Wild Apricot

JANUARY 19, 2017

If you’re looking to raise more money and make managing your events easier, here’s a list of 29 event management software tools that can help you out. It’s my hope that you browse the list and discover one or two new tools that are perfectly suited for your organization’s needs.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 19, 2017

A snapshot from one expert of what associations can expect from learning management systems. At the start of every new year, Talented Learning CEO John Leh offers his take on learning technology trends to watch. This year, he focused on 15 predictions for learning and development professionals to keep in mind. John’s predictions come from […].

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 19, 2017

How do you engage members who don’t sit in front of a computer all day? If your community members typically sit at a desk most days, an online community fits more easily into their routine. Not to mention, it’s usually easier to upload materials, reply to discussions and just check in when you’re at a desktop. But not everyone has a desk job and many professional communities come across this question.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 19, 2017

As 2017 begins, respondents to our latest reader poll have told us they plan to focus more on membership than on other areas of association operations. Forty-three percent of respondents said they will turn their attention to increasing membership numbers by reaching out to certain segments more and providing more benefits. With membership as the backbone of associations, it’s not surprising that this area remains in focus at the start of a new year.

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Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2017

Standing Up for Cash While the trend toward cashless payments is growing, it isn’t without some pushback. This week, the ATM Industry Association, which represents companies that operate cash machines, announced a campaign it plans to launch this year called Withdraw Cash Wednesday. The campaign will target the Wednesday immediately before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2017

Prairie wildflowers, cranberries, apples, and other crops are feeling the sting of the rusty patched bumble bee’s declining population. To help the species recover, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated it endangered, thanks to the work of a conservation nonprofit. Last week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) added the rusty patched bumble bee to the endangered species list, a decision based on a petition from the Xerces Society, a conservation nonprofit focused on invertebra

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spent a day facilitating leadership workshops for arts leaders attending the Art House Convergence Conference near Park City, Utah. on personal and organizational resilience based on the ideas in my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2017

In the three years since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over the Indian Ocean, the airline industry has developed new standards and technology to prevent a similar incident. Satellites designed for this purpose went into orbit just last week. The recent decision to suspend the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the aircraft that vanished over the Indian Ocean on March 8, 2014, with 239 people aboard, highlights how hard it is to recover a plane once air traffic controllers have l

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MatrixG

JANUARY 19, 2017

I registered for an ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) meeting a couple of weeks ago and was surprised that the registration form asked about my gender, race and ethnicity. It felt a little intrusive for ASAE to be asking these questions. But I dutifully answered the questions because I’m a proud Filipino-American. This experience … Continue reading Is it Time to Add Diversity and Inclusion Demographics to your Membership Profiles?

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2017

Discover more ways to spread the word about your upcoming meetings. Also: Be on the lookout for these specific social skills. There are a ton of different channels your marketing team uses to advertise a meeting, but are you giving stakeholders like sponsors and presenters the right tools to promote your event? The Event Manager Blog offers a series of tips for attracting more people to your meetings.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2017

Rundown Square Feet of Exhibits: 20,800. Attendees: 4,100. Poster Presentations: 1,436. Sessions: 533. Exhibitors: 100. The American Meteorological Society’s 97th Annual Meeting begins over the weekend. More than 4,000 are expected to attend. Thousands of scientists, educators, students, and other professionals from across the weather, water, and climate community are headed to Seattle to share, learn, and collaborate.

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