Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2020
It can be tempting to dive into big strategic discussions in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. But don’t lose sight of what your stakeholders need in the moment. “Meet your members where they are” is a common phrase in the association community. When I spoke with Beth Brooks, CAE, last week, she embodied a newfound need to take that phrase literally.
Higher Logic
APRIL 14, 2020
Over the past month, as our customers shared ideas about responding to COVID-19 in our users community, HUG, we noticed some simple but impactful ways associations are using their communities to support their members and their industries. And it makes sense: In a time when we’re all craving connection, what’s more perfect than a community dedicated to your success and your industry?
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Aptify
APRIL 14, 2020
Over time, your large association grows and evolves, and your processes get more complex. You need association management software (AMS) that can keep up. At some point, your AMS might even be holding you back. So how do you know when your association has outgrown its AMS? Here are five signs that it’s time to move on to a new solution: 1 – Your IT team is overloaded.
Associations Now
APRIL 14, 2020
Associations that focus on changing up traditional member engagement are more likely to succeed during—and after—the turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report. By now we all know everything has changed—in a big way—because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s time to figure out how to best navigate these waters to come out more successfully on the other side.
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Membersuite
APRIL 13, 2020
Right now it may feel like putting your events on hold is best since virtual events feel like unknown territory. However, there are many advantages to virtual events that can help associations come out ahead. Here are some benefits of virtual events.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Associations Now
APRIL 15, 2020
After spending a year working with stakeholders to redesign its image, the American Lung Association decided not to scrap its rebrand when the pandemic hit. Instead, it quietly launched the new look while fielding questions about the disease attacking lungs. One of the messages the American Lung Association (ALA) hoped to convey when it rebranded to a new blue color scheme late last month was the optimism of its community.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 15, 2020
We've compiled a list of all the US and Canadian government funding available to nonprofits to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 crisis.
Associations Now
APRIL 16, 2020
Despite the large economic hit the meetings sector is dealing with due to coronavirus, industry professionals, venues, and organizations have still found ways to support one another and their communities. I don’t know about you, but some days it can be overwhelming to read about COVID-19 and the impact it is having on people and industries around the world.
GrowthZone
APRIL 16, 2020
Tactfully managing association renewals in crisis situations is challenging. It’s important for association members to feel valued and critical for associations to reinforce their value. To help associations navigate membership renewals in times of crisis, the second of two templates for member renewal letters is below: “For the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” – Rudyard Kipling.
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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.
Blue Sky eLearn
APRIL 13, 2020
Whether your presenters are experienced in presenting to a virtual audience or not, it’s never a bad idea to have a checklist for them to run through. Even if some of these items seem obvious, you never know what someone may forget to do before it’s time for them to present! Reboot your computer a few hours before the webinar to avoid any automated updates that could launch during the virtual event.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 14, 2020
Hosting a virtual fundraiser is a great option when in-person events aren't feasible. Here's everything you need know about organizing a successful event online.
WBT Systems
APRIL 13, 2020
Lessons from NIGP: How to Quickly Convert In-Person Courses to Online Courses. Read more about Lessons from NIGP: How to Quickly Convert In-Person Courses to Online Courses.
Association Success
APRIL 14, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to stun the world, many organizations have had no choice but to leave behind the comfort of their offices and adapt to the reality of working from home. Even though many of us are mandated to stay home, most organizations cannot afford to indefinitely pause their business. . As the show must go on, so must the acquisition of new help.
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GrowthZone
APRIL 16, 2020
Member renewals in the time of COVID – it’s a challenge universal to associations everywhere. To help associations tactfully encourage renewals, we’re including the first of two, member renewal letter templates for your use: Dear [MEMBER NAME], The [ASSOCIATION NAME] recognizes and understands the challenges facing our members, and we are working tirelessly on your behalf.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 17, 2020
There are many ways to go when it comes to updating your event. Having to choose your best option can certainly be overwhelming. This blog will help you choose your best option and explain how to update your event in Wild Apricot.
