Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The post Why Your Association Needs Automated Drip Campaigns Now More Than Ever appeared first on Higher Logic. Showing each member you know them by sending the right information at the right time is key to retention. But how do you do that to scale? The post Why Your Association Needs Automated Drip Campaigns Now More Than Ever appeared first on Higher Logic.
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Professional associations have a lot on their plate. From managing members to organizing events, there’s no shortage of work to do. The right software and tools can help you clear that plate and find a wide range of benefits for your association. These tools can help you minimize busywork, grow your membership with intelligent tech, straighten up your finances and much more.
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HighRoad Solution
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Whether you’re setting annual performance goals, making changes to association programming , or moving into a new membership service, no decision should be made without first examining the previous years’ data. Oftentimes, associations will entrap themselves in the mindset of establishing long-term marketing or membership-service objectives with just a “gut feeling.”.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
What if you had an army of robots to do all the grunt work for your events? This isn’t science fiction: this is the reality of many event managers. Instead of manually processing registrations, running checks to the bank, or trying to keep track.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
If you manage educational programs, a knowledge of learning science can help you understand how program design makes a difference in how learners process, retain, and apply information.
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Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The post Accessibility for Everybody at Your Association appeared first on Higher Logic. You don’t have to get everything right immediately, but there are steps you can take now to make your association communications accessible to all members. The post Accessibility for Everybody at Your Association appeared first on Higher Logic.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Professional family. Intellectual home. These are some of the terms engaged members use to describe their feelings about their favorite association. Over the years, I conducted 33 research studies on behalf of professional and industry associations, personally chatting with over 473 members. One epiphany from these conversations is how much members not just think but also feel about their membership.
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
If you’re being required to move to a new version of y our legacy AMS system, it’s an ideal time to consider your other options. Here’s why a new , modern AMS just might be a better fit for your association. If you’ve been using legacy association management software (AMS) for several years, you know how tough product upgrades can be. But as if the pain and cost of major upgrades weren’t enough to make you cringe, what do you do when your AMS vendor tells you that you must move to their latest p
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
We need real connections, even if we are joining events online or in a hybrid form. Although, how do you build real connections or get as close as possible to the real deal, and facilitate connections that move people in a digital environment? Finding common grounds to create real connections. Think about it: when you are at an on-site networking event, you try to find common ground with the person you’re talking to!
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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
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I love being able to connect with people I otherwise would not be able to. I hate all the noise. Then from a business point of view, there is the pressure to post something engaging every time and the constant algorithm changes that decided who sees what. Of course, deciding what to post to social media should follow the same process you use for any communications channel: Does it fit in your overall strategies and goals?
Candid
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . Funders share how frustratingly difficult it can be to find Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)-led and community-based nonprofits that are closest to the needs but may not have the re
Nimble AMS
JANUARY 29, 2022
When associations use data to predict member interests and behavior, and?then provide them?with?relevant content and offers, the benefits are big. . Here’s a look at just who benefits from predictive analytics at associations. Recently, I wrote about predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for associations. Specifically, I looked at: Why it’s time to get started with predictive analytics and AI.
Achieve
JANUARY 31, 2022
Picture this: it’s a Saturday morning and you’re laying in bed. You’ve already scrolled through your Instagram feed three times and consumed over an hour of TikTok videos. Your eyes are going dry, your neck is cramping and you feel as if you’ve scrolled past every digital advertisement under the sun. What is this affliction? It’s a phenomenon called. digital fatigue. .
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
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Do you ever get that feeling that you want to go out for dinner, somewhere lovely, with great food and wonderful service… without actually leaving home? The answer is, of course, a private dining experience at one of London’s most iconic venues. With four unique rooms, BMA House’s luxurious private dining options provide the perfect atmosphere to gather, relax and eat in style.
