Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As a fundraiser, you likely spend much of your time promoting your cause, organizing campaigns, and soliciting new gifts. But what happens after a gift has been made? Is the work over? Far from it. This is where donor stewardship begins. Ideally, you’ll.
Spark Consulting
DECEMBER 17, 2021
This week, I attended the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, my first in-person event since January 2020. My MAIN takeaway was that it was very good to see friends and colleagues in the industry who, for the past two years, have appeared only as small rectangles on my computer screen. I also REALLY enjoyed presenting in person to other human beings who were in the same physical space as me.
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WBT Systems
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In the last few years, associations have seen the shortcomings of the traditional, event-centric approach to sponsorship with its bronze/silver/gold/platinum menu.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As we come into 2022, we find a populace that is tired. It feels like 2021, while different, was in some ways a continuation of 2020. Successful associations in the coming year will not just need adaptive systems and differentiated value – they will need to demonstrate an incredible, authentic depth of care for humanity. Lowell Aplebaum shares a few 2022 predictions that can bring this into focus.
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The holidays are fast approaching, which means ‘tis the season. for nonprofits to launch their year-end giving campaigns. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place.
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Higher Logic
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The post “No Decision” is Still a Decision – What Does it Cost You? appeared first on Higher Logic. Have you put off a decision lately? Could it be costing you more than you realize? The post “No Decision” is Still a Decision – What Does it Cost You? appeared first on Higher Logic.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 17, 2021
On the sixth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Aaron Wolowiec shares with us a decadent shortbread recipe. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own with a cup of coffee!
AvidXchange: Association Management
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Why should you as a finance pro for a community association management (CAM) company start using accounts payable (AP) automation for homeowner association (HOA) management? We’re going to answer that question – but in a different way. We’re not going to give you an extensive list of 15-to-20 generic reasons. Instead, we’ll share four carefully selected and actionable reasons most relevant to you now.
Virtual
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022. In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022.
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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.
Membersuite
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Change fatigue is real—it’s proven. Gartner research says our ability as employees to cope with change is 50% less than what it was before the pandemic. And if the change affects our daily work life, like new technology or a new manager, then its impact is 2.5 times more than bigger organizational changes, like a merger or acquisition. Everyone is about at their limit with change.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 14, 2021
On the third day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Krista Rowe shares with us a bountiful breakfast casserole perfect for holiday brunch!
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 16, 2021
More associations are moving to CRM platform-based AMS systems. . Here’s why this approach is important and what you should know about choosing the right solution for your association. In the past few years, there has been a noticeable push by associations to move to an association management software (AMS) built on an enterprise constituent relationship management (CRM) platform.
Virtual
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022. In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022.
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InternetAssociation
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Today, Internet Association’s Board of Directors released the following statement about the future of the organization: “Our industry has undergone tremendous growth and change since the Internet Association was formed almost 10 years ago, and in line with this evolution, the Board has made the difficult decision to close the organization at the end of this year.
.orgSource
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Dust off the crystal ball, slosh the tea leaves, and toss the I Ching. It’s that time of year when the pundits make predictions about what’s in store for the next 12 months. Based on our last two turns around the sun, these more intuitive schemes might be as reliable as a carefully considered hypothesis. […]. The post In the Midst of Uncertainty, Expect These Trends to Rise appeared first on.orgSource.
AMG
DECEMBER 16, 2021
With the winter season almost upon us, preparing your house for winter should be on the top of your to-do list right now. Winter can seem like a gentle season, with falling snow and cooler temperatures that encourage you to cozy up with a warm drink. But the winter months, including cold weather and winter storms, can be fierce and damage your home if you aren’t prepared.
Ungrated
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Contributed by Brittanie Davis Morge, CMCA, AMS, PCAM. One of the most valuable gifts we can give ourselves as community association managers and homeowner leaders is to continually expand our knowledge. Pursuing education contributes to job performance and career longevity for managers and provides board members with the necessary expertise to lead their communities effectively.
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.
MemberClicks
DECEMBER 14, 2021
One of the many challenges that organizations regularly face is keeping member renewals and retention high. And that challenge has only grown during the COVID-19 pandemic and related shifts in the membership landscape. According to the 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , 45% of associations saw a decline in member renewal. This is an almost 2X spike from 2020’s rate of 24%.
GrowthZone
DECEMBER 14, 2021
by Frank Kenny. Wouldn’t you love to mail out a sales letter that brought in new members like magic? A single sales letter that convinces prospects to immediately pull out their wallets and buy? I get asked for this sales letter often in my Chamber Pros Community Facebook group. I would love to give it to them, but, alas for the chamber and association worlds, no magic letter exists.
Smooth The Path
DECEMBER 14, 2021
There’s almost always a new idea to try, but sometimes, those ideas are not always forthcoming, especially when you need them the most. During my days working with a large brand, when we needed new ideas, we gathered the most creative minds in a room, gave them a goal and parameters, and spent hours brainstorming. The collective energy worked, and we would attract hundreds of ideas, and a few of them would be cream-of-the-crop ideas.
Leading Learning
DECEMBER 15, 2021
photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. by Kyriaki Raouna of LearnWorlds. According to Global Market Insights , in 2020 the e-learning market surpassed $250 billion, and that number is expected to grow fast. As the Global Market Insights report shows, within six years the e-learning market will reach $1 trillion. By 2027, many universities and colleges, companies, training organizations, and learning businesses as well as individual subject matter experts, will be using online learning to the fu
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Aptify
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Purchasing new membership management software is an investment in your organization’s future. All the signs were there that it was time to reevaluate your association management software. You successfully proposed new member management software to your board. Budget was approved and you’ve found the ideal solution for your organization , but how can you be sure the project stays on budget as you move into the implementation phase?
Achieve
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Now may be the golden age of nonprofit professional development. Evolving technology, accelerated by a public health crisis, has opened more education and training options at a lower cost and at a wider range of levels and subjects than ever before. . Using these resources, you can easily indulge your interests as a nonprofit professional, taking your career in directions you never imagined.
Ngage Management
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Ngage Management is pleased to announce its founder and CEO Tobi Lyon has been selected as the 2022 ATHENA PowerLink (APL) recipient by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). APL is a prestigious national mentoring program that connects women business owners with a skilled advisory panel. As APL recipient Lyon will gain direct access to expert mentors offering an estimated $25,000 value of business consultation services regarding business growth strategies over the next 12 months.
Association TRENDS
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Today’s associations are fast-moving, well-informed, and impatient. And with more information– and more options– at their fingertips, they’re going to be even tougher to please tomorrow. You may be asking yourself, “What AMS should I use?” and “How do I keep up?” You’ll need an AMS built to create relationships that last.
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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
MemberClicks
DECEMBER 14, 2021
One of the many challenges that organizations regularly face is keeping member renewals and retention high. And that challenge has only grown during the COVID-19 pandemic and related shifts in the membership landscape. According to the 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , 45% of associations saw a decline in member renewal. This is an almost 2X spike from 2020’s rate of 24%. .
PROPEL
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The growth mindset is an approach to leadership that is rooted in learning and adaptation. If you don’t have an answer for something, the growth mindset assumes that you can discover one. This stands in contrast to a fixed mindset, which assumes that answer is out of your reach or beyond your capacity. A growth mindset is curious and wants to work the problem; a fixed mindset wants to change the.
Effective Database
DECEMBER 16, 2021
You can’t outsource buy-in One factor consistent with all of my most successful projects is that there is strong buy-in from staff. That is, the staff works very diligently to ensure the success of the project.
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