Wild Apricot
JULY 22, 2024
Discover essential fundraising metrics your nonprofit must monitor for success. Explore key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive donor engagement, revenue growth and organizational impact in our comprehensive guide.
The Association 100
JULY 21, 2024
In this video , I discuss how Letters to the Editor can boost your association’s public engagement and influence. LTEs are a powerful tool for driving dialogue, connecting your association’s mission to community concerns and influencing public opinion and policy decisions. By addressing timely topics with expert insights, you position your association as a trusted voice in shaping policies.
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YM Careers
JULY 22, 2024
Unlock learnings from the 2023 Community Brands Association Trends Study and learn what members value most today. The post What Association Members Value Today appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
YM Careers
JULY 25, 2024
Discover two tips from the 2023 Community Brands Research Study to keep your association’s member engagement and loyalty trends positive. The post Two Tips to Keep Your Association’s Member Engagement and Loyalty Trends Positive appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.
.orgSource
JULY 22, 2024
Part Two When the generative AI bots made their debut in early 2024, they signaled a definitive end to the idea that yesterday’s technology is good enough for today’s members. Expectations for high-touch service and personal attention are rising steadily. Sliding by on “same old, same old” is not an option in a newly competitive environment. The.orgSource paper, Pathways to Organizational Excellence , presents a blueprint for meeting the challenges of digital markets.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Spark Consulting
JULY 25, 2024
Another observation that has fascinated me since my earliest years in associations is: Who’s allowed to make the call? What do I mean by that? Well, if you search for “stories of outstanding customer service,” all kinds of lists come up, compiled by HubSpot and Forbes and RingCentral and others, referencing all kinds of things from dentists to bicycle shops to yoga studios to rescuing a forgotten bridesmaid’s dress to creating a prayer room on the fly to implementing a gr
Freestone
JULY 25, 2024
Introduction Is your association looking for the right learning management system (LMS) to enhance your continuing education program? To find the right LMS to meet your learners’ needs you’ll need to evaluate your specific requirements so you can make an informed decision when choosing the right technology. Your association can complete an LMS needs assessment to discover your unique technological needs, ensuring you pick the best system.
Wild Apricot
JULY 24, 2024
Explore essential strategies and tactics for effective nonprofit content marketing. Learn how to engage supporters and amplify your mission with storytelling and best practices to share with your audience.
The Association 100
JULY 21, 2024
In our latest episode of The A100 podcast , Ben H. Rome of the American Bus Association discusses how storytelling has evolved in the association world, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and resonance. He explores ABA’s eco-friendly initiatives and advocacy efforts for electric vehicles, providing actionable tips for effective communication and member engagement.
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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.
EventMobi: Association Events
JULY 25, 2024
Whether located around your annual meeting or as a standalone event, workshops can be an effective way to supercharge engagement. And right now, solid engagement is something that associations could use a bit more of. According to the 2024 edition of MCI’s Association Engagement Index , two-thirds of association members regularly access the content organizations produce.
NetForum
JULY 25, 2024
How much should association management software cost for mid-to-large sized associations? Before you buy new association management software (AMS), you’ll want to know the true cost of owning the system to ensure the technology will truly meet your organization’s needs. Read our blog to understand what your association needs to know before you buy your […] How much should association management software (AMS) cost?
Wild Apricot
JULY 25, 2024
Donor relationships are at the heart of every nonprofit. Take our quiz to evaluate your organization’s relationships and learn how to make them stronger.
The Association 100
JULY 21, 2024
I wrap our podcast series on AI in PR by highlighting AI’s game-changing impact on crisis management and influencer engagement. I discuss how AI tools can offer real-time sentiment tracking, enabling proactive crisis response. Learn about AI’s role in drafting crisis strategies and combating disinformation. Get a step-by-step guide on how to create a crisis comms plan for your association.
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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!
Associations Now
JULY 23, 2024
The International Society of Automation sees Mimo as a way to expand membership and grow globally. The International Society of Automation has created an AI-driven large language model (LLM) that’s designed to provide support for current members, attract new ones, and strengthen its international connections. The LLM, named Mimo , was formally announced on July 11 but has been available since late June, said Jason Wampler, CAE, ISA Managing Director of IT.
