WBT Systems
DECEMBER 12, 2022
When making a case for improving new member onboarding and engagement at your association, your chances are better if you can say, “Look at what these associations with a 90% new member retention rate are doing.
Raklet
DECEMBER 16, 2022
If you want to strengthen your brand, you should definitely build a brand community. A brand community basically refers to. The post Building Brand Community: A Complete Guide (2022) appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.
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Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 14, 2022
‘ Tis the season of holiday parties , bak ing delicious treats, and preparing to i mplement association management software (AMS) in the new year! Is your association updating its software budget and attempting to get staff buy-in for your innovative AMS? We’re here to guide you through your AMS implementation with three key ingredients to ensure y our association has a recipe for software success.
PROPEL
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Culture is like the water a fish swims in—it’s all around you, and you don’t have a good sense of how much it impacts your health and well-being as an organization. All cultures values things like collaboration, agility, and transparency, but leaders often don’t realize that the culture has hidden patterns in those areas that hold the organization back.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 14, 2022
For day 10 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out this heavenly English Toffee shared by Aaron Wolowiec, Event Garde Founder & President.
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Reid All About it
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This is the last edition of Association Brain Food for the year. I’ll see you again on Friday, January 6, 2023. Wishing you and yours a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. Merry Christmas! Copyright law. This week, while researching via Google, I landed on an association management company’s blog and found a post I wrote for a client.
Spark Consulting
DECEMBER 13, 2022
All in one post/place! 10. Five Tips for Success with Ad Hoc Volunteers. Original Post (2014). Updated Post (2022). 9. Why Is Membership the Only Relationship? Original Post (2013). Updated Post (2022). 8. Membership 101: Effective Renewal Cycles. Original Post (2018). Updated Post (2022). 7. Membership 101: Exit Surveys. Original Post (2018). Updated Post (2022). 6.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 13, 2022
For day 9 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out this recipe for this savory Crockpot Breakfast Casserole shared by Kara Nacarato, Event Garde Director of Development & Special Initiatives.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The post Fundraising Trends: 8 Modern Strategies to Consider for 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.
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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
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The post The Ghosts of Community Predictions Past appeared first on Higher Logic. Every year, Higher Logic Vanilla, in conjunction with leading community experts, releases the Community Predictions eBook. Let’s take a look at some of the ghosts of predictions past… The post The Ghosts of Community Predictions Past appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Analytics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should — calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders. But are you truly leveraging that information? Are you using it to increase revenue and lower costs per renewal?
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 15, 2022
For day 11 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out this delectable Corn Pudding shared by Dilhara Muthukuda, Event Garde Facilitator.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The post Fundraising Trends: 8 Modern Strategies to Consider for 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.
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.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Is your association looking to crack the Gen Z code? While we can ’t promise we have all the answer s, this blog offers vital facts about the important young professionals that your organization is so eager to recruit. If Gen Z isn’t yet on your radar, it really should be. Statista estimates there are 68.6 million Generation Z Americans. While not quite as large a demographic as Millennials , Gen Z is historically the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date.
Candid
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Yesenia Murillo is our Gardian of the Month! Find out what subject she'd like to learn more about, one of her favorite professional networks, the resource she thinks you should check out and which season best represents her!
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The post The 15 Best Mobile Event Apps (and How to Choose One) appeared first on WildApricot.
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!
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 12, 2022
At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We are excited to be expanding our footprint into the UK, partnering with local companies. We are introducing this unique product to the UK market to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: The work grant professionals do is often not understood or comes with unrealistic expectations. The gap creates a mismatch between agency and staff and leads to burnout and turnover, both costly for nonprofits. The Context: Grants are the lifeblood for many nonprofits. Understanding the professional standards and work of grant […].
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 12, 2022
For day 8 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out this recipe for these tasty Sweet Potatoes shared by Jenny Hill, Event Garde Manager of Marketing.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The post The 15 Best Mobile Event Apps (and How to Choose One) appeared first on WildApricot.
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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
.orgSource
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers.
Velvet Chainsaw
DECEMBER 12, 2022
We are extremely excited to welcome David Beckett, Vice President, Business Model & Performance to the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting team! To me, this is kind of like getting the band back together! I had the privilege to hire and work closely with David at Experient as well as when I was on the board of Eventcore. He knows what it takes to pull off the largest and most complex events in our space.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 16, 2022
For day 12 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out this recipe for these tasty Mini Black Bottom Cupcakes shared by Kara Nacarato, Event Garde Director of Development & Special Initiatives.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 16, 2022
With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming.
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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.
MemberClicks
DECEMBER 13, 2022
So many emails, so little time. That’s pretty much how we all feel when scrolling through our inboxes. But you don’t want your members to feel that way. After all, you spend SO much time trying to put those emails together. The last thing you want is for them to go unnoticed. Great email copy can make a difference. Quick overview: What is email copy?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 13, 2022
My college kids are already home and my youngest is taking exams this week essentially signaling the start of holiday madness and the end of another year. Whatever the end of your year looks like, I encourage you to set aside some time to do some prep work to set yourself up for success in 2023. Here are 12 things you can do to get ready for a great 2023 at your nonprofit: Clean off your desk/straighten your office.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, has today announced that it has achieved its ‘Greener Arena’ certification. The O2 is the first arena in England to achieve this accolade, in recognition of the venue’s sustainability practices and commitments. The ‘Greener Arena’ certification is awarded by AGF, a not-for-profit company, and sustainability expert, committed […].
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