Mon.Mar 06, 2017

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6 Steps to Create a Donation Website for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

I’ve seen some nonprofits slap a link to their PayPal account onto their website and consider the job done, but it’s often those same nonprofits who come to us wondering why they’re not seeing a boost in donations. Here are the six steps to turn any website into a donation generation machine.

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The Song Remains the Same

Eric Lanke

I recently attended my association's Annual Conference. As any association professional knows, that means several weeks of focused attention on what feels like an infinite number of details. One of many for me, given my position in my organization, was preparing for the remarks I'd give from the podium. It happens during our Annual Business Meeting.

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6 Steps to Turn Your Website Into a Donation Generation Machine

Wild Apricot

I’ve seen some nonprofits slap a link to their PayPal account onto their website and consider the job done, but it’s often those same nonprofits who come to us wondering why they’re not seeing a boost in donations. Here are the six steps to turn any website into a donation generation machine.

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Mediocrity Is Your Biggest Conference Competitor

Velvet Chainsaw

Your real conference competition is not that event held six months after yours. Nor is your competitor time, money and resources. Your real competitor is mediocrity to paraphrase authors Karin Hurt and David Dye. You’re In A Difficult Position: Look Backwards Or Forwards For Programming? Today’s technology driven, hyper-connected, instant gratification, real-time world puts you as a conference organizer in a difficult position.

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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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How An Old Interview Approach Increased Our Volunteer Retention by 30%

Wild Apricot

If you’re experiencing low volunteer retention, you’re familiar with how much time and resources it can take to constantly market and recruit new volunteers. But what most nonprofits don’t realize is that the problem may lie in how your candidates are interviewed. In my experience, one simple simple change to that process may dramatically improve volunteer retention.

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The 6 Steps to Create a Donation Website That Will Drastically Increase Online Donations

Wild Apricot

I’ve seen some nonprofits slap a link to their PayPal account onto their website and consider the job done, but it’s often those same nonprofits who come to us wondering why they’re not seeing a boost in donations. Here are the six steps to turn any website into a donation generation machine.

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#Ideas17: Two Sides of the Member Retention Coin

Associations Now

Your ability to retain members can be threatened by external competition and by implicit bias in your own programs, according to speakers at ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference on Monday afternoon. They offered tips to avoid these pitfalls. A pair of 2017 Great Ideas Conference sessions on Monday afternoon focused on the challenge of keeping your members from falling out of your grasp—but the sessions took different paths to get to that point.

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Momentum: Where to Find it, How to Keep It – An interview with Mary Byers, CAE

CommPartners

CommPartners is proud to once again partner with Mary Byers, CAE for a livestream event on Thursday, April 6th 1pm EDT exploring how to maximize your organizational influence. Join us to see how you can help your organization catapult forward with momentum and synergy. Register Now 1. Our upcoming program with you is titled “Momentum: […].

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#Ideas17: Take Cues From Pop Culture to Power Up Your Panel Discussions

Associations Now

Panel discussions are standard fare for conferences and other events, but they can prompt yawns from attendees. On the second day of the ASAE Great Ideas Conference, one expert suggested reinventing the format in ways that borrow more from pop culture than association events. When it comes to panel discussions, are you better off borrowing ideas from TV shows and fan conventions?

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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Brain Dates Offer #Ideas17 Attendees More Meaningful Networking Opportunities

Associations Now

Making their debut at the Great Ideas Conference, Brain Dates offer a chance for attendees to share and receive knowledge while also building their professional network. Meeting planners are always looking for ways to help attendees connect with and learn from one another onsite, whether that’s through networking events or conference buddy programs.

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How Higher CEO Pay Can Impact an Entire Organization

Associations Now

Association CEO compensation is up these days. That’s good news for execs, but it can have a broader ripple effect too. Things are looking up for association executive pay. “ CEO Salary Dynamics ,” [PDF] a new research paper from the ASAE Foundation and Naylor Association Solutions, reports that CEO compensation has swelled in the post-Great Recession years.

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Monday Buzz: Boost Leadership Confidence

Associations Now

Exuding a few key traits like empathy and confidence will help you be a better leader. Also: Get national and local chapters on the same page. Employees want a leader they can believe in. So what’s the best way association bosses can inspire faith and loyalty from their staff? A new piece in Entrepreneur suggests that empathy for colleagues should be top of mind for any leader. “Your job is to step into everyone’s shoes and find ways to make the path less treacherous, stressful, and demora

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Great Ideas Takeaways: Attendees Share What They’ve Learned So Far

Associations Now

Associations Now asks #Ideas17 attendees: What idea do you plan to implement when you return to the office? Association professionals come to ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference to learn new ideas they can use to improve themselves and their organizations—whether that’s updating their membership model, setting aside more time for professional development, or building up the courage to take risks.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.