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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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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Association Freak

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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Association Freak

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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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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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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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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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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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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Ungrated

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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Association Freak

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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AssociationChat

APRIL 11, 2022

Question of the Week: What is one thing you feel grateful for today? The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance. – Viktor E. Frankl. Gratitude is easier to feel on days when the sun is shining and life seems to be going your way.

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PROPEL

APRIL 15, 2022

One of the biggest challenges organizations have when it comes to developing culture is that when push comes to shove, culture takes a back seat. You want to push that culture change project forward, but sales were off last quarter, so everyone focuses on sales. Or we need to roll out that new huge technology solution, so everyone focuses on that. Or that big “all hands on deck” event is coming up.

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Raklet

APRIL 14, 2022

Managing appointments in your business involves more than just keeping your staff’s calendar up to date and allowing clients, customers, The post Top 6 Appointment Scheduling Software for Small Business appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes Think Fast: What is Your Nonprofit Brand Strategy? It is not just a mission or vision. A nonprofit brand strategy is how your organization shows up in the world, and how you want existing and potential members to see and feel about you. It is a promise about who you will be to them, and … Continue reading "3 Steps to a Great Nonprofit Brand Strategy".

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CSAE

APRIL 12, 2022

The excitement mounts! We’re proud to congratulate the 2022 CSAE Award Nominees. Join us in honouring the award nominees and recipients at the Awards celebration, on Tuesday, April 26 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm EDT. CSAE is also marking the 60th year of incorporation this year — adding extra dazzle to the event. This all happens during National Volunteer Week, so get ready to applaud!

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PROPEL

APRIL 14, 2022

If you caught a fish every time, they’d call it “catching” not “fishing.” Remember that phrase when you start down the path of changing your culture to make it more aligned with what makes you successful. Some of the things that you try are not going to work out, or at least they won’t have as big an impact as you might have hoped.

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Multiview

APRIL 11, 2022

“What’s in it for me?” The first question out of every prospective member’s mouth when contemplating association membership enrollment. While you may have an answer ready for that scenario, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will pique their interest.

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Association Freak

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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