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5 smart ways to future-proof your association

NetForum

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.

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What To Do If You Have to Cancel Your Event: Alternative Options to Consider

Wild Apricot

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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Boost Member Retention: Engage, Connect, Renew!

AMR Management Services

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!

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How to Collect Member Feedback the Right Way

Wild Apricot

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.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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3 top strategies to enhance staff meetings at your association

Nimble AMS

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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AI Stewardship for The Fit-for-Purpose Association Board: Part III

Association Adviser

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.

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Top Responsibilities of a Membership Chair and Best Practices

MemberClicks

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.

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How to Promote Your Association’s Job Board

YM Careers

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.

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Top 7 Alternatives to PayPal for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

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.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Association Brain Food: 8.2.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ASAE Annual exhibitors. Association exec Christopher Ware writes about the onslaught of self-centered, irrelevant, and pointless emails he’s getting from ASAE Annual exhibitors. His complaint reminded me of two posts ( pre-Annual and post-Annual ) I wrote about the same topic back in the summer of 2015.

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Pay It Forward

Spark Consulting

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.

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How to encourage continuous learning for your organzation’s staff

Nimble AMS

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

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16 Apps Your Nonprofit Needs: The Master List

Wild Apricot

Find the perfect nonprofit app to help you design your day, schedule your tasks, and more in this list.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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How to Create Education Sessions for Your Event (Guide + Session Ideas)  

MemberClicks

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.

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Keys to a Successful Merger

Associations Now

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.

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Types of Event Marketing & Event Marketing Strategies

Expo Logic

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.

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How to Get Paid (and Behave!) When you Quit your Association Job

AssociationChat

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.

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A Guide To Creating an RFP for a New AMS

Discover how to create an effective RFP for a new Association Management System. This comprehensive ebook walks you through how to create an efficient Request for Proposals (RFP) for Association Management Software (AMS). It offers key elements to include as well as crucial tips, and advice from seasoned AMS selection experts. Download today to learn how to get started with your AMS RFP.

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3 Ways Online Learning Can Enhance Your Existing Programs

ISAE

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?

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Solving the Voluntary Turnover Problem (Part 2)

PROPEL

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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Association Briefings and Virginia Society of Association Executives Expand Partnership, Offer Exclusive Podcasting Discounts to Members

Association Briefings

Association Briefings, a leading producer of podcasts in the association and non-profit communities, is excited to announce an expanded partnership with the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE). Building on years of successful collaboration, this new agreement extends Association Briefings' podcasting services to all VSAE members, offering exclusive discounted pricing on comprehensive podcast production.

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How to Create Education Sessions for Your Event (Guide + Session Ideas)  

MemberClicks

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.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Call for Articles, November 2024 Issue of Association Chat Magazine

AssociationChat

Submit your engaging and informative articles for the November 2024 issue of Association Chat Magazine! We're seeking insights on AI applications, volunteer engagement, DE&I initiatives, and more. Join our vibrant community and share your expertise! The post Call for Articles, November 2024 Issue of Association Chat Magazine appeared first on Association Chat.

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Understanding Event Management RFP with Expo Logic

Expo Logic

Ensure your event management RFP stands out with these detailed templates and best practices to help associations secure the best technology and partners. The post Understanding Event Management RFP with Expo Logic appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Book Review – Hot & Bothered What No One Tells You About Menopause Author Jancee Dunn

Holly Duckworth

Book Overview: Hot & Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause by Jancee Dunn* In “Hot & Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause,” Jancee Dunn provides a candid, humorous, and informative exploration of menopause—a topic often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Drawing from personal experiences and interviews with experts, Dunn sheds light […] The post Book Review – Hot & Bothered What No One Tells You About Menopause Author Jancee Dunn app

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From Sprint To Marathon: 6 Reasons Associations Should Rethink Annual Meetings

EventMobi: Association Events

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.

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Thriving as a Lean & Mean HR Machine

Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover

Feeling like you’re drowning in HR responsibilities? If you’re an HR professional with little or no additional support, or in a non-HR role juggling HR tasks with other responsibilities, you likely wear many hats – from recruitment and onboarding to benefits and employee engagement. This can be overwhelming, but Adri Glover and Kjerstin Greene are here to help!

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The ASAE Annual 2024 List of Parties

AssociationChat

ASAE Annual 2024 is almost here! Join us in coordinating the ultimate party experience by contributing to the ASAE Annual 2024 Party List. Add your events, check out what’s happening, and plan your schedule to make the most of the conference fun! The post The ASAE Annual 2024 List of Parties appeared first on Association Chat.

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Report: Leaders Struggle to Use Appropriate Management Styles

Associations Now

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.

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Book Review – Deeper Than Money Author Chloe Elise

Holly Duckworth

Holly’s Book Overview: Deeper Than Money by Chloe Elise is a transformative guide that challenges conventional views on personal finance. Elise, a financial coach and entrepreneur, presents a refreshing take on money management, encouraging readers to rethink their relationship with money. The book is not just about numbers and budgets but about aligning financial decisions […] The post Book Review – Deeper Than Money Author Chloe Elise appeared first on Holly Duckworth.

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