WBT Systems

JANUARY 1, 2024

Just listen to what we say and you’ll be okay.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 1, 2024

The economy and AI are top concerns for boards in the coming year, according to a new report. But boards should also take a look at their own structures, and those of the employees they direct. As a new year begins, a lot of staff leaders are understandably eager to hit the ground running. The good news is a lot of boards are too. The National Association of Corporate Directors’ 2024 Governance Outlook Report , published last month, suggests that board leaders are very eager to follow through on

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Sidecar

JANUARY 3, 2024

Professional development can play an important role in your organization’s success. Continue reading to uncover effective professional development resources designed to elevate your leadership skills and unlock the full potential of your employees. The post 3 Ways to Drive Professional Development That Support Purpose-Driven Leaders appeared first on Sidecar.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

You thought your team would be excited, or at least pleased. Automation, analytics, and all the other digital timesavers should be making their lives easier, right? The truth is no one seems happy. Some employees have invented tortuous workarounds to keep using their new toys to continue working in the same old way. What went wrong? Why did your digital transformation fail?

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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PROPEL

JANUARY 4, 2024

In today’s remote/hybrid environment, more organizations/teams are bringing everyone together, in person, for multiple days. Be sure to make the most of that time by planning for deep dives, skill building, and relationship building, rather than endless meetings that could have been done over zoom.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2024

Developing engaging social media for events is all about connecting with your audience. The Project Management Institute developed a successful social media campaign for its recent conference by giving creative freedom to staff, embracing an informal approach, and providing opportunities for members to participate. Kristin Jones, social media manager at the Project Management Institute, is always looking for new ways to evolve the association’s social media strategy to compliment the needs of th

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HighRoad Solution

JANUARY 3, 2024

Association leaders have long been recognizing the power of data. They know that data-driven insights allow them to make crucial business decisions. Whether it helps to inform go-to-market plans, discover new ways to diversify revenue or create entirely new membership models in line with incoming markets, leveraging data through a single source of truth catalyzes business intelligence.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 3, 2024

Daily Walking Reflection I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions because they don’t offer an opportunity for reflection. And, if I’m being honest, I don’t stick to them. For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis. For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 3, 2024

Asking for a raise can be a daunting task, but by framing your request around your expected future contributions rather than solely relying on past accomplishments, you can present a compelling case that highlights your ongoing value to the company.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. It’s never too late to review and reflect upon the past year and make plans and promises to yourself for the year ahead. To help you along, Britt Andreatta shares ten reflective questions to launch 2024. Predictions for 2024. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ?

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My Seat at the Bar

JANUARY 5, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association Laboratory Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Association Innovation and Leadership Date: January 8, 2024 [Chicago, IL]: Association Laboratory Inc., a pioneering research and consulting firm dedicated to helping association leaders make better decisions, proudly announces its 25th anniversary. This milestone marks a quarter-century of empowering strategic decisions across the association industry.

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NXUnite

JANUARY 2, 2024

Stories are at the heart of web design. For nonprofits, conveying inspiring stories is critical to securing the necessary support for powering social change. With high stakes like these, first impressions matter. In today’s fast-paced world, it takes only 0.05 seconds for users to form an opinion about a website. Because of this, nonprofit web designers need to hone their skills to impress visitors and motivate them to get involved.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2024

At Rubber Stamp Champ, we are committed to being your source for all your event hand stamping supplies, custom and stock message rubber stamps, numbering machines, date stamps, stamping accessories, notary products and much more. In serving over 1 million customers in the last 23 years, RubberStampChamp.

