WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2023

The pandemic knocked many of us out of our comfort zones, however, it also sparked growth in ways we couldn’t have foreseen.

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Multiview

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s digital age, associations are looking for new ways to reach their members and stay connected. Webinar technology has come a long way since its inception in 1995, enabling associations to interact more effectively with their members than ever before possible. By focusing on webinars, associations can benefit from increased reach, cost savings, and improved engagement opportunities — all while providing real value for their membership base at the same time!

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Raklet

APRIL 12, 2023

Do you have trouble maintaining your members’ connections and engagement while staying on top of all their details? Managing a. The post Membership Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Membership Management Software appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more for-profit competition. Here are a few examples of for-profit organizations: The Alliance: A group of 13 “associations” that began from a Slack group and are now the number one education platform for companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 11, 2023

Republished from ASAE Center While setting clear goals is the best way for U.S. associations to address needs and opportunities, in Canada, keeping these common mistakes in mind and paying attention to cultural, legal, and other differences and requirements is a good way to start. “Canadians are just like us” is a common assumption […] The post Seven Mistakes to Avoid When It Comes to Canadian Members and Prospects appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Associations Now

APRIL 10, 2023

If your online member community has been in a lull, enlisting member volunteers, seeding expertise-driven questions on the platform, and encouraging staff across all departments to participate can help drum up more engagement. Online communities provide opportunities for members to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. But are your members getting the most out of the forum?

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The Journal by EXEC

APRIL 10, 2023

Public policy and regulations are constantly evolving based on the population's needs. The decisions made by the government have a tremendous impact on the future of any association and industry. Public advocacy is essential because policies and regulations propagated can positively or negatively impact your club and its members. Being a member of an association or organization has a slew of benefits, from networking with like-minded individuals to staying up to date with the latest industry tre

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Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2023

Looking to effectively consolidate the number of emails going to your members? Analyzing your email data can help provide an in-depth view of how many emails your association sends out and if they’re reaching the target audience. With spring well underway, it’s a good time for a deep clean. One area for associations to refresh is their member emails, according to association pros who commented on recent conversations in ASAE’s Collaborate community [member log-in required].

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2023

The post The Best Online Payment Service Providers in 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. It takes time. It takes effort. And the biggest differentiator between success and failure is a user adoption plan. User adoption is the experience employees go through when using new technology or following new processes with existing technology. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not neces

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2023

Bias shows up in our lives every day whether we want it to or not. Having a bias is how our brains naturally work. It doesn't mean that we have done something intentionally wrong or harmful. It does mean that our experiences have created biases that may cloud and negatively impact our actions toward those around us. We must work to understand what bias is, how bias is formed, and how to address it when it does.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. They may sound crazy at first, but they’ll take you down paths where, amidst the madness, you might find some interesting nuggets to pursue.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 10, 2023

The post How to Get Sponsorships: The Complete Guide appeared first on WildApricot.

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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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Association Analytics

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Beyond Basic Learning Metrics: Using Analytics to Uncover Insights & Education Gaps appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Mary Byers

APRIL 12, 2023

How much work could you get done on a major initiative if you set aside 90 days to work on it? The above is a question I like to ask association teams. Though its not likely youll be able to totally clear your calendar, think about the power of being able to steadily focus on a worthy goal. The sprint is a tool borrowed from Agile project management methodology.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

APRIL 12, 2023

Company Profile: Founded in 1980 and headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C., Gates Hudson is a privately-held real estate services company with more than 700 employees. Within its umbrella of companies is Gates Hudson Community Management (GCHM), a premier full-service association management company that specializes in providing financial management and residential services to condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Are you ready to stay up to date on organizational trends as you build a culture of inclusiveness for your members and stakeholders? Salesforce and Nimble AMS believe in leveraging technology to transform the world. And that transformation begins at your association. Recently, Salesforce announced a product enhancement, empowering organizations to be more inclusive in how they collect, utilize, and manage data.

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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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Association Analytics

APRIL 13, 2023

The post Beyond Basic Learning Metrics: Using Analytics to Uncover Insights & Education Gaps – 5/17/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2023

Recent reports suggest that efforts to diversify boards are wobbling. Addressing the issue requires intentionality—and a conversation about what intentionality means. Hope isn’t a strategy, as they say, but it can sometimes seem that way when it comes to board diversity. Recent reports have put the spotlight on how women and minorities aren’t gaining new seats on corporate boards ; a Heidrick & Struggles survey found that companies are favoring board members with past executive experience, w

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. It’s human. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. However, in today’s online world, it’s easy to get lost in the digital noise.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2023

ePlannerPro is a B2B cloud-based meeting scheduling management platform that has been designed to help companies and third-party event agencies manage their trade show and conference presence more effectively and efficiently.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2023

Bias shows up in our lives every day whether we want it to or not. Having a bias is how our brains naturally work. It doesn't mean that we have done something intentionally wrong or harmful. It does mean that our experiences have created biases that may cloud and negatively impact our actions toward those around us. We must work to understand what bias is, how bias is formed, and how to address it when it does.

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PROPEL

APRIL 14, 2023

I was excited to be interviewed on the Association Transformation podcast. Listen here – [link] Show notes: Maddie Grant, Culture Designer with Propel, joins the Association Transformation family for a deep dive into culture with Elisa and Andrew. A commitment to maintaining a.

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Elevating Engagement

APRIL 14, 2023

Usually, when I come into a Zoom room, it takes me a second to turn on my camera and unmute, and I’m never sure when the other person’s audio has connected, so there’s sometimes a few seconds of awkward silence. But this is never the case during meetings with John Chen, who spins some tunes? at the start and end of each meeting. Whether it is a presentation he’s giving to many or a one-on-one chat with just me, John, author of Engaging Virtual Meetings , adds this delightful little touch that ma

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. Between reserving a space, booking catering, lining up items for your charity auction, and more, costs can quickly add up for your organization. This is where corporate sponsors can help. Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonpr

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AMG

APRIL 10, 2023

If you own a home in a community, chances are you are living in an HOA (Homeowners’ Association) There are many pros and cons of living in an HOA. Over the years the resident’s sentiments about living in an HOA have changed. Many homeowners now feel that living in the protection of an HOA-governed community is best for their livelihood and their home value.

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PROPEL

APRIL 14, 2023

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR In this 3-part series of webinars for UST Education, we will convince you that culture change is (a) easier than you think, and (b) can result in meaningful improvement in both engagement and bottom line results. The secret lies in uncovering your hidden culture patterns and then fixing the ones that are holding you back.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 10, 2023

Article In Brief: The Problem: Fundraising can sometimes be seen as a competition with nonprofits all going their own way, repeating the same playbook, duplicating effort. Our author wonders if there is a better way to tap into the inherent collaborative impulses of the sector. The Context: Social causes are bigger than just one organization. […] The post The Power of Collaborative Fundraising appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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