Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The impending generational shift in the workforce, with Gen Z poised to surpass Baby Boomers in early 2024, according to a report from Glassdoor Economic Research, signals a significant transition that associations must acknowledge and prepare for.
Elevating Engagement
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
How do we reassure new members that we are here to support them, not the other way around? Someone asked this great question during Member Engagement Labs. For some potential members, associations, societies, and even online communities from afar might look like a lot of work, time, and money, especially if they are watching colleagues or managers grinding away on association “work” while not understanding the value.
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YM Careers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Looking for a way to recruit and retain more members for your association? Here’s how an online career center can help. The post How to Acquire and Retain Association Members appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
In the latest episode of The A100 podcast , we delve into the transformative power of professional development within associations. Our O&U hosts explore how continuous learning and growth opportunities aren’t just beneficial, but essential for employee development, recruitment and retention. They discuss the impact of professional development on organizational culture, employee satisfaction and the broader association industry.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Freestone
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Introduction Is your association looking for strategies to grow your professional development program? Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. It’s up to your organization to deliver diverse content that’s relevant and engaging, ensuring members return to your program year after year.
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Expo Logic
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Unlock the power of online registration data by integrating software tools that provide actionable insights to elevate your next event. The post The Importance of Online Registration Data appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In order to sustain culture change, you need to do a mix of change action items, some focused on making the change real, and others focused on making it permanent. Map out a sequence of quick wins, meaningful improvements, and big ideas, and your culture will change more quickly, and not backslide to the way it was. We do this in our culture design work.
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
In this special Engineers Week episode, Dr. Alexis McKittrick, president, Society of Women Engineers, unveils how SWE champions diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Addressing persistent challenges women in engineering face, from significant underrepresentation and a “leaky pipeline” to the gender pay gap, McKittrick provides actionable insights for fostering a more inclusive environment.
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Why do people invest their time and money in education programs? Because they want to enhance their career prospects by improving their resume and job performance.
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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
My Seat at the Bar
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
What would you do if you discovered today that all the skills and competencies you have developed at work were suddenly obsolete? This is not as far-fetched as it seems. In 1900, 6,000 horses hauled trolleys in New York City. Think about what this requires. People to raise horses. People to grow feed for horses. People to make tack and other equipment.
Candid
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.” This includes asking questions such as: “To what extent have we met your needs?
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
In the latest episode of The A100 podcast , Gregg Lewis, chief communications officer at NRMCA, delves into the innovative world of concrete, highlighting pivotal initiatives like “Build with Strength” and “Pave Ahead.” Lewis discusses the importance of storytelling in promoting industry advancements and sustainability efforts, underscoring the importance of effectively communicating value and impact.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Key headlines: In summer 2023, Julie’s Bicycle surveyed disabled people about access and environmental sustainability at live events and festivals. The key findings are: A Greener Future took an in depth look at three festivals and their experience of providing accessibility for disabled people compatible with the festival’s environmental sustainability goals.
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.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Here’s an example of how to apply the tips and advice in our upcoming book, Culture Change Made Easy. To give you a sense of what the book is about, we created a GPT to accompany it where you can ask questions of the book – try it for yourself here. Culture Change Made Easy GPT As an example of a pretty loose question, we asked, “What do I do if my culture sucks because my manager sucks?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
During our recent webinar on updating your nonprofit’s style guide for 2024, we addressed head-on how much of the debate around so-called “woke” language actually begins in the nonprofit sector. That’s often because our organizations’ values call on us to address people’s problems and situations rather than condemning the person experiencing the problem or situation with an unflattering label.
The Association 100
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Many women, when asked who has helped them thrive and succeed, will credit a “crew” of friends, peers or mentors. The Women’s Executive Forum resonates deeply with attendees every year because it offers an instant “crew” – a full day immersed in a group of women association professionals invested in the collective success and well-being of every other woman in the room.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Diccon Towns, CEO of ALSO Festival It will come as no surprise to read that UK festivals are having a hard time at the moment. This recent article in the Guardian lists yet more organisers who have been forced to heave their gates shut, adding to the ever growing list started in the pandemic.
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!
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Are your board meetings caught in a frustrating time loop? The faces change, but the concepts are entrenched. Nobody seems to notice that the same initiatives dressed in different costumes are masquerading as something new. Tradition can be a dynamic legacy. But an inheritance of stale ideas sandbags growth and keeps value at bay. In the digital era, this repetitive thinking is even more toxic.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Not sure what to write about next month? We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. These writing ideas for March come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get April’s prompts emailed to you next week. Your Writing Prompts for March 2024 On the Calendar 3/1: Employee Appreciation Day.
Sequence Consulting
MARCH 1, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes AI In Association Management 2024 As the landscape of AI in association management continues to evolve, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force, propelling us towards enhanced efficiency, deeper member engagement, and more strategic insights. Far from being just another tech trend, AI has become a fundamental element of our strategic toolkit, revolutionizing how we interact with members, streamline operations, and make data-dri
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Montgomery Group announces a brand new international trade event: Design Mumbai. It will be the first contemporary design show in India with an international perspective and exhibitor presence, showcasing leading brands, manufacturers and designers.
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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
Associations Now
MARCH 1, 2024
Association leaders have an opportunity to support an essential but often-beleaguered group of employees, both as staffers and potential members. The middle isn’t so middle-of-the-road anymore. Since the pandemic, there’s been a lot of conversation about the changing roles of middle managers—specifically, how put-upon they’ve been. Since the pandemic, they’ve had to referee back-to-office policies, implement new HR initiatives, and, often, be the Bad Cop around decisions from the top.
Achieve
MARCH 1, 2024
Podcasts are growing increasingly popular, with over 5 million podcasts globally and about 464 million listeners worldwide. The latter number is predicted to reach almost 505 million by the end of the year, with over 100 million active listeners in the United States alone. Leverage the benefits of this fast-growing industry and reach a larger audience by creating a nonprofit podcast.
Sequence Consulting
MARCH 1, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute In this presentation, we explore the 2024 association outlook and how professionals can embrace and adapt to the evolving landscape. Join us as we provide a descriptive overview of the upcoming year, highlighting key trends, opportunities, and strategies to navigate the dynamic environment. Get ready to discover the transformative potential of the 2024 outlook and prepare yourself for the possibilities that await.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Event Technology Awards (ETA) US & Canada are proud to announce Julius Solaris as a judge for the inaugural stateside edition. Julius Solaris is regarded as the most influential person in the event industry. He founded Boldpush, a management consultancy agency for the event industry. Julius advises Fortune 500 companies and event industry CEOs.
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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.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ “Be Seen” campaign wants its members to be better understood by the public and in the statehouse. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched a new campaign designed to increase public awareness of—and influence legislation around—the medical-imaging industry. The centerpiece of the “Be Seen” campaign, launched February 20 , is a one-minute video featuring Michael Benzaia, who is also a medical imaging professional—and has playe
MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In the digital era, associations and other organizations need to be able to move quickly and with agility. An executive committee can convene and act quickly and decisively when it counts. These committees are becoming more and more common in for-profit companies, nonprofit organizations, and member associations. They’ve become common in larger nonprofits, with executive committees present at 76% of nonprofit organizations.
Sequence Consulting
MARCH 1, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the evolving landscape of 2024, associations face a pivotal moment characterized by significant shifts in membership dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements. This year’s association outlook underscores the necessity to adapt and thrive amidst these changes. Here are some of the transformative strategies and innovations we see shaping the future of associations.
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