Association Adviser
APRIL 24, 2019
Natasha Bethea, senior manager for membership at the Association for Psychological Science, talks about strategizing for your career, getting a mentor, and living a life in purpose on purpose. The post Living in Purpose on Purpose as a Young Association Professional appeared first on Association Adviser.
Higher Logic
APRIL 25, 2019
Here’s a fun forecast: The number of mobile users worldwide is expected to reach 7.26 billion in 2020. With (nearly) the entire human population walking around with a mobile device in their pocket, it should come as no surprise that people expect a certain level of connectivity in their experiences. Businesses can tap into this potential with a mobile app for their events.
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Associations Now
APRIL 23, 2019
A new crop of graduates is about to enter the workforce, and associations can help ease their transitions from students to professionals. Here are three ways associations can support young people just starting out in their field. In the coming weeks, college campuses around the country will be buzzing with the fanfare of graduation, a time when many students officially transition into the workforce.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 23, 2019
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in May 2019 that the internet has to offer.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
WBT Systems
APRIL 22, 2019
Meet the Membership & Education Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. Read more about Meet the Membership & Education Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 23, 2019
In the spring of 2018, I had the opportunity to attend one of my favorite conferences in the association year: digitalNOW. At that event, among all the cutting-edge content, I heard one word over and over: blockchain. Two things quickly became apparent to me: one, it was an emerging trend associations should pay attention to and two, nobody seemed to really understand it all that well.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 26, 2019
Your custom domain could be missing out on website traffic and member registrations if you haven't secured it with an SSL certificate. This guide shows you why and how to get one.
Reid All About it
APRIL 26, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Millennials and Gen Z are joiners but only if they believe the ROI your association offers is worth the short-term sacrifice to their budget. WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z.
Jamie Notter
APRIL 25, 2019
This week I spoke to leaders from a group of contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers about both culture and employee engagement. In the afternoon session, I was part of a panel that went for two hours (!), so it allowed for some interesting and more in-depth conversations. At one point, the topic of “core values” came up, and I went on my usual rant about how much of a problem I think core values can be—particularly when they end up as empty promises up on the wall, not reflecting real behavio
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Higher Logic
APRIL 23, 2019
Once upon a time, during the initial rise of social media platforms and online communities , people were aflutter about what these new developments would mean for their business. The term “social” seemed to compound every business buzzword, making it difficult to understand what a social business really looks like. In today’s world, the social business model has become an expectation, rather than a new idea.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 25, 2019
At it’s most basic level, blockchain is a ledger-style database. “Wait a second!” you might say. “There are PLENTY of database options out there. Why do we need ANOTHER one?” Blockchain allows two people who don’t know or trust each other to exchange value over the internet without the involvement of a third party.
Association Success
APRIL 25, 2019
How can you be healthier in your association? As busy association executives at every level of your organization, you are required to address multiple demands at the same time. You experience change, and that change can cause chaos. I practice and teach applied mindfulness, which has changed my life. It has given me the ability to stay calm in moments of chaos, and it helps me easefully sort through priorities and make focused decisions.
GrowthZone
APRIL 23, 2019
Tweet. In a recent blog post about how to get invoices paid faster, Turbine outlined 10 tips for getting paid on time. Be polite. Small phrases like ‘please pay your invoice within…’ and ‘thank you for your business’ can make a big difference. It can increase the percentage of invoices paid by over five percent. Be specific. A specific time frame like ‘please pay within 14 days’ resonates with the human mind more than something cryptic like ‘payment terms: net 30’ or ‘pay upon receipt’.
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.
Association Adviser
APRIL 22, 2019
So you want to get that next promotion, a higher salary, or find a new job, huh? I have one question: What are you waiting for? The post Young Professionals: What Are You Waiting For? appeared first on Association Adviser.
Eric Lanke
APRIL 22, 2019
I think I've written on this blog before about the Technology Roadmap that my association maintains for the industry we represent. If not, as a quick introduction, our Technology Roadmap describes an industry-wide consensus regarding the pre-competitive research and development needs associated with improving the design, manufacture, and function of fluid power components and systems.
