Forj
MARCH 26, 2025
The competition for professionals time and attention (not to mention dollars) is greater than ever. Organizations may have relied on the same member benefits for an age, but offering the basics is no longer enough in this shifting landscape. To truly stand out, you need to elevate your offerings by blending innovation with personalization to create value-packed experiences.
Expo Logic
MARCH 26, 2025
Discover key strategies to retain event attendees and maximize future ROI. Learn how personalized experiences, year-round engagement, and data-driven insights can boost satisfaction and repeat attendance. The post How to Retain Attendees and Boost Future Event ROI appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.
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Candid
MARCH 26, 2025
For most people working in nonprofit development, fundraiser is a role theyve evolved intoas a part of their job as a nonprofit leader, or because they discovered they were good at raising money. No matter how much financial planning or nonprofit management training you receive, some things about fundraising have to be learned the hard way. Three nonprofit fundraisersMorgan Carpenter of Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting in Indiana, Jamie Rasmussen of By the Brujas, a coaching and consulting firm in
Association Adviser
MARCH 26, 2025
Reaching the right audience has never been more critical for associations looking to grow membership, fill events, or drive engagement. Traditional marketing efforts often cast too wide a net, resulting in wasted resources and missed opportunities. The key to success lies in targeted advertisingdelivering the right message to the right people at the right time.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
The Association 100
MARCH 23, 2025
In this Association Insights video , I break down how to effectively pitch your associations story to national media. Success starts with understanding what national outlets want: stories with wide relevance or impact. Research journalists’ beats and personalize your pitch accordingly. Use a compelling subject line, a strong first sentence and clearly state why your story matters now.
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A2Z Events
MARCH 26, 2025
Planning an event requires carefully coordinating with countless people to ensure that your speakers, food, venue, and activities create a memorable experience. After you go through all this effort, however, you want to make sure that you build an effective occasion that will align with your brand goals and help drive leads for your business. The key to achieving this objective is having an effective event marketing strategy.
.orgSource
MARCH 25, 2025
340B Health , an organization advocating for hospitals and health systems serving vulnerable communities, faced a rapidly changing regulatory environment. While financially stable, the association operated in a volatile policy landscape , where government regulations could shift every two to four years. This uncertainty made long-term strategic planning challenging.
Candid
MARCH 27, 2025
Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S. government funding in particularare facing the impacts of USAID stop-work orders and subsequent funding cancellations. The possibility of those organizations being forced to close means programs ending , putting communities around the world at risk. While few organizations have publicly discussed the difficulties theyre facing, some have announced closures or the furlough of a majority of staff , signaling s
The Association 100
MARCH 23, 2025
On The Association Insights Podcast , co-host Meghan Henning and I sat down with Anne Reinke, president & CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America, for a dynamic conversation on leadership, visibility and advocacy. Reinke shares her leadership journey to a new CEO role and how shes amplifying IANAs presence in Washington and beyond by uniting diverse stakeholders under a common mission.
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!
Spark Consulting
MARCH 26, 2025
I was recently thinking about something my very smart friend Jamie Notter is fond of saying: Trust and risk are correlated. As trust goes up, risk goes up. In order to lower risk, we also end up lowering trust. Ever wondered why staff members have such strong reactions to new policies at your association? Voil. That reads, on some level, like you don’t trust them.
Associations Now
MARCH 25, 2025
An annual conference led by two nonprofits serving science journalists had the support of the University of Pittsburgh. Last month it pulled funding, citing changing circumstances. Two organizations representing science journalists are scrambling to find a new home for their annual conference after its original academic sponsor withdrew its support.
Event Industry News
MARCH 27, 2025
RefTech, a long-established and highly regarded provider of event registration, badging and scanning solutions has been appointed to provide badging for The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum, taking place at IET London: Savoy Place on Tuesday 1st April 2025. RefTech will be delivering its award-winning badging solution to ensure a seamless, professional experience for attendees.