Crowd Wisdom
JULY 25, 2024
How to create learning pathways Keeping learners engaged with relevant course material can be quite a challenge in today’s fast-paced information environment. Although there are more resources available to learners than ever before, they may not always know how to select the most beneficial content for their professional development. At the same time, learners may find traditional online courses too restrictive and not entirely relevant to their individual needs.
Wild Apricot
JULY 26, 2024
Here are 10 membership drive examples that attract new members. Plus advice on how to set your goals, build a strategy and tips for easy reg.
Association Adviser
JULY 24, 2024
This one-hour webinar unlocks the potential of your data. Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of data collection, storage, and visualization. Discover how to accumulate, analyze and interpret your data to gain valuable insights and contextualize it within your industry.
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.
Associations Now
JULY 26, 2024
The 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo is fast approaching. Here are some key articles to read before the event. Whether you’re heading to Cleveland for this year’s Annual Meeting & Expo, or keeping up with the goings-on remotely, Associations Now has plenty of content to help you get up to speed on the meeting’s presenters and key themes. Here’s a sampling of some of the sessions and relevant articles.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 24, 2024
“What gets measured, gets managed,” is a phrase coined by management guru Peter Drucker. For annual conferences, this is best accomplished by identifying and adopting a combination of leading and lagging performance measures. Not all metrics can give you the insights you need right now. Lagging indicators look at the past — the end results of your efforts — whereas leading indicators look ahead and attempt to predict future outcomes.
Wild Apricot
JULY 25, 2024
Well-Read Mom is able to achieve their mission of bringing women together to grow through good books with WildApricot's Text Messaging System
Association Adviser
JULY 23, 2024
Discover the secrets behind a successful association rebrand in our latest Association Adviser podcast episode featuring Bill Rowan, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing for the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA).
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The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.
Ngage Management
JULY 26, 2024
Do you have an AMS? If so, does it meet your needs? If not, maybe it’s time to consider one. Having an Association Management System (AMS) is vital to an association because it streamlines operations by centralizing and automating administrative tasks, thereby reducing the burden on staff and allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives. It improves member engagement through better communication tools, enhances membership management by maintaining accurate records, and provides robust reporti
HOA Strategies
JULY 25, 2024
The One HOA Policy You Must Have (But Probably Don’t) Lamplight Village. Lava Bluff. Auburn Greens. If those names don’t sound familiar to you, this one surely will: Champlain Towers South. The unfortunate thing these communities all share is negative media press. Now admittedly, for these specific examples, it was earned. Lamplight Village and Champlain Towers South were both avoidable tragedies caused by deferred maintenance.
SBI
JULY 24, 2024
Background SBI Association Management has been at the forefront of providing innovative solutions to associations seeking to grow and retain their memberships. Following the pandemic, many associations faced a significant decline in memberships, presenting a critical need for effective strategies to reverse this trend. The Problem The pandemic brought about numerous challenges for associations, including a noticeable drop in memberships due to economic uncertainties and shifting priorities among
PROPEL
JULY 24, 2024
Everyone is jumping on the AI bandwagon, but very few organizations have considered if their workplace culture is compatible with AI. We all know that “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” which means that even the most brilliant strategy can fail if your culture does not value the behaviors necessary for that strategy to be successful.
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
ISAE
JULY 21, 2024
How to Keep Job Candidates Interested in your Organization Acquiring employees with the right skills, experiences, and traits to join your association is a crucial part of the hiring process, but it’s only the first step. Once you’ve built a pool of interested candidates, you need to maintain their interest in your organization. Otherwise, they might take their talent elsewhere, making the process feel more frantic for your team.
Association TRENDS
JULY 25, 2024
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: The Value of Conducting an Association Competitive Analysis appeared first on AssociationTRENDS.
Effective Database
JULY 24, 2024
If you don't trust your vendor. When I start an AMS selection project with a client, one of the first questions I ask is: "Would you be willing to stay with your current provider if they can do what you need them to do?
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