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Create a personalized member experience that exceeds expectations

NetForum

The consumer (and member) demand for personalization has reached new heights. Here are three ways to deliver a more personalized experience for your members. Create a personalized member experience that exceeds expectations appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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10 Member Acquisition Strategies to Grow your Organization 

MemberClicks

You don’t have much of an organization without your members. Although growth isn’t the only nonprofit KPI or focus of a good member-based professional organization, it is certainly an important factor. Thus, you’re going to need a member acquisition strategy. So just how do you attract people to your association, chamber, or nonprofit? By understanding what a member acquisition strategy is, how it works, and the best ways to grow, which is what this guide is all about.

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Improving Fundraising Asks: 5 Tips for Boosting Donations

Achieve

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when considering how to ask your supporters for a donation. How can you show supporters that you need their help without leaving them fatigued ? What is the best way to build a passionate donor base? And which donors should you even ask to contribute to each of your campaigns and initiatives? Fundraising asks are like sales pitches.

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The Three Stewardship Imperatives of Fit-for-Purpose Association Boards: Part II

Association Adviser

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. As of this article’s publication date (6/20/24), there are 2020 days remaining in The Turbulent Twenties, and 195 days until this decade’s midpoint on January 1, 2025.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Volunteer Interview Questions to Use at Your Next Interview

Wild Apricot

Interviewing potential volunteers is key to a successful volunteering program. Use these questions to guide your next volunteer interview and help you select the right person for the job.

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Tips from the Trenches: 3 Outside-the-Box Engagement Strategies for Your Next Event 

EventMobi: Association Events

Every event planner knows that audience engagement is key to event success. There are a few tried and true strategies: book top-level speakers, invest in an event app to increase engagement onsite, and provide them with plenty of networking opportunities. But what if you’re looking for something different? You’re in luck! Karen Hill is the Director of Meetings and Events & Engagement at Barcami Lane , an Association Management Company (AMC) that works with national and regional n

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Podcast: Inclusive Leadership and the Future of Associations: A Conversation with Michelle Mason

Association Adviser

In the first episode of the relaunched Association Adviser Podcast, brought to you by Naylor Association Solutions, host Christine Shaw, CEO and President of Naylor Association Solutions, kicks off the season with a special guest – Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, President & CEO of ASAE.

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Engage with Super Engaging Virtual Meetings

Elevating Engagement

Who is the most challenging segment of members for you to engage? I’ve been asking this question A LOT this year during workshops all across the US, and the usual answers are new members and prospective members. During my last keynote workshop program, I decided to add “online attendees.” You know what? This group said online attendees are more challenging to engage than any other segment.

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Behind the Scenes of Your Utah HOA Rule Enforcement & Site Visits

HOA Strategies

Utah homeowners associations (HOAs) help maintain the peace and beauty of their communities. However, homeowners can feel targeted when told they’ve broken the community rules. This has caused many misconceptions about how rules and regulations are enforced. This article explains the Utah HOA rule enforcement process. Homeowners can learn about on-site visits, rule violations, and common HOA oversight myths.

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Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide

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

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The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide to Digital Marketing

Wild Apricot

Digital marketing if key for your nonprofit to get others to hear about your mission and goals. In this guide you'll learn everything A-Z about nonprofit digital marketing strategies and how to build your own.

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Association Brain Food: 6.21.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership reset. A new report from McKinley Advisors got me thinking about the role of membership in associations. Too often, membership “just is.” Yup. “Membership lacks focus and intentionality in execution.” You’ll nod along as the report describes challenges (especially #2) we’ve put up with for way too long.

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Stay cool with the Salesforce Summer ‘24 release highlights

Nimble AMS

The weather is starting to heat up across the US! If you’re anything like us, you’re making plans to stay cool this summer with an exciting vacation or trip to the beach. Want something else to look forward to this summer? The Salesforce Summer ‘24 product release promises to offer increased efficiency and streamlined processes for your association.

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15 Email Design Best Practices

Email Maven

Email Design are critical to email success, this guide outlines 15 key design principles to keep your members engaged. Key Elements for Email Design Body Colors and Padding: White is in and dont be afraid of padding Banner: A visual introduction that contains your logo and often times other information Text: Large headlines that tells the reader what to expect, text big enough for everyone to read Content: Amount of text, font sizes and layout Call to Action or Call to Outcome: Size, shape, col

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

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The Festival & Outdoor Event Guide 2024

Event Industry News

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Festival and Outdoor Events Guide, the ultimate resource for event organisers. This comprehensive guide is designed to be your one-stop shop for sourcing new suppliers, discovering the latest industry trends, and staying informed on critical issues such as sustainability and accessibility.

