.orgSource
APRIL 22, 2024
To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. They were using drones to fly over fields and analyze the irrigation and fertilizer required by individual plants and crops.
WBT Systems
APRIL 22, 2024
Since we’re in National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), it’s a good time to revisit a challenge that keeps coming up in association community discussions.
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ISAE
APRIL 21, 2024
4 Creative Ways to Promote Your Membership Incentive Program Membership incentives are the rewards or benefits that your organization’s members receive for being part of the program. While most of these incentive programs give members exclusive discounts at certain retailers, they can also offer more tailored perks. To create an effective program that encourages them to renew their memberships, donate to fundraisers, and remain active in your organization, it’s essential to connect with members
GrowthZone
APRIL 22, 2024
Earlier this year, GrowthZone surveyed 332 associations and other member-based organizations across the U.S. and Canada for insight into the challenges and concerns of today’s association professionals. The results show several interesting trends impacting today’s associations, here are some key findings: Member growth and engagement are primary concerns for most associations, followed by issues related to time management and revenue generation.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Association Strong
APRIL 23, 2024
It doesn't matter how talented the association CEO or staff is. If you have a dysfunctional board who isn't engaged, the board will stand in the way of progress, innovation and growth. Listen in as Tom and Dave interview Hardly Smith, author of the book, Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game. This book focuses on how to break the cycle of frustrating relationships and benefit from fully engaged board.
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The Association 100
APRIL 21, 2024
In the latest A100 podcast episode , we explore crucial strategies of leadership development and succession planning, providing an in-depth look at how to cultivate future leaders and ensure the sustainability of your association through effective leadership transitions. We discuss the benefits of pairing experienced leaders with emerging talent and how mentorship programs can facilitate knowledge transfer and leadership skills. “Leadership isn’t just about navigating the present; it
The Association 100
APRIL 21, 2024
In this video , I dive into managing negative publicity effectively. Navigating this terrain requires prompt and honest communication. Here’s how: 1. Respond quickly and transparently – Immediate acknowledgment of the issue with a clear action plan is crucial. Delays can worsen the situation. 2. Stick to the facts – Provide accurate information to maintain credibility and trust. 3.
Elevating Engagement
APRIL 22, 2024
Your members want to collaborate more (after all, collaboration is the new association content.) Does that mean you have to buy an online community platform today? Or totally reinvent your conference? Nope! You can invite collaboration with something as simple, cheap, and easy as a single Google Doc. Problem-Solving Collaboration I tried an experiment during the Member Engagement Labs sponsored by Impexium and Billhighway.
GrowthZone
APRIL 22, 2024
GrowthZone surveyed 470 chamber of commerce professionals across the U.S. and Canada at the beginning of 2024. The results show several interesting trends impacting today’s chambers, highlighted below are some key findings: Despite engagement challenges, a majority of Chambers experienced a net increase in membership in 2023. Lack of engagement and time constraints are cited as primary reasons for members not renewing their memberships.
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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
Reid All About it
APRIL 26, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. Impexium and Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First invite you to participate in The Future of Association Boards (FAB) Survey , our community’s first comprehensive tracking survey of board composition, practices and performance. The survey results will give association staff and volunteer leaders a deeper understanding of how to strengthen board effectiveness for the long term.
NetForum
APRIL 24, 2024
Our NetForum team will be presenting at ASAE AMS Demo Days and are excited to connect with you virtually. Read our blog for more reasons on why you won’t want to miss the 2024 ASAE AMS Demo Days. ASAE Demo Days: see how you can take your association to the next level with NetForum appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 24, 2024
But they don’t have to. I don’t mean your Annual Meeting, of course. If that sucks, you have MUCH bigger problems. I mean those 2 hour snooze-fests where 50% of your staff sits there on Zoom/Teams/WebEx “multitasking” with their cameras off, while one person blathers on and the other 50% thank The Powers That Be that they were spared attendance.
Association Adviser
APRIL 22, 2024
AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. Association boards have a duty of foresight.
