MemberClicks
MAY 31, 2023
Your membership pricing is a crucial part of what retains and delights your members, while also attracting new ones. Plus, it’s a big part of your organization’s long-term success. Finding that sweet spot in your membership prices isn’t easy. Especially when you factor in your operational costs, revenue goals, and enticing future and existing members.
Multiview
MAY 31, 2023
If you're in a leadership position or are just trying to improve the way your association works, you've probably heard about the many benefits of artificial intelligence. Until recently, AI hasn't been widely used in the business world, but that's quickly changing. As AI becomes more sophisticated and better able to manage complex tasks, it's poised to greatly impact how organizations operate.
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MemberClicks
MAY 30, 2023
When it comes to attracting, retaining, and delighting your members, the types of membership you offer play a big role. The right membership types can help improve your member engagement and member retention. Depending on your organization’s purpose, your ideal member profile, pricing, and benefits, some membership types may make more sense than others.
Association Adviser
JUNE 1, 2023
It’s not an understatement to say that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way content is created, consumed, and shared. From automating content creation to enhancing content personalization, AI has emerged as an indispensable tool for content creators seeking to enhance their productivity, engagement, and impact. However, it’s a tool that also has limitations, so understanding what AI can and cannot do – or perhaps more accurately what your association is willing or unwilling to al
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Associations Now
MAY 31, 2023
In its fifth benchmarking survey, the Virtual Association Network looks at how associations are handling their HR functions and other operations in a remote environment, as well as where they are facing challenges. The Virtual Association Network was formed in 2017 after its two cofounders, Kevin Helm, CAE, and David Westman, CAE, recognized the uniqueness of organizations that were 100 percent virtual.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
WBT Systems
MAY 29, 2023
Your association has an abundance of useful data in your LMS, AMS, website’s CMS, community platform, email marketing platform, and elsewhere.
.orgSource
MAY 29, 2023
The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns.
Multiview
MAY 31, 2023
Professional development is important for you and your staff. It helps your organization stay relevant in a fast-changing field, and it gives everyone more tools to do their jobs. According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management and CareerBuilder, 68% of employers said they see professional development as an important factor in employee retention.
Nimble AMS
MAY 30, 2023
When you’re in the market for new association management software (AMS), it’s vital to do your research. Searching for a modern AMS is a team effort—t hat’s why Chicago AMS Fest 2023 is the perfect event for your organization. AMS Fest 2023 is an in-person event based in Chicago, focused on AMS systems. With interactive boot camps and 7 CAE credits available, you’ll have multiple ways to learn about today’s AMS marketplace.
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Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 2, 2023
Wouldn't it be nice to have a secret formula that would magically select the perfect F&B that would accommodate all attendees and ensure everyone was happy with every meal? Unfortunately, we haven't found that quite yet, but here are a few tips and considerations you may find helpful while planning your next meeting or conference.
EventMobi: Association Events
JUNE 2, 2023
Event lead retrieval has evolved from sharing business cards to scanning QR codes. It’s faster, easier, and can be done on the fly—but how do you optimize the process? Microscanners might seem like a simple answer, but what if you want to include additional information or your exhibitors want to access their leads in real time? A comprehensive event tech solution supports your event’s needs in one place and makes lead retrieval a natural part of the event experience.
Reid All About it
JUNE 2, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ―Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. Someone who fills out a form to download content is NOT a lead. They’re interested in the content, that’s it.
Wild Apricot
MAY 31, 2023
In this post, we offer ideas for unique fundraisers that will create buzz, generate donations, and take the worry out of asking for support.
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.
AvidXchange: Association Management
MAY 31, 2023
AvidXchange CEO Michael Praeger interviewed Ryan Davis, CEO of CINC Systems , in the latest episode of “The Power of Change” podcast. The two discussed Davis’ unique path from news reporter to C-suite executive and how he’s guided CINC Systems through digital transformation and exponential growth. “The Power of Change” features interviews between Praeger and industry leaders who embrace change and use it to their professional advantage.
Event Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
A new study by Power EPOS has analysed Amazon data to see which festival fans have the highest demand for festival merchandise, what the average spend is and just how much in Amazon sales the festival is making annually.
