Eplys
JULY 29, 2020
We’ve all heard the old phrase “two heads are better than one”! And it still rings true today. Planning a large conference or company event is a huge task to take on and will almost always need more than one person planning. So, how do you manage it in an organized way? Introducing….committees. Committees are appointed for a specific function and can help your daunting task list become more segmented and task-specific.
MemberClicks
JULY 27, 2020
You likely spend a lot of time drafting and sending emails. So naturally, you want people to read them, and not only that, but take some kind of action.
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Reid All About it
JULY 31, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Economic outlook for associations. Please consider participating in Marketing General Inc.’s (MGI) second annual Association Economic Outlook survey. The results will help our community better understand how associations are adapting to change and preparing for the future.
Wild Apricot
JULY 31, 2020
Now is the time to get set up with church membership! We go over everything you need to know, including the benefits for members of your congregation and your team.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
JULY 27, 2020
Is There a Need for Professionals to Become “Virtual Certified” in Your Industry? Read more about Is There a Need for Professionals to Become “Virtual Certified” in Your Industry?
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Association Success
JULY 27, 2020
It started with a tweet. Next, came a rather public revamp of policies and initiatives intended to make the Romance Writers of America more diverse and inclusive. In the tweet last August, romance writer Courtney Milan called a fellow romance author’s book an “(expletive) racist mess.” What followed was a formal ethics complaint by that author, Kathryn Lynn Davis, and publisher Suzan Tisdale.
Wild Apricot
JULY 27, 2020
While it's impossible to predict the future, we can still prepare for what's to come with a solid strategy and plan. This month, we’ve announced the new membership report feature along with other resources to help your organization remain sustainable.
Association Adviser
JULY 26, 2020
Discover activities you can do throughout the day to stay focused, on track, and in your element while working from home. The post 10 Simple Tips for Thriving While Working from Home appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
JULY 29, 2020
Many of the leading live events trade bodies and businesses across the UK have joined together to bring attention to the dire straits the live events industry, and its entire supply chain is facing; the sector includes manufacturers, audio, lighting and video specialists, logistics, transportation, rigging and many more. The industry is now issuing a ‘Red Alert’ with many organisations, businesses and live events staff coming together on the 11th of August to shed light on an industry set to co
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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
Smooth The Path
JULY 28, 2020
Do you have a change that you would like to see in your chapter or association? Perhaps you would like new members to feel more welcomed? Or you know that members would have a better experience if staff were more accessible? Or the tone used in member messaging needs to get warmer. Perhaps you’ve talked to your colleagues and agreed upon a change, but later, you notice no one is doing what they said they would do.
Wild Apricot
JULY 27, 2020
Want to raise more money and save more time for the campaigns that matter? Here's how political action committee software can help you!
Association Adviser
JULY 28, 2020
Here are 5 ways to identify potential new members while reinforcing membership benefits through your online career center. The post Attract and Retain Members Better through Your Online Career Center appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
JULY 29, 2020
Lancashire Cricket and Emirates Old Trafford unveil initiative to share insights and best-practice from hosting Test Matches with wider events industry ‘Safe in One Place’ to provide guidance on how to secure safety of venues to help £70bn events industry bounce back from COVID-19* Ahead of October 1 re-opening, Emirates Old Trafford remains, “committed to doing all we can to help lead the way back for the industry”, says Lancashire Cricket Chief Executive, Daniel Gidney.
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.
Association Success
JULY 29, 2020
Yesterday we proudly launched a new workshop titled “Rooting out Racism: How to get started at your organization,” led by Dialogue on Race Louisiana CEO Maxine Crump. . As an introductory workshop about how to identify the racist policies, bylaws and practices at your association that passively and actively allow inequities to continue, this conversation was a starting point for those unsure of where to begin.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 27, 2020
We are a little over halfway through 2020 and it is just one s**tstorm after another, isn’t it? But wherever you are right now, it’s important to take a step back and look at how you are taking care of yourself. As I was recently reminded: If we can’t take care of ourselves, we won’t be able to take care of others. Sara Fabian, The Ultimate Reason Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish.
