Association Strong

MARCH 18, 2025

Don't miss this dynamic conversation as Dave Will interviews Joanna Pineda, Chief Troublemaker and CEO of the Matrix Group. In this podcast Dave and Joanna breakdown the keys to the innovation in the digital age and how it connects to messaging, member value and engagement. Don't miss this dynamic conversation as Dave Will interviews Joanna Pineda, Chief Troublemaker and CEO of the Matrix Group.

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Expo Logic

MARCH 15, 2025

Maximize event ROI on a budget with smart strategies that enhance attendee experience and drive success. Discover cost-effective solutions, tech tools, and streamlined processes to boost engagement and achieve measurable results without overspending. The post Event ROI on a Budget: High-Impact Strategies with Minimal Spend appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 17, 2025

The most popular and successful way to raise money for your organization: the food fundraiser. From bake sales to food trucks we have the ultimate list to help you raise profits.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2025

This post is adapted from Association 4.0 Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , originally published in 2018. At the time of this interview, Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE , servedand continues to serveas the CEO of APICS (now the Association for Supply Chain Management ). While the governance landscape has evolved, the strategies and leadership insights shared here remain timeless.

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

While theres little doubt that Americans today are divided, most of us support working with those who hold different beliefs. And thats something nonprofits are increasingly trying to facilitate. At the Council on Foundations, were collaborating with the New Pluralists and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) on a three-part report series exploring philanthropys investment in connecting and collaborating across differences.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite comprising the majority of the nonprofit workforce, women in the sector still face gender disparities and challenges, including unequal pay, lack of access to funding sources, and expectations to do more with less. For Womens History Month, weve curated a list of articles highlighting the progress women in the nonprofit sector have made, the gaps they still face, and how theyre working to dismantle barriers.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2025

The 2025 Association Benchmarking Survey is officially open, and we need your insights! Each year, Association Adviser gathers data to create this essential resource for the association community. Your input helps shape the trends, strategies, and best practices that guide associations forward.

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Associations Now

MARCH 18, 2025

The brainchild of Ripple, the new group puts the spotlight on ordinary citizens to advance its advocacy goals. A leading cryptocurrency business has launched a new nonprofit group, joining an increasingly crowded environment around crypto advocacy. The National Cryptocurrency Association, whose creation was announced earlier this month , says its goal is boosting crypto literacy and safe adoption across the country, according to a release.

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Candid

MARCH 18, 2025

The U.S. nonprofit sector is facing a period of significant destabilization. Recent executive orders have created both widespread uncertainty and concrete losses jobs eliminated , community services disrupted , and payments withheld for completed work. Candid and the Urban Institutes Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy have each released analyses examining government funding of nonprofits and implications for what’s at stake for communities nationwide.

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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

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NXUnite

MARCH 19, 2025

Picture this: Your small business has been operating online only, but now youre ready to open a physical storefront. To generate excitement and attract new customers, you host a grand opening event with drinks, snacks, and a 10% discount on every purchase. At the end of the day, youve had your most successful day of sales yet and positive feedback from community members who are excited to come back.

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Sequence Consulting

MARCH 21, 2025

Author: Daria Knupp Its no secret that keeping existing members engaged is more cost-effective than constantly acquiring new ones. One of the most powerful ways to boost retention is through association events. Well-planned events create opportunities for members to connect, learn, and find value in their membership, making them more likely to stay involved long-term.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2025

The Meetings Show is thrilled to reveal the 10 winners of Tomorrows Talent 2025, a prestigious initiative that champions emerging talent in the meetings and events industry. Now in its seventh year, Tomorrows Talent continues to highlight the next generation of leaders and provides them with unparalleled opportunities to elevate their careers in this dynamic and fast-paced sector.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 21, 2025

As an association leader, you've probably used words like culture, family, and authentic leadership. But its worth asking yourself: Are you backing up these words with real actions? Right now, many associations are reaffirming their core values and how they meaningfully communicate and live out those values to their staff, members and the public.

