Nimble AMS
AUGUST 26, 2022
Successful associations prioritize improving the member experience. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that 90% of association professionals seek to enhance engagement opportunities for their members. Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 23, 2022
What is the state of your member data? According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. What’s causing this disconnect? It could be as simple as an organization is yet to set any goals, visions, or KPIs for its data.
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Association Adviser
AUGUST 25, 2022
After the accelerating pace of change of the last couple years, most associations are asking not only how they can keep up with the change, but how they can stay ahead of the disruption curve to serve their members and meet their missions. Truly innovative associations are looking at how they can be initiators of […]. The post How to Nurture Crazy Ideas appeared first on Association Adviser.
Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 26, 2022
During the Michigan Society of Association Executives, members and attendees had the opportunity to participate in a facilitated exercise to identify and explore current forces at play that are affecting them and their organizations. Following is an overview of those sessions led by Event Garde team members, along with the strategic insights and actionable business intelligence association leaders can apply to their work immediately.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
AUGUST 22, 2022
You can never learn enough about managing people. Even a manager who’s been at it for 30 years will tell you they’re still learning.
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Virtual
AUGUST 23, 2022
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, he welcomes Martha Fields a Former Vice-President of a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. With Martha we find life, work, & healthy aging success in 2022 despite the 3 C's of change, COVID, and challenges. In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, he welcomes Martha Fields a Former Vice-President of a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 25, 2022
“I am a walking disruption, and I always have been,” said Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and LGBTQ advocate Cidny Bullens, who told his tale through song and story to close the 2022 ASAE Annual Meeting, September 20-23 in Nashville, Tennessee. Bullens said he first stated out loud who he was at the age of 4 and was told […]. The post Sing Your Song with Authenticity appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 24, 2022
By Jon Forst, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Trademark. Many pieces have to fit together perfectly when planning a flawless event. Arguably the biggest and most important piece is selecting the right location. Venues are the foundation for making amazing brand memories. The right venue allows for seamless delivery of high-quality experiences and content to an engaged, enthusiastic audience. .
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.).
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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
Virtual
AUGUST 23, 2022
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, he welcomes Martha Fields a Former Vice-President of a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. With Martha we find life, work, & healthy aging success in 2022 despite the 3 C's of change, COVID, and challenges. In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, he welcomes Martha Fields a Former Vice-President of a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital.
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 22, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: Grant writing is a time and resource consuming activity that saps nonprofit productive capacity. Why it Happens: Nonprofits rely on grants as the single revenue source to fully fund their operations. The Solution: Diversity funding streams by fully integrating all services offered into a closed loop nonprofit funding model.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 24, 2022
Josh Katz is founder and CEO of YellowHeart, which he describes as a made-in-NYC, blockchain live event ticketing platform powered by distributed ledger technology. A fanatical music fan since childhood, Katz moved from promoting shows to record label world in the mid-1990s. He went on to start his own ‘non-traditional’ label, selling it in 2016 to fund a deep dive into crypto, blockchain and, ultimately, YellowHeart.
Delcor
AUGUST 23, 2022
These days, just about every organization is either in Microsoft 365 or wants to be. Before the pandemic, moving to Microsoft 365 was already appealing, and now it’s better than ever for employees either working in the office or at home. If your organization is fully utilizing Microsoft 365, collaboration is easier than ever with Microsoft’s many tools, and you also get to avoid paying for servers or hardware upkeep.
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.
Achieve
AUGUST 25, 2022
As a nonprofit professional or leader, your days are full of conversations. You’re constantly engaging with others, whether it’s meeting with your staff about. connecting with younger donors. or communicating with major donors to win their support for an upcoming campaign. . Since you spend all day talking, it can be highly beneficial to set aside time specifically to. build effective presentation skills.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 25, 2022
Make friends with failure. That was the message from Marcus Whitney, venture capital investor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, content creator and one of Nashville’s hometown influencers, to attendees at the 2022 ASAE Annual Meeting, September 20-23 in Nashville, Tennessee. As the founding partner of Jumpstart Health Investors and Jumpstart Nova, the first Black health care venture fund […].