Virtual
JULY 28, 2020
In this 5 Minutes With Andy, we are joined by Terry Lowney our COO and CFO. Terry has been with Virtual for over 17 years and she shares her experiences. Terry explains the importance of a value based culture and how they are more than words on a plaque. She advises on company "health", daily tasks, meetings at her level and the importance between culture and the bottom line.
Event Industry News
JULY 27, 2020
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Connect, the world’s first major digital trade event for the aerospace and defence industries has proven a phenomenal success delivering a week of top-quality content and heavyweight representation from Government and business. Nearly 14,000 delegates came together virtually from 97 countries. Over five days, 240 representatives including the CEOs of Airbus, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Meggit and Emirates, contributed to a world-class conference pr
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!
MemberClicks
JULY 29, 2020
Every organization has a unique structure in terms of staff, board of directors, committees, task forces, etc. And what works well for one association or chamber may not work well for another.
Protech
JULY 29, 2020
COLUMBIA, Md. – July 29, 2020 – Protech Associates, Inc. (Protech), provider of the first and leading cloud association managemen t solution powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365 , announces a single-sign on (SSO) integration with Web Scribble. The unified login will bring together the powerful capabilities of Protech’s association management software and Web Scribble’s job board technology to better serve associations and their members. .
Virtual
JULY 28, 2020
In this 5 Minutes With Andy, we are joined by Terry Lowney our COO and CFO. Terry has been with Virtual for over 17 years and she shares her experiences. Terry explains the importance of a value based culture and how they are more than words on a plaque. She advises on company "health", daily tasks, meetings at her level and the importance between culture and the bottom line.
Event Industry News
JULY 31, 2020
Conference Compass is beyond thrilled to announce that, after months of hard work and dedication, the most powerful platform for virtual and live events is launching today! You can now effortlessly turn your events into empowering experiences with your own inclusive, intuitive, and customisable #OneCommunity Virtual Event Platform. “When the pandemic hit the spring conference season and most of our customers had no choice but to cancel or postpone their events, we decided to expand our developme
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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
JULY 28, 2020
Need writing ideas for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more? We have you covered. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. I send this email newsletter the first week of every month with prompts for the following month.
Association Success
JULY 30, 2020
Just as looking in the mirror reflects your physical appearance, your digital image is a reflection of your personal brand. The manner in which you appear online, whether via video, social media presence, or even Slack message is telling a story about who you are and how you’re showing up in the world. The problem is, just like that new patch of gray hair, you might not like what you see.
Association Adviser
JULY 30, 2020
Before 2020, the Virtual Association Network & Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship pop-up groups were connecting remote association professionals with resources and wisdom. The post Finding a Community as a Remote Worker: The Growth of Pop-Up Groups appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
JULY 29, 2020
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) welcomes the Government’s confirmation that UK festivals will share in the recently announced £1.57 billion cultural emergency fund. A £500m fund will be distributed to cultural organisations across England during the COVID-19 crisis, with grants ranging between £50,000 and £3 million. The news comes after AIF called for urgent clarity on the eligibility of UK festivals for the financial support package.
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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
JULY 31, 2020
Hello, you lovely lot! Ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have how to find your social media audience, if good clickbait is a thing, writing perfect headlines, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Find out How to Identify and Attract the Right Social Media Audience for Your Nonprofit.
Association Success
JULY 30, 2020
As American media this summer turned much of its attention toward the social inequities brought on by systemic and institutionalized racism, we at AssociationSuccess.org made a commitment to do our own reflecting and to consider how we can be part of the solution to bring forth a better world for everyone in it. We’ve taken a few steps since then, including internal discussions about representation on our blog and social media.
Association Adviser
JULY 30, 2020
While most association professionals scrambled to flip their workspaces from in-office to remote in a matter of days this past spring, Christine Shupe, CAE has been managing associations and staff remotely – and making it look easy – since 2003. As the executive director of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) since 1998, Christine works […].
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