Wild Apricot

JANUARY 23, 2015

'This week’s link round-up is a mixed bag of expert insight, cautionary tales and practical tips. We explore everything from “getting more ROI” from a conference, to the importance of capturing emails and saying your thank-you’s.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 23, 2015

This month we’re focusing on trends and strategies for associations in 2015. We just released The Essential Guide to 2015 Association Management Trends , where we examine evolving technologies, changing member preferences and differences in generational values that pose management challenges for associations. It’s free to download, so be sure and get your copy today.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2015

'Many association meetings wouldn’t be successful without sponsors. A new study reveals what meeting sponsors and organizers are looking for from these partnerships. Most of you already know that associations generate a lot—if not the majority—of their nondues revenue from meetings, tradeshows, and conferences. A top priority of event organizers today is driving revenue growth, and sponsorships are seen as a top area of opportunity, while exhibitors are looking to enhance the value of spon

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 23, 2015

'There’s a major shift going on. An increasing number of conference and trade show investors are scaling back on booth space and shifting that spend to sponsorships. It’s a ripe opportunity for organizers to diversify their conference business model. The Shift To Strategic Sponsorships There’s another shift that has even greater ramifications for conference and trade show industry.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2015

'Membership and support groups are cheering a recent decision by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to allow nonprofits better access to military installations. The move eliminates barriers that had previously hindered groups like the National Military Family Association from providing services to troops. Support organizations for the military haven’t always been shown the red carpet on bases.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2015

'A new survey from SCIO Health Analytics found that one in five Americans defers seeking healthcare services due to cost. But the survey suggests that part of the problem might be confusion over what benefits their health plans offer. Is the human resources department doing a good enough job of explaining your organization’s healthcare offerings?

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2015

'Unable to raise enough money to support its legal case fighting to end international subsidies affecting the visual effects industry, an association recently decided to close down. Barely more than a year old, the Association of Digital Artists, Professionals, and Technicians (ADAPT) is disbanding due to a lack of financial support. Over the course of its brief existence the association was unable to raise enough money to cover the costs of its main objective: lobbying the federal government to

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