Association Success
APRIL 23, 2019
Can you be a culture influencer? It might be defined; it might not. Either case, it’s still there—your company’s culture. More than foosball tables, vending machines and flex schedules, organizational culture hits to the personality of a company. It defines the environment in which employees work, including—but going beyond—company mission, values, ethics, expectations and goals.
GrowthZone
APRIL 23, 2019
Tweet How much time (and money!) does your association staff still spend on tedious billing, payment processing, and manual accounting tasks? Electronic billing enables staff to streamline their day-to-day tasks, increasing efficiency. ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRONIC BILLING. For Associations: SAVES TIME & MONEY. No need to mail invoices, process individual payments, and cash checks.
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!
Association Adviser
APRIL 25, 2019
You might not know exactly how your professional career will play out, but these strategies for mastering professional relationships and advocating for yourself will guide you. The post Successful Launch: How to Be Indispensable to Your Association appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
APRIL 24, 2019
By Glen Smith, Marketing Manager at WISE Worksafe. Event staff work in a wide variety of settings, from small to large scale, indoor to outdoor and formal to informal. Clothing requirements will vary depending on the nature of the event, the season and the tasks staff are expected to perform. However, what your events team wear will always be an important consideration, both in terms of their health and safety and the overall success of the event.
Associations Now
APRIL 22, 2019
HR was often forgotten about in analytics conversations just a few years ago, but evidence seems to be growing that it may be the department that benefits most from data analytics. As technology matures and its value starts to bleed into every part of a given organization, evidence is picking up that a data-driven mindset has a lot of value in departments that might have previously been overlooked in technology conversations.
GrowthZone
APRIL 25, 2019
Tweet. CAE Credit: Join us for the informative and live webina r with author and international speaker, Kyle Sexton, “Make Your Members Famous (Think Like an Editor, Act Like a Journalist).” As an award-winning marketing strategist, Kyle helps membership-based organizations transform their marketing from boring to booming , bringing a fresh perspective on marketing strategy, membership development, social media, and team leadership.
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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
Association Adviser
APRIL 23, 2019
Without young professionals, associations risk declining membership & revenue, and future instability. Wondering what to do about this? Create engagement. The post Want to Engage Young Professional Members? Invite Them In appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
APRIL 25, 2019
The second round of judges has been revealed for the Event Technology Awards 2019, and the list certainly reflects the way the awards has expanded. The 11 names on the list represented all facets of the live events industry, and features returning judges alongside newcomers to the panel. Lenny Talarico, Executive Director of Events for MGM Resorts Event Productions, is one of the newcomers to the judging panel, but comes with a significant reputation.
Associations Now
APRIL 22, 2019
The coffee giant promises more flexibility in its revamped rewards program, but consumers are smart enough to realize when a deal isn’t as good as it used to be. When it comes to rewards programs, you have to give your audience some credit—or prepare for a major backlash. Such is the situation facing Starbucks this week as it switches to a rewards program that offers benefits on a more granular level—you can use a small number of points, or “stars,” to get a discount on a drink add-o
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 25, 2019
Flickr Creative Commons photo by Serra Boten. One of my clients recently celebrated a big victory. After months of talking about his desire to get an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, he achieved his goal. He put together a timely and thoughtful piece about a controversial issue — a piece that challenged conventional wisdom about a complex topic and showcased his experience and expertise.
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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.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 24, 2019
Your guidepost for event-technology decisions should be to put your customer’s experience before your staff efficiency. As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Security is Expensive, but Critical. Conference organizers are generally unaware that last year most event-technology software companies lost three or more months of future development time to focus instead on compliance requirement
Association Adviser
APRIL 26, 2019
Being a young professional means there is a lot you can do to get to the top. Here are a couple of tips to help you get to the next step in your association career. The post How to Get to the Next Step in your Association Career appeared first on Association Adviser.
Associations Now
APRIL 26, 2019
Hosting a joint meeting with another organization can come with big benefits—as long as you’re on the same page. Also: the metrics that planners should be tracking. When you collaborate on an event with another organization in your field, you get a chance to reach potential new members, while providing extra value to your current members. Sounds like a win-win, right?
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