Membersuite
JANUARY 10, 2023
The last few years have had their challenges, but I think it’s an exciting time to be part of the association community. The team and I have pulled together a list of topics we’ve been talking about or hearing and reading about in blogs, social media, webinars, and conferences—the topics rising in our collective association consciousness. AI for Normal People.
WBT Systems
JANUARY 9, 2023
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Raklet
JANUARY 10, 2023
Forming an association might be difficult if you don’t know how to do it. However, there are so many solutions. The post How to start an association in 5 steps? appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2023
After the rollercoaster ride of the last three years, you might be wondering how we can predict association trends for 2023. It makes sense to feel uncertain, but trust us when we say that we’re not completely in the dark! Anticipated trends.
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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.
Association Analytics
JANUARY 9, 2023
The post How Smart Associations are Maintaining Relevance & Revenue in Today’s Economy – 1/18/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.
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GrowthZone
JANUARY 10, 2023
by Frank Kenny. Do people in your community ever ask you, “Hey, how come you didn’t tell me about such and such?”. It’s so frustrating, especially if you posted the event or program on social media again and again. You may have even felt like you were bothering people because of how often you posted it. Yet people are still angry with you even though you did everything you could to reach your audience.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2023
The post How to Start a Fundraiser in 11 Simple Steps appeared first on WildApricot.
Association Analytics
JANUARY 9, 2023
The post How Smart Associations are Maintaining Relevance & Revenue in Today’s Economy appeared first on Association Analytics.
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 13, 2023
How are you going to make this your year to beat the odds and finally meet, and sustain, your workout goals? We’ve come up with a few simple tips to help you along the way.
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Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.
.orgSource
JANUARY 9, 2023
How would you describe your board’s performance? Is it—. the organization’s greatest asset? They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. a thorn in the side? They are contrarians lost in the weeds who impede our progress. inconsequential? They are crickets, disinterested or afraid to debate and express unique opinions.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 10, 2023
The post 8 Awesome Directory Website Builders in 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.
Association Analytics
JANUARY 9, 2023
The post How Smart Associations are Maintaining Relevance & Revenue in Today’s Economy appeared first on Association Analytics.
Nimble AMS
JANUARY 13, 2023
Does the following situation sound familiar? When you first purchased your software solution, it helped you reach your organizational goals. But now between alarming data silos, slow staff processes, and concerning member pain points, it seems like your association management software (AMS) is no longer doing its job. If the scenario above is relatable, it might be time to update your AMS.
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Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!
PROPEL
JANUARY 13, 2023
Sanja Licina and I set out to create a podcast through which wwe could gather as many ideas as we could that would help organizations design their own workplace cultures in ways that would support their people. We also shared strategies for individuals how to feel both fulfilled and evolving inside and outside of the workplace as they defined their career paths and their leadership skills.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 10, 2023
The post 8 Awesome Directory Website Builders in 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.
AMG
JANUARY 10, 2023
1. Help Keep High Community Standards A primary duty as a board member is to uphold the standards within the development of the community. This is done by looking out for the best interest of the community in every area. Keeping high standards will keep property values steady, and even increase the value of the community. When you volunteer to serve on the HOA board, you have an opportunity to have input and vote on issues that involve community regulations and standards.
Association Adviser
JANUARY 10, 2023
Everyone has heard the phrase “people don’t quit the job, they quit their boss.” Whether you are reporting directly to the Board of Directors, Executive Director, or other internal leadership, your working relationship is the biggest influence over your ability to succeed. By honing your skills to not only manage up but also across and […]. The post Managing in All Directions appeared first on Association Adviser.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
PROPEL
JANUARY 11, 2023
Here’s what holistic collaboration looks like: We have done a number of projects over the last six months that focus on how to adapt to the new hybrid reality in the workplace. In each one, we heard complaints about how collaboration was harder with everyone remote, along with some calls to have more people at the office more of the time. But here’s the inconvenient truth: you’ll never get people.
Elevating Engagement
JANUARY 13, 2023
I just turned 50. The big 5-0! Or, as my dad likes to remind me, the half-century mark. (Thanks, Dad.?) Why is it that every birthday that ends with an ‘Oh’ prompts deep reflection? I’m not sure, but I’ve noticed one thing, over the years, I’ve compiled a bucket list that stretches to the moon and back. There are more things on that list than I can do, so it’s time to declutter—here’s where the fun begins.
Beth Kanter
JANUARY 9, 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications.
Aptify
JANUARY 11, 2023
We’re celebrating our most exciting release ever, Aptify 7 platform. Here’s a roundup of the latest product launch and what you need to know about upgrading to Aptify 7 platform. . For more than 20 years, Aptify has been a leader in membership management software systems. The 7.0 release of Aptify provides new cloud-native features for improved scalability and performance. .
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The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.
The Journal by EXEC
JANUARY 11, 2023
Image Credit: Planable The internet is brimming with information and resources on just about every topic you can think of. With an endless array of knowledge at our fingertips, blogs are one of the most utilized forms of communication, marketing, and brand building — you just need to decipher which of these blogs is best worth your time. Data from QuickBooks shows that nearly 50% of people interested in becoming business owners or entrepreneurs turn to business blogs and websites for advice, res
Leading Learning
JANUARY 12, 2023
image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay. by Jen Lewi of the School Nutrition Association. Everywhere I look, it seems like someone is working with an executive coach, considering hiring a coach, or is a professional coach. There has been an explosion in coaching: executive, career, and wellness, to name a few. A 2020 research study from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) shows that globally there were about 71,000 coach practitioners in 2019, an increase of 33 percent since the previous es
Multiview
JANUARY 12, 2023
We’ve seen the term virtual assistants aka VAs floating around the association industry, so we did some research. Are they worth it? Can they really help associations? Turns out, it might be the cost-efficient solution that associations are looking for to help with the excess workloads.
Membership Marketing
JANUARY 10, 2023
In my book, Membership Recruitment , I share an eye-opening experience with a client. For several years, this association had been doing a sizeable annual mailing to recruit new members. The mailing went to a portfolio of outside lists totaling over 100,000 records. Results were below expectations, so they asked for assistance to improve returns. The obvious place to start may have been looking at the creative or the offer for the mailing.
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
The Journal by EXEC
JANUARY 9, 2023
Image Credit: Planable Technology is paramount to running a successful business in today's digital world. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to mobile applications and search engine optimization, every organization needs these tools in its arsenal to remain competitive, efficient, and profitable. Automation is one of the drivers of productivity and efficiency by reducing the need for manual labor and freeing up time and resources for other activities.
Mariner Management
JANUARY 9, 2023
While 2020 may have disrupted many chapters, prompting the question “are chapters worth the effort,” it also opened a door to a new way of thinking about chapter structures. This disruption, noted in an ASAE report on the aftermath of Covid, also uncovered several common themes that have profound effects on chapter successes: antiquated organizational structures are limiting success, operational boundaries have moved away from geographic to time zones, and good leadership still matters (just tak
Multiview
JANUARY 12, 2023
The world is buzzing right now about Chat GPT. If you have no idea what that is, don't worry, it will show up on your newsfeed soon enough, but what captured our attention is how people from every industry and background are getting worked up about one common topic – artificial intelligence (AI). So, let's talk about why AI is not just another marketing fad.
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