NetForum
AUGUST 1, 2024
Future-proofing your association is about being well prepared to meet unexpected challenges. Here are five great ways to get your association ready for whatever comes next. 5 smart ways to future-proof your association appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
Wild Apricot
JULY 28, 2024
Is your nonprofit forced to cancel your events due to unforeseen circumstances? Here's how to handle it and 3 options for what to do instead.
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AMR Management Services
JULY 30, 2024
Strategies for increasing member engagement are a frequent topic for the AMR Blog, for good reason. Engagement is a big factor in renewal, and retaining loyal members over the long term is among the most common challenges that associations and professional societies face. Clearly, it’s not just an issue in the nonprofit sector. Business publications… The post Boost Member Retention: Engage, Connect, Renew!
Wild Apricot
JULY 31, 2024
Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Nimble AMS
JULY 31, 2024
We’ve all been there, stuck in a meeting that feels like a complete waste of time, with no end in sight. According to research conducted by Sloan, only 50% of the time spent in meetings is measured as effective or engaging. As a leader, it’s vital to prepare for and execute an effective staff meeting to ensure your association is on track to hit its goals.
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Association Adviser
AUGUST 2, 2024
AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. As of this article’s publication date (8/2/24), there are 1977 days remaining in The Turbulent Twenties, and 152 days until this decade’s midpoint on January 1, 2025.
MemberClicks
JULY 31, 2024
At first glance, membership chair responsibilities may not seem like the most important in an organization. Between raising funds, running programs, and staying true to the mission, every nonprofit or chamber’s board has a thousand tasks at any given time. Who’s to say which is most important? Yet without members, you don’t have an organization. For that reason, it is critical you have a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of a membership chair.
YM Careers
JULY 29, 2024
Your association’s job board provides big opportunities for your members, your organization, job seekers, and employers in your industry. Learn how to promote your niche job board. The post How to Promote Your Association’s Job Board appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 1, 2024
Find the perfect nonprofit app to help you design your day, schedule your tasks, and more in this list.
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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
EventMobi: Association Events
JULY 31, 2024
An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. Bringing together thousands of people passionate about the same cause or industry is a great way to get a shot of energy for a few days. (That’s especially true once you hit the trade show floor.) By the time the event is over, an attendee is likely to feel pretty good about their association.
Spark Consulting
JULY 31, 2024
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my 27 years in association management is: When somebody hits you up with a request for a favor in a professional context, ALWAYS try to help them out, or connect them to someone who can. Call it good karma, or ninja-level networking, or spreading the love, or paying it forward, or whatever, but people remember that you tried to help them and that you know people.
Email Maven
AUGUST 1, 2024
You wont find political opinions here, but we need to talk about the fatigue the elections are going to cause our members and how your emails (and ads!) are going to be impacted. The goal of this article is to provide information on how the elections will impact your emails. I hope you will take this information and have a meeting with your team to ensure your digital marketing efforts wont be drastically impacted.
Wild Apricot
JULY 30, 2024
PayPal is a household name when it comes to online payment providers, but it's not always the best option for nonprofits. Here are 7 alternatives that might be a better fit for your organization.
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.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 2, 2024
Now more than ever, continuous learning is essential for career advancement and sustaining organizational growth. Are your employees investing in their career growth at your organization? As a leader, you can empower them to succeed, providing career guidance, learning resources, and powerful knowledge. Read our blog for helpful strategies to equip your staff to invest in their career growth, ensuring continuous growth for your organization. 5 tips to empower staff career advancement Ready to st
Candid
JULY 31, 2024
Today’s incoming high school seniors were in the seventh grade when COVID-19 shut down schools across the country. Their education continues to be affected by the damage caused by the pandemic and its aftermath—most notably, learning loss from school closures and ongoing chronic absenteeism. One in four students is chronically absent , and many continue to lag in math and reading scores.
