Spark Consulting

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting in position 10, Five Tips for Success with Ad Hoc Volunteers. When I first wrote this post in 2014, Peggy Hoffman and I had recently released The Mission-Driven Volunteer. We looked at what associations were offering by way of volunteering – mostly rigidly structured committee service leading in a hierarchical way to board service, after which people were kind of pushed off the volunteering cliff – and what the data said about what people were looking for in their volunteer

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PROPEL

APRIL 13, 2022

Zoom has emerged as the shining star of the pandemic, keeping businesses, well, in business and allowing employees to keep working from home. Which can also have downsides – see our post about Zoom fatigue – but here’s another thing for you to think about – the unexpected effect of Zoom as a tool for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 11, 2022

The ‘nonprofit’ descriptor bothers many in the association community because ‘profit’ is not a dirty word. Associations must earn a healthy profit if they have any hope of fulfilling their mission.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 13, 2022

Getting event sponsorship can be a huge win for your next event. But the road to securing one can be a point of stress in your event planning. A recent survey stated that 90% of event planners put finding an event sponsor as one of their top two concerns.

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 12, 2022

The post What it Takes to Make Analytics Part of Your Routine appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 15, 2022

The post Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Debbie Segor appeared first on Higher Logic. This spring, we’re celebrating six Marketing Movers and Shakers in the association marketing space. First up? Debbie Segor! Learn how she does email marketing. The post Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Debbie Segor appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2022

Silent auctions are quite popular among nonprofits, and for good reason. They’re a fun and engaging way for people to support your organization. More importantly, they tend to generate a lot of revenue. If you’ve decided to organize a.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 12, 2022

The post What it Takes to Make Analytics Part of Your Routine – 4/20/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Sequence Consulting

APRIL 10, 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute Worried About Disruption in Associations? You Are Not Alone. Disruption is a fact of life for associations. There are different kinds of disruption and a range of ways associations can respond. Here are two examples of powerful disruption that illustrate the challenge. For more insights and ideas, see our most recent study, 10 Ways to … Continue reading "Disruption in Associations: What Can You Do About It?".

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Higher Logic

APRIL 11, 2022

The post Activating Community Engagement with AAE appeared first on Higher Logic. All communities need strategies, but every online community needs its own unique strategy. Hear how the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) approaches getting their audience engaged. The post Activating Community Engagement with AAE appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2022

Over the last few years, we lost the organic mentorship conversations that once took place at conferences, coffee shops, and other events. That can be a tough pill to swallow. Mentoring opportunities are a great way for association members to grow.

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Achurch

APRIL 13, 2022

You’re eager to make the right decisions about your organization’s workforce model , but it’s complicated. Should everyone return to the office? If not, who should return? How many days should each team work in the office and how many days at home? Which days? These decisions are taking longer than expected as pandemic variants keep throwing a wrench into the process.

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Sequence Consulting

APRIL 10, 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute Worried About Disruption in Associations? You Are Not Alone. Disruption is a fact of life for associations. There are different kinds of disruption and a range of ways associations can respond. Here are two examples of powerful disruption that illustrate the challenge. For more insights and ideas, see our most recent study, 10 Ways to … Continue reading "Association Disruption: 4 Ways to Do Something About it".

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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 14, 2022

Let’s face it, your association’s learning program can always benefit from more subject matter experts (SMEs) creating course content. SMEs have highly specialized knowledge within their industry and can help your association by contributing to webinars or continuing education training. . SMEs save your staff time and readily offer a wealth of industry information, accelerating your learning program goals and generating association revenue.

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PROPEL

APRIL 11, 2022

The truth is crystal clear: workplace conflict is inevitable, given that we’re humans, first and foremost— and it’s certainly nothing new for managers and leaders. Whether it’s a product of miscommunication, a result from working in silos, unresolved tension, or lack of direction… conflict shows up when you least expect it — and, for that reason, it’s important for HR Departments to address new.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Images of massive tank columns, hollowed-out buildings, and refugees on the move are eerily familiar to those seen in the European Theater of World War II. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 11, 2022

By Chris Federspiel, CEO of Blackthorn.io. As in-person events have shifted to virtual due to safety protocols and stay-at-home orders, the events industry has witnessed massive changes over the last two years. Despite the significant impact of COVID-19 on the industry, the demand for events is still expected to increase. In 2019, the events market was valued at $1.14 trillion, and it’s estimated to reach $1.55 trillion by 2028.