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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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Email Maven

MARCH 18, 2025

Associations need email audits to get clarity on what is working and what isn't in their emails. This helps retain members and improves staff efficiencies.

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Sequence Consulting

MARCH 21, 2025

Author: Debbie Willis Is your association thriving? According to recent surveys , association executives feel more confident than ever, with 67% optimistic about their organizations future growth and stability. While the reasons for this optimism vary, theres no doubt that now is a promising time for associations to try experimental strategies, test out innovative tools, and explore new opportunities.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 19, 2025

The Events Industry Council announced today that the 2024 FICP Annual Conference, hosted by the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) in Denver from November 10-13, achieved silver level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards.

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Clowder

MARCH 19, 2025

Discover how the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) built an award-winning mobile app that drove engagement, growth, and lasting member value. Explore six key lessons you can apply to your own mobile strategy.

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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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Effective Database

MARCH 19, 2025

They don't care, until they care. One of the more common questions I get from my clients is "How can we keep contact info up to date on our members, especially when they change jobs?" My (glib) answer is always the same: "Your members don't care about you or even think about you.

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Associations Now

MARCH 17, 2025

From a major convention center expansion to new hotels, cultural landmarks, and entertainment hubs, these projects will elevate the attendee experience and further solidify Indy as a premier destination for meetings and events. Expanding the Heart of Indys Meetings Scene The Indiana Convention Center has been a cornerstone of the citys meetings industry, having expanded five times since opening in 1972.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2025

Braindate, the leading event networking technology that transforms connections into knowledge-sharing conversations, announced today it has been named to Fast Companys prestigious list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2025, achieving the top 10 in the Events, Concerts, and Live Experiences category.

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Candid

MARCH 20, 2025

Fiscally sponsored projects (FSPs) number in the tens of thousands and are supported by billions of dollars in philanthropic and government funding. i Yet they are often unseenor misunderstoodwithin the nonprofit sector. While Candid makes it easy to find information on the more than 1.8 million nonprofits in the United States, there is no such repository of data for FSPs.

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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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Expo Logic

MARCH 21, 2025

Boost event ROI with data-driven planning. Learn how to leverage key metrics to enhance engagement, optimize logistics, and drive revenue. Discover how Expo Logics analytics tools provide real-time insights to create impactful, profitable events that deliver lasting value. The post Maximizing Event ROI Through Data-Driven Event Planning appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Associations Now

MARCH 21, 2025

The Experiential Designers & Producers Association had to address industry staff shortages after the pandemic. To do so, it identifies where opportunities are, and heads there in person. Every association was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but for the Experiential Designers & Producers Association, it was what Michael McMahon calls a near-extinction event.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2025

Live event tech pioneer Eventbase have launched the worlds first secure digital credential for conferences and events at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals, taking place in Austin, Texas this week. This year the official SXSW GO mobile app, powered by Eventbase, features a ground-breaking new secure mobile badge called MagicBadge.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 21, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Civilizations die by suicide, not from murder. Arnold J. Toynbee Credentialing programs. TopClass reminds associations why they should be the first choice when employers have training needs. They explain how to design credentialing programs with the employer’s perspective in mind and how to promote the value of credentialing programs to employers.

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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2025

Collingwood, the leading value creation and M&A advisory rm, has advised JD Events on the sale of Plant Based World to Emerald Expositions. JD Events is the premier US-based privately owned events incubator, with Plant Based World, the US and Europes leading plant-based media event, being one of its agship brands.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 20, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Sustainable Event Guide, brought to you by Event Industry News. Sustainability is no longer a trendits a necessity. As environmental responsibility becomes a top priority across the events industry, organizers, venues, and suppliers must work together to create impactful experiences with minimal ecological impact.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 21, 2025

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Power of Events Advisory Board member Amanda Wrathall (Edinburgh International Conference Centre), is keen to explore industry perceptions and understanding of neurodiversity. This research builds on the questions raised during recent panel discussions at Confex in February.

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