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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.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

As the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” At Candid, we believe that sharing and learning from one another helps empower our sector’s collective success.  Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. This vast library contains more than 34,000 freely available philanthropic resources authored by organizations in our sector—including reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

Change can be a challenge. And encouraging your staff to adopt new association management software can prove to be even more challenging. However, if it’s time for your association to adopt new technology, it will become crucial to get your employees on board with the change. Read our blog for change management tips and get your staff ready to embrace new software. 6 change management strategies to empower your association staff Change fatigue can be a real pain point at any organization.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 2, 2024

Associations often use brochures and other digital tools to highlight their benefits and values. But choosing what should be included in these documents isn’t easy. Taking a marketing approach helped the American Dental Education Association reach members and prospects. When Tom Quash, CAE, came on board as chief communications and marketing officer at the American Dental Education Association in May 2023, ADEA was already looking to revise how it presented its benefits to both members and prosp

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AMR Management Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

Amid challenging times for the healthcare industry, associations play a vital role in providing a community for healthcare professionals. Concerns like misinformation, staffing shortages, and public fears over artificial intelligence have tested the healthcare sector in recent years. Associations offer the stability and support healthcare professionals need to continue serving their patients effectively during this… The post How to Improve Your Healthcare Association Online Community first

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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!

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 4, 2024

Would you like to guess what percentage of nonprofit communications teams will grow in 2024? Or how many grew in 2023? We are working on the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report for release later this month, which will explore this question further. But we have some early data to share with you now. Communications Team Growth in 2023 According to our data, 36% of nonprofit communications teams added staff in 2023; 64% did not.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

What can nonprofits do to continue supporting marginalized communities with the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action? The role of nonprofits in a post-affirmative-action world. Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court’s consolidated decision held that the use of affirmative action (or “race-conscious” admissions) at two higher education institutions violates the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause […] The post The Big Chill: Why Nonprofits Should Care about Affirmative Action appea

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unlock the secrets of successful conference marketing. From digital strategies to early bird discounts, discover proven tactics to boost attendance. The post How To Market Your Conference appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Louise joins the First Event team from YES (Your Event Solutions) as Head of Sales. Throughout previous senior leadership positions in sales and marketing, Louise has helped sales teams apply a dynamic and strategic approach, and is looking forward to bringing this experience to the exciting opportunities on offer at First Event.

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Association Alert

JANUARY 4, 2024

Truck Insurance Exchange v. Ullman, –N.E.3d – (2023), 2023 IL APP (1 st ) 220804 What you need to know: Purchasing inadequate amounts of insurance as a director can result in a lawsuit against you for which there might not be insurance coverage. If your association objects to you as a director seeking sufficient insurance coverage, resign as a director.

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 3, 2024

Before we fully jump into 2024. Let’s revisit the best of 2023. I’m a big proponent of celebrating milestones, wins, and good things more often than less?. (BTW, revisiting the past will help you prepare for the future.) Here are some questions to get you started: What did you accomplish in 2023? What new thing did you try? (Maybe it worked, maybe not, or perhaps the jury is still out, but celebrate no matter the outcome because you tried something new.

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Sidecar

JANUARY 5, 2024

Show Notes In this episode, Amith and Mallory explore how AI is impacting the scientific method, from hypothesis generation to experimentation and data analysis. They discuss Robin AI, an AI-powered legal tool, and highlight the importance of associations preparing for or even creating their own industry-specific AIs. Finally, they discuss the New York Times' lawsuit […] The post [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 11]: The Intersection of AI and Science, Robin AI, the NYT Lawsuit Against OpenAI

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Eastside Rooms cost of living impact survey reveals that organisers have increased salaries and freelance/consultant fees to help teams adjust to the impact of the cost of living crisis.

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Association Reserves

JANUARY 4, 2024

As a member of your HOA board, you shoulder significant responsibilities, facing the relentless force of deterioration. Your role is pivotal in preserving and enhancing your community’s value and well-being. Drawing from our “Get On Board” webinar, equip yourself and the board with these tools for effective community management. Explore the duties you (and the homeowners) carry, and learn how to respond to your fellow board members so you can make sure your community is taken care of

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

The language of the social sector can feel daunting and confusing. For example, did you know there are at least five different types of “years” when it comes to nonprofit data? In honor of the New Year, I explain the differences between these “years” and why you should know the difference. Calendar year Let’s start with the easy one. The calendar year is the one you’re used to thinking about, the one your Outlook and Google calendars use.

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Sidecar

JANUARY 5, 2024

Building a successful membership retention plan is key for your association’s growth. Check out these steps to create one. The post How To Build a Successful Membership Retention Plan For Your Association appeared first on Sidecar.

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