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Dues or Donations: Which Is Better for Nonprofits?

Wild Apricot

Explore the pros and cons of dues versus donations for nonprofits. Learn how each approach impacts fundraising, membership engagement and organizational stability. You'll be able to decide which model best suits your nonprofit's needs and goals.

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Member Engagement Metrics, Trends, and Education Program Advice for Associations in 2024

WBT Systems

What goals and concerns are your association peers prioritizing? How does your association’s performance across a range of member engagement metrics compare with theirs?

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Association Brain Food: 9.27.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~Anais Nin Engagement. Amanda Kaiser makes a good point: “Every minute, members can decide whether to engage or to lean away.” Open your email or not. Go to your website or to Google. Are you earning their permission to provide content, benefits, events, ideas, answers, and connections?

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Math-Free Magic: Understanding Predictive Analytics

Association Analytics

Unless you’re a data analyst or love numbers, predictive analytics are probably two words that scare you. They’re new, unfamiliar, and sound like math. In reality, you don’t have to love math to leverage predictive analytics – it does the hard part for you! Can you imagine having a crystal ball foresee which members will renew and which ones need extra attention?

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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.

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Build Engagement Through Better Local Chapter Meetings

EventMobi: Association Events

Chapters are a fundamental element of running an association. They are the grassroots—where the goals of collaboration and engagement are turned into action. They’re often built around specific locations or causes, with a narrower focus than you might get at an annual meeting. Some chapter members may actually work together; others just share a community.

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2024 Chamber of the Year Winners Announced

GrowthZone

We are excited to share the announcement of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s 2024 Chamber of the Year winners. The winners were announced on Wednesday, July 17, during the awards show at ACCE’s Annual Convention in Dallas. GrowthZone is proud to have been there to be one of the first to congratulate the winners as the official 2024 Chamber of the Year sponsor.

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The Vital Role of Associations in Workforce Development

Association Adviser

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern employment, workforce development stands as a cornerstone for economic growth and individual prosperity. At the heart of this development lie associations, playing a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the skills, knowledge, and networks crucial for a thriving workforce.

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Get cozy with the Salesforce Winter ‘25 product release updates

Nimble AMS

The chill of winter is in the air, and Salesforce has rolled out an exciting lineup with the Winter ’25 product release. Don’t miss out on the latest innovations and enhancements! Check out our blog for the top four Salesforce Winter ‘25 product updates and learn how your organization can take advantage of these powerful new features. 4 Salesforce Winter ‘25 product release highlights Are you looking to enhance your association’s productivity and simplify your processes?

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Involve your entire team for AMS implementation success

Aptify

Association leaders: Here’s how to involve a cross-functional team in each step of the AMS implementation process to help ensure a successful project. Association management software (AMS) allows your organization to consolidate data and processes into a single tool, while eliminating much of the work associated with manual data entry, multiple databases, and other redundant and time-consuming aspects of running an association.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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.

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Corporate Transparency Act Ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Association Alert

If you are reading this article, odds are that you have heard of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Odds also are that this is the first you have heard that a Federal Court in the Northern District of Alabama has ruled it to be unconstitutional because the CTA “ cannot be justified as an exercise of Congress’ enumerated powers.” National Small Business United v.

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Human Resources for Nonprofits 

Wild Apricot

Learn the key responsibilities of HR in nonprofits including staffing, compensation, benefits, training, culture, and employee relations. Discover best practices for nonprofit human resource management.

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Tips for Significantly Enhancing Your Learner Surveys

WBT Systems

The odds are good your learner surveys aren’t so good. A harsh pronouncement, but probably true, unless you’re already following the advice of Will Thalheimer, founder of Work-Learning Research.

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Association Brain Food: 11.1.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “You can never be wise unless you love reading.” —Samuel Johnson AWTC awards. Today (Friday, November 1) is the nomination deadline for the Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) Awards. Nominate yourself or a woman who works in the association industry for an award in one of three categories: technology leader, innovation, or technology champion.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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The Case for Mindful Leadership

Associations Now

The end of the year is always busy, but leaders don’t have to be consumed by it. Patience and going slow can be more effective than manic multitasking. There isn’t an official name for it, but I’ve considered early November to be the beginning of hurry-up-and-relax season. Holidays are coming, and with them welcome breaks with friends and family. But because those holidays are coming, everybody is hustling to get everything done.

