Wild Apricot
AUGUST 13, 2024
Explore the pros and cons of dues versus donations for nonprofits. Learn how each approach impacts fundraising, membership engagement and organizational stability. You'll be able to decide which model best suits your nonprofit's needs and goals.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 15, 2024
Periods of high unemployment often mean a boom for your career center. But what do you do when leading economic indicators are more positive. In periods of low unemployment, associations face unique challenges in driving traffic to their job boards from both employers and job seekers.
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MemberClicks
AUGUST 14, 2024
Have you ever noticed how some of the most successful associations have a special bond with their members? How do these groups connect so well and seem to be so in synch with members? Odds are they invest in getting to know their membership. In today’s association landscape, that often means creating a member persona. Understanding your members is a core component in building a strong, vibrant organization, and creating a member persona can help drive engagement, improve retention, and inc
YM Careers
AUGUST 12, 2024
Learn how to manage your association’s brand and marketing plans to drive brand awareness. The post Strategies to Grow Your Association’s Brand Awareness appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 13, 2024
In the latest episode of the Association Adviser podcast, hosted by Christine Shaw, CEO and President of Naylor Association Solutions, we explore the powerful synergy between positivity and creativity in motivating teams to achieve remarkable results.
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HOA Strategies
AUGUST 14, 2024
Many HOAs rely heavily on vendors to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of a community. Managing HOA vendor contracts is a crucial role for HOA board members , and one that comes with a steep learning curve. Communicating with service providers can take time, finesse, and no small amount of energy. It can be an overwhelming task, and board members without prior experience managing vendors often have a difficult time when it comes down to making decisions.
ISAE
AUGUST 11, 2024
Membership Engagement Beyond Events: Year-Round Connections Imagine this: you’ve just hosted a successful auction, bringing in tons of non-dues revenue and providing an engaging experience for your members. Through this event, you’ve built relationships with new members and strengthened connections with existing ones. However, you put so much time and effort into planning the event that you’ve forgotten to focus on keeping in touch with attendees.
MemberClicks
AUGUST 13, 2024
One of the key elements in determining the success of an event for professional associations is maximizing ROI. One of the most productive ways to ensure this is to build on the momentum created by your event through proven post-event engagement strategies. The right blend of post event engagement strategies can build upon the value and shelf life of your event and reflect positively on your brand.
PROPEL
AUGUST 14, 2024
One of the most confusing things about workplace culture is that we all know that we value certain things inside our culture, yet we frequently don’t back it up with the right behaviors: The reason is simple, and we write about it in our new book: competing commitments.
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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
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 16, 2024
The essential steps to launch a successful food pantry. From planning and organization to sourcing donations and managing operations, you'll learn how to make a positive impact in your community and provide crucial support to those in need.
Spark Consulting
AUGUST 14, 2024
With a significant portion of the association community (although not me) in Cleveland this week for ASAE24, I’ve been thinking about ideas and how we all go about getting them. One of the challenges of solo consulting is that solo consultants need to generate a lot of ideas – for our clients most importantly, but also for articles and blog posts and conference presentations and whitepapers and ebooks and LinkedIn and all those other places we’re tasked with creating “tho
Candid
AUGUST 14, 2024
Generative AI technologies have made it possible for users to transform raw information—quickly and easily—into a presentable and readable form. Although there is concern about how generative AI affects the integrity of written work and images, there is also hope that responsible adoption can boost the social sector’s impact. Greg Stanley at PEAK Grantmaking has argued that generative AI tools can streamline the grant application process by enabling grantmakers to summarize, categorize, and pre-
Event Industry News
AUGUST 13, 2024
Welcome to the Event Industry News Christmas Party & Venue Guide — your ultimate resource for planning unforgettable festive celebrations. Whether you’reorganising a corporate holiday bash or a private seasonal soirée, our guide offers a curated selection of the best venues and top-tier suppliers.
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.
Associations Now
AUGUST 16, 2024
Wellness was a common thread at the ASAE Annual Meeting, from boards to members to within leaders themselves. Every ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo is a challenge to summarize—there are a lot of people, a lot of sessions, and a lot of different threads for attendees to follow. Which is as it should be, given the breadth of work associations do. But though I’m just one person who can’t cover everything by splitting himself in two (or ten, or 20…), there were a few notable themes that emerged durin
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 13, 2024
We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Losing focus on core mission I have worked in non-profits for over 20 years with a majority of my time spent as an Executive Director. Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity.
Candid
AUGUST 13, 2024
Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. So how does that play out? Too often, nonprofits jump at flashy fundraising tactics (“Let’s host a gala!”) or fall back on conventional wisdom (“Diversification is good!
Event Industry News
AUGUST 13, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of event management, staying ahead of the curve means embracing innovation. Silent Seminars, a trailblazer in event audio solutions, is reshaping how we experience conferences, exhibitions, and live events. As noise levels increase and audience engagement becomes more challenging, Silent Seminars offers a sophisticated, effective answer: high-quality wireless headsets.
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
AUGUST 14, 2024
If there’s one thing nonprofit marketers could use more of, it is likely time and resources. Working with multiple social impact organizations, I constantly search for ways to optimize both and increase overall nonprofit productivity. During my journey, I have discovered the benefits of systematizing processes. Words like these are not naturally attractive to us right-brained thinkers.
Forj
AUGUST 14, 2024
Forj , the leading community and learning solution for associations and professional networks, announced the appointment of Terri Herrmann as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Candid
AUGUST 12, 2024
Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report, released in May, analyzes the demographic composition of nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. What does the information shared by 59,550 U.S. public charities on their Candid profiles suggest about the demographic composition and size of nonprofit boards and how diverse boards are by organization size?
Associations Now
AUGUST 12, 2024
Amanda Gorman kicked off #ASAE24 by encouraging attendees to be authentic and open. At the Opening Session of the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo on Sunday, poet Amanda Gorman challenged leaders to be open about discussing feelings of pain and division. “Where I always begin with communication is with the wound or with the hurt,” said Gorman, in conversation with interviewer Holly Ransom.
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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
Expo Logic
AUGUST 16, 2024
Discover effective lead retrieval services & learn how to capture leads at trade shows with our expert tips and strategies to maximize your trade show success. The post Efficient Lead Retrieval Services: How to Capture Leads at Trade Shows appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 15, 2024
The nation has been gripped by Team GB’s sporting achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Candid
AUGUST 15, 2024
The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Fundraisers need support to help their organizations sustain day-to-day operations, implement and expand programs, and ensure financial stability for future planning and long-term projects.
Clowder
AUGUST 16, 2024
The way your members are searching for information online is rapidly turning mobile. Remaining relevant, especially to younger members, is imperative to your organization and it’s clear that mobile is where they’re at.
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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.
Ngage Management
AUGUST 16, 2024
At Ngage Management, we are thrilled to announce the introduction of our new core values and the adoption of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). These changes are designed to enhance our ability to serve our clients and ensure their success. Adaptability We embrace change with initiative and adaptability. Our ability to adjust and immerse ourselves in each association's unique needs reflects our commitment to delivering tailored solutions and driving success.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 15, 2024
Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium, is committed to partner with services and products who will provide a benefit to members through their association to the consortium.
PROPEL
AUGUST 16, 2024
Culture patterns are competing commitments inside your culture that prevent you from living your cultural values fully or as intended. I wrote about this in my last post, giving examples around innovation, collaboration, and transparency.
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