Associations Now
APRIL 13, 2020
For associations that didn’t already manage their data resources on the cloud, the sudden move to take everyone remote highlights how the old server room paradigm doesn’t make much sense anymore. As executives throughout the corporate and noncorporate worlds were faced with tough questions about how to handle COVID-19, one has to wonder where tech infrastructure fit into the equation during those conversations.
Association Success
APRIL 11, 2020
Associations who recognize their bottom lines will take a huge hit from lost revenue they anticipated from their annual conference are rethinking their positions on event cancellation insurance. Not to be confused with force majeure clauses in hotel or event venue contracts, event cancellation insurance premiums are based on projected expenses, revenue, location, and dates of meeting and appropriate coverage is paid out accordingly.
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.
Association Adviser
APRIL 15, 2020
The recently passed series of economic relief laws include several new requirements related to workers that will impact associations and their member organizations. Understanding expanded paid leave laws is essential for employers that will need to make sure they’re meeting new federal guidelines meant to protect those fighting the new coronavirus. New Paid Leave Laws […].
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 13, 2020
This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. The U.S. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism
Associations Now
APRIL 15, 2020
From creating virtual tradeshows to turning a three-day event into a multi-week offering, event planners are getting experimental as they go virtual. The current time requires more than a little improvisation just to keep things moving. And sometimes, that improvisation can turn out to be something of a creative shot in the arm. In the case of their events, organizations have been willing to try lots of new things in an experimental form to help ensure that their members can benefit, even if it’
Association Success
APRIL 15, 2020
Replacing that one- or two-day in-person strategy session with a virtual process may seem far fetched. But it is possible. And, not just possible, but practical. . With modern technology and a good facilitation plan, you can still bring people together to think strategically and co-create for the future. In fact, in this uncertain environment, strategy is more important than ever, and exploring different scenarios is increasingly critical to respond to and get ahead of change. .
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Association Adviser
APRIL 13, 2020
Congress recently passed one of the most sweeping economic relief packages in its history, yet most associations are left wondering where the third sector falls within the new laws. Following recent legislative developments can be an exhausting task for associations, as they are also currently balancing and managing this crisis for their memberships and larger […].
Delcor
APRIL 13, 2020
Like many of you now forced to work from home—especially those of you with children in tow—I find myself occasionally working while animated movies play in the background. Under such circumstances, you cannot help but take in a little bit of the action from afar, which is how I found a lesson I’d like to share from a central theme of the movie Frozen 2.
Associations Now
APRIL 13, 2020
In a world saturated with content, you can’t build for just one use case. By Eric Goodstadt. Used to be you could craft a piece of content once, ship it to the printer, and let that single channel define audience response. But we’re not in that world anymore. Today, you might be plying your message in multiple formats across dozens of channels. Despite that, we still take that old mindset—build once, distribute widely—and apply it everywhere.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 14, 2020
Stress compounds, and everyone is stressed right now. We fear for our health. We are struggling with the balancing act of work and childcare and teaching. We worry about our finances. And there is more: layoffs, shortages, canceled plans, delayed milestones, and missed celebrations. Plus, life goes on. On top of all this new turmoil, the usual poop still hits the fan.
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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
Association Adviser
APRIL 15, 2020
We talk with Amanda Kaiser of Smooth the Path about helping association members feel like they belong, based on results from the New Member Engagement Study. The post Podcast: How to Welcome New Members to Your Association Home appeared first on Association Adviser.
Ungrated
APRIL 14, 2020
Contributed by Maureen Radon, CMCA. Facilities and finances probably weren’t top of mind for many community association residents before the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, as residents spend more time at home and household income possibly decreases, association expenses have come into focus. Are costs going down because the pool is off limits? Is the association saving money since the clubhouse is closed and kids can’t play in the playground?
Associations Now
APRIL 13, 2020
The gamer-oriented video-streaming network is having a moment in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and its engaging users are a huge part of the reason why. It’s a strategy you could use for putting on your own virtual events. The idea of putting on a virtual event at scale might seem very scary for an association that hasn’t done so before. Fortunately, there are lots of examples of people who have, and many of them are to be found on Twitch, the Amazon-owned video-streaming service that has ga
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