Wild Apricot
APRIL 12, 2016
With over 62.5 million people volunteering in the US and 12.7 million in Canada, there’s certainly not a shortage volunteers. So, how do you organize your volunteers in a way that maximizes their impact with your organization, and, you know… makes them want to stick it out in the long run?
Higher Logic
APRIL 12, 2016
People often ask, “should my community be open, or closed?” as if community access it’s an either/or question. Meaning -- either the doors are sealed, and only members have access to the community, or you open the floodgates, and everyone with an internet connection can read and participate in community. There are pros and cons to both approaches, especially depending on your industry and community goals.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 12, 2016
With over 62.5 million people volunteering in the US and 12.7 million in Canada, there’s certainly not a shortage volunteers. So, how do you organize your volunteers in a way that maximizes their impact with your organization, and, you know… makes them want to stick it out in the long run?
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 12, 2016
In the early stages of my career when I was working as communications director for a nonprofit, I was amazed at how quickly a national issue could become local. National grassroots efforts steadily trickled down to local and state governments and organizations so I found myself buried in issues management. Every day, I scanned news outlets across the nation and throughout the state to see which issues may affect my daily operations, but more importantly, the operations of our members.
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Association Adviser
APRIL 12, 2016
How associations are leveraging grants to inspire innovation, encourage professional development and expand the association community. The post Associations Using Grants More Frequently to. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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Smooth The Path
APRIL 12, 2016
Craft beers and microbreweries are a relatively new phenomenon (since prohibition that is). With them came the flight of beer, an excellent way to sample about four new, different or favorite styles. New this summer, a local ice-cream shop that offers twenty-something flavors is introducing a flight of ice-cream. It’s not three or four scoops of ice-cream mashed into the same cone.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
Introduced last week in the Senate, the Charity Act would promote charitable giving, expand tax provisions for charitable donations, and simplify tax calculations for foundations. New legislation, introduced in the Senate on April 6, would incentivize charitable giving and make it easier for foundations and other tax-exempt organizations to carry out their missions.
Association Adviser
APRIL 12, 2016
When deciding how frequently to send email, consider these five factors that impact how often members will want to hear from you. The post Email Marketing: Finding a Frequency that is Just Right. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
Last week, BuzzFeed won the internet by creating a live video that featured two employees putting rubber bands around a watermelon. The victory was impressive, but the circumstances that led to it highlight some troubling trends for online content creation. It didn’t take an exploding watermelon to see the changing trend, but it certainly helped.
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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
APRIL 12, 2016
The release of the latest edition of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books list coincides with political attention being paid to censorship. The American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged books, a part of the ALA’s State of America’s Libraries Report , is always interesting to dive into.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
A leading massage and bodywork association has torn down a paywall and opened access to educational materials. What is it? Like other workers with a specialty, bodywork and massage professionals gain proficiency as they learn. That’s why Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals is making continuing education as accessible as possible for members by reducing the cost of its webinars.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
A new campaign launched this week by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is intended to give citizens the opportunity to plan better funerals for loved ones by creating open-ended discussions focused on positive memories. Let’s face it: Death has never been an easy topic to discuss, and it never will be. But a New Zealand industry group hopes to start that discussion by encouraging families to talk about life.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
The release of the latest edition of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books list coincides with political attention being paid to censorship. The American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged books, a part of the ALA’s State of America’s Libraries Report , is always interesting to dive into.
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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.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
London’s official convention bureau plays up the British metropolis as a hub for major technology events. Also: Why you need a strong content calendar. London wants the world to know it has the potential to be the center of tech events. The city is already home to 40 percent of the European headquarters of the world’s largest tech companies, and its convention bureau, London & Partners, is highlighting the metro area’s value as a technology-events hub in a new report, Londo
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
Speaking at ASAE’s Great Ideas in Association Management Conference, Asia-Pacific, the top digital executive at the Philippines’ largest media company shared why the current environment requires associations to embrace the “digital transformation imperative.” Technology continues to move faster, and at the same time, consumer habits are evolving at an unpredictable pace.
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