Nimble AMS

JANUARY 27, 2021

There might not be a single change you could make to your association that would transform it more than increasing business process automation. Consider these statistics: According to a Forbes article about how much time workers spend on handling data , an IDC study shows that data workers waste 30 percent of their time, on average, because they can’t find, protect, or prepare data, plus another 20 percent of their time duplicating work.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 28, 2021

The post How to Start an Engaging Online Community for Your User Group appeared first on Higher Logic. Online communities for user groups are an excellent way to get users engaged year-round. Find out which online community platform features you need & the strategies you should adopt to ensure your user group community. The post How to Start an Engaging Online Community for Your User Group appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

We were all looking forward to 2021, thinking the disruption caused by the pandemic would soon fade away, but COVID insists on sticking around. With the slow rollout of the vaccine, we must reconcile ourselves (and our organizations) to a few more seasons of staying at home. Many associations don’t see this as a time of doom and gloom. In fact, 69% of associations have seen an increase in member engagement since the pandemic began, according the Association Economic Outlook Report , conducted in

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 25, 2021

7 Skills for Managing Remote Teams—Required Education in 2021. Read more about 7 Skills for Managing Remote Teams—Required Education in 2021.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 28, 2021

Thousands of organizations use Wild Apricot's software to manage their membership websites ( we're also the most popular provider ). That’s because Wild Apricot is one of the few membership website creators who offer a completely free account.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2021

Working from home comes with its own set of challenges. Staying active when you’re cozy in your house can be harder, while eating healthy when there’s a pantry full of food just steps from your home office can be tempting. Then there’s the tendency of Americans to work more with the time they save from commuting. But staying healthy while working from home can be done.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 26, 2021

One association has been offering online networking meetings every other week since the pandemic started. Many people attended early on, now all these months later, attendance has slowed to a trickle. There is no shortage of problems with virtual networking. Members don’t want another awkward, stilted, flat, boring, generic, small-talk laden, contrived Zoom call where they watch others talk or participate in forced conversations.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 26, 2021

January marks the start of 2021. Since digital products rolled out last month, we have seen many organizations make wonderful use of this new feature. This month’s highlights include examples from organizations that use Wild Apricot and several.

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Eplys

JANUARY 27, 2021

If you’re a contracted event planner, whether it's for colleges, weddings, or a corporate setting, you know that marketing yourself is half the job. Your clients won’t just come to you; you have to put in marketing efforts to attract your ideal clients. Now.it’s time to ask yourself: are you utilizing all marketing outlets to ensure your success as an event planner?

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Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 25, 2021

When it’s time for a member to renew, they typically think back on their most recent membership term, specifically, their benefits usage. Did they use enough benefits to justify the cost of membership? If they decide “no,” that could mean another dropped member at your association or chamber. Make it an easy “yes” for them by helping them along the way.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 27, 2021

Every new hire is either an opportunity for success or a challenge to it. No recruit is neutral. If there are people on your team who don’t rock the boat, but never move it forward, that’s a drain on precious resources. Interviewing in a virtual environment adds a dimension to an already high stakes process. […]. The post Hiring Without a Handshake—Get Virtual Interviewing Right appeared first on.orgSource.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2021

Do you manage a community? Do you need a place where your members can come together to discuss shared interests, problems and solutions, exchange resources and advance a common mission? You need a community website. Wild Apricot’s website builder.

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InternetAssociation

JANUARY 27, 2021

Notarize’s 21st Century approach to document management will continue to pioneer growth for the domestic economy and the internet ecosystem at-large”. Jon Berroya. Washington, DC – Today, Internet Association is excited to welcome Notarize as its newest member. Notarize is the first platform to enable people to sign and notarize documents online, 24/7.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 28, 2021

Maybe a decade or two ago, a research paper concluded that public speaking was perceived as one the scariest endeavors. Do you remember that finding? Some public speakers master the fear of speaking, but you might be interested to know that not all their professional fears evaporate. In fact, networking remains at the top of the anxiety-ridden scary list.

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HighRoad Solution

JANUARY 25, 2021

Here’s perhaps the understatement of the century—sometimes email templates can be fussy. Who's with me on this? I think it's fair to say that, regardless of the platform, as marketers we've all peeled back the HTML veil to try and retrofit and/or augment our templates. We know what we want for our organization and our brand. We also know that sometimes technology just doesn't bend that way.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 27, 2021

COVID-19 has brought new challenges to small businesses (and yes, we know that’s the understatement of the year) but many are trying to make the best of it by doing things like auditing their platforms, getting creative with new ways to engage.

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Association TRENDS

JANUARY 29, 2021

Stop letting your messaging fall on unengaged ears! Let Association TRENDS put your whitepaper, report, or content piece in front of our dynamic and interactive association audience! Association TRENDS can help you generate all-new, qualified association leads for your business development. Deliver your expert content through a third party allowing for higher readership levels, receive reporting on all campaign interactions, and get complete contact information for downloaders.

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Breezio

JANUARY 25, 2021

Does your association or organization use an online community platform? There are several ways associations use online communities to address business needs across all industries. Online communities can not only adapt to your business, but it can also foster collaboration among members.

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SBI

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hiring an association management company (AMC) is like conducting a job interview—with a lot more at stake. If the association’s board of directors makes the wrong decision, correcting the mistake can be far more expensive and harmful to the organization than simply terminating an employee. The same is true for AMCs who choose to work with a client association that turns out to be a poor fit.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 27, 2021

The following blog post was written by SBI Association Management , a Seattle-based and AMCI-accredited association management company. 2020 has been one of the most difficult — if not the most difficult — year many associations have ever faced. While there is hope on the horizon in the form of multiple effective COVID-19 vaccines, the coming year will still be a challenging one.

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Effective Database

JANUARY 27, 2021

Next-to-Nothing Goals I saw a Ted Talk by Christine Carter recently discussing the concept of "next-to-nothing" goals. The idea is to learn a new habit by setting ridiculously small goals that will move you to the larger goal.

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Breezio

JANUARY 27, 2021

Does your association or organization use an online community platform? There are several ways associations use online communities to address business needs across all industries. Online communities can not only adapt to your business, but it can also foster collaboration among members. We have created this series to give you some insight into how your community can be enhanced.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 28, 2021

In an effort to mitigate risk and accommodate attendees, many organizations are planning for hybrid events in 2021. While we know that a hybrid event includes both a virtual and in-person component, one of the biggest challenges planners are facing is how to facilitate networking between all types of attendees. What is a hybrid event? Before we can address this challenge, we first must understand what a hybrid event really is.

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