Tue.Apr 14, 2015

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Making Events Easier With the Wild Apricot App

Wild Apricot

'Wild Apricot just launched our mobile app for iOS and Android. Here are details on the app and 4 ways it can make your life easier at your events.

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Can associations keep pace in the tech race?

Aaron Wolowiec

'This month’s guest blog post is adapted from an original by Hank Berkowitz , moderator in chief of Association Adviser eNews. He wears many hats, however, and to see those, visit his LinkedIn profile. Hank Berkowitz, moderator in chief of Association Adviser eNews. About 60 percent of respondents to our latest unscientific reader poll said they’ve encountered more surprises in technology over the past 12 months than in any other area of association management.

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Associations and the Vision Thing

YourMembership

I am writing from Xperience2015 , YM’s second annual customer conference, where we’re spending three days with more than 300 association leaders and staff. It is an extremely rewarding event for our customers and for YM’s staff and leaders. A big highlight of day one of the conference was the presentation of YM’s roadmap and vision for the future. People want to know where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.

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Please Give to Support My Ride

Jamie Notter

'Many of you know that I am an avid cyclist. I''ve been riding for years, and some of you will remember that for about 10 years I would do an annual ride in the fall, which included a fundraising component, geared towards supporting wounded soldiers. This spring, I am doing a different ride, and for a different reason. Last fall, a good friend of mine was killed while cycling.

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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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#NVW2015 - The Gift of Time

Mariner

'We continue our #NVW2015 celebration by thanking our volunteers for their time. ASAE estimated associations record nearly 200 million volunteer hours of community service*; add time on critical projects like association governance and professional mentoring. and that number skyrockets.

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Triple Loop Learning, The Loop Of Doom And Conference Transformation

Velvet Chainsaw

'Are you really, really good at what you do? Sure you are. You’ve probably mastered your discipline and expertise. You may even be one of the best conference organizers in the world. Meetings And Conference Success Those meeting professionals that are almost always successful at their work rarely experience failure. And those that have rarely failed have never really had to learn from their own mistakes or their unsuccess.

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Two Associations Champion Hospitality Industry With Joint Hill Day

Associations Now

'The American Hotel and Lodging Association is joining together with the National Restaurant Association to lobby Congress this week on issues affecting the hospitality industry. Realizing their potential combined influence, the American Hotel and Lodging Association and the National Restaurant Association announced they are teaming up for a joint Hill day this week.

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Ahead of Give Local America, 7 trends in Giving Days

Beth Kanter

'Source: GiveMN A school principal rides a zipline as a way to bring attention to Give to the Max Day in Minnesota. Guest Post by Michelle Huttenhoff, Knight Foundation. With the clock ticking for Give Local America on May 5, community foundations and others are finalizing plans for this national day of online giving. At Knight Foundation , we’ve been providing insights on organizing successful Giving Days, and wanted to share the latest information we have gathered.

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