Sat.Nov 13, 2021 - Fri.Nov 19, 2021

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7 Steps to Create a Donation Website for Your Nonprofit + 10 Great Examples

Wild Apricot

Take a look at your website. Would it encourage you to donate? If the answer is no, your potential donors probably feel the same way. Think of your website as your personal assistant. Once set up properly to receive donations, it makes it easy for.

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How to get started with gamification to drive member engagement

Nimble AMS

3 tips associations can use to start with gamification right away. . Member engagement is serious business. It’s important to keep your members engaged year-round so they see value in their membership, feel connected with your association, and ultimately stick around for years to come. . But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with member engagement. .

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5 tips to elevate remote speakers presenting to an in-person audience

Aaron Wolowiec

While it may not be possible to replicate every aspect of an in-person presentation, with the right planning, coaching, and mentoring, remote speakers can still be highly effective. Here are five considerations as you work with remote speakers presenting primarily to an in-person audience.

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30 Ideas for Generating Non-Dues Revenue from Online Education Programs

WBT Systems

In a brainstorming session, an organization’s culture and history can restrain ideation.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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How to Create an Amazing Subscription Website in Less Than a Day

Wild Apricot

"I want to create a subscription website where people pay to get access to my community, resources, and publications.” That's what Lily, a stay-at-home mom who ran her local Library Association, wanted to accomplish. When she began to Google.

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More Non-Dues Revenue Please: Using RSS to Populate Newsletters

Higher Logic

The post More Non-Dues Revenue Please: Using RSS to Populate Newsletters appeared first on Higher Logic. Newsletters are a staple for most associations. Members expect newsletters that are targeted to their interests, no matter how varied the audience you serve. But newsletters also serve as an important source of non-dues revenue. The post More Non-Dues Revenue Please: Using RSS to Populate Newsletters appeared first on Higher Logic.

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The Calculation Whether to Renew

Smooth The Path

A hiring manager selects two candidates with similar technical skills and backgrounds for a final round of interviews. The interview committee feels one candidate is more personable and exudes more energy than the other candidate. Which one gets an offer? Every time members decide to renew; they do a similar two-part calculation. Am I getting value?

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WildApricot Stands as a Top Performer by Capterra Users

Wild Apricot

WildApricot is proud to announce that it’s featured as a “Top Performer”, “Noteworthy Product” and “Emerging Favorite” in Capterra’s Shortlists for multiple categories. WildApricot is pleased to be the.

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Scalable Learning for a Modern Attention Span – 12/2/21

Association Analytics

The post Scalable Learning for a Modern Attention Span – 12/2/21 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT

Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d

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Rethink Your Communication Strategy: More Member Engagement Through Retargeting

Association Adviser

This is the digital age. There are few guarantees in life; however, I’m certain you have networked on LinkedIn, scrolled through Instagram and Facebook, watched movies and shows on Netflix or Hulu, or purchased items on Amazon. While you were doing those things, whether you realized it or not, your data was being collected, and […]. The post Rethink Your Communication Strategy: More Member Engagement Through Retargeting appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Lessons Learned from a Black Swan—Solutions Day Presenters Explore Pandemic Insights

.orgSource

Celebration isn’t a word I would typically use to describe a conference, but there was a festive feeling at.orgCommunity’s Solutions Day. Gathering with colleagues again was inspirational. Even online, the participants could sense the excitement. Presenter, Dean West, called the pandemic a black swan. The term comes from finance and is used to describe […].

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25+ Member Newsletter Tips and Ideas for Better Campaigns

MemberClicks

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). As of 2019, email marketing boasted a 4,200% return on investment —or $42 in returns for every $1 spent. It also offered a 15.22% conversion rate in 2021. So, whether you’re sending a sales email, sharing company news or promoting content, email remains a valuable way to spend your marketing dollars.

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How to Start Your Data Analytics Journey

Association Analytics

The team at Association Analytics often hears questions like, What exactly is data analytics? Why is it important? What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? To help answer these questions, we’ve laid out some helpful tips on how to get started and where to go from there. First: Reporting vs. Analytics. Reports share information on what has already happened in your business in an organized, straightforward format.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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.

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What Are Your Coaching Options as an Association Executive

PROPEL

Working one-on-one with a coach helps you fine-tune your leadership in a way consulting projects can’t. The regular cadence of meetings over a longer period of time can often lead to more lasting changes in the way you approach your work as a leader, rather than only addressing a specific problem or issue in the organization. That said, there are distinctively different types of coaching out there.

