NetForum
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Learn tips to move to a new AMS for the lowest cost, greatest benefit, and most positive impact across your organization. How to find the right time for a new AMS for your association appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
Achieve
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Studies show that associations are reaping the benefits of their pandemic-era innovations through significant gains in membership. However, there is a downward trend in the number of associations that identify as “innovative,” which could forewarn problems retaining that membership in the future. To boost retention and cultivate a thriving member community , get creative with the topics you cover, events you host, and even the way you connect with users.
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Forj
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Amid rapidly accelerating member expectations, associations face countless challenges to remain relevant and responsive. Each year, Forj takes on research to better understand these challenges so that we can provide you with actionable intelligence to tackle them.
AMR Management Services
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Fundraising is an important part of many associations’ activities and revenue diversification strategies. Whether you’re raising money for advocacy efforts, a member scholarship fund, or new programming, you need a fundraising strategy that involves more than simply asking members to donate — meaning the Board of Directors should be involved. But how much responsibility do… The post What’s the Board’s Role in Association Fundraising Campaigns first appeared on AMR Management Services.
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Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Recently, I’ve noticed renewed attention to the role of non-collegiate post-secondary training in helping people find lucrative, productive, fulfilling work. The Washington Post has reported on the need for “millions” of apprentices in careers that don’t require four-year degrees and has called for the federal government to take action , which is a very good idea and which would have significant returns on a modest investment.
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
A survey by Wipfli found that associations are optimistic financially but looking for strategic advantages via partnerships and tech investment. Association leaders are feeling optimistic about their finances and investing in technology, but also thinking about opportunities to partner and even merge with other groups, according to a new survey. State of Associations , published last month by advisory and accounting firm Wipfli LLC , is based on a survey of 228 association leaders conducted in M
CMA Solutions
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Many associations have been seeing a dip in membership lately, and it’s not just happening to a specific type or in a certain location—it’s a widespread issue. Why’s that? In the digital age, many people find online communities and virtual events more accessible and convenient than traditional associations. Economic downturns or financial constraints are also leading individuals and organizations to cut back on optional spending, including association membership.
Nimble AMS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Are you looking for a new way to view and analyze your data in a geographical context? Salesforce Maps may be the perfect solution for your association! With Salesforce Maps, your organization can identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within your data, mapped geographically. Salesforce Maps can empower your association staff to make more informed decisions on how to allocate resources, which members or non-members to pursue, and which markets to target, based on your data.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Have you ever wondered how you can make the most out of your association membership? Sure, networking events and industry updates are great, but there’s one resource that can truly elevate your career—your association’s career center.
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.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapters and membership. Your association and chapters vie for your members’ attention and time, so how do you become membership partners instead? Billhighway shares Elizabeth Engel’s advice for tackling this conundrum, including how to help chapter volunteers excel at member recruitment, engagement, and retention.
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Maybe we don’t need 31 Flavors. What if vanilla is the one? Pralines n’ Cream will always have a place in my top ten. But the power of simplicity is often overlooked and under-appreciated. When you focus on what’s iconic to you, you can find deeper meaning in life and work. That kind of bold idea makes.orgCommunity’s Solutions Day an eye-opening event.
Nimble AMS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Is your association considering a move to a customer relationship management (CRM) platform as the basis for your association management software (AMS)? Many associations choose a CRM platform and an AMS to track member interactions, streamline membership processes and payments, gain insights on membership trends, and enhance the member experience. Salesforce is the leader in CRM and service, making Salesforce CRM an ideal platform for a modern AMS.
Associations Now
AUGUST 31, 2024
Your people are going to talk about hot-button topics, especially in a presidential election year. But the conversations don’t have to be contentious. An old saw says that you should never talk about religion or politics in polite company. But when it comes to politics, it appears that a lot of people talk anyway: According to a Gallup survey conducted earlier this year, nearly half of U.S. workers (45 percent) said they had discussed politics with a coworker.
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.
Association Freak
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes What does the future hold for associations in 2024 and beyond? Recent surveys paint a vibrant picture of growth driven by positive economic indicators and a renewed focus on member engagement. This article uncovers the key survey insights, offering a data-driven look at the trends and opportunities shaping association industry trends.
Association TRENDS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Provided & Sponsored By Quorum The latest policy trends can make or break your advocacy strategy. The 2024 State Legislative Trends Report translates the high volume of state legislative updates into actionable analysis to keep your team ahead in a shifting landscape. Get the essential guide to navigate the evolving policy landscape and: Stay informed.
Effective Database
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Opting out and communication preferences Last week's newsletter discussed the need for associations to collect mobile phone numbers for use in communications. Several readers noted that I didn't address opt-outs. Opting out should be implicit in all our data management, but I'll address it explicitly here.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
At the Association of College and University Housing Officers–International, it meant identifying key imperatives, and marshaling limited resources to address them. Association leaders are often charged to think about the future of the industry they serve. But what does that actually look like? That’s a question that the Association of College and University Housing Officers–International has been explicitly thinking about in recent years.
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!
Association Freak
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes We’ve all heard the saying, “Clients get the consulting they deserve.” At Sequence Consulting, we’ve seen firsthand how successful consulting relationships are built through trust, collaboration, and clear communication. In our 23 years of consulting, great clients inspire our best work by embodying these qualities.
CMA Solutions
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The numbers don’t lie: Brands that prioritize diversity, equality and inclusion are statistically better positioned to connect with a broader range of consumers—and make a lot more money. Consider the following from McKinsey and Company : Companies in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to have financial returns above their industry medians.
PROPEL
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This is the final post in my series on voluntary turnover.
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