Email Maven
AUGUST 1, 2024
Email is at the core of effective association communicationbut mastering it takes strategy and skill. I had the pleasure of joining The Association 100 Podcast to share some of my favorite strategies and insights on how associations can elevate their email marketing efforts. A big thank you to the team at The Association 100 for having me! Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: Overcoming Common Email Challenges We discussed common pitfalls like inconsistent design and audience fatig
Event Industry News
JULY 29, 2024
As Central Hall Venues celebrates 25 years as an events business, its team reviews industry changes during this time before peering into the future to give their predictions for how the events industry will evolve over the next quarter of a century.
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
JULY 30, 2024
A survey from the American Management Association found that leaders and their reports diverge on how best to lead, and whether managers can shift when needed. According to a new survey, leaders aren’t in sync with their employees about how their leadership styles are perceived, and leaders also struggle to “flex” across different management styles.
MemberClicks
JULY 30, 2024
Improving knowledge is consistently one of the top reasons attendees give for choosing industry conferences. Educational sessions are a powerful way to engage attendees and score high on post-event surveys. In this guide, you will learn step-by-step planning tips to take your event to the next level. We’ll even include some ideas to provide some fuel.
Expo Logic
JULY 28, 2024
Types of Event Marketing & Event Marketing Strategies No matter what your industry, engaging with your audience through compelling experiences is more crucial than ever. Event marketing stands at the forefront of this engagement, offering brands the unique opportunity to connect with their audience on a personal level, generate buzz, and drive significant business outcomes.
Event Industry News
JULY 30, 2024
A new comprehensive study into the habits of live event fans in the UK from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) revealed that the UK secondary ticket market helped contribute a total of £733 million per year in turnover to local industries that support live events.
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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
Associations Now
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Endocrine Society’s merger with an academic group ends a “transactional” relationship, allowing it to better focus on its mission. On July 30, the Endocrine Society announced that it was merging with the Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (APDEM). On the surface, this seems like a simple arrangement: The leading umbrella organization in a medical field brings in a smaller group working in the same area.
Bonterra
AUGUST 2, 2024
Bonterra Impact Management Bonterra Impact Management Case management, reimagined for real results Improve community outcomes, simplify business processes, and showcase your successes with a unified impact through our case management solution. Book a call cameron.patter… Fri, 08/02/2024 - 13:56 GET A PERSONALIZED DEMO X Create impact with our case management solution for social good organizations Bonterra Tech's impact management software empowers nonprofits and public sector agencies to provide
AssociationChat
AUGUST 2, 2024
Association professionals are well positioned to become entrepreneurs due to their experience with wearing many hats and handling various responsibilities. But what do you need to know BEFORE you quit your association job? The post How to Get Paid (and Behave!) When you Quit your Association Job appeared first on Association Chat.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 2, 2024
Chrissie Beck, founder of sustainability consultancy for the live events industry, Worlds Better, joins host James Dickson in this episode of The Event Industry News Podcast.
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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.
ISAE
AUGUST 1, 2024
3 Ways Online Learning Can Enhance Your Existing Programs Associations are always searching for ways to improve member and staff experiences. Many are looking to online learning to help them do that, but launching or scaling up initiatives can seem daunting. Will the experiences resonate with members? Will the technology create work for staff? In short, are the results going to be worth the effort?
Bonterra
AUGUST 1, 2024
Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy CSR software that powers corporate philanthropy Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your corporation and employees. Book a call cameron.patter… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 17:59 GET A PERSONALIZED DEMO X Which corporate giving software is right for you?
PROPEL
AUGUST 1, 2024
In my first two posts in this series, I explored the costs of voluntary employee turnover (reducing your annual turnover rate by 3% could save you between $135,000 and $540,000 EVERY YEAR), and then I gave you some solutions for making sure your turnover rate was at least close to the median (by addressing salaries, technology, and conflict). Now let’s talk about how to be BETTER than average.
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