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3 game-changers for your next association management software

Nimble AMS

When you’re looking for new software to manage your organization, you have many choices. . Here are three things to look for in your next AMS that will make a big difference for your association. Many associations are starting to re-think their technology strategy to adapt to our changing world. If you’re at the point of looking for new software to manage your association, you have lots of choices. .

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The Great Resignation: Ensuring Continuity for Your Members

Higher Logic

The post The Great Resignation: Ensuring Continuity for Your Members appeared first on Higher Logic. Wondering how to keep the member experience continuous during the Great Resignation? Check out the highlights from our podcast conversation with Josh Slyman. The post The Great Resignation: Ensuring Continuity for Your Members appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Keep the Conference Buzz Going with a Year-Round Learning Community

WBT Systems

After two years of disruption, many of you have been rethinking events.

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Your 2022 Guide to Hosting a Virtual Conference

Wild Apricot

Over the last two years, more and more organizations have made the move to virtual events and conferences. We now have the technology to host thousands of attendees in the virtual space, while providing them with valuable, engaging, and memorable experiences.

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Making the Case for Professional Development to Your Staff and Members

Aaron Wolowiec

I was recently asked to design a session on professional development. It’s one session in a series intended for association professionals who want to broaden their understanding of association management in an interactive and engaging manner. One of my goals in designing this session was to make a compelling case (within the first 10 minutes) for association professionals, regardless of their primary functional area, to gain a greater appreciation for the importance of professional development.

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5 Things You Should Be Doing With Your Communication Strategy

Association Adviser

If there was ever a time to solidify your association as the “voice of the industry,” the time is now. Members are looking to their associations for accurate and thoughtful guidance in an ever-changing world. Balancing the acts of keeping members engaged and connected while meeting association goals amidst trying to roll out new communications […].

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The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity

Candid

Originally published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). . Not so long ago, the word “race” was something that many people shied away from—a four-letter word not to be spoken in polite company. Similarly, “racial equity” and “racial justice” were terms mostly used by advocates and experts. Today, these terms come up in daily conversations, corporate websites, and foundations’ decision-making and strategies.

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HOA Industry Trends: 7 Storylines Impacting Accounts Payable in 2022

AvidXchange: Association Management

The pandemic has added new pressure on accounts payable (AP) departments at community association management groups and homeowner associations (HOAs). A shift to virtual work, burgeoning workloads, shrinking staffs and demand for tighter cash flow management are just a few of the challenges they continue to face. They lead to a single directive — do more with less.

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Deliverability Manners With Amanda – “Dear John”

Higher Logic

The post Deliverability Manners With Amanda – “Dear John” appeared first on Higher Logic. In today’s email world, the word “Dear” isn’t so dear. The post Deliverability Manners With Amanda – “Dear John” appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Implementing eLearning Into Your Association? Here Are The Fundamentals (Part 2 of 3)

Association Adviser

Welcome back to our three-part blog series where we discuss the fundamentals of implementing eLearning into your association. From an instructional designer’s perspective, there are three important questions to ask before choosing an LMS: What do you want your association members to learn? How will you know if your member truly learns it? What can […].

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15Hatfields celebrates structural and technological expansion

Event Industry News

Pioneering sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields has significantly expanded its offering, with the opening of new event spaces and advanced hybrid video conferencing technology for 2022. The Southbank venue has increased capacity by a further 100 with the extension of its venue spaces onto a second floor of the building. A blank canvas space for up to 300 guests is now available to hire, with additional break-out spaces for catering, meetings and networking.

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First Impressions: 6 Tips to Improve Your Website's Homepage

Bonterra

You've probably heard the common adage “You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” This is true in multiple aspects of life, from a first date to a job interview to meeting a new neighbor for the first time. Humans tend to form snap judgments, and although we can change those sentiments over time, you never forget the first impression.

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Designating Chat Moderators

Smooth The Path

Sometimes the difference between a good virtual session and a great virtual session is not just the quality of the speaker’s content. A great virtual session often has a super active chat. As a speaker, I love seeing the chat racing along. I feel like I’m doing my job when participants respond to each other, ask questions, and +1 comments.

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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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Is Remote Work Right for You?

Association Adviser

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that from 2019 to 2021 there has been a 52.8% increase of U.S. employees working from home. This sudden shift in the way we earn a paycheck has been a breeze for some and a challenge for others. According to a 2020 Pew Research Center study, parents and younger workers […]. The post Is Remote Work Right for You?

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Can I Be Successful and NOT Be a Morning Person?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

When I am not sure what I want to blog about, I hit up my Feedly and look for inspiration from other writers and bloggers. And in the self-help sections I invariably find an article telling me that to be successful I need to maximize my mornings. The latest one is by Nancy Solari and is called Morning Routine for Entrepreneurs: How to Kick Off Your Day Feeling Driven.

