Spark Consulting

JULY 15, 2014

The three associations Engel studied each had a clearly defined process for staff to propose an idea, institutional support for making the proposal, and a clear set of benchmarks for it. It can be a revenue criteria, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t get to that point, Engel says, without leadership endorsing the concept.

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Proposal Innovation Leadership DC 150

Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2024

This article delves into the core issues these organizations face, offering insights into their complexities and proposing potential strategies for adaptation and growth. Creating Non-Dues Revenue: The traditional membership […]

Proposal 150

Proposal Revenue Strategy Organization 150

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). – Maximize Your Investment and Post-Event Potential: Turning Your Content Into Revenue Streams and Member Value With proper planning, your annual conference can fill your content calendar while generating non-dues revenue.

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Revenue Technology Strategy Education 270

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Don’t let the ghosts of the past haunt your future online education and non-dues revenue. Sponsor survey.

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Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2022

She explains how the request for proposal (RFP) has become a vehicle for the misappropriation of someone else’s work. ” The answer to that question is at the heart of leadership challenges, disengagement, and employee retention. How Association Marketers Are Using Digital To Grow Member Engagement & Revenue.

Revenue 45

Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 45

Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

Impexium published a really good guide to creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software , which includes advice from technology consultants Tobin Conley of DelCor Technology Solutions, Moira Edwards of Ellipsis Partners, George Rears of Achurch Consulting, and Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology. How to Write a Grant Proposal by Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick.

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eBook Proposal Leadership Sample 105

Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Leadership decisions. Moderator: Amy Ledoux, CMP, CAE, chief learning and meetings officer, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. COVID-19: Knowing How and When to Develop Partnership Proposals (Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange). Join a discussion on how and when to develop partnership proposals.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2023

MemberSuite team shares the trends they see rising in the “collective association consciousness ,” including AI for normal people, walking the DEI talk, and others related to events, non-dues revenue, remote/hybrid work, community, data, and technology. Find out how to reduce digital friction and increase congruency with revenue goals.

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Revenue Education Leadership Strategy 39

Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

Non-dues revenue. The pandemic taught many associations they need a diverse selection of non-dues revenue streams so they don’t rely too much on one source. Learn a new definition for leadership, management tips for attracting and retaining young talent, and why the industry will ultimately come out stronger. More info/register.

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Proposal Recruitment Recruiting Price 39

Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. Do you have capable leadership and an effective board?

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Organization Proposal Revenue Directory 105

Mary Byers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A good sponsorship program provides discretionary revenue that associations can use to fund programs for unmet member needs. Develop a customized proposal for each company that leverages the associations communications channels and audiences in a way that fulfills members needs and fulfills the companys business and marketing needs.

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Maryland Proposal Social Media Revenue 130

Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Your leadership probably thinks the one you have is good enough, especially with all the other demands on your association’s limited budget. Think how leadership thinks: align each point of your argument to an organizational goal. The first question from leadership will be “How much will this cost?” But you know better.

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Software Leadership Project System 170

Association Success

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Quality > Quantity All associations want to maximize revenue in order to better serve their members. Non-dues revenue channels can be a great opportunity for associations to broaden the range of services they offer, and to build relationships with other bodies in their industry. Review your non-dues revenue channels on a regular basis.

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Revenue Project Proposal Products 60

Reid All About it

MAY 13, 2016

If you’re looking for new ways to grow revenue for your association, there may be a secret weapon you haven’t considered: your online store. Learn how today’s landscape is demanding some new approaches to things like member engagement, leadership/volunteer development, and fully embracing the digital mindset. 1 CAE credit. .

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

So how are associations planning their budgets, decisions and logistics for the future, especially when training and conferences provide many associations with necessary non-dues revenue? Unprecedented Leadership During Unprecedented Times (Planet IMEX Association Leadership Forum). 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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Utah LMS Conference Tips 370

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Return-to-office leadership/staff disconnect. If your workforce model is a touchy issue between leadership and staff, Achurch Consulting says you need to address this disconnect right away or it will erode your culture and cause employees to disengage or quit. The Association CEO Guide to Leadership. 1 CAE credit. Host: xScion.

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Education Arlington Revenue LMS 41

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. Expert Series: Get Sponsored: How to Make 6-Figures in Digital Sponsorship for Your Association Learn how to optimize digital sponsorship and capitalize on the huge opportunities to grow digital revenues to 6-figures or more. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Certificate Education Revenue Strategy 195

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since many associations already outsource operational IT functions, as long as someone owns the strategic and holistic technology perspective, what he’s proposing makes sense to some degree, although you’d have to tweak his idea for smaller organizations. 5 Digital Non-Dues Revenue Models That Work for Both Members AND Sponsors.

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Revenue Technology Social Media Innovation 195

YourMembership

MARCH 1, 2013

Top Ten Picks of the Week: 1) Five Questions to Propel Your Leadership Forward by Debbie Laskey. If you’re a CEO or President, you have to worry about revenues, ROI, personnel, product development or service enhancements, and most challenging of all, creating satisfied and repeat customers.

