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APRIL 1, 2025
The association industry is at a crossroads. The rapid pace of digital transformation, changing member expectations, and economic uncertainty require associations to rethink their business models and adapt to new realities. Association 4.0 : Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption provides a roadmap for associations to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 1, 2025
When you consider implementing association management software (AMS), do you think of long timelines, unexpected costs, or unpredictable challenges? What if we told you an AMS implementation didnt have to be this way ? While many associations struggle during an AMS implementation, your organization can have a smooth, predictable, and cost-effective impl eme ntation.
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Blue Avocado
APRIL 1, 2025
Community Engagement is a relatively new field of study within public administration and is newly emerging as a best practice for city planning processes, research, and development of social interventions. If you have ever worked for a nonprofit or in public office, or lived in a town with a budget, you may be familiar with the cycle of participant surveys, focus groups, or public forums that drive public processes and inform policy.
Associations Now
APRIL 1, 2025
According to an American Management Association survey, more workplaces have an AI strategy, but employees still fear a lack of a centralized approach. More organizations are embracing generative AI into their workplaces, according to a new report. But many employees say they need better training around how to use it. The American Management Association report, Organizations Make Progress Adopting AI, but Many Employees Feel Left Behind , was released last month and is based on a survey of more
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
Candid
APRIL 1, 2025
The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape. Abrupt halts in foreign aid and heightened scrutiny of federal funding have created widespread uncertainty.
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Association Adviser
APRIL 2, 2025
What’s the Plan, Phil? In today’s volatile economic landscape, association career centers are not just amenitiesthey’re lifelines for our members. Like Phil Dunphy’s unexpected leap onto a car inModern Family, we must take bold, decisive action to elevate our career centers from passive resources to dynamic catalysts for professional growth.
A2Z Events
APRIL 1, 2025
When people reminisce about your event, you want them to recall fond memories of their time with you and your brand. This means you need to think beyond networking and new experiences and contemplate what to include for event entertainment ideas. Whether you use educational opportunities to break up the day or help people to relax and unwind after the business part of the event, your event entertainment choices will play a big role in peoples overall impression of your event and how much they en
Clowder
APRIL 1, 2025
See how a year-round membership app outperforms event apps by providing ongoing networking, learning, and career supportkeeping members continuously engaged.
Association Strong
APRIL 1, 2025
In this engaging session, Tom and Dave interviewing Eric O'Connor, Chief Innovation Officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and unpack the strength of building the future of association innovation through experimentation and teams in a 65,000 member association. Listen in. In this engaging session, Tom and Dave interviewing Eric O'Connor, Chief Innovation Officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and unpack the strength of building the future of association
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!
Freestone
MARCH 31, 2025
For organizations looking to diversify their income, leveraging content from live and online events is a powerful yet often overlooked opportunity. You can generate significant non-dues revenue through your learning management system (LMS) by strategically monetizing your content. Monetizing event content helps to offset costs and extends the value of your continuing educational resources, ensuring your programming continues to engage audiences long after your event concludes.
Reid All About it
APRIL 4, 2025
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. Pablo Picasso Membership requirement for certification. Many association professionals believe its okay to require membership for certification programs , but, as Apti points out, its definitely not.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 2, 2025
Remember that old Faberge shampoo commercial, where the hook was that the shampoo was SO amazing that a woman told two friends about it, and then they each told two friends, etc., until the screen was covered with little boxes containing pictures of female heads with awesomely feathered hair? Witness word of mouth at work. The exact number offered differs, but we’ve all heard the old trope that someone who has a good experience tells a small number of other people, while someone who has a
Event Industry News
APRIL 3, 2025
FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsor management platform, has announced that The Barista, a leading events coffee supplier, has joined its Recommended Supplier programme.
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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.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 4, 2025
Build a successful membership committee for your organization, no matter the size in this step-by-step guide - best practices included.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 4, 2025
When you consider implementing association management software (AMS), do you think of long timelines, unexpected costs, or unpredictable challenges? What if we told you an AMS implementation didnt have to be this way ? While many associations struggle during an AMS implementation, your organization can have a smooth, predictable, and cost-effective impl eme ntation.
