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How to Prepare Attendees for a Virtual Conference—or Other Options for Cancelled Conferences

WBT Systems

How to Prepare Attendees for a Virtual Conference—or Other Options for Cancelled Conferences. Read more about How to Prepare Attendees for a Virtual Conference—or Other Options for Cancelled Conferences.

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Leading During a Pandemic: Setting Strategy, Virtually

Associations Now

As virtual meetings become the new norm, more associations will need to Zoom strategic discussions. Here’s how to make that process effective. The past few weeks have given many of us a crash course in teleconferencing. We’ve set up Zoom meetings, watched our colleagues’ cats and children stray across our feeds, and most likely discovered that short virtual meetings can be effective for small groups in your office.

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Building an Association Crisis Communications Webpage

GrowthZone

crisis [krahy-sis] noun: a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events is determined. Often used in conjunction with a negative event, by definition, the term crisis doesn’t typically refer to an actual occurrence. It is a condition, a stage in a sequence of events when a decisive response or change is necessary. During a crisis situation, timely communication and reacting in the present are essential for associations.

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Attracting More Association Members: A Q&A

Blue Sky eLearn

An association’s success is dependent on how happy and fulfilled its members are. The more meaningful experiences and learning opportunities your association offers , the more likely you can get membership renewals and even attract new members. Though member retention is crucial to keeping your association on track , you shouldn’t stop your member acquisition efforts.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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.

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Practical tips to prepare your association for virtual work

Nimble AMS

Now is an ideal time to assess your organization’s tools and approaches for working remotely. Transitioning to a remote workforce can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some practical tips to get you started. It’s fairly common in today’s world for some or all of an organization’s staff to work from home. During times of crisis like the one the world faces today, working from home can become a requirement for many organizations.

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How To Craft Member Renewal Messaging Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Associations Now

Even though much of the world is consumed with fighting the spread of coronavirus, membership renewals are still coming due. Experts offer advice on dealing with renewal notices, while being sensitive to today’s unique environment. ASAE Coronavirus Resources ASAE has compiled an Issue Roundup with resources on coronavirus for associations, including webcasts and more.

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Resources to Help Your Organization Adapt During COVID-19

Wild Apricot

If you're facing unexpected challenges at the moment, here are some resources to support you and your organization as you adapt. You'll find information on running online events, working remotely, online fundraising, and more.

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Focus on Helping Your Employees to Be Successful

Jamie Notter

Normally, as a speaker, the spring is a very busy season for me, with lots of travel for conferences and events. But there is very little, as you all well know, that is “normal” right now. Not only is everyone postponing and cancelling events, employees are now shifting to remote working environments (with little to no prep), often at the same time that they are suddenly becoming home schoolers (with little to no prep).

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4 tips for member engagement using an online community

YourMembership

Despite recent health concerns and cancelled events, your association still needs to engage members with each other and with your organization. It’s time to employ virtual alternatives to in-person events. But how do you connect your members with industry information as well as education, volunteer, and job opportunities when you can’t rely on face-to-face activities?

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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.

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The Feng Shui of Modern Email

Association Adviser

Feng shui may be an ancient practice, but its durability continues to manifest itself in modern ways such as email marketing. The post The Feng Shui of Modern Email appeared first on Association Adviser.

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7 Tips on Staying Sane When You’re Working From Home

Wild Apricot

Working from home sounds great in theory, but it comes with its own challenges, especially when we're all dealing with a global pandemic. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it and stay sane in the process.

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Member Engagement Just Got Temporarily Easier

Smooth The Path

There may never have been an easier time to engage members because our members’ needs have temporarily just gotten more transparent. Nearly everyone, in every country, has just had their world turned upside down. We can jump in and engage members because member engagement is supportive and good and helpful for our members and, boy, do they ever need help and support right now.

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Five Principles for Better Webinars

Idea Architects

It’s a Webinar World. We just live in it. It sure feels that way, right? Current conditions have led organizations to exponentially increase the volume of webinars they present to members and customers. As you might expect, the value provided varies widely. As someone who presents (and participates in) a lot of webinars, I have some simple tips that might help make yours better.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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How to Protect Yourself in the Age of Videoconferencing Calls

Associations Now

Zoom calls, for one, aren’t as private as you may think. Here are some ways to protect yourself as we work—and play—at home during the pandemic. Suddenly, videoconferencing is everywhere. We use it for work, for school, for exercise, and to socialize during the coronavirus pandemic. But there is a darker side, privacy experts say. The Silicon Valley videoconferencing app Zoom, in particular, is finding itself under scrutiny for data privacy and security concerns.

