Spark Consulting
MAY 29, 2024
What if (perish the thought!), we actually told members NO? I actually suspect that most associations already do this, but we do it in the wrong way. We say “no” all the time. Only it’s called, “That’s against association policy.” Which, aside from “we’re out of bourbon,” might be my least favorite four words in the English language.
Nimble AMS
MAY 28, 2024
As association leaders, we know it’s a vital part of your work to be on the lookout for the latest strategies and best practices to implement a vision across your organization. Without a strategic vision on where you’re going, it will be impossible to get there! This has a negative impact on your staff and your members. Navigating change and effectively communicating with your teams during the process will determine success and avoid the challenges.
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Associations Now
MAY 28, 2024
The National Association of Broadcasters’ campaign to preserve AM radio had a big push on the air—but savvy online organizing helped as well.‘ Last week a Congressional committee approved a bill that would require cars to have access to AM radio. The move comes a year after the introduction of the AM for Every Vehicle Act, and an even longer period of industry advocacy on its behalf.
Clowder
MAY 28, 2024
Your association's mobile app can serve as a pivotal point for engaging with your members more effectively. However, increasing app adoption and ensuring consistent usage can be challenging.
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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.
NXUnite
MAY 30, 2024
The fundraising landscape is constantly changing and evolving, responding to new technologies, giving trends, and global developments. For your nonprofit to keep up and tap into the future of fundraising , you need to stay open to new opportunities. While much of the world’s attention is on artificial intelligence (AI), we’d like to bring your attention to another growing trend: the fundraising potential of appreciated assets.
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NXUnite
MAY 30, 2024
Imagine this—you’ve just kicked off your nonprofit’s exciting auction event. Bidding starts and the event rolls along. You’re busy mingling with guests, discussing your mission, and handling logistics. After the auction ends, you take a look at your fundraising results. The numbers are disappointing, and something clearly went wrong with the event. Why?
.orgSource
MAY 28, 2024
In a digital market moving at the speed of a video game, recruiting the right staff is a make-or-break activity. But what about the other half of the equation? Most association CEOs don’t hand-pick the board. How do we bring novice players up to speed? What can we do to ensure they have the skills to understand a challenging landscape and make the wise decisions needed for success?
Forj
MAY 28, 2024
Community is at the heart of many associations and professional networks. Your organization exists to bring people together for learning, development, and growth. But before you can create a space where ideas flourish and collaborations thrive, you have to identify the right strategy and the right tech platform to make it happen. As you start your search for a community platform , the number of options may seem overwhelming.
Nexus Marketing
MAY 30, 2024
Starting July 1, 2024, Google will officially sunset its platform Universal Analytics (UA). Unlike last year’s change, which ended data collection in UA properties, data will also no longer be available to view moving forward. This significant change marks the end of an era for one of the most widely used web analytics platforms. Sunset of Universal Analytics While many users transitioned to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) the summer of 2023, UA properties were still available to access and referen
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Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.
Association Adviser
MAY 29, 2024
A successful online career center is essential for any association looking to drive revenue and provide value to its members. By optimizing the digital experience, associations can attract more job seekers, engage employers, and ultimately generate more sales.
Associations Now
MAY 31, 2024
A new report shows that nonprofits still struggle to broaden the range of people who participate in governance. Change begins with an open conversation about challenges. Four years after a very vocal and intense public conversation around diversity, how far have we come? A new report points to some positives, but also suggests that there’s plenty of work to be done.
GrowthZone
MAY 29, 2024
We are excited to share the announcement of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s 2024 Chamber of the Year finalists. As the official Chamber of the Year sponsor, GrowthZone is especially proud as nine of the 12 named use GrowthZone or ChamberMaster software. The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers of commerce have in their communities.
Elevating Engagement
MAY 28, 2024
I approached the door, feeling a tingle of nerves. I was headed to a fundraising party and didn’t know anyone. Well, that’s not entirely true. I knew the host, but guests can’t stay glued to the host’s side all night, can they? So I opened the door expecting to stay for an hour or two and, to my surprise, ended up being among the last to leave. Sure, I did some of the work, but the host also made it super easy to connect with strangers who are now friends.
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Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!
Nexus Marketing
MAY 31, 2024
A user does a quick Google search for a training service or professional certification they need. What if your association was the very first thing they see? Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t just for big for-profit brands—any organization that depends on reaching online audiences to promote its programs, services, and products can benefit from an SEO strategy.
