Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Nonprofits are a magical place filled with super passionate, hardworking, and extremely motivated individuals. I've had many opportunities to work with some of these fantastic people and it's been an absolute pleasure. But, sometimes when you get a.
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The year 2020 was unprecedented, and many faced personal and professional challenges that no one expected. However, many also found ways to be successful in spite of the challenges, and there are successes and silver linings to build on for 2021. At Nimble AMS, we were working hard to keep up the momentum with our products and initiatives for the association industry.
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MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
So your latest marketing campaign worked and you’ve got a slew of new members joining your organization — congrats! The question now is, do you have a strategy to keep them?
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Innovative, Healthy Associations Have a Growth Mindset. Does Yours? Read more about Innovative, Healthy Associations Have a Growth Mindset. Does Yours?
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
This is a guest post from Kristina Brunnler, Marketing Manager at MobileCause. Amid the continued COVID-19 crisis, many nonprofits are struggling to raise critical funds for beneficiaries impacted by the pandemic. With in-person fundraising events.
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Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Most associations view strategic planning as a necessary evil and cringe when the three years are up and it’s time to do another plan. Over time Boards can become jaded and skeptical of the strategic planning process, “We waste time and money on developing a plan and it never goes anywhere”. If this sounds familiar, your association is starting with an ineffective plan and/or flawed process to implement.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
How do you grow membership in a harsh climate? Attracting a wider audience and turning those customers into community is a good way to start. We’ve been on notice since well before the pandemic that shifts are occurring in why people join an association and what they want once they sign on. Going virtual has […]. The post Turn Customers Into Community appeared first on.orgSource.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
As countries begin to ease restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, you might be thinking about how you’re going to safely re-open your physical office. But the world has changed dramatically over the past year, with millions.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The post Why Automation Rules are an Online Community Manager’s Secret Weapon appeared first on Higher Logic. Learn why online community automation is so helpful for community professionals – along with 8 ways to use automation rules in your community. The post Why Automation Rules are an Online Community Manager’s Secret Weapon appeared first on Higher Logic.
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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
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Our hope is that something we’ve shared this month has generated new ideas about ways to uphold the values of anti-racism, both in your personal and professional life. Being anti-racist is an ongoing commitment to do our own work and interrogate our complicity in (and perpetuation of) systemic racism. To that end we have curated a list of resources to assist in furthering that work.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
As we embark on 2021 and the challenges of event restrictions continue, event production company Showcase continues its quest to produce events with a live atmosphere. Creating virtual and hybrid events that people want to watch, be a part of and actually engage with. So how do they do this? Ben Collings, founder and MD of Showcase explains: “ We’ve always had the ethos of being ahead of the curve, so when live events were put on pause we had already developed the technology to produce virtual a
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Note: This guide was updated to remove membership management software options that are no longer free. The membership organizations I’ve talked to usually began to search for a membership management solution when they reached about 50 members.
GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The 2021 Association Industry Survey results revealed similarities in the challenges facing associations. The report includes detailed comments from respondents about their organization’s struggles. Regardless of association size or budget, the top 3 impediments were consistently time, money, and technology. We asked: “What would you say is the #1 impediment to doing your job?”.
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.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
For association CEOs looking to sharpen their leadership skills, Associations North’s CEOSync program is helping elite leaders invest in each other’s success. The post Associations North’s CEOSync is Transforming Leaders appeared first on Association Adviser.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Organisers of the Camp Bestival music festival say it is expected to go ahead as planned this summer. If Covid is under control in line with the government’s plan, limits on social contact in England could be gone by 21 June. Camp Bestival curator Rob da Bank said he was “counting down” the minutes, hours and days to the event in Dorset.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The theme for February is building relationships, whether it’s with your nonprofit board or members. With the next product release, you can show your members appreciation by offering them free products in your online store. We've also added more.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
People may learn better when they actively interact with the material. We want adult learners to ask the questions they have and adapt content to make it their own. People get restless when they are being talked at because it is a bit boring. But there is a risk to participating. Ask a question in a room of people, and we fear there is a chance our question will be silly, reveal too much, or show that we do not know enough.
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!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the good things you can do to improve your marketing and communications for your nonprofit. But sometimes, it’s also good to frame the conversation around mistakes to avoid. Here are five that quickly come to mind. Not choosing and prioritizing. Trying to reach everyone about everything all the time is a disaster.
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Member considerations and communications.
Eplys
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
When leveraging your event email marketing strategy, there are five types of emails worth sending to maximize your event’s potential and create a proper channel of communication. Think of each email as an opportunity to promote your event , even when attendees are already confirmed. This strategy will provide value for your audience, create trust with your organization, and keep your event top-of-mind.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Creamfields, one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals is the first UK festival to announce sell out when it makes its return this Summer, becoming its fastest selling show to date. The award winning four-day festival which will be bringing together over 300 acts from the dance music spectrum makes its return this August Bank Holiday weekend.
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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
Ungated
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
By Karen Martinez. Close to a year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended our lives, we now have some insight into its financial impacts on community associations. Higher operating expenses and unanticipated costs due to the ongoing global crisis pose challenges to association budget projections, reserves planning, and maintenance requirements. Many associations have incurred costs associated with cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and seen increases in routine expenses such as w
Virtual
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, we learn about the ‘COVID-19 Business School’ and Andy focuses on the many challenges and opportunities related to the global pandemic in seven key categories. Andy teaches us the value of dancing in the rain and how to find opportunities. In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, we learn about the ‘COVID-19 Business School’ and Andy focuses on the many challenges and opportunities related to the global pandemic in seven key categories.
Blue Avocado
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Dear Rita: We operate a nonprofit housing clinic for homeless persons. The pandemic, along with the holidays, has inspired some of our employees to inquire about doing extra work for us as volunteers. We don’t normally use volunteers. However, we appreciate the offers of help from our staff and could certainly use the extra help […]. The post Ask Rita: Can Our Paid Employees Also Do Volunteer Work for Us?
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Avantgarde London, the leading brand experience agency, today announces the hire of Victoria Larder, as the agency’s new client services director. In her new role, Victoria will be leading the client services team, managing relationships across all Avantgarde’s accounts, including Honda, Credit Suisse and Bridgestone. Reporting into the agency’s MD, Stuart Bradbury, Victoria is joining the senior management team as the agency strategically continues to grow its offering within the experience eco
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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.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Imagine that member value and member experience were on either end of a seesaw. Many associations focus on value and provide a base-level of experience. More consumer-focused organizations are doing the reverse, and they are starting to focus on experience while providing a base-level of value. Why this shift in the consumer world? Experiences are engaging.
Virtual
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, we learn about the ‘COVID-19 Business School’ and Andy focuses on the many challenges and opportunities related to the global pandemic in seven key categories. Andy teaches us the value of dancing in the rain and how to find opportunities. In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, we learn about the ‘COVID-19 Business School’ and Andy focuses on the many challenges and opportunities related to the global pandemic in seven key categories.
SBI
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
SEATTLE, WA, February 16, 2021. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Felicia D. Kenan, MPA, CMP, Association Executive of SBI Association Management , has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have experience with nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of speci
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