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3 Ways to Use Social Media to Grow Your Organization’s Membership

MemberClicks

There are thousands upon thousands (upon thousands…) of associations and chambers out there, and they’re all unique! But regardless of industry or mission, nearly all organizations have one thing in common: They all aspire to grow. Now you likely already have a growth strategy in place as part of your organization’s 2021 strategic plan, but let me ask you: Does that growth strategy incorporate social media?

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How an Ancient Japanese Art Can Transform Your Association’s Tech Stack

Higher Logic

The post How an Ancient Japanese Art Can Transform Your Association’s Tech Stack appeared first on Higher Logic. Learn what an ancient Japanese art can teach you about integrating your association’s tech stack. The post How an Ancient Japanese Art Can Transform Your Association’s Tech Stack appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues

WBT Systems

Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues. Read more about Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Guide: How to Plan an Event

Wild Apricot

Looking for how to plan an event, or advice on event planning? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve seen a lot of organizations’ events over the years, and there are ten steps we’ve identified as key to a successful event.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Cant Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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The Health Challenges of Remote Working

Aaron Wolowiec

Remote working has become the norm in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With workplaces the world over forced to close their offices, those who could turned to the sanctity of their own homes to go about their working day. There are many benefits to a career spent at home, but it’s hard to argue there aren’t also downsides to this kind of life – especially when it comes to both physical and mental health challenges.

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Tap into the TikTok hashtag worth 55 billion views

Association Success

With over 800 million active users worldwide , it’s not a stretch to say TikTok has grown to be one of the most popular and influential social media platforms since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Usually known for its dance videos, funny lip-syncing and storytimes, TikTok has morphed into something that means so much more. From environmental issues and political activism to social justice movements, TikTok users are moving toward sharing and consuming information on important issues.

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Fundraising Trends: 7 Modern Strategies to Consider for 2021

Wild Apricot

For many nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. Now it’s coming to a close, and we enter a new year that is hopefully one of recovery (though it hasn't looked up yet.). The lessons of 2020 are definitely influencing plans for 2021. From fundraising.

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Why You Should Prioritize and Plan for Rest

Aaron Wolowiec

We live in a society that places value on always moving, going, doing and working. Even when the pandemic began nearly a year ago and many people were restricted from going anywhere or doing much of anything, the mindset of needing to be busy all the time persisted – albeit remotely. Add to that the fact that we’re all connected through our screens 24/7, and it’s leaving us mentally exhausted and chronically stressed.

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Be a Mentor. Yes, You. Yes, Now.

Association Adviser

There are 7 billion altruistic reasons to be a mentor: one for each person on the planet. But there are other good reasons to be a mentor this year. The post Be a Mentor. Yes, You. Yes, Now. appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT

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

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Celebrating 1,001 Posts and Counting!

Smooth The Path

This summer, my husband and I worked on a lot of construction projects. One of the things that I like about cutting the boards, nailing, sanding, and painting are that you have something to show for your efforts at the end of the day. With desk jobs, we rarely have any tangible output, making it difficult to identify and celebrate wins. When was the last time you celebrated the great work you’ve done?

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How to Create an Event Registration Form with Wild Apricot + Examples

Wild Apricot

What does your organization currently use to register new event attendees? Does your system involve multiple steps, half a dozen tools that don’t integrate with each other and a whole lot of manual data entry? If so, you’ll be happy to.

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What association professionals are reading in the new year

Association Success

As we close the first full week of 2021 with political strife and a continued fight against COVID-19, association professionals are attempting to make the new year a better one. With creating equitable hiring practices, learning from feedback and even researching how women might be better leaders, this week’s Friday Five symbolizes our hope for better outcomes.

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Live Podcast Interview with Shaara Roman, Leading with Your Strengths

AssociationChat

Leveraging your strengths at work can make you stronger personally and professionally. While the world can seem obsessed with fixing what’s broken with people, if you invest your energy into building on your natural talents (and your team’s natural talents), your productivity and engagement will see a boost! That’s why we’re talking with guest Shaara Roman, Founder and CEO, The Silverene Group, on January 14th at 2 pm ET.

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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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My Practice of Gratitude

Smooth The Path

One of the daily practices I enjoy most is mentally listing the things I’m grateful for. Every morning, afternoon, and evening (and sometimes in between), I think of three gratitudes. Most of the time, they are small things like, “I’m grateful for this delicious piece of chocolate” or ” for the sun on my face,” and sometimes things with much more gravitas sneak in there.

