Wild Apricot
APRIL 21, 2020
Looking for ways to fundraise while adhering to social distancing regulations? Here are 20 online fundraising ideas and great examples to learn from.
WBT Systems
APRIL 20, 2020
How Your Association Can Use Zoom for Professional Development. Read more about How Your Association Can Use Zoom for Professional Development.
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Reid All About it
APRIL 24, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Zoom fatigue—or is it? I’m reading a lot about “Zoom fatigue” these days, which concerns me because associations are relying on Zoom (and other web-conferencing platforms) to educate and connect members to each other. Evan Selinger says the problem isn’t Zoom fatigue, it’s mourning life as we know it.
Blue Sky eLearn
APRIL 20, 2020
Over the past few weeks hundreds, maybe thousands of association events have been cancelled. Even as many remain hopeful for summer and fall events, it is unclear when we will be able to return to a more normal way of life, and what this new normal will look like. O pport unity for new and increased digital revenue streams still lies ahead even if your face-to-face meeting is cancelled or is smaller in attendance. .
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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 22, 2020
Corporate philanthropy involves receiving assistance from businesses, and it’s a great way for small organizations to supplement their fundraising revenue. Here are 4 things your nonprofit can try!
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Association Adviser
APRIL 23, 2020
For 3 years, Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek have been exploring and pushing the boundaries of co-leadership as the co-directors of Associations North. The post Co-Leading and Succeeding: Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek, Associations North appeared first on Association Adviser.
Eric Lanke
APRIL 20, 2020
This short work is commonly known as “the classic manual of parliamentary procedure.” And if my experience is in any way typical, it is casually referenced far more frequently than its principles and procedures are rigorously applied. As the blurb on the front flap describes: Even groups which have their own constitutions or bylaws frequently state that procedures not covered therein shall be governed by Robert’s Rules.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 23, 2020
This membership database selection guide is perfect to help small organizations, associations and nonprofits just getting started with formally managing their member data or looking to switch systems.
Associations Now
APRIL 23, 2020
Since lots of people attend conferences for the opportunity to network with fellow attendees and speakers, many meeting pros are concerned about making that possible in a virtual environment. A look at some ways it can be done. As associations work to convert their conferences from in-person to virtual, many are concerned about the attendee experience and what elements may be lost in an online environment.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
GrowthZone
APRIL 21, 2020
COVID-19 has changed everything. With the uncertainty of what might be coming next, associations and chambers should take action now in order to provide continued value to members. From In-Person to Digital: Tips for Shifting your Membership Engagement Strategy provides a wealth of tips and how-tos for navigating and embracing the shift from in-person engagement to digital engagement.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 20, 2020
To design a virtual event with the participants in mind, you need to create an engaging, interactive experience that provides relevant content and promotes knowledge sharing and networking value—often the missing link in our new virtual reality. In this short video , we give you five tips to ensure that you’ll achieve amazing and impactful engagement with your next digital event.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 22, 2020
Many nonprofits miss out on new donors by not having the right online presence. Here are five ways you can reach donors online.
Associations Now
APRIL 19, 2020
COVID-19 has forced hard questions about how to handle urgent needs and think ahead. History reminds us not to get too pessimistic and to take a look at governance. At a time like this, it can be hard to figure out whether to take the long or short view. As I’ve been reading and writing about associations’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that most organizations have been pulled in two directions.
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Association Adviser
APRIL 24, 2020
New teleconferencing technology has led many employers to migrate their interview process online, and the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to full-time remote work in general have only sped up this transition. While there are some people out there who are wary of moving away from in-person job interviews, video interviews can help to drastically […].
HighRoad Solution
APRIL 24, 2020
Every purchasing decision happens at the end of a journey. When you buy a sandwich, it’s because you felt hungry, you thought about your food options, and you decided that the best available choice was a sandwich. Association members follow the same process when they’re making decisions about attending events, renewing their membership, or getting certified.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 22, 2020
In this post, we cover solutions to membership renewal admin challenges you might be facing during COVID-19. Learn how to defer renewal dates, freeze a membership, and more.
