Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 29, 2021
In a world dominated by social media and digital technology, fundraising trends, strategies, and best practices evolve at a rapid pace. New and creative ways of asking for donor support emerge so quickly that it can be hard for organizations to keep.
WBT Systems
OCTOBER 25, 2021
A little knowledge of learning science can have an enormous impact on your association’s education programs.
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Higher Logic
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The post Meet the Super Forum 2021 Award Winners! appeared first on Higher Logic. These award winners are doing amazing things to engage their members, customers, and audiences. See what they’re up to and how you can learn from them. The post Meet the Super Forum 2021 Award Winners! appeared first on Higher Logic.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Erin Rogers , Membership and Operations Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association (RMSAWWA) is our Gardian of the Month.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Digital Strategies Deliver the Goods If an abrupt pivot wasn’t part of your previous business experience, it’s on your radar now. One of my personal pandemic resets taught me that sometimes a sudden challenge is also an “aha moment”. Of the many shifts in strategy.orgCompanies made over the last year,orgCommunity’s approach to sponsorship […].
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Higher Logic
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The post How to Actually Personalize Your Member Communications appeared first on Higher Logic. Creating truly personalized emails can be hard to do. But much of personalization comes down to the tech you’re using and how you’re using it. The post How to Actually Personalize Your Member Communications appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 26, 2021
We’re nearly two years into the pandemic, and everyone is still stressed out. Most of us recognize that it’s fundamentally okay that we will never fully go back to “normal,” but that doesn’t alleviate the stress of constantly figuring out new ways to do the work that we thought we already knew how to do. […]. The post 3 Ways to Build a Growth Mindset for Dealing with Today’s Rapid Change appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Leading technical AV provider PSP is delighted to announce the launch of B30 Studios. Representing an investment of over £1 million, B30 Studios has been conceived in part to address the enormous demand for virtual and hybrid events as well as the future needs of content creation. Far from a temporary phenomenon in response to the shutting down of physical events and traditional studios during the Covid-19 crisis, a recent report published by Allied Market Research reveals that the UK and Irelan
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Get your member data in shape to a void the lapse and crush your goals! . When you think about member retention, you might not think about the state of your member data. But maybe it’s time to start. . In a recent association trends study from Community Brands, only 36 percent of association professionals who responded to the study’s survey say the state of their member data is very good or excellent.
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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
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The following ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. As usual, please double-check events to see if they are still happening. On the Calendar. 11/6: Book Lovers Day. Share your favorite books relating to the work your nonprofit does. 11/11: Veteran’s Day.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 28, 2021
An Association’s Checklist of Top Features and Factors to Consider Before Purchasing an Online Career Center When it comes to your career center, visitor traffic and usability drive profitability, but there are 14 essential components of a profitable and secure online career center that every association should consider before investing in one. This is the […].
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Profit Systems Inc. (PSI) is the developer of EventPro Software, the all-in-one event, venue, and catering management solution designed to help event professionals work more efficiently, provide superior customer service, and deliver flawless events. EventPro is a flexible, scalable system composed of core functionality and seamlessly integrated optional modules , deployed On-Prem (desktop or network installation), or via Private Cloud with client-dedicated databases.
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Learning about the platform on which your association management software (AMS) is built helps you level up your skills and make the most of your technology investment. . Here’s how Salesforce Trailhead works and how the Nimble AMS myTrailhead helps customers upskill, reskill, and get more out of their software. . Up-levelling and rebuilding staff skills is critically important when it comes to keeping an organization going strong.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Email marketing platform GetResponse has released some email marketing benchmarks data you might be interested in. To get this data, GetResponse analyzed 5.5 billion messages out of almost 30 billion emails their customers sent between July 2019 – June 2020. They only looked at active senders with at least 1,000 contacts. They have the data broken down by country and industry.
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 29, 2021
One of the most effective ways to recruit new members is to let them know about your benefits. That means clearly communicating your organization’s value proposition. Based on a recent Marketing General report , associations that saw spikes in new membership or member renewal rates 80% or higher in the last five years said their value proposition was compelling or very compelling.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Leading creative agency, emc3 has on boarded four new team members in the USA following rapidly increasing demand for their services. . Managing Director, Stephanie Utting, comments “We’ve recently onboarded some amazing new clients including Google, Miro and QuickBase and we’re really excited to be growing so rapidly. These incredible new hires have some amazing experience under their belts and we can’t wait to see what they can bring to the table.”.
