Association Adviser
MARCH 4, 2025
Association Management Software (AMS) is a game-changer for associations looking to streamline operations, enhance member engagement, and grow revenue. However, many associations hesitate to fully embrace an AMS due to outdated perceptions or misconceptions.
AMR Management Services
MARCH 5, 2025
Planning an association event is an exciting opportunity to bring your members together, provide valuable experiences, and advance your organizations mission. However, successful events dont happen by chancethey require careful thought and a clear understanding of your goals. Whether youre organizing a small networking gathering or a large annual conference, asking the right questions at… The post 7 Questions to Ask When Planning Your Next Association Event first appeared on AMR Management
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Wild Apricot
MARCH 4, 2025
Download this donation list template so that your organization never loses track of which donations youve gotten, as well as who sent them and whether or not theyve received a thank-you letter.
Association Strong
MARCH 4, 2025
This week, Tom and Dave, interview Michael Hoehn from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer on how IASLC has focused its value and messaging on specific needs expressed by members. Michael shares how asking the right questions and listening for their specific needs has led to amazing engagement from their 9,000+ members. Listen in.
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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
Associations Now
MARCH 4, 2025
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Associations ELFie is designed to help members get needed information faster. Joining the growing number of associations using customized LLM and AI tools , the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched its own variant, ELFie, last week. Described as an an AI-powered knowledge assistant in a release, ELFie uses knowledge materials from ELFA and its related Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation to provide real-time guidance for members on question
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Candid
MARCH 5, 2025
To navigate the ongoing disruptions in the social sector, nonprofits need more than financial capital alone. In this article, Ill share why nonprofits need three types of capitalfinancial, social, and psychologicalto survive and thrive in todays turbulent context, as well as how to cultivate each of them. Financial capital: the money for the mission When we think about what nonprofits need to survive, money often comes to mind first.
Blue Avocado
MARCH 3, 2025
If you’re reading this, you probably already know about the problems that nonprofits like yours are facing with their insurance: Rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and in some cases, the loss of coverage altogether. Many of these nonprofits have never made a claim. Going forward, it will be increasingly difficult for nonprofits to secure the insurance they require to keep their doors open.
Achieve
MARCH 3, 2025
When launching a capital campaign , success often depends on how well you engage gatekeepers: board members, respected community leaders , and professional advisors with high-net-worth networks who have influence over prospective major donors. These gatekeepers play a pivotal role by making introductions and advocating for your cause. Just like other key campaign audiences , they need to be nurtured and engaged.
A2Z Events
MARCH 6, 2025
Conventions showcase your brand and what you have to offer your industry. If you’ve ever tried to plan a convention, however, you know the many challenges you can face. From juggling logistics to making sure your audience stays engaged and interested, you have a number of components you have to track. We will break down for you how to plan a convention that successfully promotes your business and drives audience engagement.
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.
Spark Consulting
MARCH 5, 2025
Free samples are a time-honored tradition at bakeries. You walk in and there, on the counter, are bite-sized samples of some of the wares available for sale. You might have come in for a loaf of bread or a cup of coffee, but that taste of a croissant or a bear claw or a palmier prompts you to add a few treats to your order. Associations can do the same thing.
.orgSource
MARCH 4, 2025
This post is adapted from Association 4.0 Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , originally published in 2018. While some technology trends have evolved since then, the leadership strategies and digital transformation insights remain highly relevant. At the time of this interview, Peggy Winton served as President and CEO of the Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM).
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2025
Impact XM, a global experiential marketing agency, has announced its acquisition of Touch Associates, a UK-based B2B brand experience agency. This strategic move expands Impact XM’s European footprint while enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive experiential marketing solutions to global clients.
Lead Marvels
MARCH 5, 2025
Successful B2B marketers are leveraging Lead Marvels digital resource libraries to power their lead generation campaigns.
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!