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Free Online Voting Systems: 5 Questions to Consider

Yes Elections

When tasked with running your organization’s election, you’ll have to address myriad issues depending on the voting method you choose, including prepping mail-in ballots, selecting observers for polling sites, and among the most crucial, how you plan on improving turnout.

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The 4 cornerstones for successful and equitable hiring

Association Success

With new experiences, new budgets and new plans come new chances to further your mission. But to fully take advantage of these opportunities, your organization needs a good support system of knowledgeable and innovative employees ready for the challenges that may come. . It is highly likely that — eventually, if not now — your organization will need to recruit new employees keen on accomplishing great things and bringing new ideas to the table.

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Stress Less During Year-End Fundraising In 2021

Achieve

Did year-end fundraising have you feeling stressed? Follow our 4-month plan outlined below to jumpstart your efforts this year and perfectly execute your end-of-year plans in 2021! . SEPTEMBER - “The Creative Month” . This is the month you should spend cultivating the creative theme, messaging and imagery that will comprise your year-end fundraising campaign.

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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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Internet Association Hires New Director Of Federal Government Affairs

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Amy Bos joined the organization as Director of Federal Government Affairs. Bos comes to IA from the National Association of Realtors where she focused on digital privacy, copyright, and other tech related issues. “We are thrilled to have Amy join our team and expand IA’s ability to advocate for the internet industry at such a critical moment in time,” said IA Interim President and CEO Jon Berroya.

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The Resurrection of the Middle Manager

Achurch

If you do a Google search for the term “middle manager,” you will notice a disturbing theme. The top articles that pop up are: “ Why Being a Middle Manager Is So Exhausting? “, “ The Miserable Middle Managers ,” and “ Why Middle Managers Need A Hug.” This past year has been a rough one for many, but the misery and fatigue experienced by middle managers started long before the pandemic.

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3 leadership lessons from “Bachelorette” Tayshia Adams

Association Success

Reality TV has always been a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. Growing up, I loved seeing the weird interior design transformations possible on “Trading Spaces,” most of which I’d be horrified to find in my own home. Later, that turned into lazy afternoons watching the cast of “Jersey Shore” get up to their ridiculous antics and justifying catching up on “Real Housewives” episodes because I’d watch while on an elliptical at the gym. .

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This Week on Association Chat – Week of January 4, 2021

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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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New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits To Improve Resilience in 2021

Beth Kanter

Sunset at Half Moon Bay. As we face an even darker winter due to the pandemic, we need to keep improving our resilience, the ability to adapt well in spite of significant stressors. Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadl

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4 Ways to Combat Communications Fatigue Among Members

MemberClicks

Email, social media, messaging apps — oh my! It’s safe to say that the abundance of communications channels available these days have made keeping up slightly overwhelming. If you think your members may be experiencing “communications fatigue,” it can be hard to keep them engaged.

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Using the insights your online member community is giving you

Nimble AMS

Your online community is where your members come together to learn, share, and network. That’s why it’s a rich source of insights into your members. And, that’s where metrics come in. Let’s take a step back before we move on: Defining goals and success metrics are important first steps to getting started with your online member community. Infographic: 5 Steps to Getting Started with an Online Member Community.

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What's hot in the new year.

HighRoad Solution

The beginning of a new year always brings an air of excitement, and we’re not sure there’s ever been a year we’re more anxious to welcome in than 2021. We’ve taken a look back at lessons learned from 2020 and compiled six hot takes for you to consider prioritizing in the new year so that you're making the most of new opportunities.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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13 Questions to Use to Quickly Capture Attendee Feedback

Eplys

Depending on your event, it can feel just as busy to those attending as it is to those producing it. Conferences, for example, tend to pack a lot of activity into a little bit of time, so there isn’t much spare time for attendees to give their feedback. That said, conference attendees do want to share their thoughts on the sessions they’re attending!

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TechTalk News - Personify Acquires MemberClicks

Delcor

Loretta hosts Scott Collison of Personify and Mark Sedgley of MemberClicks to discuss the acquisition. View TechTalk here: View additional TechTalks | Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Averages hide the extremes

Effective Database

Averages hide the extremes I can't remember where I first heard it, but "averages hide the extremes" can be a really useful guide when thinking about how you manage data.

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