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
APRIL 21, 2024
In this video , I tackle a fundamental question for association communicators: What makes something newsworthy? We’re often tasked with promoting stories that may not inherently grab headlines. Here’s a breakdown of the critical elements that can transform your association’s updates into compelling news: • Timeliness is crucial. • Relevance.
Event Industry News
APRIL 24, 2024
by Kristen Koenig, RVP, Video Sales & Partnerships at RingCentral In today’s tech world, strategy drives technology selection. However, in the world of events, technology not only has to serve the strategy, but flex to meet ever-evolving tactics.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 25, 2024
Nonprofit email marketing is still a great way for nonprofits to reach the right people with the right message at the right time. It’s a great tool especially when you connect your email engagement work to your nonprofit’s big mission goals. Ultimately, the most strategic way to use email is to work towards good email metrics. But nonprofit email marketing can be complicated!
Candid
APRIL 22, 2024
The great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more.
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!
The Association 100
APRIL 21, 2024
Join us on the latest episode of The A100 podcast , going live tomorrow, where Kara Dickerson, Founder of Content With Impact, unveils transformative strategies for elevating association events. Drawing from her pioneering work at CES , Dickerson emphasizes the importance of data in tailoring event experiences that engage diverse industries. She discusses actionable methods for ensuring diversity on stage, like setting clear inclusivity standards and regular diversity audits.
Event Industry News
APRIL 23, 2024
As the world sets ambitious targets to combat climate change, live events are under increasing scrutiny for their environmental impact. Raccoon Media Group (RMG) reflects on its sustainability efforts in the past year and questions the feasibility of achieving true net zero status in this dynamic industry.
Associations Now
APRIL 26, 2024
With more pressure to generate nondues revenue, leaders have to develop big-picture strategies—and rethink staff-level tools as well. “Creativity” and “revenue generation” don’t often wind up in the same sentence, unless an indictment is involved. But these are complicated times for associations, and a bit of (legal) imagination is important as they think about how they keep the doors open.
Candid
APRIL 23, 2024
In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. The data—looking at fiscal year 2022—showed that, although community foundation assets and fundraising revenues were both down from the previous year, grantmaking was up, demonstrating the resilience of community foundation giving.
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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
MemberClicks
APRIL 26, 2024
It has been said that nothing happens until a sale is made. That may be a bit overstated, but the point is well taken. Sales are critical to just about every organization, including those that rely on the sale of memberships. Membership sales, however, have their own unique challenges. The target market is often more well-defined, and the ongoing commitment is longer.
Event Industry News
APRIL 24, 2024
Novum Live is an award-winning Full-Service Events Agency dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences. Specialising in solutions for a wide range of events such as Corporate Conferences right through to World Sporting Events. What sets Novum Live apart is our commitment to excellence and innovation.
Multiview
APRIL 25, 2024
As seasoned association members transition into retirement or reduced participation, engaging younger demographics becomes crucial for maintaining organizational vibrancy. Embracing the fresh perspectives, tech-savviness, and diverse skill sets of the next generation rejuvenates associations with new energy while ensuring long-term relevance. Here are 10 strategies associations can leverage to attract the next generation and build sustainable growth.
Candid
APRIL 25, 2024
The number of U.S. news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The wave of layoffs following the Great Recession, compounded by the loss of print ad revenue, has made it harder for outlets to bounce back. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank.
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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.
MemberClicks
APRIL 26, 2024
It is no wonder job boards and human resource departments were early adopters of the internet. Classified ads in newspapers were (and are) some of the most expensive real estate in print. Print help wanted ads only reach those actively searching for employment. Both job seekers and employers were ready for a change and the internet and job boards provided it.
Event Industry News
APRIL 26, 2024
Insert Productions are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Rakowski as Marketing Manager. Managing Director Danny Pearce discussed the appointment: “We’re excited to welcome Matt to Insert so he can help give our projects the exposure they deserve.
YM Careers
APRIL 25, 2024
Discover three tips and some powerful resources to help you elevate career advancement opportunities for your association members. The post 3 Tips to Elevate Member Career Advancement Opportunities appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
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