Association Adviser
APRIL 20, 2022
This article was originally published in Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE). Read the article here. THINK THAT CYBERCRIMINALS are too busy trying to hack into the computer networks of large businesses to go after your association? Think again! “Associations are very much at risk, even though they wouldn’t necessarily seem like a prime target […].
WBT Systems
APRIL 18, 2022
Most associations focus their education and credentialing programs on their primary market: the people working in the profession for which the association was founded, for example, in ASAE’s case, association…
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Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 22, 2022
Our Gardian of the Month is Rachel Kuntzsch! Check out her tip for balancing work and studying with family time, why the New York Times is her go-to resources and why she feels Spring truly represents her!
Reid All About it
APRIL 22, 2022
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. New education markets. How much more successful would member companies—especially industry partners—be if all their employees had a better understanding of what your members (their co-workers or clients) did every day and the challenges they face? WBT Systems suggests offering introductory industry education to industry partners and to support, operations and shared services staff at member companies.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Higher Logic
APRIL 20, 2022
The post Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Amanda Dollman appeared first on Higher Logic. We’re celebrating six association Marketing Movers and Shakers. Meet Amanda Dollman, and learn how she grew member upgrade requests by over 150%. The post Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Amanda Dollman appeared first on Higher Logic.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 21, 2022
Earlier today, we presented a new webinar on the big social media trends that are most important for nonprofit communicators to see and embrace. Here are those five trends. 1. Video or Flipbook Content (Carousels and Stories) as the Primary Format. Across all social media (not just nonprofits), the most engaging type of content is short-form video. In many cases, that video is someone speaking directly to the camera.
Event Industry News
APRIL 19, 2022
One of the main goals of any event organizer is to create a memorable and engaging experience for attendees. Our event platform has been developed to achieve exactly this. Here we will share with you 6 ways that you can use our platform to effectively build an engaged and proactive community. Begin engagement in the time leading up to the event. The weeks leading up to the event are crucial for creating an active community.
Higher Logic
APRIL 21, 2022
The post Meet Higher Logic Thrive: Our New Member Experience Solution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic. Presenting Higher Logic Thrive, the complete solution for associations to create powerful member experiences, easily. The post Meet Higher Logic Thrive: Our New Member Experience Solution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 18, 2022
Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. .
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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
Blue Avocado
APRIL 21, 2022
Leann Malone, the Executive Director of Lancaster County First Steps, talks to Blue Avocado about strong business acumen, retaining qualified staff, and keeping the eye on the bottom line. BA: What advice do you have for a young person considering working in the nonprofit sector? LM: If you’re serious about it, working in nonprofits is […]. The post Leann Malone: Working in Nonprofits is a Calling appeared first on Blue Avocado.
ReviewMyAMS
APRIL 19, 2022
Guest blog post by Rick Rutherford, CE21 One of the unique strengths of CE21 Lighthouse , our platform that combines Learning Management and Membership Management into one system, is closely aligned with our view on the value associations bring to the table. We believe that continuing education and professional development remain central to the member experience –.
Candid
APRIL 19, 2022
It’s been just over two years since the world shut down on March 13, 2020. Looking back, I vividly remember how it felt when life was put on pause and in-person activity was not an option. Adding another layer of fear and uncertainty was the fact that our organization, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (LOHR), largely depended on in-person events to survive.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 22, 2022
Change is never easy. According to a Gartner study , 50% of all change initiatives fail and only 34% succeed. When the time comes to introduce new prices at your association, transparency is key. Creating a clear communication plan to detail the shift in offerings and address potential member concerns is a necessary strategy in navigating change. .
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.
Event Industry News
APRIL 20, 2022
Event industry associations, the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), have announced the launch of the ‘Five pillars of inclusion’. The pillars provide a framework for the industry to guide organisations in implementing the right level of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their business and will help measure and identify areas that need focus in the following categories: recruitment and hiring
PROPEL
APRIL 21, 2022
I’m hearing a lot of senior leaders frustrated right now by the recruiting process. It’s hard to find good people, and the longer it takes, the more their remaining staff are getting burned out from working short-staffed. In an environment like this, culture becomes incredibly important. Anyone you would consider top talent is going to care about the culture.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 19, 2022
Ahead of Thursday’s BRAND NEW webinar on Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2022 , I did some research on “best practices” for how often your nonprofit should communicate on social media. This is how often experts say you should post on the major social media platforms: Facebook. Post between 1 and 2 times a day. Brands average 5.5 posts per week.