AMG
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
In a decision issued today (February 1, 2022), the North Carolina Court of Appeals examined several issues that associations deal with regularly—budget ratification, owner attendance at board meetings, rules governing board meetings, and association records requests. Nothing in the decision is groundbreaking, but the findings of the court may provide comfort that your association practices are proper (or may suggest you need to make some changes).
Blue Avocado
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Being the financial type, I am fond of saying that “the numbers tell a story.” And the story of what your organization plans to do in the coming fiscal year is called the budget. Every year, organizations like yours go through the process of creating a budget to be approved by your board of directors. […]. The post Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting appeared first on Blue Avocado.
.orgSource
JANUARY 31, 2022
Is anyone else tired of dystopian predictions? Today, I’m going to consider perfection. This may not be what most people imagine as utopia. But the realm of Association 4.0™ is pretty close to my ideal for my clients and their organizations. Several years ago,orgSource coined the phrase Association 4.0 to describe the approach needed […]. The post Association 4.0™ – Find the Sweet Spot in Digital Markets appeared first on.orgSource.
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The resurgence of trends such as vegan and plant-based diets will continue to supplement more traditional requirements (gluten free and other allergen related) as more and more delegates take a sustainable stance when eating at events.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
People ask me if it is necessary to use a specialized virtual networking platform to provide a tremendous virtual networking experience. My answer is it depends, but generally, no. Technology is the icing on the cake. There are indeed some things that thoughtfully designed platforms can do that you can’t do on Zoom. For example, I love Circl.es for its capability to host intimate facilitated discussions without a facilitator.
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 31, 2022
Though many people see finance as nothing but a collection of terrifying spreadsheets, I see it as the central branch of nonprofit philosophy. When the pandemic hit, our nonprofit changed everything about the way we work—overnight—and spent the year testing, failing, and trying again. Part of my job as an executive director is to be […]. The post Download Spreadsheet: Forecasting Nonprofit Finances & Pivoting Programs in a Crisis appeared first on Blue Avocado.
GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
GrowthZone recently released the 2022 Association Industry Survey results. Last November, GrowthZone surveyed over 300 association professionals across the U.S. and Canada. The results showed trends in a number of interesting topics impacting today’s associations including: -New services and innovations. -Member engagement programs. -Lessons learned from 2021, and so much more!
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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
HighRoad Solution
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Ashburn, VA - February 1, 2022 : HighRoad Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Higgins to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Maneesha Manges to Chief Experience Officer (CXO), effective January 1, 2022.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
If you are serious about doing real diversity, equity, and inclusion work inside your organization, then there are certain culture requirements that go along with it. Here’s the formula. If you want to EXPLORE DE&I concepts (productive internal conversations), then your culture must be open and supportive. If you want to EDUCATE your people more deeply (expand internal awareness around DE& Source.
Ungated
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
It’s been an eventful and exciting adventure for CAI and our industry over the past 48 years. Since 1973, CAI has grown from a grassroots organization to an internationally recognized leader in education and advocacy. Community building has been a constant theme—and not just because it’s where we live, work, and volunteer, or what we advocate for and support.
.orgSource
JANUARY 29, 2022
Our guest for this week, Dan Stevens, CEO of WorkerBee TV, has been helping associations for more than 14 years modernize the way they inform, educate, and inspire their community. Today, he discusses what associations should be thinking about when it comes to their overall content strategy – driving content that improves retention, recruitment, and […].
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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.
HighRoad Solution
JANUARY 31, 2022
For most associations, adopting a new technology—particularly omni-channel marketing automation platforms —is all about shepherding legacy mindsets out the door. The biggest challenge comes down to large-scale adoption of new methodologies and practices that organizations may have never used before. Or even worse, failed to successfully implement in the past.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Online privacy is important, and that’s why there’s so much pushback on the collection and use of data that tracks people around on the web, known as third-party data. In response to these concerns, Apple has implemented new email privacy rules , Google is making cookies go away , and governmental privacy protections like GDPR will continue to grow.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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