WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Whether you work for a large nonprofit or run a small two-person shop, the question “How do we bring in more revenue?” is probably constantly running through your mind. After all, nonprofits are driven by the need to raise funds to support.
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Blue Sky eLearn
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The first pitfall into member attrition is the assumption that members are committed to sticking with an organization simply because they’ve signed up to pay regular dues. That financial pledge is far from a binding agreement, and their continued membership is contingent on your upkeep of further incentives to stick with the program. Just think about the difference between the expectations of a one-time donor and those of a longtime member.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The post How ASNT Made Event Management Easier than Ever with Landing Pages appeared first on Higher Logic. Find out how one association was able to manage registration, confirmation, and follow-up for their new event series with landing pages. The post How ASNT Made Event Management Easier than Ever with Landing Pages appeared first on Higher Logic.
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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.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Steven Stout, Executive Director for the Texas Society of Association Executives. is our Gardian of the Month.
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Blue Sky eLearn
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
I recently moderated a Think Tank event for the Association Executives of North Carolina Young Professionals group, FUEL. This event brought association executives and their partner organizations together to discuss the problems they see facing the world and innovate new solutions to fix them. Think Tanks do not create policy, but they do bring new ideas and solutions to the table to enable change.
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Laird Crawford has straddled the virtual and in-person worlds for some time now. He edits the mumbles out of podcasts and makes people look better on video than they do in person. Over the last 25 years, Laird’s company, Ian Ryan Interactive, has been my go-to for audio-visual success. You can probably guess that in […]. The post One Foot in Two Worlds—Expert Advice on Hybrid Events, Podcasts, and AV Tech appeared first on.orgSource.
Achurch
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
How much do you resonate with the concerns of this person? “I’m scared we’ll remain a remote-only workplace. I feel so depressed and disconnected working from home. I’m an extrovert. I really enjoyed coming into work.”. Fear not, extroverts (and social introverts). Our advice will help you feel connected and fulfilled while working remotely, so you can avoid over-sharing with grocery clerks and other random strangers.
GrowthZone
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
by Beth Z. (Your Nerdy Best Friend). Sound familiar? It’s the day of the big banquet. You have everything ready to go and then it happens: Someone wants to include a slide show with dozens of photos. . Never fear – Your Nerdy Best Friend is here to demonstrate a slick shortcut to quickly download multiple images. Take two minutes to learn about bulk image downloads.
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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.
Smooth The Path
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In the old days of in-person events, the information exchanged in breakout groups was mostly effervescent. During breakout groups, great ideas bubble up, and the group creates understanding and excitement around the best ideas. This understanding and excitement are, in turn, significantly diluted by the note-taking and the dreaded report-out activities.
MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
First impressions can last a lifetime. That’s why you’ve taken great care to ensure your association website will win over future members. From having a section dedicated to information on the various membership levels to a prominent “Join Now” button on every page, you’re a pro.
Ungrated
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Demand for community association managers to help boards fulfill their responsibilities remains high as the number of communities continues to grow across the country. Unfortunately, not enough individuals are entering the profession, meaning that community association management companies and boards will need to work harder than ever to create and support a talent pipeline.
GrowthZone
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The modern association is lean and agile, focuses on its core strategy, and relies on innovative association management software. A robust association software platform optimizes association productivity and maximizes return on investment by: Reducing waste and redundancies Limiting non-value-added functions Improving return on capital. Multi-functional association management software is the foundation of staff productivity, empowering membership organizations to optimize operations and scale ef
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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!
Smooth The Path
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Every summer seems to have a theme. I’ve had “travel summers” and “fun summers” and “relaxing summers” – this was a “thinking summer.” I spent A LOT of time hiking, gardening, driving, and sitting by the lake, and these activities gave me the time and space to think. One big epiphany I had as a result of all this thinking is (drum roll please): Levels of happiness, joy, and contentment are due, in large part, to perceptions.
Mariner Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
*Part 2 of a 3-part series on creating a volunteer learning journey. In the last post, we gave you an overview of how the volunteer learning journey concept was developed as well as how it can help your volunteers take charge of their training thus leading to more qualified volunteer leaders. In this post, we’ll talk about how to begin building a volunteer matrix that taps into the diverse skills, knowledge and energy of your volunteers, and puts your volunteers into the driver seat of their own
CommPartners
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Globally, July 2021 was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA. We are experiencing the effect of climate change now. We should all do everything we can do be more sustainable—including in the events industry. At the height of COVID-19, the industry was faced with a choice: go virtual, or cancel. We chose […].
MultiBriefs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
{summary} Do any of these frustrations expressed by association executives about board engagement sound familiar? "The directors don't reply to my messages." "Fewer than 50% show up for meetings." "Nobody has read the bylaws." "Directors mistakenly think their role is to direct and evaluate the staff." If they do, try using the following techniques to increase understanding and participation.
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.
InternetAssociation
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Washington, DC – In response to the signing of Texas House Bill 20, IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement: “The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution will prevail long after the ink has dried on this Texas law. The First Amendment and Section 230 give Internet companies the legal framework to moderate content to protect internet users from harm including hate speech, COVID-19 misinformation, terrorist propaganda, and financial scams.
Mariner Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
*Part 1 of a 3-part series on creating a volunteer learning journey. Our volunteers are motivated. There’s no question there. They begin their volunteer journey enthusiastic, energized, elated to be involved in something they truly believe in. And we are happy to have them. Then somewhere along that path, they falter. So, what happened and how can we fix it?
MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Association organization leadership already has plenty on their plates—and often, one of those activities is growing their membership. But growth is a difficult, ongoing challenge. According to a recent report , 46% of organizations had trouble reaching new members, whereas 43% simply don’t have enough time to focus on growth. While these are significant figures, there is a solution that can both help with outreach, free up time, and more: an AMS.
Effective Database
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Who should "own" the database? One of the most common questions I get from my clients is "Who should have responsibility for the database?" That is typically followed by "Should it be the membership department, or IT, or somewhere else?" Back in the day, I would recommend that whoever was "closest" to the data should manage it. For … Who should “own” the database?
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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.
Robert Skrob
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
How do you write an email newsletter that generates engagement, gets subscribers excited again about the value you deliver and improves retention? Unfortunately, most subscription businesses default to “me, me, me” speak in their attempts at email newsletters. They write about their products and what they deliver. All when they SHOULD be writing about their subscribers.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The next decade. Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, challenged the association community to imagine it’s December 31, 2029, look back over the past decade and ask, “What did our association do to shape a different and better future for stakeholders and successors?” WBT Systems took him up on the challenge and focused on how an association’s learning business might help shape their industry’s future.
MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
As a membership organization, member dues are core to your organization’s overall financial success. But they can’t get too high (or you’ll lose members!)—and relying on a single revenue stream is too risky.
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