Membership Marketing
MAY 29, 2024
This article is an edited excerpt from the book Membership Recruitment: How to Grow Recurring Revenue, Reach New Markets, and Advance Your Mission. Find it on Amazon. When I do presentations on the need for innovation, I often share a comparison of Sears and Amazon as a case study. There may not be a better example of the implications of whether or not organizations innovate and embrace change.
Association Reserves
MAY 29, 2024
A critical position that every board member is in is managing and supporting the HOA reserve fund. Even when it seems impossible, discouraging, or outright unnecessary, its very purpose and best practices proves all of that wrong. Let’s peel back the curtain and see how HOA reserve funding is achieved with careful strategy and tools that work. We’ll cover real-life examples of two community associations – a townhome and a condo – so you can see how complete HOA reserve funding is don
PROPEL
MAY 29, 2024
[This is a blog post version of an ebook that will be out soon.] We all suffer from both the direct and indirect costs of employee turnover—Gallup estimates it costs U.S. businesses more than $1 trillion every year.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Leading Learning
MAY 28, 2024
Learning businesses rely on the revenue that comes from introducing new offerings and growing the adoption of existing offerings. That means they have to know how to determine the best pricing for attracting and converting prospective customers while maintaining—or, better yet, maximizing—revenue levels. In a post-pandemic world, doing that has become harder.
ReviewMyAMS
MAY 30, 2024
Attention AMSFest Participants! By attending AMSFest this year, you are actively setting yourself up for success with its wide array of solution vendors and association consultants packed into 2 full days. Have you done your homework to get the best value from AMSFest? We invite you to join our team of industry insiders, AMSFest Sponsors, James Marquis, CIO of 501Works and Olivia Wilkins, Business Analyst, PerByte, for this FREE webinar where you’ll get the inside.
Association Reserves
MAY 28, 2024
Every HOA faces the ongoing challenge of common area deterioration. Roofs wear out, pavement cracks, and landscaping requires ongoing maintenance. Ignoring these inevitable issues leads to costly special assessments, deferred maintenance headaches, and ultimately, declining property values. A HOA reserve study not only identifies these components and their life cycles but also lays out a financial strategy to create a reserve fund for inevitable repairs and replacements, ensuring the association
PROPEL
MAY 28, 2024
As an experiment, I asked ChatGPT to give me examples of ten associations and ten nonprofits who have bad workplace cultures, with data to back it up.
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The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.
Effective Database
MAY 29, 2024
Rather than adding something new, try subtracting I read recently that sociological research suggests, when presented with a problem, humans default to "adding" something to address the problem, rather than subtracting. And of course, this got me to thinking about how this happens in data management all the time.
Expo Logic
MAY 31, 2024
Discover how to simplify event registration with our comprehensive setup guide. Streamline your process for seamless attendee management. The post How to Set Up Online Registration for an Event appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.
Association Reserves
MAY 28, 2024
As an HOA board member concerned about maintaining property values, you’re likely scouring for ways to ensure proper HOA funding. What gets funded by reserves? Which components should you include in your reserve study? What can’t your reserve fund be used for and why? What To Fund with HOA Reserves (& What Not to Use Your Reserve Fund On!) | Reserve Studies 101 What Happens Without a HOA Reserve Study So what is a reserve study for anyway?
Breezio
MAY 30, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, associations face unique challenges and opportunities in fostering strong, vibrant communities. At Breezio, we understand that member engagement is not just a buzzword; it’s the heartbeat of any successful association. Here are several reasons why prioritizing member engagement is crucial for associations aiming to thrive and grow.
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
Effective Database
MAY 29, 2024
Rather than adding something new, try subtracting I read recently that sociological research suggests, when presented with a problem, humans default to "adding" something to address the problem, rather than subtracting. And of course, this got me to thinking about how this happens in data management all the time.
Reid All About it
MAY 31, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Humans vs AI. At The Atlantic, Tyler Austin Harper highlights the big AI risk not enough people are seeing : “We need to adopt a more sophisticated approach to artificial intelligence, one that allows us to distinguish… which uses of artificial intelligence expand our basic human capabilities, and which cultivate incompetence and incapacity under the guise of empowerment.
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