Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Tools like ChatGPT can give you a list of ideas to start with and modify as you see fit. Like we said, just make sure organizations with those names don’t already exist! The post All About Association Names: 8 Tips + 35 Examples of Cool Association Names appeared first on WildApricot.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
One association CEO shares how his organization has created opportunities for board members to better understand member needs. Doing so has helped promote transparency and allowed the broader community to be heard. Every board wants to feel like they understand the association’s members and their needs. But that’s not always easy, especially since every organization is composed of members with different viewpoints and backgrounds.
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Multiview
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Promotion is an important part of any event’s planning process. When trying to get the word out about an annual conference or educational webinar , social media is a highly effective tool. The fact is that s ocial media is where people are. They’re looking at their phones, scrolling through Facebook, following influencers and brands on Instagram and Twitter, and networking with likeminded individuals on LinkedIn.
Association Alert
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021 (31 USC 5301, et seq.). The stated purpose of the law is to address “the disclosure of corporate ownership and the prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism.” WHAT? So how does this relate to my Association?
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Remote work is here to stay. That’s something we all can agree on, said 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting panelists Chip Flater of the American Counseling Association, George Rears, MBA, PMP, CSM, of Achurch Consulting, Mindy Saffer, LEED AP, of CRESA, and Erik Haas of designDATA. Where we go from here is to address the challenges […] The post The Association Leader’s Strategic Guide to the Hybrid Work Galaxy appeared first on Association Adviser.
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Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The post The Latest Association Community Benchmarks appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Community Benchmark Report is now available! Compare your association’s community activity and engagement performance for actionable insights. The post The Latest Association Community Benchmarks appeared first on Higher Logic.
AssociationChat
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
It’s not like we weren’t paying attention to AI before ChatGPT. It’s just that generative AI, like ChatGPT, is different. Way different. And its capabilities have led to an onslaught of articles and chatter about the generative AI tech darlings Midjourney, DALL-E, and ChatGPT. What’s so different about generative AI? You know how every association is a nonprofit, but not all nonprofits are associations?
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Is digital transformation dead? Well, for the majority of organizations, the transformation is over. They may not all have become butterflies, but most have acquired wings of some kind. Today, we are looking at evolution. At this point, any group missing the digital gene is probably extinct. The focus has gone beyond whether or not you will have digital platforms.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The decision to mandate antiracism or diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training should be made carefully. While antiracism training can be valuable and effective when implemented thoughtfully, it is most effective when participants are engaged, willing, and open to the learning process. Mandating it for individuals who are not receptive may lead to a superficial compliance without genuine understanding or behavior change.
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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
NetForum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Association industry research shows that members are seeking professional education opportunities. Here’s how and why to deliver the learning experiences your members want. You probably know that association members are looking for ways to further their careers. But do you know just how significant professional education opportunities are to members?
Candid
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
By David Willis & Kathryn Armstrong | BBC News, Burning Man in Nevada & London Weather conditions at the Burning Man festival in the US have eased enough to allow revellers to start leaving. Heavy rain had turned the event, held in a desert in Nevada, into a mud bath.
Elevating Engagement
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. This was the quote I had planned for the epitaph for the opening chapter of my new book, Elevating Engagement —it was perfect because it captured the ethos of the chapter exactly. However, my editor encouraged me not to use it because while the statement is often attributed to Maya Angelou, its origin is somewhat murky.
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.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program is designed to help disaster victims access legal guidance and avoid fraud. The American Bar Association has mobilized a legal support team in response to recent devastating wildfires in Hawaii, part of a long-running disaster-response program that’s become increasingly busy. Last week, ABA announced that it had set up a hotline and other supports for victims of the August wildfires on the island of Maui, which have reportedly killed
AMG
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
September officially ushers in the fall season. It’s time to gather the board and make plans for the coming months. Fall is a great time for community holiday centered events. If your community is in the cold part of the country, the coming months can bring cold temperatures. Here is a task list every HOA should implement while the weather is still mild. 1.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure and retail destination, has announced that it will be hosting the world’s first carbon-removed arena events at The 1975’s headline shows in February 2024.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Maybe you’ve heard this advice: Treat your nonprofit website like an employee. That means setting performance standards for it. But it also means investing ongoing time (supervision) and money (salary) into it. You can’t set it and forget it — your website — any more than you would an employee on your staff. Your Nonprofit Website as a Human Employee Is Still Good Advice Given all the chatter about AI (artificial intelligence) replacing people and how your nonprofit shoul
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!
HighRoad Solution
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of learning about HubSpot’s not shockingly astounding product roll-out at HubSpot’s crown jewel event—INBOUND. To say they hit it out of the park (and I don’t even like baseball) is an understatement. HubSpot yet again jumped 10 steps forward in the enterprise CRM space. Imagine if a Magic 8 Ball and a Genie Lamp had children.
Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A sudden leadership transition can leave a nonprofit scrambling to survive. Don't leave your mission to chance — plan for the future today. The post From Crisis to Clarity: Five Steps to Demystify Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado.
AMR Management Services
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
When it comes to association digital marketing, your website is the glue that holds your strategy together. While your organization likely already leverages digital marketing assets such as email and social media, your website is the hub where you house important information aimed at current and potential members and sponsors. That being said, your website… The post How to Improve Your Association Marketing with Website UX first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Homecoming. Disney Springs, FL Why do short work weeks always feel longer? Anyway, no time to dwell on that as we have the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so. This week we have a new directory of nonprofit consultants of color, how to avoid a shadowban on Instagram, lots of website and SEO tips, and more.
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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
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In her Op-Ed, “Florida anti-mandate law about masks, vaccinations imperils senior communities” published in the August 25, 2023, Palm Beach Post, Becker Community Practice Group Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger weighs in on how a new Florida law effectively ties the hands of community associations that want to keep their common areas safe and open during public health emergencies.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
At least five large U.S. property insurers — including Allstate, American Family, Nationwide, Erie Insurance Group and Berkshire Hathaway — have told regulators that extreme weather patterns caused by climate change have led them to stop writing coverages in some regions, exclude protections from various weather events and raise monthly premiums and deductibles.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
With more than 12 years’ experience working in the events industry, primarily in tech, Rachel Heller is senior content program manager, events, at Github, the AI-powered developer platform.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. [Click here to learn more about Joan’s Nonprofit Leadership Lab or check out my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout ] Over our years as thought leaders in the field of nonprofit leadership and well-being, and as a nonprofit leadership coach, b
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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.
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Q: I recall that a few years ago there was a lot of discussion regarding term limits for board members. I have not heard anything about term limits recently and know that a number of board members in my community have served for a long time. What is the term limit for condominium association board members? (S.F., via e-mail) The post Board Term Limits Questioned first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Employees and volunteers want professional development, but not necessarily the top job. Clarity and transparency can help them find their way. For a long time, I was pretty skeptical of those bumper stickers that say, “Not all who wander are lost.” Thanks to a strict Midwestern upbringing, I was certain that not knowing your direction was an error, especially if the direction you weren’t going in was up.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
UK company Silent Conference will be ‘Official Headset Provider’ at Event Sustainability Live (ESL) which takes place at ExCeL London in November.
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