Breezio

APRIL 29, 2024

Six key member benefits for associations to add to better connect members with their organization. Online communities, LMS, virtual events, and more!

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EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

Selecting the best event technology for your association is crucial for creating engaging events and meetings for your members. But with so many different vendors on the market, trying to make sense of all your options is often overwhelming. That’s why asking the right questions upfront is essential to finding a provider that aligns with the goals and objectives of your events program.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 29, 2024

You probably know someone like my cousin. He graduated from college several years back, worked in marketing at a radio station and nonprofit, but decided not to pursue that path.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 1, 2024

Define your nonprofit's mission and your goals through a strategic plan! Show others how you'll achieve this with our tips, tricks and template.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

For those looking to energize their events and increase their positive post-event rating, the key element may be increasing event engagement. The challenge may be in identifying event engagement ideas that will produce your desired results. This article will examine the significance of event engagement and why it matters. We will review 10 compelling event engagement ideas that are designed to impress.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

How many articles about AI have you read? Too many? Despite all the information, are you still a little confused about where this adventure is going? Let me begin with a disclaimer. Generative AI is not a gift that lends itself to neat packaging. The beauty of this technology is its limitless potential. Exploring those possibilities can take you on a trip down a deep and twisty rabbit hole.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 30, 2024

Goal setting is vital for seeing success in your nonprofit. Read more to discover how to set smart goals for your nonprofit plus great examples to help you brainstorm!

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Elevating Engagement

APRIL 29, 2024

Members want waaaayyy more opportunities to collaborate! But how do you structure opportunities for collaboration? Well, there are soooo many formats to choose from. Add some helpful constraints and let the outcome guide the structure. Let’s say you want to create industry standards. You probably need a dedicated group to think through what is best and then document the standard.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 3, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just embarking on your strategic planning journey, these key steps will help you navigate the complexities of organizational strategy with confidence.

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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!

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Expo Logic

MAY 2, 2024

Discover the power of group registration for successful event planning. Streamline your efforts and make life easier for attendees with our expert solutions. The post How Group Registration Benefits Event Organizers & Participants appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 29, 2024

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. In Part I, in addition to an overview of its origin story, I shared why I believe the board’s duty of foresight was a radical idea when it first emerged in 2014.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2024

Since 2020, we’ve seen a greater sense of urgency to address racial inequities in the social sector—especially around access to power and resources. As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap?

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Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2024

The Event Technology Awards U.S. and Canada proudly announces the winners of its latest edition. Among the esteemed recipients is industry luminary Julius Solaris, who has been lauded with the esteemed Outstanding Contribution Award for his profound impact and innovative contributions to the field of event technology.

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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.

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Associations Now

MAY 3, 2024

When the American Society of Landscape Architects decided to look ten years ahead, it asked: What will it look like when it reaches its goals? “Begin with the end in mind” is a common catchphrase in boardrooms and offices—as one of Stephen Covey’s famous seven habits, it’s meant as a prompt to figure out your destination before setting to work. But when it comes to strategy-setting, the end isn’t always a consideration.

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. Let's explore how data analytics can be strategically applied to crucial components of your fundraising event, helping guide you towards making more informed decisions and impactful outcomes.

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Achurch

APRIL 29, 2024

Regardless of your team’s or your organization’s size, you need a project management tool. In addition to having an acute awareness of a team’s skillset, we believe the key to an organization’s success is having a structured project management protocol in place. Below we outline 5 reasons your team or organization needs a project management tool. Create a Single Source of Truth To meet goals and deadlines, organizations and teams need visibility into how, when, who, and what needs to get done.

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Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2024

The Stage Bus is an event production and stage hire with a difference; all of their stages are solar-powered! Based in Birmingham and covering outdoor events nationwide, The Stage Bus proudly boasts an eight-strong fleet of stages that are amongst the most innovative around. So what makes their stages stand out from the crowd?

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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

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2024

The “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” sessions are an opportunity for the association to connect with the public, while perhaps boosting membership too. May is Older Americans Month, which the Aging Life Care Association is using as an opportunity to virtually open its doors to allow the public to better understand its members’ work. Throughout the month of May, ALCA will host weekly free Zoom educational sessions billed as “ Ask an Aging Life Care Manager ,” where caregivers, “solo agers,” and o

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Freestone

APRIL 29, 2024

Introduction Repurposing your continuing education content is a fantastic way to save time, reach more learners, and drive non-dues revenue. Make it easy for your learners to digest content by creating nano courses, quick videos, or social media content to boost engagement. Read our blog to learn more strategies to repurpose your learning content, reach more learners, and drive non-dues revenue.

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HighRoad Solution

APRIL 29, 2024

If you haven’t already, we recommend that you read last week’s Meet the Family: the Communicators & and the Translators for reference before diving into this blog. We're back to explore more family dynamics under the roof of AI for associations. It’s time to meet the whimsical wonders of the AI brood. Our AI generators and revivers are the poets, the musicians, and the artists of the family.

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Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2024

IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has launched its brand-new membership category, Experiential Venues, designed to cater to the growing demand for immersive and engaging event experiences.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. To understand how Candid products can best serve our users, we need to know what problems those users are trying to solve. With the combined resources of Foundation Center and GuideStar, we at Candid have a unique opportunity to build the most effective solution for providing information for and about nonprofits and funders.

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The Association Podcast

MAY 2, 2024

Navigating Waves of Change with Don Dea Discover the remarkable journey of Don Dea, a pivotal leader in the association industry, as he reflects on his career. From corporate leadership at Xerox to his influential role in nonprofits like America’s Vet Dogs. This episode of The Association Podcast dives into his insights on governance, technology, and the power of volunteer engagement.

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HighRoad Solution

APRIL 29, 2024

If you haven’t already, we recommend that you read last week’s Meet the Family: the Communicators & and the Translators for reference before diving into this blog. We're back to explore more family dynamics under the roof of AI for associations. It’s time to meet the whimsical wonders of the AI brood. Our AI generators and revivers are the poets, the musicians, and the artists of the family.

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Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2024

– Festival Creative Director Dr Stacey Hunter reveals how every festival action and decision is assessed on a festival sustainability matrix as new partnerships are developed for renewable energy, transport and exhibition staging – V&A Dundee and Bard donate materials from exhibitions Tartan and The Grit and the Glamour to help Dundee Design Festival meet target of no more than […]

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Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership.

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MatrixG

MAY 1, 2024

Matrix Group is officially 25 years old today. I say “officially” because May 1 is the date on our incorporation papers, but the real date is April 22, when I opened up shop in shared office space in Georgetown, Washington, DC. If you want to hear stories about when, why and how I started the company, listen to this week’s episode of Associations Thrive.

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Association TRENDS

APRIL 30, 2024

Reporting is necessary to understand your team’s impact, navigate the policy landscape, and effectively showcase your efforts to leadership. Stay ahead of the curve by using the Public Affairs EOY Reporting Template to: Don’t wait until the end of the year to effectively communicate your team’s accomplishments and strengthen your future public affairs strategy.

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