Wild Apricot
MARCH 11, 2021
If you run a membership site or a membership organization, it may be a good idea to create a membership agreement for your members. Are you legally required to have your members sign a membership agreement? No. But having some sort of contract in place.
Mariner Management
MARCH 8, 2021
As National Volunteer Week approaches (April 18-24), let’s take some time to re-evaluate our volunteer training programs. We know that a comprehensive volunteer and chapter leadership development program consisting of multi-channel, asynchronous, and live delivery (virtual or face-to-face) training and resources is key to success. We also have come to realize that volunteers learn better when they have more control over what they are learning and when that learning takes place.
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Aptify
MARCH 8, 2021
There are dozens of association management software (AMS) systems on the market today. How do you choose the one that’s right for your organization? Let’s break it down into three key areas: Which AMS capabilities are right for your organization. Selecting the right AMS vendor for your organization. AMS pricing considerations. Which AMS capabilities are right for your organization.
WBT Systems
MARCH 8, 2021
Jootsing: An Unorthodox Approach to Association Innovation. Read more about Jootsing: An Unorthodox Approach to Association Innovation.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
MARCH 9, 2021
As any nonprofit leader knows, a strong board of directors is critical to an organization’s success and long-term resilience. Beyond fulfilling a legal requirement, an effective nonprofit board also plays an important role in an organization’s.
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Aaron Wolowiec
MARCH 9, 2021
Denise Evans, CEO for Consult Me, LLC is our Gardian of the Month.
GrowthZone
MARCH 12, 2021
by Frank Kenny. In any member-based organization, successful member onboarding is perhaps the single most important activity. It’s more important than marketing and more important than sales. Why? A poorly onboarded member is: more likely to drop. less likely to invest in non-dues revenue products. less likely to refer others to your organization. If you are looking to improve the health of your organization, start with your member onboarding process.
Association Adviser
MARCH 10, 2021
The next 10 years will see faster membership growth than any other time in associations' history. Prepare for industries' emerging shifts now. The post The Largest Membership Growth Wave is Coming appeared first on Association Adviser.
Higher Logic
MARCH 10, 2021
The post How ASCP Kicks Procrastination to the Curb with an Automated Renewal Campaign appeared first on Higher Logic. Struggling with late renewals and extended grace periods? Want to streamline the membership renewal process and save staff time? Find out how ASCP used automated email campaigns to do this. The post How ASCP Kicks Procrastination to the Curb with an Automated Renewal Campaign appeared first on Higher Logic.
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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
Aaron Wolowiec
MARCH 12, 2021
Virtual event platforms seem to be everywhere, yet there still is no one-size-fits-all solution. And we can't expect there to be. Every event is unique and has its own needs, whether it's in-person, hybrid or virtual. So as event planners, we cannot assume one platform will check all of our boxes. There are, though, MANY add-on virtual pieces we can snag to create a unique event - most of these will work with most platforms.
GrowthZone
MARCH 8, 2021
This is part one of a series focused on virtual fundraising ideas for non-profits. It includes great ideas for non-profits like associations and chambers of commerce. The series explores everything from virtual event promotion to non-profit livestream technology options, from auction item photography tips to online bidding and pickup policies, and much more.
Association Adviser
MARCH 11, 2021
There’s more to explore in your association's tech ecosystem beyond an AMS. Make quick improvements to your member digital experience with these 16 systems. The post 16 Systems to Supercharge Your Member Digital Experience appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
MARCH 11, 2021
London’s Business Design Centre opens it’s doors this week as a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination facility. Run by UCLH, people in the current priority groups will be the first to be vaccinated at the centre as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Business Design Centre, based in the heart of the London Borough of Islington, normally plays host to around two hundred and fifty events each year, welcoming almost one million visitors through its doors.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 10, 2021
We are continuing our look into how to apply the 6 Rs of Relevant Messaging today with a focus on being realistic. Let’s review: Rewarding. The benefits of following through on the call to action in the message are clear. Realistic. Following through on the message is doable, because any obvious barriers are addressed. Real Time. The message feels timely and works within the context of current events and other influences.
GrowthZone
MARCH 8, 2021
Welcome to part two of “Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas and Tips for Non-Profits” – the perfect resource series for associations and chambers of commerce. Virtual galas, events, online auctions, fundraisers, etc., have changed the way associations, chambers of commerce, and non-profits drive revenue. Member-based organizations and non-profits of every type and size now depend heavily on internet-based virtual fundraising.
