Wild Apricot
MAY 24, 2017
New nonprofits face more challenges than ever before, because of how the internet and emerging technologies are changing the ways in which people interact with organizations. In this comprehensive guide, I show you how to start a nonprofit the right way and get your first paying members.
YourMembership
MAY 18, 2017
Data protection and data privacy for nonprofits and associations are important issues being tackled in today’s digital world. Here’s a guest blog article by Daniel Fierro of Abila, introducing how to protect your organization from cyberattacks. You’ve clicked the link to your favorite website – maybe it’s one you rely on daily to get your […].
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WBT Systems
MAY 9, 2017
This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations. It prompted us to think about what might be the “next practices” associations need to adopt to future-proof the value of their education and certification programs for members and non-members.
Higher Logic
MAY 9, 2017
By 2020, 65% of all jobs in the U.S. will require some type of post-secondary education or training. Unfortunately, colleges and universities aren’t even meeting today’s needs. According to employers, new college graduates don’t have the skills to fill entry-level jobs. These findings, which indicate a major problem in the education industry, were laid out in a whitepaper from Shelly Alcorn and Elizabeth Weaver Engel.
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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.
Spark Consulting
MAY 12, 2017
For those of us who are “on the bus” on the value of genuine diversity and inclusion, this is the crux of the matter: how do we effectively walk our talk on D+I? . We have to work from the inside out, starting with our own selves, taking steps to uncover and combat our implicit biases, understanding where we do – and do not – have privilege, and answering the question “Now that I know, what will I do?
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Wild Apricot
MAY 1, 2017
When it comes to fundraising, every extra hand helps, so what do you do when a board member isn’t cooperative? Fundraising expert, Amy Eisenstein shares her experience and the one simple thing that will get every board member to help out.
YourMembership
MAY 22, 2017
During ASAE’s MM&C Conference earlier this month, association executives and industry partners took part in 24 learning labs, three keynotes, two preconference workshops and networked to up their game on digital, content and branding strategies. Here’s a guest blog article from Abila‘s Amanda Myers wrapping up the event in D.C. Although it’s not ASAE’s […].
WBT Systems
MAY 23, 2017
“Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century.”. Although he died in 1979, the author of that quote, New Yorker contributor S.J. Perelman, foresaw decades ago today’s professional development landscape. Earlier this year, The Economist reaffirmed his message: “ Lifelong learning is becoming an economic imperative.”. Your members would agree that lifelong learning is critical for advancing in their careers and remaining employable.
Higher Logic
MAY 2, 2017
Raise your hand if you were ever part of little league or played a high school sport. Or maybe you did Model UN or debate club? Whether it was sports teams or other team-oriented extracurriculars, many of us spent a good chunk of our adolescence learning how to function on a team.As we all learned, teamwork doesn’t end after school. No matter what you do professionally, almost everyone needs to work in a team at some point.
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2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more
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Portage Group
MAY 26, 2017
Sean Kelly, CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau President and Geoff Thacker, Executive Partner - Research and Strategy with The Portage Group. TPG Executive Partner - Research and Strategy, Geoff Thacker was honoured this week by his colleagues at the Canadian Society of Association Executives Ottawa-Gatineau with the Business Member of the Year Award. Geoff has been a long-time supporter and volunteer for the Chapter.
Blue Sky eLearn
MAY 24, 2017
A learning portal home page is your first impression to woo and win your target audience. Consider these three strategies to drive results. Graphic Appeal: What’s your ratio? Take a look at your learning portal home page and estimate the word to graphics ratio. Pretty heavy on the words? Words are important, but since visitors skim website content vs. settle in for easy-chair reading, each word must contribute to a design that moves eyes toward the call to action.
Wild Apricot
MAY 15, 2017
In this article, I’ll share 15 time-tested tactics for encouraging word of mouth conversations, and give you tips on how to encourage people to spread the word about your organization.
YourMembership
MAY 11, 2017
Be selective with where and how you spend your time and resources. As association executives, we all know we must evolve our business models to remain relevant. It’s not enough to do what’s always been done. That’s why at The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA), we’re “focusing on focusing,” a not-so-strategic term for being more […].
Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker
Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.
WBT Systems
MAY 9, 2017
WBT Systems is delighted to be an official partner of the 2017 NiUG New Orleans Conference , hosted by NiUG International , May 22-24. At NiUG New Orleans, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in great educational sessions, exciting networking opportunities, and connect with iMIS integrated solutions. The vibrant location will play host to a fabulous expo, ” where you can indulge in delicious cuisine, shop in historic neighborhoods, and dance to the music pouring into the stree
Higher Logic
MAY 16, 2017
Last week, Jive announced it was being acquired by Aurea, which would make Jive part of the Aurea customer experience management platform. Whether the deal is good news for Jive and its investors, only time will tell, but it is certainly great news for the social software market, especially for online communities. First, as noted by Rachel Happe at Community Roundtable in a TechCrunch article “The social software market has gotten much, much bigger and Jive was facing competition from both bigge
Potomac Core
MAY 24, 2017
Strive to Be More Than Just Another Association . Associations who seek to grow or expand revenues need to be more than just another association. In today’s uncertain global business environment , associations must be perceived as extensions of company and industry business strategies and not be just another association. Those who are aligned with business challenges and outcomes are relevant because they relate to what really matters.
Blue Sky eLearn
MAY 30, 2017
You’ve done the hard work of generating registrations for your webinar. But when the event rolls around, you’re dismayed to see that most of your registrants never make it to the call. It’s a common challenge. According to a 2016 Webinar Benchmarks Report*, the registrant-to-attendee conversion rate for most webinars is between 35 percent and 45 percent.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Wild Apricot
MAY 26, 2017
There are four types of people, or personas that make for successful volunteer teams. I'll guide you through each of their motivations, which tasks they're best suited for, their behaviors, strengths, and opportunities.
YourMembership
MAY 9, 2017
That’s after 15 years of success and even the mistakes which made them possible. In professional education, like in any field, there’s a preponderance of misconceptions which affect our daily practices and implementations. And the risky part is when they start cementing into practices. Here are five key concepts to consider when developing education programs […].
Optimist Consulting
MAY 10, 2017
Membership organisations often require members to sit on their board/council to oversee the strategic direction of the organisation. Like with any volunteering opportunity, it can sometimes be a challenge to find people who are willing to come forward. I think one of the complications with board/council elections, is that they have often have a formal & legal aspect which can ‘scare’ people into communicating in a very formal way when inviting members to stand for election.
Higher Logic
MAY 30, 2017
Sales are competitive. Even companies with quality products that get great results must fight to win new customers because there are always half a dozen other options that customers are comparing to yours. Every good sales professional knows that. They know that while potential buyers are talking to your company, they’re also talking to your competitors, weighing cost, functionality, support, and features that will help them achieve their goals.
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We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.
Mariner
MAY 2, 2017
Most of us know how much our chapters cost (staff support, rebates/grants, training programs, tech platforms, etc.), but few seem to have a good handle on the actual return on that investment. To help us develop a rational model by which associations might assess the financial value generated by chapters, we’ve launched the Chapter ROI Project and we’re inviting association execs to contribute to a Chapter ROI Valuation Matrix.
Blue Sky eLearn
MAY 15, 2017
Copywriters know that the most powerful piece of communication they write is the headline. The headline is what grabs attention. It persuades readers to stop what they’re doing and instead dive into a piece of marketing communication. Your webinar title is, in effect, your event’s headline. It’s a powerful tool for cutting through marketing clutter, grabbing attention and persuading prospects to learn more about your event.
Wild Apricot
MAY 30, 2017
Here's everything you need to know (features, limitations, etc.) about how to create a membership website free with Wild Apricot.
YourMembership
MAY 25, 2017
What does a culture of accountability look like at your association or nonprofit? Here’s a guest blog article from Abila‘s Director of Client Success Jessica Lane who answers the question. As we have seen, time and time again, word of mouth can make or break a company’s reputation. With social media expanding the reach […].
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio
The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.
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