Associations Now
APRIL 4, 2025
Associations looking to serve their industries cant assume they know where their future workforce will come from. Research, both quantitative and qualitative, can help. These are, to say the least, disruptive times. But when it comes to the U.S. workforce, the disruption has been going on for a while nowsecondary education, the internet, AI, housing, the cost of living, and more have all played a role in what kinds of jobs people look for, when and where they look for them, and what industries a
Candid
APRIL 2, 2025
For nearly 20 years, our team at On-Ramps has been helping nonprofit organizations recruit mid- to senior-level leaders. We talk to both hiring managers and job seekers all day, every day. Sadly, one refrain weve been hearing quite a bit is that recent developments affecting the sector are prompting many nonprofit workers to look for new job opportunities.
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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
MemberClicks
APRIL 3, 2025
Building a membership funnel might sound like a overwhelming task, but it is one of the most important things you will ever do. Membership funnels boost engagement, lead prospects down an intentional path to becoming members, and help you retain the folks you do bring on board. These days, its not enough to have a website and a business card; you need a plan that will take your potential members from A to B to C C being a long and happy life as part of your organization.
SBI
APRIL 4, 2025
Spring and fall are our busiest conference seasons at SBI , and our team works tirelessly to deliver successful events while keeping up with the day-to-day tasks. From managing event websites, producing onsite print materials, crafting email campaigns, and preparing the mobile event app, our workload can feel overwhelming. During these fast-paced months, its easy to make mistakes, but our commitment to excellence means finding ways to work smarter, not harder.
Event Industry News
APRIL 1, 2025
Celebrating the Innovators Shaping the Future of Events Entries for the 2025 Event Technology Awards (ETA) officially open on 1st April, marking the start of another exciting year for the industrys leading celebration of technological innovation in events.
Candid
APRIL 3, 2025
Whether youre a nonprofit leader, a funder, or an analyst in the social sector, youve probably spent hours poring over funding data, trying to better understand what the funding landscape looks like for your specific cause. Trust me, I feel you. Candids data is widely used to understand grantmaking in the sector, and for good reason: Our data is detailed, comprehensive, and searchable.
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.
ISAE
APRIL 3, 2025
While some organizations write off direct mail as a thing of the past, smart marketers still leverage this channel to unlock better results. In fact, 70% of marketers reported improvements in direct mail performance in the last 12 months. And when combining direct mail with digital marketing, 60% of marketers reported increased return on investment (ROI).
Email Maven
MARCH 31, 2025
Associations need member lead gen campaigns to convert interested prospects. Here are 2 easy campaigns to implement to nurture potential members.
Event Industry News
APRIL 3, 2025
Levys Chefs Table event concluded with resounding success, delivering an unforgettable culinary experience and raising significant funds for Hospitality Action. The March 27th event spearheaded by Levys Director of Culinary, James Buckley, saw top chefs create over 2,000 plates of incredible food for over 300 guests at the QEII Centre.
Effective Database
APRIL 2, 2025
You CAN compete with the big guys. In my experience, associations often undersell their actual ability to provide high level service to their members and customers. I often hear association staff say We cant compete against the huge budgets of giant for-profit companies.
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
NXUnite
MARCH 31, 2025
Grant writing is a flexible, impactful career choice. It also meshes beautifully with the goals, skills, and desired lifestyles of many professionals from all backgrounds. For example, nonprofit staff from diverse organizations of various sizes, marketers and communication professionals, stay-at-home parents, former teachers , and more regularly forge successful paths into the world of grant writing.
Candid
MARCH 31, 2025
As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, the U.S. volunteer rate fell significantly between September 2020 and September 2021 , although recent data shows it rebounded to 28.8% in 2022-23. So, what can organizations do to better engage and retain volunteers in 2025?
Event Industry News
APRIL 2, 2025
The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has launched a pioneering annual research report, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by women in the events industry.
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