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The 5 Rules of Association and Vendor Partnerships

Association Adviser

Your association, along with many others, may have been riding the reactionary behavior wave due to the pandemic. You may have been asking yourself questions such as, “What can we cut? What can we change?” and pivoted accordingly. Knowing your association made these decisions to stay relevant, and even in some cases in existence, […]. The post The 5 Rules of Association and Vendor Partnerships appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How to Start Grant Writing (+ Templates)

Wild Apricot

As a nonprofit, it’s a good idea to have a variety of revenue sources to fund your missions. One source can be grants. And if you’re looking for support for a specific project or position within your organization, you may have grant writing.

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What Members Actually Do

Smooth The Path

Does your doctor always give you a straight answer? When a lipid panel showed that my total cholesterol was a little high, my doctor murmured, “you’ve got to get that down.” No tips, no resources, no diet advice. So I did a little research myself and found that eating certain foods may help, like oats, avocados, and nuts. Six months later the number decreased slightly, but not enough.

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Compliance Training Programs Bring Triple Digit Revenue Growth to the Texas Restaurant Association

WBT Systems

In the Great Reshuffle going on now, people are moving in and out of jobs and industries. Organizations are adapting to new business models and changing consumer demand.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Everything You Want To Know About Engagement Scoring (but didn’t know to ask)

Association Analytics

The post Everything You Want To Know About Engagement Scoring (but didn’t know to ask) appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.25.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. State of chapters. If you want to know what’s going on with chapters at other associations and how your chapter network compares, check out the 2022 Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report from Billhighway and Mariner Management. Use it to benchmark your metrics, inspire innovations in chapter management, and start conversations about the future of chapters at your association.

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Heroes Shaping the Future of Education Technology

.orgSource

I’d like to introduce you to a group of unsung heroes. While the pandemic was making kids cranky and parents crazy, members of the California IT in Education Association (CITE), were on the frontlines restoring order. They worked tirelessly, often putting their health at risk, to ensure that every child in grades K through 12 […]. The post Heroes Shaping the Future of Education Technology appeared first on.orgSource.

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Everything You Want To Know About Engagement Scoring (but didn’t know to ask) – 3/2/22

Association Analytics

The post Everything You Want To Know About Engagement Scoring (but didn’t know to ask) – 3/2/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Deliverability Manners With Amanda – Let It Go

Higher Logic

The post Deliverability Manners With Amanda – Let It Go appeared first on Higher Logic. Sometimes you have to just let your subscribers go. The post Deliverability Manners With Amanda – Let It Go appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide

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

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting an Internship Program

Association Adviser

The word “internships” is defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as “a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.” The evolution of how we work and learn has prompted organizations with an existing internship program […].

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Lessons Learned

Virtual

In this episode, Andy welcomes Leah Sibilia – Senior Director of Events, Margot Rodger – Vice President of Events and Meetings, and Julie Utano - Senior Director, Client Services. This podcast discusses lessons learned with returning to events. From preparedness, new ways of thinking, and so much. In this episode, Andy welcomes Leah Sibilia – Senior Director of Events, Margot Rodger – Vice President of Events and Meetings, and Julie Utano - Senior Director, Client Services.

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Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

When we embark upon what’s known in the nonprofit world as “donation season,” chances are that your organization thinks about putting together a fundraising video or other media that demonstrates the impact of your work. When I became the in-house Media & Communications Manager at my last nonprofit, I produced those fundraising videos, program photos, […].

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St Patrick’s Day festival returns to London after two-year hiatus

Event Industry News

The St Patrick’s Day festival will return to London’s streets after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The celebrations over the weekend of 12 and 13 March will showcase Irish arts, performance, culture, food and dance. The iconic parade will include 11 key workers, who will be honoured for their contribution to the fight against Covid.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

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Take a Strategic Approach to Enhancing Your Career Wellness

Achurch

A recent client talked to us about her experience working these last two years. She had pivoted from working entirely onsite – to working remotely (and loving it) – to now being told she may need to come back to the office again. The flexibility she had grown to love was in jeopardy. She was feeling stale in her current position, and she was looking for career advancement opportunities.

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Step up your association’s learning program to deliver greater member value

Nimble AMS

Are you giving your members the professional education experience they expect? . Here’s how to take your learning program to the next level and deliver greater member value. . Your association is a trusted source for professional education and training. In the 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands, two thirds of members in the study’s survey say they’re required to take professional education and training courses to comply with industry standards.

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Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for March 2022

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Use the following writing ideas from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter for your newsletter articles, social media updates, blog posts and more. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. As usual, please double-check events to see if they are still happening. On the Calendar. 3/2: Dr. Suess’s Birthday. Have a favorite Suess story that’s really a bigger life lesson related to your cause?