Smooth The Path
MARCH 11, 2021
Most of the member research I do is core member research, but I have had the chance to conduct a good body of exhibitor/sponsor member research over the years. There is a common thread in the research across many associations, and that is exhibitors are tired of feeling like “the wallet.” They know that the sometimes exorbitant fees they pay for exhibiting and sponsoring underwrite not only the event but oftentimes the other benefits members receive as well.
Event Industry News
MARCH 8, 2021
One of Barcelona’s top music venues will hold a concert for 5,000 people later this month after no COVID-19 cases were reported at a pilot project using same-day testing. No social distancing will be required at the show, headlined by Spanish indie band Love of Lesbian, and concert-goers will be able to buy drinks, said organizer Festivals per la Cultura Segura, whose name translates as Festivals for Safe Culture.
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!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 11, 2021
I don’t know if you feel it or not, but I certainly do: There’s a shift happening right now in the role of communications and marketing at nonprofits. I think it’s because the end of the pandemic is finally in sight, even if it is still a few months off in many places of the country. But we are close enough that many nonprofit leaders are starting to ask questions about what the next phase or generation or (I know, I know. ) “new normal” will look like.
GrowthZone
MARCH 9, 2021
Welcome to part three of “Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas and Tips for Non-Profits” – a robust series about how to maximize online event revenue for associations and chambers of commerce. . In Part 2 , we explored auction photography techniques to ensure you are maximizing revenue potential. Specifically, setting, quality, lighting, and focus. .
SBI
MARCH 12, 2021
When your board selects a new association management company (AMC), it isn’t like firing an employee. It is like firing several employees, all at once. Or at least it can feel that way. Strong bonds can develop between a board of directors, committees, and the AMC staff of an association. No board likes to deliver the bad news to an AMC owner that they are going to look at management alternatives—but often a board’s decision to seek a new management partner will not be a surprise to an AMC.
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
Following nearly a year of canceled trade shows, Go LIVE Together is working closely with major convention and exhibitions-oriented cities around the United States to helppromote safereopening plans and accelerate recovery for the business events industry’s nearly 7 million employees, as well as the markets they support. Recently, three heavy-hitters in trade show production and leaders behind a trio of fashion events teamed up to hold a groundbreaking co-located expo, whichserves as a case stud
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 12, 2021
Bow & Arrow, Auburn, AL. TGIF! Are you ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have donor retention emails, how to write like Hemingway, a guide to Google Grants, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 5 Types of Video to Add to Your Social Media Marketing.
Bonterra
MARCH 10, 2021
A nonprofit content calendar can help you plan, organize, and implement a content strategy that promotes your organization’s programs and services on multiple platforms including the web, social media, email, and print. The content calendar we recommend to all nonprofits is the same one we use at Salsa Labs for planning our own communications, and in this article, we’ll show you exactly how to use it.
Achieve
MARCH 10, 2021
Transparency is the leading value millennial donors look for when seeking a nonprofit to support. It’s the reason why people decide to contribute their money to organizations. Millennial donors. want to know where their money is going, what cause they’re contributing to, and how their actions make an impact. . As an organization, you must reflect the value of transparency in every decision you make.
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
As recognized by industry awards, media publications, and customer review sites, InEvent is the leading software for virtual and hybrid events. Being an all-in-one platform, InEvent encompasses the entire attendee journey. From registration and ticketing, to live engagement and networking, to post-event reporting and analytics, InEvent has all the tools you need to produce an outstanding event.
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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.
Eplys
MARCH 10, 2021
It’s March again, which means it’s officially been one year since COVID arose and changed life as we knew it. That’s right, it’s been twelve whole months of social distancing and staying home — twelve months! We’ll be the first to say this past year has felt like a blur. Living in a constant state of uncertainty is tiring, and it’s more than ok to admit that it was (and still is) a lot to handle at times!
Protech
MARCH 8, 2021
By Liz Palm – Marketing Director . Over the past year, many associations have come to grips with a critical issue: they need better technology solutions to keep pace with member expectations in a virtual environment. Old technology tools aren’t able to keep up. In fact, disconnected software solutions may be making it harder to serve your members effectively. .
Delcor
MARCH 12, 2021
How is your organization dealing with the rapid pace of technological change? It’s not easy. Many associations and nonprofits can only manage to keep up by working with a Managed Services Provider (MSP). The MSP monitors and manages their IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and networks—leaving time for the organization’s IT team to focus on more strategic projects.
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