Association TRENDS
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Never renew your association’s insurance without taking a fresh look at coverage, premiums and overall risk management. Every year, insurers make changes that can have a major impact on costs and exposure. New risks and claim scenarios arise, too—especially with the pandemic continuing to reshape the association community. It’s essential to benchmark your current program and adopt association best practices for fully managing both risk and exposure.
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!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 27, 2021
While your grandmother may have taught you that sending a thank you letter after receiving a gift is just the polite thing to do, that’s not the only reason nonprofits need to send them. Great communications emphasizing results and gratitude are the key to increasing your donor retention rate. Prompt meaningful thank yous can help better ensure a second gift more so than other types of communications.
Ungated
OCTOBER 28, 2021
High demand and short supply seem to be a recurring theme in the U.S. economy as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic slow the recovery of several industries that community associations depend on for services. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released Oct. 12 indicates there were 10.4 million job openings in August, mainly in the trade, transportation, and warehousing sectors (close to 2 million) and prof
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 29, 2021
TicketCo Media Services is the benchmark for rock solid, smooth hybrid events. The pay-per-view live streaming and video on demand service is built on the top of the TicketCo events payments platform. This fully merged combination of payments, verification AND streaming is a one-of-a-kind globally, which makes TicketCo Media Services the world’s only true hybrid events platform.
InternetAssociation
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Washington, DC – Internet Association President and CEO K. Dane Snowden issued the following statement on the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC Chair, Gigi Sohn as FCC Commissioner, and Alan Davidson as NTIA Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information: . “IA and the internet industry congratulate Jessica Rosenworcel on being nominated as permanent Chair of the Federal Communications Commission.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Are you ready for some scary good articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have terrifying tales of cookies being destroyed, frighteningly helpful tips from Twitter on using video and scary stories nonprofits can tell around a campfire if you dare! Cue the maniacal laughter and lightning crashing… It’s time for Mixed Links… Instagram Is Getting Rid of the Swipe Up: What It Means & How to Use the New Link Stic
GrowthZone
OCTOBER 29, 2021
A speed networking event is an accelerated way to meet people, get business contacts, and build community. For chambers and regional associations, it is a great opportunity to unite your local business members. Speed networking events can also be hosted as a way to boost community within your association. An event like this can be hosted in person or virtually.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Team vFairs is super excited to announce that its entry in the Event Technology Awards 2021 got shortlisted. It is our first time competing in the awards and we were nominated for the ‘Best Virtual Events Platform (over 15,000 attendees)’ category. Since our launch in 2016, we have hosted more than 4,000 events and served more than 48 million attendees from around the world.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Sometimes I have to trick my mind into doing the right things. I tell myself: Long, difficult projects are “an interesting adventure.” Losing weight and meeting my exercise goals is a “positive challenge.” Writing is an “intellectual exploration.” Climbing this 6000′ mountain wasn’t a grueling slog (well, it was a bit of that) , but more a fantastic opportunity to experience incredible views, see an alpine landscape and do something unique.
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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.
HighRoad Solution
OCTOBER 25, 2021
It's been more than two decades since the New York Times Best Seller, Who Moved My Cheese , was published. And while alot has happened since the proverbial self-help book was released, the sentiment has stayed the same. Change is hard. While change is inevitable and necessary, personally and professionally, it’s uncomfortable and anxiety-inducing for most.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 28, 2021
If you’ve been thinking about getting a copy of our Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning Card Deck , now is the time! I’ve put the last 19 copies of the first edition on sale for $14.99 (40% off). The second edition will be available soon, but the differences are minor. The new edition has different packaging (a cardboard box instead of a plexiglass one), an inserted instruction sheet, and our new logos.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 28, 2021
CLIPr, a Video Analysis and Management (VAM) platform using AI and machine learning to make video content more engaging and discoverable, is sponsoring the keynote session at Event Tech Live (ETL) and Best Virtual Event Platform (1000 – 5000 attendees) at the Event Technology Awards (ETA). The keynote session takes place on November X at Xpm and is a panel discussion focused on Enabling and Monetising Communities, featuring senior level speakers, including Tim Groot, CEO, Grip, Humphrey Ch
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