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. .
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
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.
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2020
By Duncan Strain ; Director & Owner at Silent Noize Events / Silent Seminars. As we enter the second month of the Covid 19 crises, a lot of the talk within the events industry has honed in on the need for diversification by way of virtual events and meetings. Perhaps understandably so given that the live events industry has come to an almost complete standstill.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Event Industry News
APRIL 24, 2020
The UK Events Industry believes that September 2020 is expected to be the most significant month when it comes to post COVID-19 recovery, as it forecasts a rise in both enquiry and booking levels, according to a new survey released today. The Business Events Sentiment Survey , created by specialist PR and brand communications agency davies tanner, in partnership with the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), received responses from 556 business events professionals across the UK.
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.
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.
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
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.
Event Industry News
APRIL 24, 2020
Music fans won’t need reminding there are no live gigs happening at the moment. As well as empty venues and festival fields, the tour buses that would normally ferry stars around the country are also out of action. But when Tarrant Anderson found himself armed with a fleet of vacant “hotels-on-wheels” he wanted to “do some good” Despite his business being “decimated” by the lockdown he set out to hand them over to the NHS.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 20, 2020
Things could be opening up soon, but it looks like physical distancing is here to stay. Regardless of where you land on the introvert/extrovert scale, COVID-19 has been a challenge. Without notice, many of us went from working in offices filled with people, restaurants, bars, concerts, sporting events, festivals, group exercising and conferences to THIS?!?
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.
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.
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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.
Associations Now
APRIL 23, 2020
While you might be focused on your external messaging at the moment, email is an important channel for your employees as well—especially when all-hands meetings are harder to organize. Email marketing is an increasingly important slice of the marketing pie. And it’s not just for your external audiences: At a time of scattered workforces and remote collaboration, internal “marketing” is a critical way to keep colleagues connected and aligned.
Event Industry News
APRIL 23, 2020
Pioppo Ltd has announced the launch of Pioppo-Works – a project to overcome the effects of the Coronavirus. Around the World, small businesses are struggling to survive financially amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus outbreak is affecting the UK economy in a number of different ways : from enforced closures of many businesses, to supply chain disruption, and uncertainty over job security.
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)
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