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They Are Young; They’ll Set the World on Fiiii-rrrrrrrre!

ReviewMyAMS

It’s no secret that most associations are struggling with aging demographics. In fact, HiringThing reported that 56% of associations are “having trouble engaging young professionals” and that by 2030 Millennials will be as much as 75% of the workforce. An appeal to younger audiences in many ways is going to be a necessity for survival. A member experience built around Boomers needs to be deconstructed and rethought in light of the changing generational dynamics of the workforce.

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Blog | How to NOT Land in Spam: Email Deliverability | Multiview

Multiview

It's a terrible feeling to spend hours crafting an email message only for it to not get delivered. Sadly, many marketers don't realize they are doing things that cause their emails to land in spam. To ensure your emails make it into the inbox, here are 5 things your business needs to know.

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Association Boards and Technological Harm: Part I

Association Adviser

On November 30, 2022, just 15 days after the column was posted online, OpenAI released ChatGPT, and the dimensions of the dilemma increased in complexity and consequence. Depending on your point of view, the last six months of explosive growth in generative AI adoption have been an exciting time of greatly-increased workplace efficiency and productivity or a confusing period of upheaval created by immediate global access to an unreliable and unregulated technology tool.

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Research Report: How Your Association Can Better Attract, Support and Retain Adult Learners

WBT Systems

An episode of the Leading Learning Now podcast, hosted by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steel from Tagoras, inspired this post about attracting, supporting, and retaining adult learners.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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.

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Member Profiles: Key Components and Best Practices

MemberClicks

For associations and other membership-based organizations, it’s no secret that the key to long-term success involves understanding their members. Anyone who’s ever spoken to long-time members who didn’t renew their memberships often learns that they felt like they weren’t valued or that the membership wasn’t adding value to their life. Maybe they felt they were treated as just one member among many rather than as an individual.

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Change Management Strategies for Successful Technology Adoption in Associations

Membersuite

Change is part of our lives, especially at work. But when change is so pervasive, why doesn’t everyone understand how to deal with it by now? Just because people are used to change doesn’t mean they accept it. Let this stat from Gartner sink in: “The share of employees willing to support enterprise change collapsed to just 38% in 2022, compared with 74% in 2016.

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Navigating Board Member Recruitment: A Complete Guide

MemberClicks

Board members are the MVPs of the association and non-profit world. They’re not just legally required – they’re also critical to ensuring an organization’s long-term success and helping guide the organization in its growth. Board members bring their expertise in a variety of areas to help an organization make strategic decisions about everything from their budget to their event strategy.

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Why the Middle Management Crisis Persists

Associations Now

The challenges that make life tough for department heads and team leads haven’t gone away. One path to a solution: Treat middle management as an end in itself. It’s still a tough time for leaders who aren’t top leaders. They’ve been asked to shoulder the load of handling hybrid work , DEI implementation, and a workforce with deeper concerns about wellness.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

.orgSource

Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. And, there are two states where a couple, accompanied by parents, can marry as early as 12 years old. I learned these disturbing, but important, statistics from Allison K. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0 podcast.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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.

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Association Brain Food: 6.9.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Fought against it for a minute. Then looked out the window at the rain. And gave over. Put myself entirely in the keep of this rainy morning. Would I live my life over again? Make the same unforgivable mistakes?

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Planning Chapter Events That Get Members Involved Again

Aaron Wolowiec

Chapter events are a surefire way to get members engaged and excited about being a part of your organization. Plan them the right way to get them to show up post-pandemic!

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How to Fundraise in 13 Steps: Why it Matters + The Software You Need

Wild Apricot

Wondering how to fundraise successfully? Follow our 13 steps on how to run a fundraiser and reach your campaign goals!

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How to boost association revenue with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking for strategies to drive revenue to help you meet your organizational goals? If so, you’re not alone. To meet the growing demands of your membership base, your association should consider adopting innovative technology like association management software (AMS). Leveraging modern software at your organization can help you provide an excellent member experience and ensure you remain a valuable member resource.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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Five Qualities of an Exceptional Event Project Manager

Velvet Chainsaw

Photo Credit: Zuko.io Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. We shared some strategies to help close the gap and navigate this new normal. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success.

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Addressing the Competing Commitments Inside Your Culture

PROPEL

The reason people roll their eyes at your core values posters is because you’re only living them half way, and that’s because you have commitments inside your culture that contradict or compete with the core value itself. But if you can see the competing commitments (which you will, if you do our culture assessment), you can reconcile them and build a much stronger and authentic culture.

