Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Learn how to safely and quickly process online payments; find out why non-profits and charities need protection against fraud; tips and tricks for saving money on transaction fees, setting up online donation forms and more!
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 20, 2015
These tactics don’t just bring new people into your community – they remind and prompt current members to check in and participate. Just because you get someone signed up doesn’t mean they’ll become a promoter or keep checking in. If there is enough activity – and you do a good job of highlighting top content – then members will keep going back to make sure they don’t miss out on an important opportunity.
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Socious
OCTOBER 20, 2015
In the grand scheme of the digital age, thank goodness the 90’s and early 2000’s are behind us. Don’t get me wrong, we wouldn’t be where we are today without GeoCities, America Online, and MySpace. However, I’m very glad that we have moved away from the notion that every organization needs a website, just to have a website. Today, your website is your number one marketing asset.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Can the color of a marker really make a difference in how we learn? Yes, according to research. But it’s not necessarily the color. Instead, it’s choosing the color. “Research shows that giving learners choices – even seemingly trivial ones – can improve performance,” said Stephen Meyer, president and CEO of Rapid Learning Institute. “Bottom line: Embed choices into the learning process, even if they don’t seem meaningful.
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YourMembership
OCTOBER 19, 2015
We all know that change happens; staff leave, volunteers turnover, member interests and expectations evolve and technology will always bring new advances to the industry. Associations, and almost any membership organization, continue to be challenged by change management. Books are written about it and a lot of time and effort has been spent talking about how to deal with it.
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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
OCTOBER 17, 2015
For the past few weeks Association Chat has been quietly testing a new platform for the weekly Tuesday chats. Blab is a livestreaming platform that enables a public video chat among four participants at a time. Viewers come in to watch the livestream and they can participate by leaving comments on the desktop application or below on the mobile version.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 20, 2015
It doesn't take a lot of searching on the web to find essays, posts, and articles that declare generational differences a big lie. Many of them center around Millennials, particularly because that generation has been covered in the press with many different names (Gen Y, NetGen, etc.) and many different start and end dates. I can see why some people think the whole thing is made up.
Mariner
OCTOBER 17, 2015
I had the pleasure of spending last weekend with a group of great “early career” PTs. What sticks with me though is the. confirmation that our associations will be well-cared for and nurtured – and yes, changed – by our newest professionals.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Brian Vellmure, Principal/Founder of Innovantage, LLC, joined us for September’s Higher Logic Learning Series webinar. He discussed how organizations can compete to win in a world where access is available, automatic and constantly affected by new technology. Check out some of Brian’s key takeaways. Higher Logic: You talked about upcoming and interesting technology, like virtual reality headsets and platforms that use brain waves to compose music.
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Eric Lanke
OCTOBER 19, 2015
A few days ago we wrapped up one of our Board's three in-person meetings each year. It was a great event, with a lot of discussion about our industry's and our association's future, and a lot of decisions about how we should be directing our resources to bring about the vision we have described for both. I know I have peers who dread going to their Board meetings and who inwardly grimace when confronted with the level of dysfunction and micromanagement that occurs there.
Vanguard Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2015
We’ve been doing a lot of usability studies and user interviews for a variety of client websites recently. And there’s one specific comment that just about everyone says about their association’s website. There’s too much stuff!!
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
OCTOBER 20, 2015
What a fabulous conversation with great people! Next week's chat is all about apps that are perfect for association executives and industry folks. You can join in the fun next Tuesday at 2 pm EDT here: https://blab.im/kiki-l-italien-association-chat-awesome-apps-for-association-execs-assnchat. You can also join the Association Chat Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 19, 2015
But there's still plenty of room for improvement as associations try more ways than ever to stay top of mind with their members. Our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Report shows. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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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
OCTOBER 23, 2015
It’s important that your conferences not only offer networking and professional development opportunities for attendees but also keep their mental well-being in mind. If done right, it could allow for deeper learning experiences. A research report released by PSAV earlier this year showed that ambient stress in a meeting environment, whether crowding, noise, or heat, can adversely affect how attendees learn.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 22, 2015
We’re excited to welcome Bill MacDonald, Vice President, Analysis & Insights to the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting team starting November 2, 2015. VCC will now a team member in Michigan. Having our roots in Ohio, Michigan is public enemy #1. I had to set aside my emotions on this choice and make the rational decision of hiring for talent and VCC’s future.
Idea Architects
OCTOBER 23, 2015
"You haven't written in more than three months." This was the opening line in a recent conversation with a close colleague. But it is not quite true. I have not published a blog post in three months. I have written almost every day. There is a big difference. People's attention is increasingly valuable. So many publishers are in the business of attracting eyeballs and getting clicks, churning out a never-ending stream of often unsatisfying content.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 19, 2015
What purpose does a media kit serve, and how can you make your media kit as useful and attractive as possible? Check out our infographic about tips and best practices for creating a good media. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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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
Associations Now
OCTOBER 22, 2015
9 % The percentage of offices that offer pet health insurance, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2015 employee benefits survey [PDF]. Around 1 percent of employers plan to introduce the benefit within the next year or so. Inviting a dog or cat into the office on a regular basis might sound like a recipe for disaster, but studies show that such a practice can improve office cohesion and productivity.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 20, 2015
I am excited to announce that I am working on my next book, tentatively titled “The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.” I’m honored to be co-authoring this book with Aliza Sherman to be published in 2017 by Wiley. In case you don’t already know Aliza, she is an award-winning Internet business and nonprofit marketing consultant with over 25 years experience starting and running Internet companies.
SCD Group
OCTOBER 18, 2015
A week or so ago I was facilitating a strategic planning session for an association. I use the Strategic Intent Model. which begins with where you are (current condition) and then “jumps” to the future status (desired condition). (See image below.) A couple of the board members were rabid Cubs fans (you know, the professional baseball team that always gets close but never wins the World Series).
Achieve
OCTOBER 18, 2015
When I began my career leading fundraising efforts for a national nonprofit, the focus of everything I did was on the individual donor. Our success was based on the willingness of fundraisers to ask for support from deep-pocketed individuals with whom they had a personal connection. But that was then. Times have changed. Today’s fundraisers have a range of options at their disposal — from social media and dedicated websites to personalized giving pages and text messaging services— that enable hi
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.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 20, 2015
25k The number of members of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, according to the Wall Street Journal. The group launched in 1995 to represent Norway’s electric-vehicle manufacturers and sellers, but it has transitioned in recent years to represent the growing number of electric-vehicle owners in the country, according to a 2013 fact sheet on the group [PDF].
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 21, 2015
In 2010, I had an opportunity to do a Networked Nonprofit workshop in Kenya. That’s where I met Zawadi Nyong’o , a young Kenyan woman and social change activist. After the workshop, I hung out with participants providing some coaching. Zawadi had just discovered Twitter, but had not started to use it regularly. We did a little coaching. Ever since I’ve kept in touch with her over Twitter.
SCD Group
OCTOBER 18, 2015
WZZM TV failed to learn the lesson from the Chicago Tribune’s headlines claiming that Dewey Beat Truman. Breaking news. Oops. it ain’t over til its over! Local news station delivers entire report on Michigan winning In case you missed in Saturday, the University of Michigan attempted a punt with 4 seconds remaining in the game. But, contrary to this reporter, the Michigan punter “muffed” the punt, a Michigan State defender caught the ball and ran it back for a touchdown giving Michigan State a w
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 20, 2015
You’ll love how simple we've made it to create single registration, multi-session events through a new feature released in Version 5.6.
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!
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