Association TRENDS
MARCH 6, 2025
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The Association Podcast
MARCH 4, 2025
Leading with Yes: Innovation, Efficiency, and the Future of Associations with Christina Lewellen For this episode of The Association Podcast, Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, CEO of ATLIS, joins us to discuss her journey from journalism to leading a thriving association. She shares the power of starting with yes, why vendor partners should have a voice, and how ATLIS is driving efficiency with a no-email policy and a four-day workweek.
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2025
The Financial Times Group today announces the acquisition of Invisso, a leading organiser of events for the structured finance, bond and private credit markets, from Delinian. The acquisition will expand FT Live’s premium events offering across the United States and Europe.
Candid
MARCH 3, 2025
To date, over 75,000 nonprofits have contributed their demographic data to Candid, representing an increase of 50% since 2022. This influx of data is the result of Demographics via Candid, an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share this data one time, on the Candid profile, where it can be easily accessed by funders and other stakeholders across the field.
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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
Effective Database
MARCH 5, 2025
Do you really need all that historical data? A question I'll often get from my clients as they're making the transition from one AMS to another is "How much historical data do we need to convert?" My preferred answer is always "None." The easiest data conversions are those with the least amount of data.
Membership Marketing
MARCH 4, 2025
A weak or undefined value proposition represents one of the most significant barriers to membership growth. As I reviewed the responses to this years Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , the challenges associations experience with their value proposition jumped off the page. We asked respondents what the most significant impediments were to growing membership counts.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2025
Pink Bows Foundation (the organization or the foundation) created by the Dubiski family is launching a first-of-its-kind global crowd safety training and certification for large-scale events. The foundation is proud to announce its support by Sir Paul McCartney and event safety alliances globally.
Candid
MARCH 6, 2025
Given the challenges U.S. nonprofits are facing in 2025, can they count on continued charitable giving from individual donors? Dunham + Companys latest Donor Confidence Survey offers a hint of optimismcontingent on economic conditions going forward. Fielded between November 10 and 25, 2024, among 1,492 U.S. donors who gave at least $20 to charity in 2023, the survey found 79% of those who planned to continue giving said theyd give the same amount or more this year.
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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.
MatrixG
MARCH 6, 2025
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. A couple of months ago, I received a late night phone call from my friend Gretchen Steenstra, who is also a Director at DelCor Technology Solutions and Board member of the Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC). Gretchen couldnt contain herself. She said that the AWTC Board had decided to create a one-time Badass Awards and award it to four women founders and CEOS in the industry.
Expo Logic
MARCH 3, 2025
Learn how to set clear, measurable goals for your event strategy to drive engagement, boost ROI, and align with business priorities. Avoid wasted budgets and low attendance by defining objectives that enhance attendee experience and ensure event success. The post How to Set Clear Goals for Your Event Strategy appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.
Event Industry News
MARCH 3, 2025
Protein Studios is one of Shoreditchs premier event spaces. Nestled in the heart of Shoreditch, Protein Studios is more than just a venue – its a dynamic space where creativity and functionality come together.
Reid All About it
MARCH 7, 2025
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Association outsourcing. Because many associations struggle with outsourcing decisions, KiKi LItalien of Association Chat has partnered with Dana Freker Doody of Inktide Solutions and Shameka Jennings of EventsNoir on a research project to uncover the current state of association outsourcing and create a roadmap for the future.
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.
Associations Now
MARCH 7, 2025
White House-ordered layoffs and travel restrictions have challenged the American Association for Public Opinion Research. Its found ways to assist members, fast. Tristanne M. Staudt is facing what she calls the worst-case scenario. As the executive director of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, Staudt heads an organization whose members largely hail from the federal workforce.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2025
The Business of Events, the leading Think Tank and Advocacy Network for the business events sector, has announced a stellar lineup of politicians, policymakers and leading industry figures for its signature Global Policy Forum, which this year is sponsored by RX Global.
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2025
With International Womens Day taking place this week, a great time to shout from the rooftops that Event Industry News (EIN) is proud to announce its new corporate membership with the Network of Women in Events (NOWIE), reinforcing its commitment to supporting and empowering women in the events industry.
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