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: 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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
WBT Systems
AUGUST 10, 2020
Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry. Read more about Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry.
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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.
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.
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
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?
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 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”.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 11, 2020
Ever find yourself talking with someone who is draining the life out of the conversation? Are you afraid YOU’RE that person? Or do people tune you out when you’re talking, preferring to check their phone instead? Deedre Daniel of The Interesting Conversations Company guided ASAE attendees through the “7 Deadly Habits” that might send your conversations to the emergency room in an effort to show How to Be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone®: The post How to Be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone®
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
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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Event Industry News
AUGUST 10, 2020
We believe in the power of events, in live wherever possible. There’s nothing quite like it. But the world has changed…. Physical events will return, strongly. They bring a chance to focus, to improve, to contribute, to reconnect with colleagues/friends and to meet new ones. Direct human interaction delivers the best results. If anyone tells you that a virtual event can bring the same benefits, and value, save a few niche examples it’s simply not the case.
Ungrated
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.
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.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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
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.
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. .
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
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 11, 2020
A conference that typically draws over 20,000 in-person attendees a year just announced their keynote speakers. I could not help but notice that of the seven speakers listed, only one was a woman. Professional women still do a disproportional amount of childcare, making it hard to travel and, therefore, difficult to speak, but now the travel constraint is gone.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 14, 2020
Break through to elected officials and their staff with these four guidelines from Mike Bober of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. The post The Four Fs of Building Effective Relationships with Lawmakers appeared first on Association Adviser.
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