Association Success
AUGUST 11, 2020
I had the pleasure of participating in my favorite hobby last night: mindlessly scrolling through social media. However, instead of watching funny cat videos or meme compilations, I wound up watching an endless series of Ted Talks. While they were all inspiring, one in particular resonated with me the most: “ 10 ways to have a better conversation ” by Celeste Headlee. .
Association Success
AUGUST 12, 2020
Associations were once at the heart of many professionals’ social lives. Take London’s Royal Society, for instance. Founded in 1660, the Royal Society published many of the world’s most crucial scientific papers in its signature peer-reviewed journal. From Isaac Newton to James Cook, the Royal Society’s members were responsible for paradigm-shifting discoveries.
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MemberClicks
AUGUST 10, 2020
Adopting new technology — whether it’s a membership management system, a learning management system, a conference app, or something else entirely — is exciting! Think about all the new capabilities you’re about to have. And not just you, but your members as well. (Remember, software empowers them too.). But, before launching that new technology, it is important to communicate that shift to your members — especially if the software you’re adopting is member-facing.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 11, 2020
We surveyed over 1,000 membership organizations to help solve all of your most pressing challenges related to virtual events. Read this post to learn the top three takeaways and download the Virtual Event Report to read the full insights.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Reid All About it
AUGUST 14, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… #ASAE20. I took three days off this week to dedicate my time to ASAE’s Virtual Annual Meeting aka #asae20. Originally, the registration was about $600. I didn’t see anything about discussion or networking opportunities so I said forget it, I can find education on my own.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GrowthZone
AUGUST 11, 2020
Optimizing association websites for search engines can seem daunting, so just start somewhere. The association SEO process can be as basic or complex as you choose to make it. You don’t have to “go back” and fix things or reinvent the wheel. What Is It? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the method of driving web traffic from organic (unpaid) search engine results.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 14, 2020
Do you manage a yoga studio? Here's how yoga studio software can help you automate your administrative tasks and our top 10 picks.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 11, 2020
Music venues, theatres and their workforces are taking part in a day of action around the UK to highlight the crisis facing the live events scene. Out-of-work music industry crew were among those who took part in a march through Manchester on Tuesday. More than 300 venues including London’s National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall will turn their lights red later as part of the Red Alert campaign.
Association Success
AUGUST 12, 2020
By definition, independent venues figure things out on their own, and they almost never ask for help. But when COVID-19 began spreading across the country, independent venue operators were forced to close their doors on the large groups of people their businesses rely on and realized that, without help, they would not survive. It was this realization that caused a small group of independent venue operators to come together to make change, forming the National Independent Venue Association in Apr
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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
MemberClicks
AUGUST 12, 2020
The key to an engaging newsletter is to keep the content fresh. Of course, value is of utmost importance, but when you can, try playing around with the types of content you include month-to-month (or week-to-week). The more you switch it up, the more interested readers will be! Not sure where to begin?
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 12, 2020
We sat down with events expert Rich Vallaster to answer your most pressing questions about virtual events and trade shows. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 12, 2020
More than 300 venues across the country turned their lights red to highlight the crisis facing the live events industry. Last night (August 11), London’s National Theatre, the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall were among the cultural landmarks to illuminate themselves as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign. Tate Modern carried the slogan “throw us a line”.
AssociationChat
AUGUST 13, 2020
Viva Las … Virtual ? Originally slated to take place in Las Vegas, the 2020 ASAE Annual Meeting had to change plans due to ongoing problems with COVID-19. With little time to switch gears, ASAE pivoted and just wrapped up its first-ever 100% VIRTUAL annual meeting. Was it successful? ASAE released its press release this morning sharing that it had the highest registration number in the 100-year history of the event.
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.
MemberClicks
AUGUST 11, 2020
The following post was originally published on the GiveCentral blog. As this article gets drafted and published, there continues to be a big cloud of uncertainty that looms above us. Future of fundraising for nonprofits seems bleak, but all is not lost as long as organizations do not give up. Given our current situation, there is hope in the fact that nonprofit businesses can be run online, communication can be carried out online, and remote donations can be made and accepted.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 13, 2020
I participate in numerous social media groups for nonprofit communicators, and several times a year, someone wants to debate the difference between marketing and communications. Sometimes words like public relations or outreach are also thrown in the mix. Many of these debates center on which words should be included in someone’s job title or team name.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 14, 2020
Showcase avi’s new Live Streaming department understand’s that even in the current climate people want and need a live event experience. Social distancing, limited capacities and lack of travel now means, in traditional terms, a large live event is just not possible. That is why they have teamed up with St. Ermin’s Hotel in London to offer a hybrid event solution.
