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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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.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Steven Stout, Executive Director for the Texas Society of Association Executives. 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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
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.
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.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.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body and advocacy group representing the UK events sector, has today published its Shape of Events Report. The report was compiled using responses from over 300 professionals and organisations from across the UK events sector and authored by Richard Smith from Team Tourism Consulting and John Gallery, Chair of the BVEP’s Research Group.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
This week, Candid released the 21 st edition of our annual Nonprofit Compensation Report. The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. It is the only large-scale analysis of its kind based entirely on data reported to the IRS and continues to be the most comprehensive nonprofit compensation study available. .
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.
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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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
“We currently live in a reality of scarce justice, scarce attention, scarce liberation…That scarcity is the lie. Actually the society we want to build, the society we want to structure and move toward is one in which there’s abundant justice, abundant attention, abundant liberation, where there is enough for all of us to feel attended to.”. – adrienne maree brown.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The IMEX Group has today published its full covid-safety plans and entry requirements for the 10th edition of IMEX America in November at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Following a recent trend in North America for event organizers to produce covid-safe events to an ‘unofficial gold standard’, the IMEX team has confirmed that all IMEX America participants must provide proof of full vaccination against covid-19 to gain entry to the show.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Today is Labor Day, a U.S. federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. While some might not think of labor unions as part of the social sector, they are in fact 501(c)(5) nonprofits and have been included in Candid’s data tools for years. In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from av
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.
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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Everyone still hanging in there? Take a moment to do some deep breathing if you need to. I can wait… all good? OK, let’s jump into the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have some social media campaign inspiration, creating a Wikipedia page, tips from the Press Secretary and more.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
TOCA Social – the world’s first interactive football and dining experience. Play, dine and score this summer by hosting a one-of-a-kind event all under the iconic dome of London’s O2 Arena. Build a game-winning package that fits your needs or let our legendary events team guide you through your journey. Just like all great moments, unforgettable events need iconic locations.
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.
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
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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
You are busy, and so is everyone else. So why should they stop what they are doing and respond to your call to action (like donate!) now? There are several ways that you can make something feel more timely and therefore urgent. As you work through your campaign’s messaging, give these questions some thought and see if they will help you add more urgency to your content.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Eventscase has just renewed its sponsorship contract with Delegate Wranglers, currently one of the most successful event prof’s communities on the internet, with over 21,000 members worldwide. This is the third year in a row Eventscase sponsors the famous community. Now, Delegate Wranglers will continue using the Registration tool of the Eventscase platform for all their events, including their signature meetup, “The DW Live Show.”.
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.
Ungated
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.
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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
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
A new report by App Annie takes us through the last 10 years of social media usage around the world and it’s interesting to see the landscape change from text to images to video. Download the full report: [link]. While most people around the world spend the most time on YouTube, the report notes: “YouTube remains the leader in the streaming, social and photo and video space due to both depth and breadth of engagement, but the average time spent per user in TikTok has surpassed YouTub
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The partnership will see Event Genius’ end-to-end ticketing solution integrate with Audience Republic’s suite of audience building & engagement tools. Event Genius – the world’s most complete end-to-end ticketing platform – have partnered with event marketing platform Audience Republic to bolster their egMarketing product. Event Genius will now make use of Audience Republic’s expertise and bespoke software functionality for presale registration and wait lists to enhance their service to prom
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.
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 […].
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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.
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?
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards, has announced submissions have opened for its annual Global Recognition Awards. The awards celebrate and honour exemplary achievements and focus on leadership at all levels and areas of focus within the global business events industry.
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.
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