.orgSource
APRIL 20, 2022
As a consultant, I’m in the business of giving advice. But I’ll tell you a secret, my best recommendations often come from the outstanding colleagues and leaders in my network. “Pathways to Excellence: A Journey to Association 4.0,” is a paper that outlines our strategies for success in the digital marketplace. We identified eight traits […]. The post Strengthen Your Core—8 Competencies for Success in Digital Markets appeared first on.orgSource.
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!
Ungated
APRIL 22, 2022
Time flies when you’re making an impact. Three years ago, CAI launched HOAresources.com, a digital news site to engage in the latest buzz and critical discussions on key issues in today’s condominiums, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives. Our intent was to create a place where homeowners and community association managers could turn to for information, resources, and solutions to better lead and manage their communities and understand the unique responsibilities of community associ
Blue Avocado
APRIL 19, 2022
Dear Rita, Thank you for your recent answers to my questions about when I am supposed to initiate the ADA interactive process with my employee who was having performance and productions process. Now, I have some questions about the other end of the process. The employee started to miss work and at one point, decided […]. The post Ask Rita: An Employee Isn’t Holding Up Their End of the ADA Interactive Process—What Do I Do?
Association Adviser
APRIL 22, 2022
Pivot. Nimble. Shift. Coming out of two years of ongoing societal disruption, there are frames and phrases organizational leaderships are exhausted of hearing. Yet, the underlying commonality of these areas is a focus on the needs of change in the moment. There is only so long anyone can live in a crisis and have rapid-decision […]. The post Why a Strategic Core is Needed Today More than Ever appeared first on Association Adviser.
HighRoad Solution
APRIL 19, 2022
Customization and personalization is no longer a prized possession. It's expected when it comes to communicating with consumers. For associations, non-profits, and member-based groups—whose cornerstone value comes in the form of communication, content, and community —this 1:1 member communication is a must-have for marketers. The ability for members and customers to control the content that they receive, specifically through email, is invaluable to their satisfaction and your bottom line.
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Event Industry News
APRIL 22, 2022
Who are GDS Group? GDS Group are a global events, research and technology services company dedicated to helping clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, disruptive business environment. Established as a B2B publishing company focused on executive audiences and thought leadership in January 1993, the company has steadily evolved into a market leader in the virtual events space.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 22, 2022
Disney’s Boardwalk. Happy Friday everyone! We’re going to end the week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have TikTok news, other social media research, toxic board members, and 4-day workweeks. It’s time for Mixed Links… TikTok Is Exploring Stories & Long Videos: Will Marketers Even Care?
PROPEL
APRIL 22, 2022
I don’t think the “what gets measured gets managed” quote is 100% true, but it frequently does apply to culture. Culture is often written off as too hard to define or too complex, so people give up on measuring it. Unfortunately, that often contributes to them ignoring culture all together, and the end result is a bunch of bad cultures.
Raklet
APRIL 21, 2022
Regardless of the size of your business, it is very important to have a loyal and engaged online community. Communities. The post How to Build an Online Community appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.
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Event Industry News
APRIL 21, 2022
RCP London Events, which hosts over 570 events per year at its London events venue and digitally across its virtual event platform, has appointed a new General Manager (GM). Former Head of Hospitality at BaxterStorey, Goldman Sachs, James Fisher, has taken up the post. James started his hospitality adventure in the depths of the kitchens at some of London’s finest, most luxurious hotels and restaurants as a pastry chef, before working his way up to head of pastry with the Admirable Crichton.
Ungated
APRIL 21, 2022
Twenty years ago, there were approximately 240,000 community associations in the U.S. and about 48 million Americans living within them, according to estimates from the Foundation for Community Association Research. With common interest communities experiencing steady growth both domestically and worldwide, CAI had to maintain pace with the rapidly evolving needs of its present and future members.
Multiview
APRIL 21, 2022
Between calls for increased energy security in Europe, inflated gas prices, and growing pressure to reduce global emissions, the demand for renewable energy is greater than ever before. As the world recovers and the global economy rebounds from the effects of COVID-19, more markets have re-opened, causing natural gas prices in Europe to soar. However, thanks to steadily decreasing costs for wind, solar, and energy storage technologies, making the switch to clean energy is gradually becoming the
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