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Planning a Virtual Day of Service for Your Organization

Blue Sky eLearn

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. .

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Drive More Traffic to Your Online Community with These 4 Tips

Higher Logic

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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6 Signs You’re Putting up with Association Technology That Deserves to Go

Membersuite

“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.

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4 Steps to Recruiting the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

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.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.19.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Board strategy. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. He advises framing board conversations and decisions with this “new shared point of view on board purpose, composition, structure, and work for the rest of The Turbulent Twenties.”.

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Use the Behavioral Science Principles of Gaming, Not Gamification, to Motivate Learners

WBT Systems

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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8 Club Website Templates + Examples to Inspire You

Wild Apricot

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.

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Event Garde Racial Equity Statement Update

Aaron Wolowiec

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.

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Still Working from Home – Now What?

Association Adviser

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.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Move Members from Worry and Fear to Opportunity and Possibility

Smooth The Path

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.

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Use These Eight Steps to Design an Effective Nonprofit Board Training Program

Wild Apricot

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.

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Think Like a Kid… and Find the Fun in Getting Healthy

Aaron Wolowiec

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.

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How to Build Strong Social Media Communities During Difficult Times

Association Adviser

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.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

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Web Courseworks Wins Silver for Excellence in Technology

Forj

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.

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Guarantee Your Success—Network Like Your Career Depends on It

.orgSource

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.

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Minimizing Lapsed Members: 5 Tactics to Try

MemberClicks

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?

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The Reinvention Mandate: Part III

Association Adviser

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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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

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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How We Start Each Event Right

Smooth The Path

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.

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Statement on MD Digital Ad Tax Litigation

InternetAssociation

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.

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[Guest Post] A Realistic Approach to Hybrid Events in 2021

Eplys

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’

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Forward-Thinking Membership Models for Associations

Nimble AMS

Subscription models are all the rage these days. Almost everything is sold as a subscription today – from razors to exercise and clothing. Industries everywhere have begun to adopt subscription models. What about associations? Day-to-day consumer and technology experiences play an important role in your members expectations.?Your members now expect the same convenience of a personalized, digital experience with your association that they’re seeing in other areas of their lives. ?

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.

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Why You Should Prioritize and Plan for Rest

Association Adviser

Relieve burnout though by planning for rest each and every week. Incorporating time to relax is a good way to recharge mentally and physcially. Here's how. The post Why You Should Prioritize and Plan for Rest appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Data hygiene impacts cost savings, efficiency, and effectiveness

HighRoad Solution

Thanks to the hit Netflix series, “Tidying Up,” people across the world have been “Marie-Kondo-ing” their homes and offices in order to start fresh. For those not privy to the show, here’s the gist: Marie Kondo, the show’s host, encourages participants to evaluate each item in their home (or, more specifically, in their closet) and identify whether it “sparks joy" in their life.

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Going Hybrid: Tips for Event Planning in 2021 and Beyond

Protech

By Heather Hughes – Sr. Events & Communication Specialist. If your association events team is still a little breathless from all the juggling you did in 2020, you’re not alone. Last year, event teams turned on a dime to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual formats. And for a large number of associations —it worked. They stayed laser-focused on making sure they had technology in place and delivering the best possible attendee experience.

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Relationship advice: 4 strategies for successful partnerships with service providers

Ungrated

By Katie Anderson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM. Governing and operating a community association is complex even for experienced managers, informed board members, and involved residents. Hiring service providers who offer landscaping, accounting, legal advice, maintenance, reserves analysis, insurance and risk management, or myriad other services is critical to a properly managed and well-maintained community.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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The Seven Biggest Mistakes in Membership Recruitment

Membership Marketing

“Why isn’t my membership growing?” I hear this question often in my consulting with associations. As I investigate the concerns, a consistent theme emerges. In most instances, the root of the problem comes down to issues with their membership recruitment program. That is why in the book, Membership Recruitment: How to Grow Recurring Revenue, Reach New Markets, and Advance Your Mission , I explore the impediments holding back associations’ membership.

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Are DIY Elections Right For Your Organization?

Yes Elections

In recent years, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects have become increasingly popular among people tackling crafting, redecorating, organizing, or home repairs utilizing videos from YouTube or detailed blog posts. That trend extends to private elections as well, inspiring some to manage the entire process internally.

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Reignite Your Member Engagement Strategy in 2021

Association TRENDS

Strengthen Your Association’s Value Proposition. Although “engaging people” might not seem like the most groundbreaking approach to organizational growth, it’s a simple idea that has wide-reaching effects. Making connections and growing professionally is most likely one of the top reasons why members join your association. You can maximize their membership value by providing members with the connections and resources they care about the most, year-round.