Fri.Jul 29, 2016

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.1.16

Reid All About it

Here’s the list of webinars and other events for the association community for the week of August 1. The association webinar scene is quiet during vacation season and in the run-up to the ASAE Annual Meeting in a few weeks. Since the pickings are slim, please let me know if your organization has a webinar scheduled for August – I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not product-centric.

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July Update: Wild Apricot Turns 10

Wild Apricot

Wild Apricot turns 10 years old, four new email templates, an update on our mobile app, and more.

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Taking Risks So Our Members Don’t Have To

Smooth The Path

What if we took the risks so our members didn’t have to? I attended the Engaging Associations Forum last week and the event hosts do just that. Much of the conference is an experiment in plain sight. Not only are they trying new formats, floor plans, sessions, speakers, food and ideas they also share how they did it. On the second day we tried out a (maybe first ever?

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Is Workplace FOMO Causing Attendees to Miss Out?

Associations Now

Fear of missing out in the workplace is a real thing, but it’s not necessarily a good thing. It could leave your meeting attendees distracted if they’re constantly worried about what’s going on back at the office. I’m sure you all have at least one person in your life who suffers from a severe case of FOMO, or fear of missing out. If I had to pick that person, it would be my sister-in-law.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

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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Friday Buzz: Does “Nonprofit” Still Have Value?

Associations Now

A debate over terminology in the nonprofit space picks up as the lines between for-profit companies and charities increasingly blur. Also: Why your association needs a CIO mindset. Is the term “nonprofit” the best possible descriptor of what charitable organizations do? That’s a debate that’s been lingering in the nonprofit space, with a June piece in Stanford Social Innovation Review sparking the conversation again.

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Diversity and Inclusion Focus Pays Dividends for Venture Capital Group

Associations Now

After making diversity and inclusion a priority in 2014, the National Venture Capital Association formed a task force to take on what is a male-dominated profession. In just months, the group has increased diversity internally, as well as in the field, and encouraged members to invest in minority-run businesses. The National Venture Capital Association has invested in diversity—and it’s paying off, according to officials.