Wild Apricot
AUGUST 5, 2020
Still using Excel to manage your club's members? Here's why now is the perfect time to ditch your club membership Excel template and make the move to membership management software.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 7, 2020
Note from Jeff: After an extended absence, The Duty of Foresight column returns, and it is a great privilege to be back. This column is the first in a two-part series on Preparing for The Next Six Months. Part I is below. Part II will appear in early September. Also, I believe that Black Lives […]. The post Preparing for The Next Six Months Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.
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AssociationChat
AUGUST 4, 2020
Don’t plan your virtual events before reading this! He had hoped all his troubles would be solved by the end of the webinar, but instead, he felt stranded and frustrated. One more platform reviewed and instead of feeling closer to the answer of what tech to choose for their meeting, he felt further away than ever before. Jason was an expert meeting planner, but this was a new way of doing things and he wasn’t having a good time. .
WBT Systems
AUGUST 4, 2020
The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials. Read more about The High Career Cost of Working from Home for Gen Z and Millennials.
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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2020
Want to start using Facebook to fundraise? In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit.
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Association Success
AUGUST 3, 2020
Editors note: The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations is a five-part industry assessment. . For the first 45 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership team at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) halted the majority of the organization’s output as they prioritized evaluation. But that didn’t mean they went completely silent. .
Association Adviser
AUGUST 5, 2020
Companies benefit when they implement a diversity & inclusion program that can attract diverse talent, improve corporate culture and retain top talent. The post The Purpose of Diversity & Inclusion Programs appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it might actually be a great time to fundraise through direct mail. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 6, 2020
People ask me where I get the ideas for my blog posts. The honest answer is, I’m not sure where they come from but, I know when they come from. I get the best post ideas when my brain is not occupied with work. It never happens when I have a pencil and notepad, or when I’m sitting at the computer ready to type. Instead, the post ideas pop up during my morning walk, or when I’m driving in the car, or five minutes before I fall asleep at night.
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
Association Success
AUGUST 4, 2020
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Find the first part here. As the pandemic’s impacts continue to appear around the world, innovation and the ability to fail are more important than ever. For associations, leaders have the unique ability to drive innovation. But they also have a responsibility to use these resources to pilot advancements in their respective industries.
Achurch
AUGUST 5, 2020
On April 2, 2020, BIO, the world’s largest biotechnology organization, decided they had to take their International Convention virtual, and on June 8, 2020 they pulled it off. How did they do it? What did they learn? We were very excited to have the opportunity to meet with one of the leaders behind BIO’s International Convention – Director, Event Operations, Security, Registration, and Customer Service, Edward Shipley.
AssociationChat
AUGUST 5, 2020
Rejection. Bad days. Mean comments. Haters. They are never any fun, but they are especially trying during times of crisis. Whether you are going through personal issues at home or just trying to navigate the world during a global pandemic when little shitty things happen, like a hateful comment on social media or a needless criticism from someone who feels they are in a place to judge, it can hurt more than usual.
Eplys
AUGUST 5, 2020
If you’re wondering what an online event registration form is meant to do beyond collecting registration data, you’re overlooking some seriously strategic setup opportunities! Used wisely, your registration form can be your biggest weapon in driving registrations and putting on a memorable event for everyone involved.
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MemberClicks
AUGUST 5, 2020
Conferences look a little bit different this year.and not just the ones you’re planning, but the ones you’re attending as well. Take ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition , for example. This year, for the first time ever, it’ll be completely virtual! So yes, it’ll look a little bit different, but no, it won’t be ANY less valuable or fun! Are you planning on attending?
Association Success
AUGUST 5, 2020
Business coach John Spence knows developing a winning workplace culture is a leader’s most important mission. . According to Spence, who was named one of America’s Top 50 Leaders To Watch by the American Management Association, excellent culture starts with excellent people and strong core values. His motto, “making the complex … awesomely simple,” ties into his simplified formula for business excellence: (Talent + Culture + Extreme Member Focus) x Disciplined Execution = Business Excellence.