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How To Create More Engaging Workshops For Your Association’s Members: 5 Fresh Ideas

EventMobi: Association Events

Whether located around your annual meeting or as a standalone event, workshops can be an effective way to supercharge engagement. And right now, solid engagement is something that associations could use a bit more of. According to the 2024 edition of MCI’s Association Engagement Index , two-thirds of association members regularly access the content organizations produce.

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ASAE Demo Days: see how you can take your association to the next level with NetForum

NetForum

Our NetForum team will be presenting at ASAE AMS Demo Days and are excited to connect with you virtually. Read our blog for more reasons on why you won’t want to miss the 2024 ASAE AMS Demo Days. ASAE Demo Days: see how you can take your association to the next level with NetForum appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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How Associations Should Communicate with Young Professionals

GrowthZone

It’s a critical time in the association membership landscape and the future is in your hands. Adults age 18-34 (a.k.a. Millennials) account for 1/3 of American workers and are the largest share of the US workforce. Effective communication is essential to engaging them with your association. #Communications Millennials want to hear from you. But they also want to seek out information independently.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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Boosting Your Career Center’s Online Presence: Strategies for Driving Sales and Member Engagement

Association Adviser

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.

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Nimble AMS has your back with trustworthy, pain-free upgrades

Nimble AMS

“Best practice is our only product practice.” Not only is the saying one of our core product principles at Nimble AMS, but it’s also the guiding light for our product release methodology. For more than a decade , (or 37 major releases at the exact time of this blog), the Nimble AMS product team has mirrored Salesforce’s ideal product upgrade model. For organizations using Nimble AMS, this means they are receiving product innovation throughout the year on a similar schedule to what they receive f

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Aptify celebrates innovation at Xperience 2024

Aptify

As Xperience 2024 approaches, the excitement is building for what promises to be an extraordinary event filled with innovation, learning, and inspiration. A key highlight of the conference is the annual Aptify User Community Innovation Awards, where we celebrate the creative solutions and impactful projects that have made a significant difference within the Aptify community over the past year.

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Top 5 Association Podcasts of The Week! – 10/11/2024

AssociationChat

Food justice and board governance…just two of the big topics covered in this week’s top pods! It’s that time of the week again, association pros! We’ve rounded up 7 must-listen podcasts that dive into everything from controversial conversations to innovative member engagement strategies. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve on AI, get insights into food justice, or better understand board governance, this playlist is packed with actionable takeaways for anyone in the ass

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide to Digital Marketing

Wild Apricot

Digital marketing if key for your nonprofit to get others to hear about your mission and goals. In this guide you'll learn everything A-Z about nonprofit digital marketing strategies and how to build your own.

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Boost Certification Pass Rates with Credentialing Exam Study Groups

WBT Systems

If you've ever studied for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam, Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam, or another certification exam, you know the intense amount of work that goes into preparing for…

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Association Brain Food: 10.18.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald Membership survey. Please spare seven minutes to participate in iMIS’s Membership Performance Benchmark Survey. For the tenth year, they’re uncovering industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, and more by gathering input from association professionals.

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How to Lead Through Failure

Associations Now

CrowdStrike’s president accepting an award for his company’s “epic fail” was good PR. The tricky part: Talking with teams about what didn’t work. If somebody gave you an award for your biggest failure, would you go to the ceremony to accept? What would you do with the trophy? At a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas earlier this month, CrowdStrike President Michael Sentonas took the stage to accept the “Most Epic Fail” award on behalf of his company.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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From Sprint To Marathon: 6 Reasons Associations Should Rethink Annual Meetings

EventMobi: Association Events

An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. Bringing together thousands of people passionate about the same cause or industry is a great way to get a shot of energy for a few days. (That’s especially true once you hit the trade show floor.) By the time the event is over, an attendee is likely to feel pretty good about their association.

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5 smart ways to future-proof your association

NetForum

Future-proofing your association is about being well prepared to meet unexpected challenges. Here are five great ways to get your association ready for whatever comes next. 5 smart ways to future-proof your association appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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4 Social Media Tips for Associations

GrowthZone

A successful association social media strategy doesn’t have to be a challenge. Simply follow the formula to navigate your way to an effective social media presence. The #1 Social Media Rule: Post things that are interesting, informative, and relevant to your members. See the rest of the formula along with post ideas for each category in the Association Social Media Survival Kit: Quick & Clever Social Media Posts.