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A Greener Festival reveal the festivals and events reducing their environmental impact

Event Industry News

Not for Profit organisation A Greener Festival (AGF) has revealed the results of their industry leading green event certification for 2021, which highlights festivals and events striving to reduce waste and emissions and enhance equality and ecosystems and commends those who have achieved high standards in sustainability and reduced their environmental impact.

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Unpacking the Association CIO's Bag

Delcor

Association CIOs rely upon an array of people, processes, tools, and talents to fulfill their organizations' strategic objectives. So, what's in an association CIO's IT bag? Behind a restaurant’s menu is the strategic mind of an executive chef. They make sure the kitchen is appropriately staffed and equipped to deliver the dining experience their menu promises to guests.

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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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Engaging Recurring Donors: 4 Impactful Strategies

Achieve

As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely always looking for ways to further. develop your fundraising skills. and improve your current strategies. Of the many things nonprofits need to focus on, recurring donors can sometimes fall by the wayside due to their reliability. However, it’s this same reliability that makes their relationships with your nonprofit so important to your overall success. .

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Implementing “No Meetings” Days and Weeks

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

One of the best decisions I’ve made for my own productivity is implementing “no meetings” days. I have since extended that to “no meetings” weeks, which had made an even bigger difference for me. Why Nonprofit Communicators Need No Meeting Days. Undivided and uninterrupted time is so incredibly essential to strategic communications work.

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ExCeL London hails strong start to 2022 as first of 350 live events gets underway

Event Industry News

MCN Motorcycle Show kick-starts packed calendar including Bett, ICE London and the International Liver Congress InfoSecurity & Shoptalk Europe amongst shows making debut at ExCeL Work to begin shortly on venue’s 25,000sqm expansion programme – Visitors to benefit from opening of Elizabeth line later in the year. ExCeL London is set to lead the recovery of the live events sector in London as it welcomes its first event of 2022 this week, beginning a packed calendar of more than 350

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Is every association really a technology company?

PROPEL

Take a trip down memory lane with us and Reggie Henry, Chief Information and Engagement Officer at ASAE, as we dig into the thorny topic of whether every association *should* be a technology company, but also look back at 2+ decades of technology and culture change in the association sector. Source.

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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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The ROI of Investing in Your Managers

Achurch

Over the last few years, managers experienced unprecedented challenges. No amount of training could have prepared them for what happened. They made tremendous strides. Now, leadership is making more permanent changes, and the time is ripe to reward your managers. One of the best rewards you can give them is training. Training is something employees seek out from employers.

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The lawn goodbye: Communities turning to sustainable landscaping

Ungated

Drought brought on by climate change has many community associations out West making a commitment to pulling up grass and installing more sustainable landscaping. Others are turning to smart irrigation systems to reduce water consumption and even relaxing enforcement of landscaping maintenance. These communities are writing a new chapter in America’s fascinating history with lawns.

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An insight into the workplace culture in 2022 with Big Smoke Events

Event Industry News

[link]. Upheaval and adversity have transformed the way companies engage, motivate, and support their workforces in 2022. The re-evaluation of corporate priorities has also brought into sharp focus the benefits of developing a thriving and inclusive workplace culture through delivering well thought out, and supportive wellbeing engagement strategies.

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Webinar: 25 Ways to Take Your Newsletter to the Next Level

Association Adviser

Creating the perfect newsletter is like putting together an expert-level puzzle – it takes a lot of pieces! That’s why we partnered with rasa.io to help simplify the process for putting together a high-performing, relevant newsletter for your members. This one-hour webinar covers twenty-five tips and tricks that can be implemented quickly to begin seeing […].

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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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Interesting Trends in Annual Chamber Survey Results

GrowthZone

GrowthZone recently released the 2022 Chamber Survey results. Topics covered in the survey are membership including renewal and retention numbers; values and policies – current initiatives and new programs; revenue; and more. The report also includes words of wisdom and lessons learned from 2021. The report also highlights what your chamber peers shared about: – Operating budgets. – Value propositions. – Innovation/new services. – Reinstatement strategies.

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Two Teams: One Snarky, One Not

Smooth The Path

Chef Amanda is remarkable, but not for her chocolatier skills. Amanda’s positive, team-focused, always ready-to-help attitude stood out among her peers on the Netflix show School of Chocolate. While the rest of the contestants devolved into snide remarks, personal attacks, and selfish behaviors, she remained supportive. Contrast the vibe of the School of Chocolate to Baking Impossible , another cooking contest show, but with very little of the snarkiness so apparent in the School of Chocol

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Top Tech for 2022

Event Industry News

Much of the last nearly two years has been about adding value, be it functional or financial, to the virtual world – tech companies of all shapes and sizes building walkable, workable bridges across the Covid-19 torrent for businesses everywhere. In 2022, with this coronavirus ‘controlled’ to an extent at least, the hope is for events to be able to mix in much more flesh and blood traffic to the event model, backed up/enhanced by the best in contemporary thinking.

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