MemberClicks

JANUARY 4, 2021

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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Higher Logic

JANUARY 5, 2021

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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WBT Systems

JANUARY 4, 2021

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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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 5, 2021

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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Association Success

JANUARY 6, 2021

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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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 8, 2021

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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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 8, 2021

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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Association Adviser

JANUARY 4, 2021

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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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 5, 2021

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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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Uncertainty prevailed at a Live Music Festivals Committee meeting this morning, with industry representatives calling for a clear message about when, and if, it will be safe to reopen; to start selling tickets for outdoor events in 2021. A government-backed cancellation insurance, which European markets including Germany already have in place, and maintaining the cut in VAT for the hospitality sector are two other vital elements in protecting the UK festival map.

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Association Success

JANUARY 8, 2021

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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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.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 4, 2021

Our top blog posts of 2020 were dominated by the pandemic, but let’s find out what you would like us to focus on in 2021. Of course we will continue to stay on top of emerging trends and best practices and report those to you, but what are you particularly interested in reading more about? More strategy? More self-care? Tactics? Social media? Email?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2021

Covid thinking took just about everything off the high street and into the ether. Event apps were there already of course but the very best of them have progressed over the last 10 months to provide for the virtual world and to prepare for a hybrid future on the other side of the pandemic. The cornerstones – focus, intuition, response time and ease of use – are as crucial as ever but, inside them, there is more reach, more capacity to make a difference for people on either side of the doors, in

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Association Success

JANUARY 4, 2021

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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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!

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AssociationChat

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 6, 2021

Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: [FINAL DAYS] Save $200 Off Our All-Access Training Pass NOW. Access our webinars, workshops, exclusive online courses and downloads, and our Private Facebook Group for 365 days for only $599. That’s a savings of $200 off the regular price. Sale ends THIS FRIDAY, January 8, 2021.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s hard to predict what exactly will happen with events in 2021, but we do know that some trends created in 2020 to enhance safety and prevent the spread of the coronavirus will continue into the new year. Here’s a look at the top four trends for the events industry in 2021: Catering. There’s been an increase in catering during the pandemic, and that’s because catering solves several problems for consumers.

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Association Success

JANUARY 5, 2021

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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Yes Elections

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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Achieve

JANUARY 6, 2021

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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has called upon government to provide clarity in response to today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “While the highly-documented rise in COVID-19 cases left many expecting the worst over the festive period, the industry is now faced with the fact that business will be stalled well beyond Q3 2021.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 8, 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020? That remains to be seen, but that felt like a very long first week. I still have the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising though. This week I have some more trends and tips for 2021, email marketing ideas, free Google tools and more. Plus don’t forget to get your All-Access Pass so you can attend all of our live webinars and workshops in 2021 and join our amazing group of Pass Holders.

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InternetAssociation

JANUARY 6, 2021

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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Achurch

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 6, 2021

From every challenge comes opportunity. Set against a backdrop of the most challenging year in the event industry’s history, the South Coast events community has pulled together to create the South Coast Events Forum (SCEF). From award-winning event organisers to industry-leading event suppliers, the forum brings together the very best event professionals from across the South Coast with a combined aim to re-emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with a more unified, collaborative and sustainable

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