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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2022

Are you looking for new ideas to increase association revenue? Maybe you’ve tried refurbishing your online store , improving your professional education program, or personalizing the member experience , and you’re still falling short of your association goals. Well, search no further. . Your association can increase revenue by boosting its efforts in volunteer recruitment and engagement.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2022

The great resignation, coupled by increases in unsubscribes, have made it more difficult than ever to reach the inbox of potential attendees and conference participants. The events community can learn a lot from the B2C social landscape as we navigate the ins and outs of best practices and trends for moving fence-sitters to paying registrants. Top Five Trends in Social Influencing.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 12, 2022

The stronger the relationship between the board and chief executive, the better they work together for a planned transition. I’d love for the board of directors to be my close friends. Who wouldn’t? They are thoughtful, funny, interesting people. Yet in my role, that won’t happen. I am a nonprofit CEO, and these good people […]. The post Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 12, 2022

26 Leake Street is fast becoming home to major brand & music events due to new ownership. Roger Payne, CEO of Enhanced Hospitality, has instilled his 35 years’ experience within the hospitality and events sector to ensure 26 Leake Street continues its recent success with major brands. From product launches with Pandora, Super Dry, Southern Comfort and Nike to playing host to large awards ceremonies including the Women in Gaming Awards.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Does your association’s volunteer program already have plenty of recruits? If so, your challenge may be with volunteer engagement and creating meaningful experiences for volunteers so they’re willing to give their time. . When you prioritize volunteer engagement, your volunteer program benefits, and so does your association’s bottom line. Volunteers have the power to save your association time and money.

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PROPEL

APRIL 12, 2022

During the pandemic, many organizations make big changes to their meetings. But how many of those changes are here for good? While at least some virtual meetings are likely here to stay, many organizations have learned that too many digital meetings can be just as draining as constant meetings in person. In fact, there’s a name for the burnout caused by an overabundance of video conferences — Zoom.

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Ungated

APRIL 13, 2022

Contributed by Domenic Apperti and Natasha Paz . Community association managers, board members, and homeowners collectively want to create thriving communities. Many residents will volunteer their time to accomplish that shared objective, but some may not know where to start. Creating systems that foster strong participation and effectively communicating opportunities can maximize volunteer engagement.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 12, 2022

Groningen based online and hybrid event platform provider Let’s Get Digital, has launched an initiative to support Ukraine. Besides donations and opening their office, the company wants to support Ukraine with their technology and services. Therefore, they join forces with event managers to contribute to the situation in Ukraine. How does it work? They offer their virtual event platform and services free of charge for those who are organizing any type of event from fundraising to healthcare/educ

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GrowthZone

APRIL 12, 2022

Membership renewal is a critical part of yearly operations and goals for associations. When members are satisfied, so is your bottom line. Everyday operations and communication with members will lead to wins and losses, so as you set goals for a new year be sure to include a check-in with your renewal rate. Put the renewal rate calculation to use while planning, setting goals, and in your annual review.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 11, 2022

Are you struggling to find additional areas to drive more non-dues revenue for your association? Chances are, you missed opportunities that are right at your fingertips. The good news is that there’s a veritable goldmine of non-dues revenue ready to be tapped into, and we’re here to show you how to maximize your effort. Where […]. The post Hidden In Plain Sight: Find More Non-dues Revenue for Your Association appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Sequence Consulting

APRIL 10, 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes How Can You Up Your Association Content Game? Four Big Questions to Ask Now The online content your nonprofit creates tells a story. It highlights the importance of your work and accomplishments. Done well, it can further your mission by attracting new members and inspiring constituents to action. Now that the pandemic has moved so … Continue reading "The 4 Most Important Questions to Up Your Content Game Now".

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