AssociationChat
AUGUST 4, 2020
Life is full of odd happenstances. For example, I’ve learned about two new measuring devices that I’d never heard about before over the past 24 hours. That’s weird, right? I think I can go for maybe an entire year or longer and not hear of any new kind of measuring implement, but over the past 24 hours from two different places, I have heard about two.
Ungrated
AUGUST 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tragic and heartbreaking, but it’s also opening our eyes to a new normal that will have a lasting impact on our lives. Like many of you, CAI was thrust into a virtual world. Our staff went from collaborating face-to-face to remote work. We canceled classroom education courses and the Annual Conference, moved the upcoming CEO-MC Retreat to a virtual format , and placed more emphasis on webinars and virtual courses.
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Nimble AMS
AUGUST 6, 2020
The? 2020 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting looks a little different this year (it’s gone virtual!). But you can still join the?Nimble AMS team August 10-12 at our virtual booth in the Technology and Business Services hall. The ASAE Annual Meeting is where?association professionals and industry partners like you gather to share new ideas, trends, and best practices.
Association Success
AUGUST 7, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is the final part in a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Make sure you read each part here: . How values became more valued. Why failing matters more than ever. The race to go virtual. How engagement flourished. Throughout my conversations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic – and how it has affected the various associations I spoke with – I received some amazing advice, hopes for the future, and ideas that came out of this project.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 4, 2020
Submitting rebates is a funny process that feels like a sales trick. If rebates were transparent, the sellers would say something like, “we are trying to lure you into buying our product with the promise of a huge cash-back reward, but we know that only a small percent of you will submit your reward, and we try hard to pay out to a small percentage of applications submitted.” My contact company’s process for rebates is about as complicated as they can make it, and it changes ev
MemberClicks
AUGUST 3, 2020
The following blog post was written by Molly Marsh, CMP, Director of Education and Engagement Design, at AMR Management Services , a full-service association management company that provides association management services to organizations of all sizes. The power and benefit of design thinking to support better outcomes for associations and their events was evident long before the COVID-19 crisis.
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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.
Aptify
AUGUST 6, 2020
Join the? Aptify team August 10-12 at the Community Brands virtual booth in the Technology and Business Services hall ?during the? 2020 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Virtual Annual Meeting. . ASAE Annual Meeting is where association professionals and industry partners gather to share new ideas, trends, and best practices.
Association Success
AUGUST 7, 2020
Every Friday, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our weekly newsletters to keep up with what’s trending. This week, we’re getting comfortable with personal growth. Whether it’s learning from your mistakes or changing the way your organization is run, this rendition of the Friday 5 teaches us to make change. How do we come up with this list?
Protech
AUGUST 6, 2020
By Brian Smith, Communications Specialist . Many a ssociation member s are fierce believers in the idea of “forever learn ing. ” Wel l beyond post-secondary education , many in the association space maintain a student’s curiosity. But how do you feed that curiosity in our new virtual world? . In Protech’s recent webinar with Blue Sky eLearn ’s VP of Association Solutions Liam O’Malley , Liam touched on the complete transformation in online learning that he’s seen in just a few short mon
CommPartners
AUGUST 7, 2020
This year, PEAK took the shape of a Virtual Bootcamp, an afternoon of rewarding sessions featuring the expertise of the CommPartners team and covering a topic that is top of mind: Virtual Conferencing. While we specialize in eLearning and managed online events, we do enjoy meeting our community face-to-face at our User Group Conference, so […].
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.
Aptify
AUGUST 6, 2020
Join the? Aptify team August 10-12 at the Community Brands virtual booth in the Technology and Business Services hall ?during the? 2020 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Virtual Annual Meeting. . ASAE Annual Meeting is where association professionals and industry partners gather to share new ideas, trends, and best practices.
Association Success
AUGUST 6, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth part to a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Find the third part here. Because many associations were already using online platforms or were beginning to implement virtual resources since the COVID-19 pandemic, engagement in these products has held steady and met – if not exceeded – many association professionals’ expectations.
Association TRENDS
AUGUST 7, 2020
Virtual events are gaining in popularity. They offer a convenient option that many members seek. They also allow organizations to expand their reach to members who do not attend in-person events. And, they can be a great source of additional revenue for associations. So, what are virtual events all about? How are organizations using them today, and what can you do to ensure online event success?
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