Wild Apricot
MARCH 30, 2022
A few years ago, I joined an online writing club. I was hoping to start tracking my writing progress and connect with other writers, and I hoped the sense of community would give me motivation to keep developing my skills.
Nimble AMS
MARCH 29, 2022
It’s important to have revenue-generating tools and approaches in place to keep your association strong. . Here are some approaches you might not have thought of to increase revenue for your association. Over time, your association’s revenue needs change. Sometimes your membership growth might flatten out or go negative and you need to increase non-dues revenue.
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Multiview
MARCH 31, 2022
When I started working with associations just a decade ago, it was hard to have a conversation about the digitization of communications and media. Trying to convince leaders to convert their printed magazines, journals and other publications into digital assets was almost impossible. Fast forward to now – an age where technology is embedded in every aspect of life – it’s no longer a question of whether organizations want to go digital but rather, how do they keep up?
WBT Systems
MARCH 28, 2022
Job-hopping is in the air right now. Career-hopping too. After two years of the pandemic, no wonder we’re more reflective about how we want to spend the rest of our 4000 weeks on earth.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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
APRIL 1, 2022
As more and more groups begin to meet again in-person, the need for some sort of relationship-building activity at the start of sessions, meetings, or conferences has become less a luxury and more a necessity.
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Higher Logic
MARCH 29, 2022
The post Deliverability Manners With Amanda – Uncovered URLs appeared first on Higher Logic. It’s not nice to go out in public uncovered – don’t let your URLs do it! The post Deliverability Manners With Amanda – Uncovered URLs appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Adviser
APRIL 1, 2022
Sponsorship programs are a key non-dues revenue source for associations and brands that support your members are looking for ways to connect with their current and potential clients on a deeper level. Are your current sponsor offerings designed to support all levels of donors? Not all sponsorship programs are developed equally. It is easy […].
Sequence Consulting
APRIL 1, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Come on down!” Everyone knows that show: The Price is Right. Contestants try to guess how much something really costs, and whoever gets the closest wins fabulous prizes. That’s it. That’s the whole game. We’ve been watching the same thing for fifty years now. Why is that? Because we relate to it. Prices matter but … Continue reading "The Price Is Right".
Event Industry News
MARCH 30, 2022
The metaverse – in some form for another – is coming to tradeshows. That’s the view of an expert panel which looked at how this futuristic reality will impact business. How that world develops is still unclear, but we do know it is a theme of hot debate across business, technology and finance sectors. That’s why ExpoPlatform joined with EIN to take a deep dive into what the metaverse might mean for tradeshows, featuring some top industry contributors.
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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
MARCH 28, 2022
The post What a School Theatre Association Teaches Us About Advocacy During Lean Times appeared first on Higher Logic. We chatted with Hans Weichhart, Chief Membership Officer at school theatre association EdTA, about how they grow and activate their strong member network – and how they did it even during lean times. The post What a School Theatre Association Teaches Us About Advocacy During Lean Times appeared first on Higher Logic.
Achurch
MARCH 31, 2022
Professionals who work remotely worry about not having the same mentorship opportunities as colleagues working in the office. But don’t worry! Remote mentoring looks different for people on both sides of the relationship, and in many ways, it’s easier, too. Just like the in-person version, remote mentoring helps new professionals find direction and realize their potential.
PROPEL
MARCH 31, 2022
We are super excited to share some big and exciting news – Work @ Life, the podcast co-hosted by Maddie Grant and Sanja Licina, PhD, President of the Workforce Division at QuestionPro, has been chosen to be one of eight “emerging talent” podcasts that make up the inaugural cohort of Hubspot’s new Creators Program. This is an accelerator program that throws the weight of Hubspot’s marketing and.
Event Industry News
MARCH 31, 2022
Award-winning Wiltshire based event production agency, Corporate Events, has announced further expansion of its project management team, with the appointment of Phoebe-Scott-Browne. The appointment follows growth in all departments, which was reported in September 2021, due to increased demand across face-to-face live events, combined with a calendar of virtual and hybrid events.
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.
AMG
MARCH 28, 2022
A message from Paul Mengert, Association Management Group’s CEO I want to thank the many Association Management Group employees and customers who participated in the 2022 PTI Run on the Runway event. Thanks in part to our team’s dedicated effort, more than $135,000 was raised for area food banks. They leverage the funds for each dollar raised into as many as seven meals for families in need.
Candid
MARCH 28, 2022
The social sector can feel like a black box—even for those of us who work in it. People want to know: Just how big is the sector? What role does it play in the economy? What kinds of organizations make it up? . We created our U.S. Social Sector Dashboard to provide these valuable, big-picture insights. The dashboard answers many of these questions, including more specific ones.