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How to Manage Your Organization Virtually

Wild Apricot

Top six areas of your organization that can be done virtually, so you can stay on top of its needs even when you’re in the midst of social distancing.

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Building a Member Community Now

Smooth The Path

During the last two days, all the events I was booked to speak at through May have been canceled, postponed, or moved online. Chapter meetings and annual conferences even giant expos worldwide will not be providing in-person connections this Spring. One question associations are grappling with is how do we continue to build, foster, and nurture our member communities when in-person meetings, a key community driver, is suddenly gone?

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Webinar Q&A: Events in Crisis? What to Do Now & What to Do Next

Association Adviser

Our March 26 webinar, Events in Crisis? What to Do Now & What to Do Next, generated several thoughtful questions about the postponement and rescheduling of events due to a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we didn’t have enough time during the 60-minute webinar to answer every question, we’re providing many of those answers […]. The post Webinar Q&A: Events in Crisis?

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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How the New COVID-19 Sick Leave, FMLA Law Could Impact Associations

Associations Now

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires businesses with fewer than 500 employees to give two weeks of paid sick leave and 10 weeks of partially paid FMLA leave to employees affected by the virus. An expert explains what you need to know. ASAE Coronavirus Resources ASAE has compiled an Issue Roundup with resources on coronavirus for associations, including webcasts and more.

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How to Celebrate National Volunteer Month in 2020

Wild Apricot

April is National Volunteer Month, but how do we celebrate amidst the COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ideas.

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Focus on Helping Your Employees to Be Successful

Jamie Notter

Normally, as a speaker, the spring is a very busy season for me, with lots of travel for conferences and events. But there is very little, as you all well know, that is “normal” right now. Not only is everyone postponing and cancelling events, employees are now shifting to remote working environments (with little to no prep), often at the same time that they are suddenly becoming home schoolers (with little to no prep).

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Fill the Gap with Outsourcing

Association Adviser

Outsourcing through third-party companies who engage with your members through content frees up association employees to reassert the value of membership. The post Fill the Gap with Outsourcing appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

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.

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Five Ways to Create Better Engagement During Virtual Events

Associations Now

Taking your conference virtual doesn’t mean you have to lose the networking and interaction that occurs at your in-person events. Some ideas for building better online engagement. . As more associations convert their in-person conferences into virtual ones due to COVID-19, many are concerned about the ability to replicate the interaction, networking, engagement, and hallway conversations that are staples of face-to-face events.

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The Top 10 Alumni Management Software Options

Wild Apricot

Find out how alumni management software can help your organization and check out our list of top 10 options to find one that fits your needs.

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The future of fundraising is responsive

Association Success

During even the best of times, fundraising can be a complex endeavor requiring perseverance, persistence, and adaptability. As organizations and individuals continue to assess new information daily from the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and others on the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the need for successful fundraising efforts has become even more critical.

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Reimagine, Renew, Rebound: The Path Forward for Association Leadership

Association Adviser

No doubt about it, every association executive is asking themselves, “What’s next?” What next for revenue? What next for member retention? What next for member services? What next for staff retention? What next for morale? The list of questions is almost endless. And the angst that accompanies those questions runs deep. Rather than acting in […].

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

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

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How to Keep Employees Productive and Motivated Through COVID-19

Associations Now

The global health crisis has professionals in all industries dealing with uncertainty. To weather the storm, organizations must demonstrate understanding and a willingness to adapt. As the COVID-19 pandemic causes mass layoffs, economic turmoil, and a rapid shift to remote work, companies search for ways to keep employee morale and productivity afloat.

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March Update: Resources to Help Your Organization Adapt During the Pandemic

Wild Apricot

In this month's newsletter, you'll find out about our online user summit, two new product enhancements, a podcast on improving your social media presence, and more.

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How the CARES Act benefits associations

Association Success

When the landmark CARES Act was signed into law, many in the United States were able to breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the unprecedented $2 trillion stimulus package was on the way with some help. That relief, however, is immediately tempered by the next obstacle: Figuring out exactly what the 900-page act means for your family and business. .