Blue Sky eLearn
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. Just as you hold virtual meetings, webinars, or conferences, your organization can also host a successful virtual day of service to safely and efficiently give back to the community. .
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The post Drive More Traffic to Your Online Community with These 4 Tips appeared first on Higher Logic. Tried-and-true tips for building an acquisition strategy for your open online community. The post Drive More Traffic to Your Online Community with These 4 Tips appeared first on Higher Logic.
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Membersuite
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
“Two years of digital transformation happened in just the first two months of the pandemic,” said Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. That sounds about right with the switch to remote work, virtual governance, and online education and events. . Your association’s change muscles are probably still sore after the workout they received in 2020, but you have to keep flexing them.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
There’s an age-old saying that goes, “You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with.” This is certainly true in our personal lives, and the fact that the amount of spending companies have invested in recruiting.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Use the Behavioral Science Principles of Gaming, Not Gamification, to Motivate Learners. Read more about Use the Behavioral Science Principles of Gaming, Not Gamification, to Motivate Learners.
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Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
As an exclusively white organization, Event Garde recognizes that we have only begun on a much longer journey toward structural and not merely symbolic change. Here are the commitments we made in our racial equity statement last year, some examples of actions we’ve taken since it was published and examples of ways we continue to hold ourselves accountable going forward.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
If you run a club, then you know how important it is to have a place where your members can go to for important information, register for events and meetings, and support each other and your mission. That’s why you need a club website. Wild Apricot’s.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Working from home can be an advantage or a struggle. But with the right preparation and a consistent routine, working remotely has its benefits. The post Still Working from Home – Now What? appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Following this week’s launch of the EMMC, its founder Dax Callner, Strategy Director at Smyle, highlights how an industry-wide consensus on what to measure will raise the credibility of event impact. Over the last decade marketing officers have increasingly demanded better evaluation of the effectiveness of the live events they hosted. This is because events tend to be expensive compared to other elements of the marketing mix, and the value derived from them harder to quantify.
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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
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
All the excuses of 2020 aside, most of us kick off any new year with a million goals about our health. The huge influx of people to the gym that seems to dwindle off by the end of February. So, how do we find a routine we can commit to? My advice – think like a kid.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Picture this: you’ve just recruited an incredible new board member. They have great skills and connections, they’re passionate about your cause and they’re eager to help advance the success of your nonprofit. But you don’t have.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Building a strong social media community for your association takes effort and empathy. Use these tactics to strengthen your social media communities. The post How to Build Strong Social Media Communities During Difficult Times appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
The business events industry today announced the formation of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), an advocacy group that will champion the common interests of U.S. exhibitions and conferences with legislators. This new coalition of eight industry associations will promote the impact of the sector, drive general industry awareness, initiate legislation on behalf of business events, and work with partners globally as needed to maintain a favorable operating environment within the Unite
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.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
During post-holiday conversations with association colleagues, I have been struck by the number of times people have talked about burn out. Rather than coming back from the holidays ready to go, our community started a bit tired this year. No wonder! Life has been a little heavy recently. I sense a haze of worry in the people I talk to, and the worry is pervasive found at the family unit, local, national, and global levels.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Anna Mullen and her colleagues at the National Farm to School Network have always worked remotely. She shared some great advice on doing so successfully with others in her cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program last year. The advice was so great, I asked Anna to share it more broadly. So, she recorded this 20-minute video for you. You can also see her slides here , as well as a blog post that the staff wrote together: Our Top Tips fro 12+ Years of Remote Working.
MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Member lapses are normal, and to an extent, inevitable. But many of them CAN be prevented — with the right strategy in place. Need help minimizing lapsed members at your organization?
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Pop-up accommodation specialists, Caboose & Co., has appointed its first full-time apprentice as it prepares for the business’ emergence from lockdown and positively plans for the return of live events and outdoor hospitality in 2021. George Atkins, 23, joins as an apprentice Business Executive to provide support to the company’s sales and fleet hire ambitions; immersing himself in all elements of the firm from marketing to product development and business strategy.
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!
InternetAssociation
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Today, Internet Association (IA) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NetChoice, and Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) in filing a lawsuit challenging Maryland’s Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax (HB 732). IA’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel Jon Berroya issued the following statement on the lawsuit: “It’s unfortunate that the Maryland General Assembly has decided to penalize a handful of out-of-state companies with this discriminatory law.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The amount of email sent each year is in the billions and is only going up. See this projection : Source: [link]. So how will you make your way through the clutter in everyone’s inbox and stand out? By answering the question: So What? Why should I care about your email (or social media post or direct mail appeal letter for that matter)? You answer that question by making your messaging as relevant as possible to the people you are communicating with.
Eplys
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The following blog post was written by Rich Vallaster , Director of Client Relations & Support at Personify , the leading provider of constituent management software helping associations, nonprofits, and health and wellness organizations of all sizes. With the tumultuous start of 2021, a slower than expected roll-out of vaccines, and some events staging in-person while other high-profile events cancel or declare they will be virtual well into Q2, event professionals are left wondering, what’
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Officials at Chester are hoping a combination of mass Covid-19 testing and social-distancing measures will allow up to 5,000 racegoers to attend the Boodles May Festival. The track announced in a statement it has developed a “sector leading mass lateral flow testing programme” upon entry for spectators at the three-day festival, with the results expected to be returned in less than 20 minutes.
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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
Forj
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
The 2020 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology Web Courseworks Wins Silver. Web Courseworks, a leader in innovative learning management systems and virtual event technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group silver award for excellence in the Best Advance in Technology for Virtual-Classroom or Conferencing Technology category. Web Courseworks’ win was announced on December 10, 2020, and the full list of winners can be found here.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The amount of email sent each year is in the billions and is only going up. See this projection : Source: [link]. So how will you make your way through the clutter in everyone’s inbox and stand out? By answering the question: So What? Why should I care about your email (or social media post or direct mail appeal letter for that matter)? You answer that question by making your messaging as relevant as possible to the people you are communicating with.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
About 10 years ago, I went to my first solopreneur’s conference. A carefully written series of super friendly emails made me feel prepared and excited. However, even so, on the morning of Day 1, I was still slightly anxious about meeting my 600 new besties. That anxiety left the moment I parked my car. Right at the edge of the parking lot, there was a team of welcomers who were cheering, dancing, and welcoming each one of us.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
The event market was one of the most affected in 2020 by the covid-19 pandemic. The all-in-one suite of tools to execute impactful events quickly understood the market and added digital event management solutions to their platform.EC Lite is a step forward to meet the needs of all event organisers. These professionals can create striking websites for their events, using dozens of ready-to-use templates and matching them to their brands.
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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.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
What’s the single best thing you can do for your career? It doesn’t require special training, it’s never too late to get started, better still, it will return your investment of energy and effort many times over. With all those pluses, why isn’t building a strong network at the top of every leader’s list of […]. The post Guarantee Your Success—Network Like Your Career Depends on It appeared first on.orgSource.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
In last week’s newsletter, Kivi asked our subscribers to share what hobbies you have picked up as the pandemic wears on. We got so many fantastic responses, we are switching gears from our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series to a new mini-series: Hobbies of Nonprofit Communicators. So let’s all take a breather from thinking about work and share the fun stuff we are up to.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Reinventing the future of associations is becoming more urgent. Jeff De Cagna explains 3 underlying sources of the reinvention mandate for taking decisive and meaningful action. The post The Reinvention Mandate: Part III appeared first on Association Adviser.
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