Higher Logic
AUGUST 28, 2023
The post Key Areas of AI Benefit and Caution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic. How can you leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance your operations, engagement, and value proposition for members? Let’s break down some opportunities and cautions. The post Key Areas of AI Benefit and Caution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 30, 2023
Each year presents opportunities and challenges – and 2023 is no different. While inflation, global conflict and political fallout continue to present challenges to the economy, overall morale and perceived quality of life, there are myriad opportunities we can glean from the better aspects of society and progress. The 12th Association Benchmarking Report of North […] The post Key Findings from the 2023 Association Benchmarking Report appeared first on Association Adviser.
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Rejuvenesce
AUGUST 30, 2023
In today's digital age, email remains one of the most effective tools for communication, especially for associations looking to grow their membership base. However, the challenge lies in crafting a cold email that not only captures attention but also encourages a positive response. In this article, we will delve into the art of writing compelling cold emails to prospective new members, ensuring that your association stands out in an overcrowded inbox.
WBT Systems
AUGUST 28, 2023
What’s the biggest obstacle between your members and your educational programs? It’s a perceived lack of time.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Associations Now
AUGUST 28, 2023
Marketing General Incorporated’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report found that associations are experiencing an increase in membership following declines during the pandemic. That growth was correlated with associations that have compelling value propositions, embrace innovation, and focus on recruitment. Many associations are seeing an increase in membership following sharp declines during the pandemic.
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Association Alert
AUGUST 29, 2023
Walsh v. Hawthorn Hills Owners of Rochester, Inc. 2023 WL 4144757, Not Reported in N.W.Rptr (Michigan, 2023) What you need to know: A new construction project (street lights) can be a general and recurring expense and therefore fall under the annual budget. The key to determining whether something is or is not potentially part of the budget is what is provided in the association documents.
Aptify
AUGUST 28, 2023
Consider these five questions to help streamline the software-buying process and get the technology you need to move your organization forward. Super-charge your member-based organization with the right technology ecosystem 8 powerful software applications that amplify the impact of large associations and unions Download now When searching for new membership management software for your association or labor union, you might focus on the technology itself.
Associations Now
AUGUST 30, 2023
Want to develop a strong pipeline for the next generation of members and industry leaders? Giving a little inspiration to young students can go a long way. Learn how this strategy worked for the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Laurie Mutdosch, CAE, director of membership and volunteer relations at the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), has found that the first thing people think of when they hear “industrial hygiene” is either dentistry or cleaning warehouses.
.orgSource
AUGUST 28, 2023
Until recently I knew zip about dog grooming, restoring vintage clothing, or Chinese cooking. While I might take a stab at making Shaking Beef, I’m still not going to style a Labradoodle or remove the stains from 50-year-old lace. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. Why dive into subjects that are off my beaten path of discovery?
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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
AUGUST 31, 2023
The post Shake Up Success with Community: A Strategy for Customer Success Leaders in B2B SaaS appeared first on Higher Logic. Customer success continues to change and evolve, but one thing remains the same: Customers are your most significant assets. In this guide, we walk you through how an online community helps to provide value and. The post Shake Up Success with Community: A Strategy for Customer Success Leaders in B2B SaaS appeared first on Higher Logic.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Hope to see you back here for the next edition on Friday, September 15. AI pulse survey. MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ inte
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Event Garde is a professional development consulting firm committed to lifelong learning—for ourselves, our community and those who attend the meetings we facilitate—believing in its ability to create well-connected leaders and to foster performance improvement.
NetForum
AUGUST 30, 2023
Learn three things you should consider in your next association management software to secure your member data and reduce risk for your organization. 3 data security factors to consider in your next AMS appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.
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.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
For the last 15 years the JL-Group’s (JLL) DNA has been synonymous with a commitment to client service, strong values and pushing boundaries in the ever-evolving world of technical production across the television and event industries.
PROPEL
AUGUST 30, 2023
Your culture drives your results. Stop thinking of culture as what people “feel” about working there. Culture is an operating system that nudges people towards certain behaviors, and if you can nudge them toward the behaviors that make you successful, you’ll get better results than you’re getting today. But none of that happens until you see the patterns.
Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2023
From original research to reused content to promotions, numerous groups are helping members, teachers, and parents kick off the school year. Classes are back in session, or soon will be, and associations have been busy helping members, parents, teachers, and students prepare for them. From fundraisers to data to tips, here are some of the resources and initiatives associations have been offering: Data-driven insights.
Candid
AUGUST 30, 2023
I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.
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
AUGUST 31, 2023
Interprefy is proud to announce a pioneering agreement with The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), introducing AI-powered speech translation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Elevating Engagement
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Yup, I know that I left you with a bit of a cliffhanger in last week's article. It was all about our societal challenge with busyness. Why do members tell me they don’t engage? Time. They are too busy. Well, that’s depressing, isn’t it? How do we have even a speck of a chance against something as big as time? If the people we want to engage are too busy, they are too busy.
Associations Now
AUGUST 27, 2023
A new survey says many executives underestimate the impact of climate change. Associations have an opportunity to change the conversation. Leaders are feeling better these days about things—but they might have a blind spot. A pulse survey of more than 600 U.S. business executives released last week by PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed plenty of optimism.
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
AUGUST 30, 2023
The Marketable Record Title Act’s (MRTA) purpose is to extinguish old interests and use restrictions on lands and to allow for land sales to be completed more easily and with less expense. Unfortunately, aged homeowners’ association covenants are amongst the interests that can be extinguished by MRTA, and preventing such extinguishment is a very important responsibility for homeowners’ association directors.
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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
Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 2023
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporting Service The operator of the O2 Academy Brixton wants to replace its crowd control barriers if it is allowed to re-open following a fatal crush outside one of its concerts, it has been revealed.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Toups Meatery. New Orleans, LA Welcome to September! Let’s kick it off with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so. This week we have Instagram Reels news, storytelling techniques, social media post ideas, and more It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are Five Steps to More Creative Marketing.
AMR Management Services
AUGUST 28, 2023
The headline of the most recent Meeting Professionals International Meetings Outlook articulates what most in the industry have been feeling: Cost Increases Continue to Outpace Budgets, Present Challenges. But it’s not all bad news! The drive for attendance is back for most organizations, with over 80% of planners reporting and projecting continued in-person attendance growth.… The post Meetings Industry Insights – August 2023 first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
AUGUST 30, 2023
If you are living in a homeowners association you probably know that the Association cannot prohibit the installation of solar panels (or “solar collectors”). But what about a request to install such devices on the roof of a condominium? Section 163.04, Florida Statutes, provides: A deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or similar binding agreement may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from being
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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
AUGUST 28, 2023
In today's changing world, adding organizational values into the Matrix Map is crucial for nonprofits to demonstrate the impact of funding. The post The Expanded Matrix Map: Leveraging Your Triple Bottom Line for Fundraising appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 31, 2023
Keeping a clean email list is really important especially since email deliverability rates just seem to get lower and lower. One hallmark of a clean list is only emailing active subscribers – those who keep opening and clicking on your emails. But what about those who haven’t done those things in a while? Before you delete them from your list completely, run a re-engagement campaign using one (or more) of these six messaging options: Using your most popular “in case you missed
Sequence Consulting
AUGUST 31, 2023
Reading Time: 4 minutes This article first appeared in Associations Now as “Baby Come Back! How to Win Back Lapsed Members and Why You Should” Learn common reasons why members leave their associations and creative strategies to pull them back in for the long term. When a member leaves, it doesnt mean goodbye forever. Members who have walked away may be the easiest ones to get back.
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