Association Adviser
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Emily Crane, VP of safety and education for the Georgia Motor Trucking Association, tells us how they're supporting trucking companies this pandemic-influenced year and beyond. The post Rethinking from Scratch to Better Deliver for Members: Emily Crane, Georgia Motor Trucking Association appeared first on Association Adviser.
CommPartners
OCTOBER 28, 2020
As more and more learners migrate online and associations expand their LMS offerings, it’s time to consider creating a robust professional development experience by rewarding learners for accomplishing courses or personalized learning paths. Digital badges and certifications are confirmations of accomplishments that learners can carry with them throughout their careers.
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in November 2020 that the Internet has to offer.
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. Professional development is a must in uncertain times. To remain relevant and employable, you need to keep your skills sharp. But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio.
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Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Whether you’re coaching boards, speakers, staff, volunteers or other stakeholders, asking powerful questions helps individuals work through the process of self-discovery and generate their own solutions. It’s not necessary to have all of the answers yourself. Rather, the coach’s role is to act as a collaborative and inquisitive partner, drawing out information and creating greater self-awareness.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Nonprofits have so much to learn from subscription based businesses like Netflix and Spotify. Here's how your nonprofit can implement and benefit from a subscription business model.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The post Meet Q&A: A New Way to Support Your Community Members appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic’s Community Q&A gives you a whole new way to collect, maintain, and measure community questions and answers. The post Meet Q&A: A New Way to Support Your Community Members appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Success
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Association professionals are gearing up for the holiday season, and many have begun looking into ways to start the new year fresh, as we see in the top articles in this week’s Friday Five. Starting with strategies for planning conferences in 2021, and ending with how to build brand awareness and attract new members, association professionals are looking forward.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Lindsay Gross & Kate Pojeta of Event Garde discuss their holistic approach to participant care and virtual event management on The Association Adviser Podcast. The post Podcast: How to Take Care of Your Virtual Event Participants appeared first on Association Adviser.
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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.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Treat your organization this month with new resources and coming events, including 8 new blogs and an opportunity to speak at the Virtual PersoniFest 2021. Everyone that submits a speaking proposal gets a free “Life of the Virtual Party” t-shirt in celebration of the 2021 virtual experience.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 29, 2020
The post 20 Online Community Examples That Will Inspire You appeared first on Higher Logic. Does community feel like an abstract concept? Dig into these 20 online community examples to understand different use cases and benefits of building a branded community. The post 20 Online Community Examples That Will Inspire You appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Success
OCTOBER 29, 2020
All of us have at some point been on the receiving end of a referral campaign, and we all know how annoying it can be to feel like you’re being asked to do the work for an organization. . So, when coming up with our own referral programs, design them with this in mind: If you would not want to receive the request, why would your members? “You have to make it fun,” said Elisa Pratt during a conversation about her member-exclusive AssociationSuccess.org course, “Who is your member of 2030?”.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 27, 2020
In the past few months, I’ve given as many as seven presentations a week. Between rehearsal and the actual virtual presentations, I’m getting a lot of practice. But still, I don’t feel like I knock every performance out of the park. Every once in a while, I give a talk that feels a little bit off. Sometimes the technology doesn’t do what it is supposed to do.
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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!
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Get ready for year-end giving season and craft the perfect communications using these tips, letter template, and examples.
Achurch
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Etiquette is more than knowing which fork to use at a fancy dinner party. It’s a social convention that encompasses agreed upon rules and interactions between groups. Etiquette within your workplace is defined by the people who make up your culture. In an in-person work environment, some rules of etiquette may include being aware of smells or keeping your workspace tidy.
Association Success
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Good leaders tend to share three key qualities: competence, emotional quotient and adaptability. That’s according to business consultant John Spence , who outlined those attributes in a TEDx talk called “The Leader of the Future ” in 2019. A good leader doesn’t have to be a genius, he or she just needs to be competent — both at their jobs and the leadership aspects of their role. .
Membersuite
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Challenging times are when members need your association the most. Don't lose members because they can't afford to pay their dues - instead be flexible. Here are 7 ways your association can help members who can't afford membership right now.
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.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Does your nonprofit's name reflect your mission? In this post, we go over everything you need to consider when coming up with a name for a new nonprofit or renaming an existing one.
Ungrated
OCTOBER 28, 2020
By David C. Wilson, Esq. Community association boards sometimes find themselves at odds with homeowners when carrying out their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. Board members often may feel unsure of what to do when an angry resident constantly complains and may not know how to reduce tensions that arise in the community. One of the first questions many boards ask is whether to involve legal counsel.
Association Success
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The internet has revolutionized the way we consume content. Though people once gladly paid for newspapers, books and magazines, today’s readers have a never-ending library of free content at their fingertips. . While much of this content is poor quality — riddled with factual errors, uninspiring viewpoints, or outdated information — a significant portion of it is excellent.
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 28, 2020
So you have a membership referral program in place, but the problem is, few people ever take advantage of it. You have it listed on your website, and you include it in your new member welcome packet. What else can you do? What else should you do?
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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.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Treat your ad options as a whole, integrated campaign to see sponsor engagement and non-dues revenue increase. The post Be the 30 Percent Helping Advertisers Tell Their Full Story appeared first on Association Adviser.
Eplys
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Planning events, whether in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two, is hard enough as is. Finding speakers, securing sponsors, coming up with new and creative ways to engage attendees.it’s a pretty hefty undertaking (to say the least). So the last thing you need is multiple software systems you have to jump back and forth between. (One for registrations, one to actually host the event and/or livestream sessions, etc.).
Association Success
OCTOBER 29, 2020
After months or years of publishing content regularly, your organization will accumulate a substantial archive. While this depth of content is incredibly valuable, not all posts are created equal. In fact, poorly written or formatted posts can hurt your organization more than help it. . To address this problem, there’s no better solution than a content audit.
AMG
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Halloween and other holidays might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop the fun and games. It’s safe to say that going door to door trick-or-treating during a pandemic isn’t going to happen. Halloween is canceled. HOA residents can still enjoy the holiday while staying at home with their families. Here are 10 ways for your family to celebrate Halloween while staying safe at home. 1.
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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
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 26, 2020
I was inspired by a post by Lisa Cowley, CEO of Beacon, who penned a moving article entitled “ It Is Okay Not to Be Okay.” I recommend you read her moving story and then come back. Some days, I can relate! Application for Associations. It’s getting harder and harder to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Prognosticators and industry cheerleaders keep telling us that things will get back to normal…but who can say what normal is?
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Planning events, whether in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two, is hard enough as is. Finding speakers, securing sponsors, coming up with new and creative ways to engage attendees.it’s a pretty hefty undertaking (to say the least). So the last thing you need is multiple software systems you have to jump back and forth between. (One for registrations, one to actually host the event and/or livestream sessions, etc.).
Association Success
OCTOBER 26, 2020
It’s common in many association sectors to emphasize seniority and experience when brainstorming new ideas, evaluating previous projects or making decisions that could affect the organization. But, as proven during “Making connections through non-traditional mentorship,” a SURGE Connect panel discussion, fostering relationships with and respecting the input of younger members and peers benefits association professionals and their organizations. .
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