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Sample Social Media Content Conference 150

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. Leading Into Tomorrow: Using Foresight to Expand Association Leadership in Critical Domains. Association Board Leadership & Governance in the Era of Business as Unusual. Or will they? Mon 11/9 at 3 p.m.

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Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

Associations Now

MARCH 25, 2020

While COVID-19 is causing associations to deal with a bevy of problems, including lost revenue due to canceled events, wrecking relationship with sponsors doesn’t have to be one of them, say leaders of the Partnership Professionals Network (PPN). Was there a goal around visibility or thought leadership or products and services?”

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How To Proposal Leadership Communications 133

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. Leadership for Exponential Impact in the Digital Age. Our institutions and leadership models were designed for a previous era. Zollman, Pandemic Compliance Advisor, and senior director of global accounts, HelmsBriscoe. Tracy Judge, founder & CEO, Soundings.

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Tips Project Technology Education 49

Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2022

Make sure you (and your association’s leadership) aren’t falling for any of them. In the world of AV and event production, rarely do we see a majority female workforce, especially in leadership representation. The Convergence of Member Benefits and Non-Dues Revenue for Overall Growth and Retention. Hybrid work myths.

Technology 44

Technology Software Cost Education 44

Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

How do I balance mission/big vision and the practical things we need to do to keep the doors open (like make sure we have a positive revenue flow)? A positive revenue flow is a means to that end, but it is not the end in itself, which is one of the things that ostensibly distinguishes us from the for-profit sector.

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Committee Case Study Maryland Revenue 150

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With annual revenues reaching $66 million and a slate of offerings that align with their member’s challenges and outcomes, they pursued an opportunity to check in with their members through a Strategic Industry Business Planning process. NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) is a highly respected organization. Robert Newsome.

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Industry Analysis Committee Strategy 164

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2017

Learn about the role of original data and thought leadership for associations; the best way to collect original research; how to identify consumers, members, and membership categories to drill down and get important data without generating survey fatigue and keep response rates high. Event Sponsorship: 10 Tips to Craft the Perfect Proposal.

Washington 150

Washington DC Chicago Tips 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Speaker: Jason Levin, Author, Speaker, Trainer & Career and Business Development Coach, Ready, Set, Launch, LLC Wed 3/15 at 3 p.m. Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Committee Education Software Strategy 195

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Revenues will not be the same this year, or next, as they were last year. I am proposing a new path. We will be iterating because no one can know exactly which solutions will solve members’ problems, and the only way to find the right answers for members is to test. Testing is not quick. Our process will take time.

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Project Proposal Resources Revenue 143

Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services: Improving Your Business Process and Net Income. ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). Association Revenue: Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue. Presenters: Teri Carden, founder of ReviewMyAMS.

Certificate 195

Certificate Class Content Committee 195

Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

If generating more revenue for your nonprofit tops your list of priorities in 2023, you may have your sights set on sharpening your fundraising skills as part of your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolution. BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed  by Joshua M. Take your fundraising game to the next level.

eBook 111

eBook Handbook Innovation Library 111

Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Your non-dues revenue doesn’t have to suffer when you move to virtual. Robert Skelton, CAE (moderator), chief administrative officer, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Smart surveys can turn your communications strategy into a fine-tuned, sophisticated engine of revenue. Virtual event sponsorships. Fri 4/24 at 3 p.m.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Education 243

Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

80% of the revenue generated by the association is based on the activities of 20% of the members. Well, I'd like to propose a very specific 80/20 rule in the realm of association education activities. In the association world, I've heard this principle cited for many phenomena, appropriately or otherwise.

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Proposal Education Revenue Conference 91

Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Continued success often masks indicators of potential danger leaving the leadership less inclined to listen to warnings. Members, Members, Members – Beware of leadership which, absent direction from legitimate needs outlined in the mission and vision, begins to obsessively focus on new member acquisition. Not necessarily.

Recruiting 100

Recruiting Recruitment Leadership Revenue 100

Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

The business case presents your proposal for change. If so, this may be the opportunity to approach your leadership about a new AMS. Be clear on what the direct benefit to leadership will be. While there is risk with any new system, leadership needs to be in the loop about the risks of doing nothing. Get personal.

Software 78

Software Cost System Membership Management 78

NXUnite

APRIL 2, 2024

The benefits of corporate support for nonprofits are clear: more revenue, extra volunteer power, and greater brand exposure. This support truly helps us work toward our mission of preparing members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success,” said FFA President Molly Ball. But what’s in it for the businesses?

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Resources Examples Products Guidelines 130

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

XYZ Nonprofit is an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. And, if you intend to seek grants, you’ll want to reflect the value of your volunteers in your budget and grant proposals. Reviewing last year’s budget is a key part of the process.

Organization 82

Organization Proposal Sample Library 82