Association Adviser
APRIL 10, 2024
Associations are facing a myriad of challenges in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, from membership recruitment and retention to revenue generation and strategic decision-making. However, by harnessing the power of data from their career centers, associations can not only address these obstacles but also thrive in the face of adversity.
AMR Management Services
APRIL 10, 2024
In today’s bustling event landscape, where myriad options vie for attendees’ attention, the challenge of encouraging attendance looms large for associations. Standing out amidst the noise requires more than just hosting an event—it demands a strategic approach to event marketing. Associations must navigate through the sea of competing events by crafting compelling narratives, highlighting unique… The post Elevating Event Marketing for Associations first appeared on AMR Management Ser
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WBT Systems
APRIL 8, 2024
Even when people pay for online education programs—and especially when they don’t—they still sometimes let themselves get distracted.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 11, 2024
Volunteers are an important part of your association! You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? Read our blog for seven tips to use your online member community to enhance your volunteer program!
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Sequence Consulting
APRIL 10, 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes Member engagement and retention are the ultimate weapons in the battle for long-term success. Without a loyal and actively involved base, even the most well-intentioned organization can struggle to grow or sustain itself. This article steps up to be your champion in this fight, offering a treasure trove of insights and strategies to turn passive members into enthusiastic participants.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 8, 2024
Knowing how to get funding for a nonprofit is the first step towards success! Discover the pros & cons of the most common nonprofit funding sources.
Associations Now
APRIL 9, 2024
Associations’ silos can get in the way of making progress around AI, one expert says. But they can leverage other assets. A report in February found that nonprofits have been much slower than their corporate counterparts when it comes to adoption of generative AI. Jamie Notter, founder and CEO of the consultancy Propel, which works with associations, isn’t surprised.
The Association 100
APRIL 7, 2024
Step into the boardroom with The A100 podcast as Colleen Gallagher, Meghan Henning and Christine Stay delve into the crucial topic of communications and media efforts within associations. This episode offers a deep dive into strategies for gaining board support for communications initiatives, showcasing the undeniable impact of PR on an association’s success. “Communications isn’t just about outreach; it’s about building trust, managing crises and engaging your members ef
Sequence Consulting
APRIL 10, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes In a landscape where traditional association membership models increasingly fail to meet the needs and expectations of their constituencies, the need for innovation has never been more apparent. This article offers a deep dive into this timely topic, revealing the growing concerns among organizations and outlining a roadmap for revitalization.
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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
Wild Apricot
APRIL 12, 2024
Nonprofit software simplifies, automates and powers up your daily tasks. Accounting software, fundraising tools, CRM solutions, analytics and more!
Spark Consulting
APRIL 10, 2024
Reupping this post I wrote back in 2009 about crowdsourcing, because my larger point is, I think, even more relevant in 2024. Jeff Howe , who is credited with coining the term “Crowdsourcing,” was the opening keynoter at the 2009 ASAE Technology Conference, where he mad the point that no matter how smart the people around you are, most of the smartest people work somewhere else.
NetForum
APRIL 11, 2024
Uncover the benefits of choosing the right association management software for your fundraising activities. Learn how the right AMS can empower your staff and maximize revenue generation. Spring 2024 Release Highlights appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
Email Maven
APRIL 9, 2024
Email audits are the best way to get a grasp on what is happening with your emails and to up your email strategy game. To help with budget season, we're doing a special this summer: $300 for an email platform audit, normally $350. Our audits include: Deep dive look at every aspect of your email platform such as: Email stats from the last 6 months Email design and content review Use of platform audit (using campaigns, engagement scoring, web tracking, etc.
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.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 9, 2024
Retaining your membership base saves money on recruitment and helps build a lasting community. Get inspired by these 15 member retention strategies!
The Association 100
APRIL 7, 2024
OnWrd & UpWrd’s latest open mic Q&A, “Mastering Earned Media for Associations,” offered a deep dive into effective media strategies for associations. Highlights included crafting narratives that resonate, personalizing pitches, innovative follow-up techniques and the strategic use of Letters to the Editor. Attendees explored storytelling for industry advancements, building meaningful trade publication relationships and employing modern metrics for measuring PR success.
NetForum
APRIL 11, 2024
There’s nothing that shows volunteers more appreciation than providing them with a well-organized volunteer experience and the tools they need to succeed. Here are four ways the right technology can help you deliver a great volunteer experience year-round. How to go beyond “thank you” to show gratitude for your volunteers appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
Event Industry News
APRIL 12, 2024
Multilearning has changed the format of meetings worldwide by introducing the concept of Oral ePoster Sessions which has helped hundreds of medical and scientific meeting organizers successfully transition from paper posters to sustainable digital poster solutions.
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!
Candid
APRIL 9, 2024
Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. However, due to lags in reporting, that data is two years behind. When we can look at numbers immediately after a disaster, it gives us a unique perspective.
The Association 100
APRIL 7, 2024
Join me on this week’s episode of The A100 podcast, dropping tomorrow, as I embark on a solo journey to unravel the complexities of PR and media relations for associations. I’ll guide listeners through creating newsworthy content, managing strategic press lists, securing national coverage and nurturing lasting media relationships. Offering a wealth of strategies and insights, this episode transforms your approach to PR, positioning your association as an industry leader.
Elevating Engagement
APRIL 9, 2024
The president-elect tentatively raised her hand and said, “ I’m getting nervous about time. I don’t have much of it these days, and all this sounds like a lot of time.” We were talking about engagement at a board retreat. The whole group came up with many great ideas for engaging members, and small groups presented details of high-potential concepts.
Event Industry News
APRIL 8, 2024
For over 25 years, planit inc. has been delivering exceptional meetings and events. Our portfolio includes Fortune 500 firms to emerging small businesses. We are a client-centric firm that provides unmatched service and professionalism. Our event expertise, creativity, work ethic, and event producers are second to none.
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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
Candid
APRIL 11, 2024
When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I w
The Association 100
APRIL 7, 2024
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your association’s research with OnWrd & UpWrd’s eBook, “Five Steps to Unlock the Power of Your Association’s Research.” This guide will help you amplify the reach and significance of your research efforts. The five-step process is designed to involve critical stakeholders early, identify compelling narratives within your findings and develop a robust strategy for sharing your insights.
Bonterra
APRIL 10, 2024
Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement Innovative fundraising software for nonprofits Attract donors, increase engagement, and empower your base with a seamless supporter experience that connects donors with doers. Request a demo Explore pricing nicole.kowalcz… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 16:32 Fundraising software for nonprofits The Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement software platform delivers the tools and technology you need to identify, involve, and inspire your suppo
Event Industry News
APRIL 8, 2024
Festival production company The Fair has launched a campaign celebrating the value of festivals, in a bid to gather vital support for independent events.
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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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 10, 2024
Like Herding Cats I can recall a few times in my nonprofit journey when coordinating a new marketing campaign across departments felt more like herding cats than orchestrating a symphony. Each team was on its own wavelength, doing its own thing, focused on their own mission-driven priorities. This situation created silos and missed deadlines, hindering our progress.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2024
Volunteer leaders often start board service poorly oriented on governance. One expert is streamlining the process, highlighting the importance of simply getting along. Becoming a board member is relatively straightforward at most associations. You demonstrate expertise in a profession, volunteer with the association that serves it, then make your way through the association’s particular governance pipeline to get a board seat.
Freestone
APRIL 11, 2024
Introduction Does it feel like your continuing education program spends all its time creating content and building courses? It can be costly, time-consuming, and overwhelming to develop a content strategy from scratch. However, when you repurpose content from your live events, you can save your organization time and money while reaching new learners.
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