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Navigating 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) with Ease: A Step-by-Step Guide

AMR Management Services

Are you thinking about forming a new association? After you complete some basic elements, including crafting bylaws and applying to become a nonprofit entity in your state, one important step you will need to take is filing for tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Associations generally fall into one of two tax-exempt classifications:… The post Navigating 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) with Ease: A Step-by-Step Guide first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Association Chat June Calendar

AssociationChat

This summer is already sizzling, with fresh interviews and new resources coming out weekly. Check out the Association Chat June Calendar to see if there is something new that will inspire or inform your life and work this year. Association Chat Calendar – 2023 – June Thursday, June 8, 2023, 2 pm ET – “Empowering Values in Event Planning: A Conversation with Brad Weaber on Building Social Impact with SocialOffset” In this episode of Association Chat, join host KiKi L’Italien as she sits down with

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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Lessons In Engagement Are Everywhere

Elevating Engagement

What Little League snack stands can teach us about engagement, value, and innovation. It is Little League season, so many nights and weekends, you can find me cheering on the kiddos through their wins and losses. There’s nothing like the anxiety of a close game to burn calories for us moms, necessitating consuming copious amounts of sugar and fat. Fortunately, many of the fields in our area have little snack stands to help fundraise for the teams.

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Embracing Change: Adapting to the Power of AI

PROPEL

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Maddie Grant and Sanja Licina, PhD, sit down with Jim Frawley, bestselling author of “Adapting in Motion” and TEDx Speaker, to discuss the exciting world of AI and how individuals and organizations can adapt to the changes it brings. They delve into Jim’s insights on executive development, the impact of AI on different industries, and the need for.

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Startup Stories: National Black Brewers Association

Associations Now

New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. The National Black Brewers Association tells us what got them started, how they’re succeeding, and what they plan to do next. Starting point. The craft brewing business accounts for nearly a quarter of the $120 billion beer industry revenue in the U.S. But of the nearly 10,000 craft brewers in the country, only about 1 percent are Black individuals.

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Planning Your Nonprofit’s Capital Campaign: 4 Do's & Don'ts

Achieve

You’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level, scale up its capacity, and make an even bigger impact in your community. It might be time for a capital campaign. Capital campaigns are among the biggest fundraising undertakings that nonprofit organizations tackle, and they only come around roughly once a decade. They’re major investments of your time and resources with potentially huge payoffs—an increased capacity to drive impact, strengthened relationships with donors and partners , and

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

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.

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Greensboro approves short-term rental ordinance

AMG

With the rise in popularity of Airbnb, and the controversy surrounding it, Greensboro’s city council has approved an ordinance that lays out guidelines for short-term rentals. Do you agree with the guidelines put into place? How do you feel about Airbnb?

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Decoding the Lifeline of Associations: A Novel Six-Step Life-Death Journey

Rejuvenesce

Here's a bone-chilling question that's probably nudged you awake at night: is our association on a slow but sure path to oblivion? The power to identify the harbingers of doom and to comprehend the process of decline can serve as your association's safety net. It offers an opportunity for timely action, possibly swerving from the path of destruction.

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How Organizations Can Accommodate Employees With Long COVID

Associations Now

Even though the federal COVID-19 public health emergency ended last month, the longer-term effects of the virus persist. Associations need to know what is expected of them if employees request accommodation for long COVID and associated conditions. Although the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 expired on May 11, the effects of the virus haven’t gone away for many people.

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The Benefits of Using a Luxury Travel Concierge Service for Members

The Journal by EXEC

Between global conferences, client meetings, and taking advantage of the art of bleisure, high-powered executives are constantly on the go—and rarely ever clocked out. Time is a luxury that's often in short supply. Balancing work, personal life, and travel can be a challenging feat, even for the most organized among us. As a leader of any business, you're no stranger to the bustling lifestyle that comes with the territory.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

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

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New South Carolina Bill Would Allow Virtual Membership Meetings for HOAs

AMG

After the COVID Pandemic, people became more comfortable with meeting virtually, due the this, South Carolina is considering a bill that would allow participation for HOA meetings to be virtual. Click for more information.

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How Staff Members Can Assist Association Volunteer Leaders in Accepting Reality

Rejuvenesce

In life and work, it is vital to perceive situations as they truly are. This is particularly true for volunteer-driven associations where perception and reality often differ. This matters because without the right amount of continuous change, associations lose members fast. Here are two examples of perception vs. reality: Perception: Chapters bring in the most members every year.

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Arts Groups Launch Coalition to Address Impacts of AI

Associations Now

The Human Artistry Campaign aims to establish guidelines around tools like ChatGPT and their impact on music, writing, and more. A global coalition of organizations has launched an advocacy and awareness campaign in response to concerns about the influence of AI on creative professions. The coalition, called the Human Artistry Campaign , launched in March at the South by Southwest “to ensure artificial intelligence technologies are developed and used in ways that support human culture and artist