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Meet The Speaker: Donor Engagement with Eman Osagie

Achieve

The end of the year is a busy and long awaited time for many nonprofit organizations. It’s hard to prioritize what your team should be focusing on to increase fundraising. Luckily, Eman Osagie, Client Success Manager at Double the Donation, will be sharing her expertise for FREE at our upcoming December 8th webinar “. Make it Meaningful: Discussing Donor Engagement Strategies. ”.

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Warm welcome: Hosting guests in your community during the holiday season

Ungrated

Many community association residents are welcoming back family and friends to their homes this holiday season as some restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease and people feel more comfortable traveling. With Thanksgiving a few days away, it’s a good time to revisit community rules on parking, noise, and extended stays to ensure hosts are happy and guests feel welcomed.

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AAPM&R Drives National Call-to-Action with Long COVID Public Dashboard

Association Analytics

The post AAPM&R Drives National Call-to-Action with Long COVID Public Dashboard appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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Is It Worth It to Become a “Best Place to Work?”

PROPEL

There are many versions of the “best place to work” awards, and they are usually connected with a local publication, like a business journal or newspaper. They are almost always survey-based—that is, you pay someone to administer some kind of employee engagement survey, and if you score high enough, you get a ranking as a “best place to work.” If you don’t score high enough, of course.

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IA Applauds Chairwoman Rosenworcel, FCC for Approving Text-to-988 Suicide Prevention Order

InternetAssociation

Today, IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve an order that will enable text messaging access to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: “We all have a role to play in suicide prevention and normalizing conversations about mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped shine a light on the importance of ensuring people experiencing a crisis have access to tools and resources to connect them to the

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The ROI of a Smarter Association Management Software

GrowthZone

Today’s association must be lean and agile while keeping a laser focus on its core strategy. Investing in powerful AMS is essential because it allows associations to optimize operations and scale efficiently, effectively, and sustainably while providing the foundation which supports their strategy. A multi-functional AMS empowers organizations to: -Reduce waste and redundancies.

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Stuck? This Idea Might Help

Smooth The Path

Sometimes when I’m writing or developing a keynote or working on a new project, I get all up in my head. The words don’t flow, and ideas sputter out—my brain switches to full-on judging mode versus creative mode. I’ve noticed this happens more when I’ve just made a mistake. Thanks to Meredith Low (together, we developed the Associations of the Future Series ), I’m a huge Ted Lasso fan.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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.

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How to help your membership organization work smarter, not harder

Aptify

Is your membership organization working harder these days? Industry research suggests you’re not alone. . Here are 3 ways to lighten the load for you and your staff. The 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands shows that people working at professional membership organizations who responded to the study’s survey (Pros) say they’re working harder than in the past.

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Virtual Idea Swap: Coaching Your Chapter Leaders for Success

Mariner Management

What would we do without chapter volunteers? They’re our everything! Year after year, volunteers step up, take on chapter leadership roles, then step aside for the next set of leaders. But what if no one wants to step up? What about when things don’t go as planned? Deadlines and expectations fall short. Staff often don’t have any alternative but to step in and save the day!

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How to Secure Your Association’s Place as a Thought Leader with Your Content

Arc 3 Communications

The term “thought leadership” tends to be used loosely these days to describe any content that has to do with an industry, regardless if it has any real value to the reader or not. In truth, With so much online noise fighting for your member’s attention, your association must step up and provide quality content that benefits and provides real value to your audience.

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Work @ Life: Rethinking The Office to Attract Staff back

PROPEL

Workers have said it loud and clear, flexibility is one of their key considerations as they evaluate employers moving ahead. For organizations who are hoping to get their people back in the office at least some of the time, it means rethinking their office layout and corporate architecture to make the best of employees’ time while in person. Join our discussion with Colleen V.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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Keep or Toss: Going Marie Kondo on Association Offerings

AssociationChat

“But does it spark joy?”. Marie Kondo made this sentence famous and it is time for associations to ask this question about their offerings. . Do they spark joy? Or should you change your offerings? . KiKi L’Italien will lead you through various ideas and statements which you will get to vote on. At the end, hopefully, we will have a better understanding of what associations need to regroup and change their direction.

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Practical Tips to Tackle Dirty Data Webinar

Association TRENDS

All associations struggle to keep up with data hygiene amidst dueling challenges of staff time/experience limitations and a constantly changing world. Member and prospect records become out of date, data standards may not be in place, and the number of duplicate records requiring resolution continues to pile up. We know starting a data clean-up process can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be!

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“It’s more than I have, but less than I want.”

Effective Database

"It's more than I have, but less than I want." "It's more than I have, but less than I want." These are words uttered by a client of mine recently when looking at new data management software for their organization. There is some deep truth in both parts of that sentence: "It's more than I have." Obviously … “It’s more than I have, but less than I want.