AssociationChat
AUGUST 10, 2020
Learning from the Masters of the Game. Join GTN and Michael Lewis for this insider discussion of one of the earliest industries to suffer an unprecedented disruption under COVID-19, the range of challenges it’s presented, and how Billy Beane and Daryl Morey—men who built whole careers and iconic franchises as masters of reinvention— are confronting their toughest challenge yet.
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!
Membership Marketing
AUGUST 10, 2020
It is my pleasure to announce the release of the 12 th edition of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. A free download of the report is available using this link. Each year the goal of the report is to help associations better understand what is working in membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. Providing these insights comes from not just cataloging the practices of responding associations but through cross tabulating the survey responses with the outcomes that associations
Ungated
AUGUST 12, 2020
Community association managers remain largely protected from the employment impacts, such as furloughs and layoffs, that have affected so many other Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers are performing essential services for their clients, guiding communities with operational support and advice that affects the health, safety, and welfare of homeowners and residences.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 10, 2020
A corporate events company with a new and fresh outlook on the events industry is bringing you the best outdoor and indoor team building experiences to date! The directors Lucy Morton and Alicja Mierzejewska decided to start their own venture after the company they previously worked for decided to close their doors due to the effects of covid-19. Lucy says: “Gable Events had over 25 years of successful business and with their annual clients and new opportunities we believe we will create somethi
AssociationChat
AUGUST 14, 2020
Looking at content metrics isn’t always fun. I won’t lie. Sometimes I dread looking at the analytics for my website, social media, and podcast. It’s like when I weigh after an indulgent weekend full of homemade apple pie and nachos. I suddenly regret every extra calorie and am filled with a desire to turn back time. Still. Sometimes, especially after dutifully going about the boring business of regular posting and caretaking for my website or social media accounts, I see numbers I don’t hate.
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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
Association Adviser
AUGUST 13, 2020
The buzzwords "diversity” and “allyship” dominate the American conversation right now, but why? Bernadette Smith of The Equality Institute explains. The post Voices Carry: The Power of Allies and Inclusion in the Workplace appeared first on Association Adviser.
Association Success
AUGUST 14, 2020
Every Friday, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our weekly newsletters to keep up with what’s trending. This week, we’re getting back to the basics. Starting off with communication skills and ending with philanthropy practices to avoid, association professionals are interested in key advice. How do we come up with this list? We look at the most-read articles from subscribers to our personalized twice-weekly newsletter.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 14, 2020
In July Liveforce published their Covid-19 Impact Report for the event and promo staffing industry. Revealing the truth behind the impact of Covid-19 in their benchmark report, Liveforce gave a voice to the event and promo staffing industry. Following a survey sent to over 6,000 event professionals, the report measured the business impact of coronavirus, analysed recovery strategies and attempted to forecast the future for UK event and promo staffing agencies.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 13, 2020
My son’s pediatrician put together a carefully researched letter about COVID and back to school for parents. They combined recommendations from the Department of Education with the CDC’s and the American Association of Pediatrics to provide some guidance for family’s decisions whether to go back to school in-person or remote. In their letter, they recommend both options.
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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.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 10, 2020
Kindness is the greatest strength we can extend to others, said Leon Logothetis, author and philanthropist, during the 2020 ASAE Annual Meeting. The post How to Be a Hero through Kindness appeared first on Association Adviser.
Association Success
AUGUST 13, 2020
As someone who oversees blog content creation in my full-time job and freelance writes on the side, I know from experience that once you hit a bad patch of writer’s block, it can be really tough to brainstorm new ideas that feel interesting and fresh. To combat this, I’ve developed a few tried and true methods over the years to help keep my creativity flowing, even when it feels like it’s all dried up. .
Event Industry News
AUGUST 11, 2020
The first in a series of socially-distanced gigs will take place in a Newcastle park this evening. Concert-goers at Gosforth Park will get their own viewing platforms and be able to order food and drinks to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus. The 500 mini enclosures, 2m (6.5ft) apart, each hold five people. Brit Awards winner Sam Fender, who is from North Tyneside, is headlining the first gig, with the 2,500 tickets selling out in minutes.
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