HighRoad Solution
APRIL 1, 2022
Whether you’re looking to engage with membership or nurture newly generated leads, email automation is a valuable, relatively hands-free productivity enhancer. In fact, 59% of marketing professionals believe they can save as much as six hours per week when email automations are configured. Another 69% say that automation in this area reduces wasted time, and 72% say it allows them to focus on high-value work.
Event Industry News
MARCH 30, 2022
A collaboration of hospitality industry representatives has created an auction of extraordinary experiences to help raise funds for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. More than 50 incredible prizes have been donated by hotels and hospitality organisations to Hospitality Auction4Ukraine. Items include a suite and cocktails at The Savoy, a private dining experience for 12 guests at Corrigan’s of Mayfair, and a stay at Claridge’s.
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!
GrowthZone
MARCH 29, 2022
Real estate association professionals across the U.S. and Canada look at their organizations’ inner workings when they reply to GrowthZone’s annual association survey. This year, over half of real estate association pros aren’t confident their members understand the value of the association, however, 72% said overall engagement with members improved or was better year over year.
Association Adviser
MARCH 29, 2022
Your association’s goal is to be the primary resource for industry professionals and to have the most engaging content for your members. Many questions may be going through your head such as, “how do I get my members to be more engaging?” “Are there online tools that I am not using that I should be?” […]. The post 2022 Association Benchmark Survey will be available SOON!
Sequence Consulting
APRIL 1, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Get Membership Pricing Right Ever wondered how to nail membership pricing? Think about “The Price is Right” game show. It’s been on for half a century because it resonates with us. Prices matter, but they can be tricky to pin down. Getting them right can lead to big rewards. Likewise, association pricing often feels like a guessing game.
Event Industry News
APRIL 1, 2022
A legendary club widely regarded as one of the UK’s premier live music venues has been told it must close. The Leadmill, in Sheffield, opened its doors in 1980 and has hosted artists including Pulp, Coldplay, The Stone Roses and Oasis. Venue bosses said their landlord had served them with an eviction notice requiring them to quit the building next year.
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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
MARCH 29, 2022
Today I want to introduce you to a new metaphor for nonprofit communications and marketing work that I’ve been using for a while now with private coaching clients. Think of our air travel system. You have lots of different airlines with many different planes and people on those planes. All of those airlines are trying to use the same airport. Air traffic control at the airport lets planes know when they can land.
Association Adviser
MARCH 28, 2022
Originally published by Canadian Society of Association Executives, in collaboration with Kelly Lendsay at Indigenous Works – [link] CSAE’s Penny Tantakis connected with Kelly J. Lendsay, president and CEO of Indigenous Works and closing keynote speaker at COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference, to discuss how associations and not-for-profit organizations can foster Indigenous inclusion in the […].
Sequence Consulting
APRIL 1, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Come on down!” Everyone knows that show: The Price is Right. Contestants try to guess how much something really costs, and whoever gets the closest wins fabulous prizes. That’s it. That’s the whole game. We’ve been watching the same thing for fifty years now. Why is that? Because we relate to it. Prices matter but … Continue reading "3 Better Ways to Think About Association Pricing".
Event Industry News
MARCH 31, 2022
Event planning is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. Whether it’s virtual, hybrid, or in-person, it is a complex project that requires a wide range of expertise. You must streamline every step while ensuring that nothing falls out of the line. A successful event does not happen by accident. It is important for an event planner to rely on strategy and process especially if you are working on a tight schedule.
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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.
Blue Avocado
MARCH 28, 2022
Standing before the board to report executive fraud or unethical behavior—that’s an image that no CFO likes to contemplate. The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. If the ED is the engine of […]. The post Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility appeared first on Blue Avocado.
PROPEL
MARCH 31, 2022
My original title for this blog post on the great resignation was “The Great Resignation only Matters If You Suck.” My point, which is similar to one made by this Atlantic article, is that it’s not about the resignations and hating work, it’s about employees wanting to go to something better. If you already are better, then you won’t see many resignations.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 1, 2022
AbracadaBar. Disney’s Boardwalk. How is everyone doing this week? Want to know the latest in social media, content marketing and other news from around the world of marketing and fundraising? Then you are in the right place! This week we have Instagram Reels vs TikTok, getting a Wikipedia page approved, website tips, and more. But before we get into the links, today is the last day to save $200 on an All-Access Training Pass in honor of Kivi’s birthday yesterday.
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