Event Industry News
AUGUST 23, 2022
Registration for Event Tech Live (ETL) 2022 opens today, Tuesday 23rd August. At ExCel London for the first time, with more reach and a bigger footprint, ETL 22 promises all the innovation, insight and inspiration it’s famous for and more besides. Exhibitors from around the world on the show floor, throwing new shapes, and more than 40 hours of content scrupulously tailored to the wants of the contemporary events model.
Ungated
AUGUST 23, 2022
As property insurance rates are somewhat stabilizing in 2022, umbrella liability rates continue rising for common interest communities. Five years ago, many community associations were able to purchase umbrella liability limits as high as $50 million for a very economical price. In the past two years, insurance companies have reduced their limits to $5 million or have been forced to exit the market altogether.
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 25, 2022
You know all those checklists for what to do if you have trouble sleeping (make sure the room is dark, is cool, stop looking at your devices at least an hour before bed, go to bed at the same time, etc.)? You can also create your own personal checklist for signaling to your mind and body that you want to get some creative work done. When you are really in the creative zone, it’s called “flow.” I’ve shared before some research on how to get into the creative flow state.
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I’ll be the first to admit I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.).
Event Industry News
AUGUST 23, 2022
Seal Packaging has launched the UK’s first ever UKCA mark registered certified plastic-free paper cups. Supporting the calls for a ‘Plastic-free pint’. In July, a cross-party group of more than 20 MPs called on the government to outlaw single-use plastic pint cups in a bid to combat plastic pollution. Parliamentarians, including the Green Party’s Caroline Lucas, and organisations such as CAMRA, have backed A Plastic Planet’s ‘Plastic Free Pint’ campaign, seeking an outright ban on plastic
Effective Database
AUGUST 24, 2022
Simple and Faster is Better Earlier this week I was fortunate enough to attend a session at ASAE's Annual Meeting entitled "No Analyst, No Problem!" presented by Bailey Kasten and Meagan Roloff. Their session was essentially about creating data visualizations on a shoestring budget.
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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
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 24, 2022
During a recent Nonprofit Marketing Guide training on How to Write Faster ( recording available with a Free Membership ) the chat was on fire with participants sharing their tips and tools for what helps them during their storytelling process. When I jumped in with my tips for Asana, I received questions for further insight on how I utilize this program within our marketing department (of one).
Disciple Media
AUGUST 26, 2022
The number and diversity of online communities has exploded in recent years to the point that no matter what your interests or beliefs, there’s a good chance that there is a thriving online community that shares your outlook and passions. And if there isn’t, you can always use one of the best community apps we are about to look at below to start your own.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 25, 2022
Event Tech Live confirmed today that market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider Cvent, will be one of the sponsors for Event Tech Live’s (ETL) London Launchpad event. As part of the sponsorship, a Cvent representative will sit on the Launchpad Competition judging panel with other industry leaders to select this year’s Launchpad winner.
Robert Skrob
AUGUST 22, 2022
How do you continue to grow your recurring subscription revenue during a recession? Click here to find out. During recessions, when consumers are experiencing layoffs, seeing friends laid off, and hearing about layoffs on social media, they cut back their subscriptions. And, while subscription businesses outpace the market during upturns, they can also outpace the downside as subscriptions are really.
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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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 26, 2022
Cafe 123. Opelika, AL. Summer is rapidly coming to a close, but it will be a while before the temperatures cool off where I live. The only thing hotter than a summer in the South is these helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have Giving Tuesday, Instagram, and online donation tips, info on 15+ social media platforms, myths about Gen z, and more.
Disciple Media
AUGUST 26, 2022
The number and diversity of online communities has exploded in recent years to the point that no matter what your interests or beliefs, there’s a good chance that there is a thriving online community that shares your outlook and passions. And if there isn’t, you can always use one of the best community apps we are about to look at below to start your own.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 24, 2022
The iconic central London venue is inviting businesses to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Rebecca Moore, senior event manager, said “Somerset House is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community reflecting the nature of our society.
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