it is known. Yet by the end of March, members of Congress were using the term on cable news. In fact, they had received more than 100,000 emails about the dire shortage of PPE endangering emergency physicians and other […]. The post Case Study: How ACEP Directed 100,000 Messages to Congress about PPE Shortages appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 12, 2020
A membership database will help you move on from using spreadsheets and start making the best of your member data. Use our free membership database template to get started!
MemberClicks
JUNE 8, 2020
The main goal for any event is getting people there in the first place — so you probably have a pretty solid plan for promoting it to your members. (And, potentially, non-members!).but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? You ABSOLUTELY should. Whether you’ll be face-to-face, all online, or some combination of the two, keeping attendees informed and engaged is imperative to event success.
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.
Event Industry News
JUNE 8, 2020
A dazzling new Tomorrowland location has been crafted over the past few months, in a place far away from anyone, a place that you would normally never visit… but one that is set to open its doors, welcoming everyone from all corners of the world, for one weekend only… Taking place on Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26, Tomorrowland Around The World, the digital festival will be a spectacular entertainment experience open to people of all ages and places, unfazed by borders or bounda
Association Adviser
JUNE 8, 2020
With unemployment at its highest level in nearly a century, there are now millions of people flooding the job market across every industry and every state. Those out of work are focused on getting back into the job market as quickly as possible, especially now that some businesses are starting to reopen to the public. […]. The post Embrace These Recruiting Strategies to Attract the Right Job Candidates appeared first on Association Adviser.
Association Success
JUNE 10, 2020
In all 50 American states and in over 15 countries, protests continue over the systematic oppression of Black people. Intentional or not, racism happens every day in all facets of life. With the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many more, staying silent on these acts is no longer an option. Racism, diversity, bias and systematic oppression are topics that should be discussed openly in all environments. .
Smooth The Path
JUNE 11, 2020
Too much email stresses me out. When the email in my inbox runs below the fold, I start to feel like I’m getting behind. I feel the same about a stack of unread magazines. The king of stress-generators is a too-long to-do list. To de-stress, I start cleaning out. Everything that is a nice-to-do, not a must-do goes in the real or metaphorical recycle bin.
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
JUNE 10, 2020
Message from Ray and Carina. It is with great regret and disappointment that today we are announcing that we have made the difficult decision to cancel IMEX America 2020, due to take place at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas from September 15-17. . Our industry has been impacted heavily by the global lockdowns and travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we know how many of you were looking forward to coming together again in Las Vegas this fall.
AssociationChat
JUNE 8, 2020
Building better business models for associations and not-for-profit organizations. Learn how associations can use the Business Model Canvas to help you determine where things must change to better meet member and critical stakeholder needs! When: Jun 12, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Topic: How to Improve Your Association Business Model NOW!
Protech
JUNE 11, 2020
By Brian Smith, Communications Specialist . An association’s mission is to serve members, and right now, your members might be experiencing the need for new employment. . In our recent webinar with Web Scribble ’s Marketing Director Dawn DiLorenzo, she shared a jaw-dropping fact: Indeed’s data has revealed a 35% drop in its 7-day average of job postings year-over-year.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 9, 2020
Often there is a massive gap between where we are and where we wish we were. If only we had a vibrant online community. If only we had learned how to put on a successful virtual conference last year. If only the chapters or affiliates were ready to take their meetings online. Right now, associations are rethinking what it means to be an association from value and benefits to financial solvency and sponsorships.
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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
JUNE 12, 2020
The Event Technology Awards celebrate the successful development and implimentation of technology in the events industry. The judging panel for the awards is a stellar line-up of experts and we’d like to introduce them to you in our Meet the Judges series, this week we present Karen Bhavnani, Innovation Manager at MCI group. As Innovation Manager at MCI group, Karen is an advocate for innovation and culture implementation initiatives, and her experience is centeredaround helping organizations ac
AssociationChat
JUNE 12, 2020
It all started with my new kitchen backsplash. After seeing the ads come up on Instagram night after night during some mindless phone scrolling, I spent a stupid amount of money on a new “Light and Airy” preset for Adobe Lightroom. After using the perpetually available 20% off “for one day only” coupon on the website, I bought the photo presets for $47 and immediately regretted it.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 10, 2020
Using a modern association management software (AMS) system gives your staff the tools they need work efficiently no matter where they are. Here’s what to look for in an AMS system to help ensure your staff is working as productively as possible, whether at home or in the office. Like many organizations, your association might have sent some or all employees home to work for the last couple of months.
Association Success
JUNE 9, 2020
Looking for SURGE Connect? All registrants will receive unique URLs 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. If you’ve already registered, check your inbox for the link! If you haven’t registered, do so now ! We’ve planning this day for months: SURGE Connect presented by Feathr is finally here! This three-day virtual conference will bring together some of the best thought leadership and brightest minds of the association industry and beyond to tackle some of the most pres
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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
JUNE 9, 2020
By Matthew Ruskin – Managing Director at Channel Edge Ltd. Planning events that work for everyone is impossible. Whether it is date clashes, location fatigue (London, again?) or exhibitor budget constraints, the chances of creating an event on the right date, at the perfect venue and at a cost no one flinches at are almost zero. Until now the digital options have been either a patchwork of VC calls backed up by the distribution of presentations (cheap, passive and quick to deploy) or an immersiv
AssociationChat
JUNE 8, 2020
Why we need to work together now more than ever. In a Forbes article titled, “Why Collaborating With Your Competition Can Be A Great Idea,” the author shared research indicating that “coopetition” could be a financial win for the organizations that opt to go that direction. “Nowadays, the best partner might be your direct competitor,” says Paavo Ritala, a professor of Strategy and Innovation at LUT University of Technology in Finland.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 11, 2020
Under normal circumstances, communications directors need to collaborate with their coworkers and managers, and that’s even more true now. But collaboration is messy because people are messy! We all have our own opinions, feelings, fears, stressors, and motivators. While solving communications collaboration problems can feel impossible sometimes, if you depersonalize and get strategic in your thinking, it’s much easier to make progress.
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