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Lessons Learned

Virtual

In this episode, Andy welcomes Leah Sibilia – Senior Director of Events, Margot Rodger – Vice President of Events and Meetings, and Julie Utano - Senior Director, Client Services. This podcast discusses lessons learned with returning to events. From preparedness, new ways of thinking, and so much In this episode, Andy welcomes Leah Sibilia – Senior Director of Events, Margot Rodger – Vice President of Events and Meetings, and Julie Utano - Senior Director, Client Services.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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DISCUSSION SERIES: Culture-driven Technology Decisions for the Hybrid Workplace

PROPEL

MONTHLY DISCUSSION SERIES STARTS THIS WEEK! Join me and the Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) audience in some great discussions about culture and tech! Here’s the description… As associations contemplate a return to the office, it’s tempting to start by talking about logistical issues – what days of the week should staff be in the office?

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Hubilo to drive immersive hybrid experiences for Event Tech Live

Event Industry News

San Francisco-based event tech company Hubilo is the platform partner and headline sponsor for Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas (June 7 -9) and ETL London (November 15 -17), part of a two-year deal, organisers have confirmed. The partnership, which will see the Hubilo platform powering the show for the first time, is a by-product of the company’s successful Event Tech Live US & Canada sponsorship last summer.

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Growing Your Comms Team: How Much More Work Can You Do?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

You know you need more help with your nonprofit’s communications. Your management team is listening and thinking about whether to add another person to your communications team. But they want to know what this person would do, and in turn, what else the comms team could do. So now it’s back in your court to formulate your promise for what you can deliver as your team grows.

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Understand how you build your organizational content strategy

HighRoad Solution

Across the business continuum, c ontent is one of. the most crucial elements when it comes to creating brand awareness, nurturing leads, and ultimately, bringing in revenue. Content is even more meaningful for associations because the general value prop for most organizations comes down to the 3 Cs: communications, communities, and most importantly, content.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

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

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What is Marketing Maturity?

Association Adviser

This article was originally published by Mighty Citizen. “It isn’t just creation and promotion; it is a process as well. I think that’s what a lot of people forget.”– Neil Patel Neil’s right. Marketing is not just a collection of projects, promotions, successes, and failures. It’s also a process, and one that gets easily forgotten. Every […].

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69% of Real Estate Associations Surveyed Report Increased NEW Membership Year over Year

GrowthZone

Real estate association professionals across the U.S. and Canada look at their organizations’ inner workings when they reply to GrowthZone’s annual association survey. This year, 58% of those surveyed anticipated a net increase in membership from 2020 to 2021, and 69% reported increased NEW membership year over year. Get the full 2022 real estate association survey results report to see how your association compares : Annual operating budgets.

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Association-Fusion: Combine Ideas to Create Excitement

Smooth The Path

Sometimes innovation comes in the form of mashups. What are mashups, you wonder? Mashups combine two different, well-known ideas that create a third and new entity. That’s what Sam Greenspan did in the utterly absorbing podcast Bellwether. Each show features a contemporary, deeply researched news story wrapped in a multi-episode sci-fi narrative.

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The power of empathy – brought to book

Event Industry News

Founder/CEO of customer acquisition agency MCM, John McMahon, added to his lockdown To-Do list researching and writing The Power of Leading With Empathy, which was published in January to much acclaim. A product of interviews with business leaders and fellow agency owners coupled with John’s own considerable experience – empathy is a cornerstone to his leadership style at MCM – this episode looks at the motivation behind the book and its ambitions.

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Turn Messy Data into a Strategic Asset with This Essential Guide

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.

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The Real Reason Your Members Don’t Renew

Sequence Consulting

Reading Time: 3 minutes Every survey ever done on association membership says the reason members don’t renew is value. The top reasons always include lack of engagement, lack of value, or lack of ROI. Which begs the question: “What do our members want us to do?” But the question you should be asking is: “What do they think we … Continue reading "The Real Reason Your Members Don’t Renew".

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Relationships matter: How one Philadelphia high-rise puts customer service first

Ungated

The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood replicates the personalized experience of staying at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel for its more than 500 residents, who also enjoy the renowned customer service that distinguishes the luxury hotel chain. Living at the 48-story condominium comes with services to suit every need. This includes 24-hour concierge and valet; chauffeur-driven luxury car service; childcare and pet-walking arrangements; housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – February 25, 2022

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Outback Steakhouse. Prattville, AL. Who needs a drink? Well it’s still early here so we will just dive into the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have how to create inclusive content, social media benchmarks, TikTok insights, spring fundraising ideas and more.