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Keys to Successful Board Orientation

Associations Now

Training new board members on fiduciary duties and bylaws is important. But a new research report encourages boards to think bigger. Few association leaders need to be told about the importance of board orientation. But that doesn’t mean there’s clarity on what that orientation looks like. Videos or binders? Half-day or full-day? Hybrid, remote, or in-person?

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Beat the heat with Nimble AMS Summer ‘24 release

Nimble AMS

It’s almost summertime, and that means two things—the weather is heating up fast, and our Nimble AMS Summer ‘24 product release is making waves! Beat the heat this summer with exciting new advancements for your staff and members. Check out what Nimble AMS has in store for you this Summer ‘24! Nimble Intelligence According to Community Brands research, 55% of associations say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority.

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The Most Popular Brand Archetypes for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As nonprofit communications has evolved over the years, we started exploring the concept of brand archetypes and how nonprofits can use them. While there are 12 brand archetypes, we think some of them make more sense for nonprofits than others. Today we’ll share the ones we think work best for nonprofits and which archetypes are the most popular for nonprofits.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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Announcing Candid insights: The ‘big picture’ on the nonprofit sector 

Candid

Candid is doubling down to expand the ways we provide the information you need to do good—from a trusted source, all in one place. Today, we’re launching Candid insights—our unique perspective on trends to watch, tips for efficiency and impact, and data-driven, expert takes from both Candid’s team and across our sector. Whether you’re a nonprofit staffer, program officer, researcher, donor, or volunteer, we’ll offer quality information to help you deliver on your mission.

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Transforming Data Cleanup into a Strategic Opportunity

MatrixG

We work with a lot of associations, databases, and data. Unlike a fine wine, data does not get better with age. It ages rather poorly, in fact , like a loaf of bread. One moment it seems fine, and the next moment it is in the trash. While a handful of organizations are truly not connecting the dots (I had one staff person tell me, years ago, ‘Why should I care if there is a 75% bounce rate on our newsletter?

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Navigating the Future: How AGU Leverages Technology to Advance Earth and Space Sciences

.orgSource

The American Geophysical Union is an organization that revolves around science and technology. So, it was fascinating to interview Thad Lurie as a guest on my Association 4.0 Podcast. Thad is AGU’s Senior Vice President of Digital and Technology. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in IT and operations within the association industry to that position.

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My Executive Director Hired a Marketing Consultant Without Telling Me

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Let’s tackle the appropriate reaction for nonprofit communications pros to this situation: Your executive director or other senior managers may have just hired a marketing consultant without previously talking to you. They are excited about a meeting they just had — again without you. They think it’s going to be great and are so excited!

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

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

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Plan for User Adoption

Achurch

Adopting new software can be daunting, but with a well-thought-out plan and active engagement, it can be a smooth and successful transition. Here are key tips to ensure your organization is prepared and excited (internally and externally) to use new technology. First, plan for internal user adoption: Start early! It is NEVER too early to plan for user adoption!

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National pilot prioritises sustainability for festivals and events

Event Industry News

60 festivals are taking part in a pioneering project to establish a green events code of practice across England.

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Demystifying Gen Z learners: Strategies to ignite and sustain engagement

Freestone

Introduction Association research shows that 57% of Generation Z engage with their professional organizations at least once a week. Generation Z is more tech-savvy than previous generations, hungry for information, and accustomed to having instant access to data. Gen Z learners are also more apt to seek out training and certifications that will aid in career advancement.

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How to Host a Successful Job Fair in 10 Practical Steps

MemberClicks

Job fairs need no introduction in terms of their usefulness, desirability, and time-honored place in the professional world. However, knowing that job fairs are good and knowing how to host a job fair are two very different propositions. The good news is, hosting a successful job fair that turns heads, drives dues, and earns you community standing is easier than you might think.

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Turn Messy Data into a Strategic Asset with This Essential Guide

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.

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Top 5 Association Podcasts of The Week! 06/21/2024

AssociationChat

We've put together a list of the week's best association podcasts for people who want to learn how to better manage, market, and grow in the association industry. Get the full list of top association podcasts at associationchat.com. #associationchat The post Top 5 Association Podcasts of The Week! 06/21/2024 appeared first on Association Chat.

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AEV co-opts Sarah Marshall and Lori Hoinkes

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has co-opted two new members following its summer board meeting held at Central Hall Westminster on Friday, 14 June, 2024.

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Why Your Certification Program Isn’t Growing

Association TRENDS

Your association set up a certification program to establish the standard of knowledge, skills, and abilities required of professionals in your industry. As you envisioned your certification program, it would generate revenue for the professional association, elevate the profession, and advance the careers of professionals in your field. Marvelous idea.