Associations Now
APRIL 24, 2020
Although another round of COVID-relief passed Congress without addressing 501(c)(6) associations, there are signs that many legislators are aware of the need to expand eligibility to these groups. Another round of COVID-19 relief legislation passed through Congress without addressing the needs of revenue-distressed 501(c)(6) associations, but there are encouraging signs that the message from ASAE [PDF] and others is being heard on Capitol Hill.
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Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!
Association Adviser
APRIL 22, 2020
Volunteers are an integral part of association success. In light of National Volunteer Week, it’s fitting that we properly recognize these individuals. How can your association fully convey a sense of gratitude and pride in the way members and contributors give back? Does a pat on the back suffice? Is a full-fledged gala needed? What […]. The post Shine a Light on Volunteers with These Recognition Ideas appeared first on Association Adviser.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 21, 2020
Most of us are writers. We write emails to our members. We may write the association’s newsletter, webpages, articles, blog posts, or letters to the membership. Today is a scary time to be a writer because there is a lot of criticism from readers about organizations being tone-deaf. Some organizations are getting feedback that they are sending too many COVID-related emails, or not enough.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 24, 2020
Have you heard about #GivingTuesdayNow happening on May 5, 2020? If you're unsure about whether or not to participate, here are some pros and cons.
Associations Now
APRIL 22, 2020
Groups big and small are giving their volunteers a big shoutout this week in honor of National Volunteer Week, with many crediting those volunteers for helping even when stuck at home. In a lot of ways, the important work that volunteers do never stops when it comes to associations. Whether those volunteers are board members, advocates working in their free time, or those who help out at events, their services keep associations running.
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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.
Association Success
APRIL 24, 2020
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published on Anthony Shop’s LinkedIn page and republished with permission. Like most people, I had never heard of Carole Baskin or Big Cat Rescue until two weeks ago, when Netflix’s “Tiger King” became the escape I needed from the global COVID-19 pandemic. And while most of my friends are obsessed with whether this so-called “Mother Theresa of Cats” fed her husband to the tigers (I will let Carole defend herself on that one)
Smooth The Path
APRIL 23, 2020
Pre-pandemic, I stuck to a precise and rigid workday schedule. I would sit down at my desk in the morning, and methodically do my work until it was time to stop. Back in those days, I had zillions of post ideas at my fingertips. It was just a matter of sitting at the keyboard and letting the words flow; writing each took about a half an hour on average.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 20, 2020
PersoniFest 2020 is now being held virtually on April 23rd. Here's why you and your team don't want to miss Wild Apricot's third annual user conference.
Associations Now
APRIL 22, 2020
How to decide who speaks—and who goes next—during virtual meetings. Also: Pick the right association management software on your first try. Meetings are most productive when everyone has the appropriate amount of time to speak. Virtual meetings are no different, but the digital setting means hosts need a different approach to managing the conversation.
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.
Association Success
APRIL 22, 2020
Online communities need to be seeded at the right time in the right soil then watered, weeded, pruned, and nurtured with care to ensure they thrive and produce good fruit. . These insights were gathered when the National Digital Roundtable brought together a group of nonprofit and association experts to trade their secrets to the success of their diverse online communities on public and private platforms.
Ungrated
APRIL 23, 2020
Community associations are developing innovative ways to increase community spirit while observing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are facilitating support between residents , some are backing initiatives to assist healthcare workers and small businesses, and others are organizing activities to provide moments of levity. Reaching out to those in need and strengthening connections are part of the culture at Harvest, a 1,200-acre large-scale community under development in Argy
Association Adviser
APRIL 21, 2020
In a time of unparalleled isolation and social distancing, when nearly all associations have shifted their staffs to working remotely, cloud-based software offers the much-needed ability for us to connect. If we weren’t familiar before, we’ve certainly all used some version of cloud-based software in recent weeks to do things like attend or host webinars, […].
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