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.
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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.
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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
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
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’.
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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 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.
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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!
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.
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
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
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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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.
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.
Associations Now
APRIL 25, 2019
While associations may want to hide from negative feedback related to their events, confronting it and responding creatively can turn dissatisfied attendees into die-hard conference supporters. I’ve blogged a few times about how associations can best respond to negative attendee feedback. But recently I’ve come across two examples that show how responding to or developing a creative initiative after receiving negative feedback can produce a positive result.
CommPartners
APRIL 23, 2019
In the spirit of today being World Book Day, we have compiled a list of some of our staff’s top book recommendations for e-learning leaders. These books fulfill different needs in our lives, whether it is to inspire or inform. Through reading, we can learn skills, adopt new perspectives, and experience personal growth. Books embody […].
Association Success
APRIL 22, 2019
Are you an insider or an outsider in your culture? “But we always did it that way!”. If you are like me, that phrase is like fingernails on a chalkboard. How an organization embraces change and evolution has a huge impact on culture. At my last association, the culture had a great balance between tradition and change. I was solidly on the change side for the first four or five years, pushing people on why they did things the same way when there other options.
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.
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 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.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 23, 2019
Some associations are in a position to set a good example for members. We can set the tone of the culture for our industry or profession. We can model excellent customer service. We can show a keen interest in the future, a desire to make things better, and a forward-thinking attitude. We can aspire to become great servant leaders. We can hone our communication, change management, and managerial skills.
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