The Association 100
MARCH 23, 2025
The latest Association Insights Podcast features Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker at Matrix Group, for a compelling conversation on leadership, digital transformation and fostering a culture of innovation. Pineda shares how she has led Matrix Group for 25+ years, evolving and embracing intentional change every three to four years to stay ahead.
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Wild Apricot
MARCH 25, 2025
Text-to-give fundraising is an easy way to boost donations. This guide covers the basics of text-to-give fundraising and the top 5 platforms.
Candid
MARCH 25, 2025
One of our promises to you, as an integrated organization, was to build a hub for the future of data, information, and knowledge for the social sector. Candid search aims to synthesize answers to your questions about the social sector all in one place, bringing together key features of our flagship products such as Foundation Directory, GuideStar/Charity Check, Seals of Transparency, 990 Finder, Philanthropy News Digest, Candid Learning, Foundation Maps, and more.
Event Industry News
MARCH 25, 2025
Bristols newest live music venue, The Prospect Building, has become the rst in the UK to permanently install TagMixa patented technology that ensures live performances sound as incredible online as they do in person.
Effective Database
MARCH 26, 2025
Join (or start) your users group! Today's message is simple: If the AMS you're using has a users group, you should join it and be active in it. If they don't have one, start one on your own! (Click here for tips on how to do that.
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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
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MARCH 26, 2025
Non-Human Interactions (NHI) refer to automated email opens and link clicks triggered by security systems rather than actual recipients. Many email security tools (such as spam filters and cybersecurity software) scan incoming emails for threats by automatically clicking on links and opening emails to check for malicious content. Why Do NHIs Matter?
Candid
MARCH 24, 2025
At times, the future arrives earlier than we plan for or want it to. Nonprofitsand international development organizations in particularare grappling with fast-changing realities. While circumstances may seem overwhelming, it helps to remember that there are ways to take on challenges proactively and come out strongereven if it means making difficult decisions or taking an unfamiliar path.
Event Industry News
MARCH 25, 2025
London-based event management company, Events by BFP is celebrating The BFP Collection being officially ranked No. 2 in the UKs Best Workplaces 2025, by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. The prestigious recognition highlights the companys commitment to fostering an outstanding work environment for its employees.
A2Z Events
MARCH 24, 2025
Once your last attendee leaves and your final exhibitor finishes packing up their materials at your trade show, it is easy to breathe a sigh of relief and consider yourself finished with your project. However, there is one final step that you do not want to neglect: post-event exhibitor trade show surveys. These surveys are critical for measuring the success of your trade show and your ability to plan even better ones in the future.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Associations Now
MARCH 28, 2025
Done right, delegation isnt just offloading tasks on othersits a path to leadership development, including for the person in charge. Good leaders understand two frustrating things instinctively: They dont know everything, and they cant do everything. Solving the first issue is straightforward: Build teams with knowledge and expertise, and call on them often.
CMA Solutions
MARCH 27, 2025
Building a beautiful website takes time, effort and money. So, it can be frustrating when your site ends up feeling more like an abandoned mall than a lead-generating powerhouse. Dont worry! With a handful of clever tactics, you can turn your website into a powerful lead generator. Attract the ideal audience and turn those visitors into dedicated clients.
Event Industry News
MARCH 25, 2025
Written by Louisa Watson, Chair of beam As Chair of beam, I speak on behalf of a sector that continues to show resilience and innovation in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty.
Reid All About it
MARCH 28, 2025
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
Event Industry News
MARCH 25, 2025
Event professionals are urged to register now forThe Meetings Show2025 to gain access to an unforgettable experience. The UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, offering high quality educational and networking opportunities and the chance to meet over 650 global event suppliers.
Event Industry News
MARCH 27, 2025
The UKs leading independent ticketing platform, Skiddle, is partnering with mental health charity Music Minds Matter to help reach more people working in music to provide support for their mental health and wellbeing.
Event Industry News
MARCH 25, 2025
Sir Chris Bryant MP, the Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, will open next week’s Global Policy Forum on behalf of The Business of Events.
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