Candid
MAY 31, 2023
Ah, summertime is in the air! It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Don’t be. We’ve scoured our online library to find you our best quick reads and easy listens that will inspire you and help you recharge.
Wild Apricot
MAY 31, 2023
Need some fundraising ideas that fit your club's theme? Read on for fundraising ideas for clubs of any size—big or small.
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!
AvidXchange: Association Management
MAY 30, 2023
With changes in the housing market and higher interest rates, the community association management industry is battling rising costs of business. Community association management companies are under pressure to do more with less and reduce expenses as budgets get tighter in a challenging yet competitive labor market. Community association management companies are having trouble hiring community managers as many candidates are expecting higher salaries with less experience.
PROPEL
JUNE 2, 2023
The truth is, you can create a stronger, more resilient culture by uncovering your patterns and solving the problems they create—all in a matter of months, not years. When you learn how to accelerate your culture change, you will achieve new levels of success you didn’t think were possible.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 2, 2023
Ragland Road Irish Pub. Disney Springs, FL It’s June! Ready for flip flops, sunglasses, beach time, and the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers? This week we have LinkedIn tips, what nonprofits need to know about Millennials, digital detoxes and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 6 Ways to Use LinkedIn Carousel Posts to Supercharge Your Content Marketing.
Event Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
Event Tech Live (ETL) Vegas partner, lead capture specialist Zuant, launches a 3D tour of the show this week, an interactive digital twin giving visitors around the world a chance to see the layout of the room, exhibitors’ stands and ETL’s acclaimed content in action.
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GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta
Blue Avocado
MAY 30, 2023
Experience a unique journey of community building and mutual decision-making with KindTree, an organization that empowers the autism community. Starting as a small volunteer group in 1997, KindTree embraced the power of consensus to guide their mission and grow as a unified force. Learn how this cooperative decision-making model has enabled them to enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
PROPEL
JUNE 1, 2023
That’s the name of a very cool program Maddie and I took part in recently, led by two very cool people, Kent Frazier and Reggie Marra. We, of course, wrote a book called “Humanize,” so how could we resist?! So it turns out Kent does a Fully Human Leadership podcast, and Maddie and I will be guests on it next week. And it’s interactive!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 30, 2023
Dawn Crawford has the secrets to giving and receiving feedback to make your communications work great, and she’s put it all into her new book, Kindly Review (NPMG’s Amazon Link). I’m a huge fan of this book for several reasons. Even though Dawn didn’t write it specifically for nonprofits (the advice is more universal than that), it’s based on her many years of communications consulting for nonprofits.
Event Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
Event Sustainability Live’s first edition will take place this November co-located with Event Tech Live at ExCeL London. Organisers Event Industry News are excited to announce the call for education papers is now open.
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Is messy, outdated, or duplicate data making it harder to track engagement, revenue, and performance? Poor data quality can slow your organization down and prevent you from making informed decisions. With The Dirty Data Guide , you'll discover: Practical steps to clean your data and maintain accuracy over time. A checklist to help your team implement data hygiene best practices.
CSAE
JUNE 1, 2023
Stock up for your summer reading! All titles in the CSAE bookstore are 10% off through June 30, 2023. Visit our online bookstore to make your selection and use the promo code: SPRINGBOOKSALE2023 to unlock your discount. Visit the bookstore CSAE’s publications are a valuable resource for association and not-for-profit professionals and volunteers.
Association Reserves
JUNE 1, 2023
So you’ve decided to get a reserve study. It would be good to learn the condition of your property so you find out how much you need to set aside to fund reserves. Now what happens? Reserve studies prepare everyone in every state no matter the legislation. Every year, board members and associations ask the same question during budget season… How much do we need to set aside?
Achieve
JUNE 1, 2023
Your nonprofit likely has plenty of strategies for gathering direct donor feedback. You might send surveys or host meetings with high-level supporters to get their input on your organization’s strategies. But donors can reveal just as much information about their motivations and interests through their unspoken actions. Specifically, donor giving patterns can reveal insights about how to best reach donors across multiple platforms and secure their long-term support.
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