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.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
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.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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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
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 6, 2020
Many nonprofits focus on creating engaging content that gets people to like, comment, share or click. And that’s great! But with a bit more thinking and planning upfront, those same content marketing campaigns could be even more strategic — producing even more impressive results. Consider trying one of these approaches. Improve Conversion on Your Highest Ranking Web Pages for Organic Search.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 3, 2020
The industry-wide campaign to restore public confidence in events and experiences, across all events industry sectors, has raised £30,000 towards its planned PR campaign. Further support is needed, and the organisers are calling on more businesses to get involved. The campaign is fronted and chaired by the Business Visits and Events Partnership. Work on an industry-wide awareness campaign is moving at pace as the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) confirmed the provisional members of
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.
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.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 3, 2020
Jennifer Cobb at home. Here is our latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Quarantine Edition. Let’s see how Jennifer Cobb is adapting. Jennifer’s Bio: Jennifer Cobb is a storyteller at heart and a dedicated disciple of “donor love.” She currently serves as the Executive Director of Donor Relations for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where she leads a multi-faceted team focused on providing individualized, inspiring and intentional
Event Industry News
AUGUST 3, 2020
Stress Matters, the event industry workplace wellbeing organisation, who are accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, are turning to the events industry to make events safe and to support out-of-work colleagues at the same time. Laura Capell-Abra, founder of Stress Matters wants to see “ the holistic safety of crew and guests considered as the industry re-opens.
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.
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!
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?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 7, 2020
Venkman’s. Atlanta, GA. Welcome to the end of another very long hot week. Speaking of hot, ready for the hottest articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have lots of social media tips, how to design your call to action buttons, what can be hindering your fundraising efforts and more.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 6, 2020
Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, who heads up virtual production company EventMind, founded Diversity Ally with Gabrielle Austen-Browne to help foster diversity and inclusion in companies, from recruitment to the boardroom. In this episode Ashanti talks about how the events model should stop simply talking about diversity and start implementing changes, highlighting issues that can creep in as early as the interview process to prevent a business from being diverse.
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.
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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
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.
Ungated
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.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 5, 2020
VenuIQ creates event management software that lets you create apps and web platforms for exhibitions, meetings, conferences and other events. Our industry-leading software, Event Builder, was recently recognised in the 2019 Event Technology Awards with wins in two categories, Best Use of AI Technology and Best Conference Technology. Virtual and Hybrid is fully catered for, although our passion is for live events.
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.
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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.
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.
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
Event Industry News
AUGUST 4, 2020
Yesterday, (03 August) the findings were released from an extensive global study on the recovery of the trade show industry. The study was conducted by live events research specialists, Explori in partnership with UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry and supported by SISO, the Society for Independent Show Organizers. The interim findings, comprising over 9,000 responses from 30 countries, have shown that the absence of business events is having a significant negative impact on
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