Association Adviser

OCTOBER 19, 2023

2023 marked an important shift in how associations are prioritizing the challenges they face every day. For the first time in its 12-year history, respondents in Naylor and Association Adviser’s 2023 Association Benchmarking Report identified “generating non-dues revenue” as their greatest challenge. This speaks volumes about how important financial stability and growth are to an […] The post Solving the Challenge of Non-Dues Revenue appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sarah Sladek’s new book MemberShift: Why Members Leave and the Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back challenges associations to get out of their comfort zones to create meaningful change that re-engages members and improves their organizations. During the pandemic, Sarah Sladek, CEO and founder of XYZ University, began researching her new book. Many of the association professionals she spoke with shared concerns about the sudden member disengagement and decline they were seeing in their organizat

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Multiview

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Imagine you are a CEO, joining a new association for the first time. You’re doing your due diligence to learn everything behind the scenes of the organization, but during the process uncover something bad. The association is in the red, financially. Slight panic ensues, but you know where you can go to get the answers: your board. You call an immediate board meeting to discuss everything in more depth only to discover that the board is in the blind, as well.

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Elevating Engagement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

How do you motivate long-standing members in other countries? Asks Roberta. This is another excellent question from the audience during one of my recent presentations, and I added it to the ‘Ask Amanda’ series. (You can find the first three articles in the series here , here , and here.) Roberta’s question is excellent because many associations notice that engagement is like a bell curve.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The target audiences for your educational programs and events are overwhelmed with marketing messages in their inboxes, on their social platforms, and in their media streams.

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PROPEL

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the business world, we often hear buzzwords like “innovation,” “agility,” and “resilience.” But what does it actually take to instill these qualities in your organization? The answer lies in building a culture of experimentation and learning. This is a space where mistakes are not just tolerated but celebrated as opportunities for growth, where curiosity is encouraged, and where every outcome.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 16, 2023

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. As a board advisor and foresight practitioner, a crucial aspect of my ongoing contributions to associations is considering plausible futures our community might encounter in the years ahead. In recent months, as I have started […] The post The Threatening Thirties: Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

The future of any industry is shaped by the people who work in it — and associations give these individuals a way to come together and make their voices heard. But as an association leader, you know it’s not enough to simply bring together people with common interests. You need to help them achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the industry.

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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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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You’ve planned your year-end giving campaign, now it's time to launch! We’ll cover best practices, how to wrap up your campaign and evaluate the results.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dirty data is a scary phrase for most association professionals. It's that never-ending headache that comes from jumbled data across multiple systems. And fo.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Sponsor perspectives.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With so much going on in the world right now, and an abundance of information coming from a multitude of places, it can be hard to know what role we play in the pursuit of equity and belonging. The Social Change Ecosystem Map has two components, represented as shared values, in the center, and the ten ways people and organizations generally show up, around the outside.

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NXUnite

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It’s no secret that online shopping is rapidly growing in popularity. Research shows that e-commerce sales generated more than $856 billion in revenue in 2022, and approximately 2.64 billion customers are expected to make at least one online purchase sometime in 2023. So, what do these statistics have to do with you, a nonprofit professional? They mean that, in your search for innovative fundraising strategies to engage your organization’s supporters and boost your revenue generation, you should

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The post Don’t Let Dirty Data Spook You Away From Analytics – 10/31/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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NetForum

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The changes reflect broader appeal, expanded service, and optimized implementation on an accelerated timeline October 19, 2023 – ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – NetForum AMS, backed by Community Brands, is proud to announce a new and refreshed website, designed to better serve an expanded range of associations with comprehensive association management software (AMS) and added implementation […] NetForum AMS Announces New Website & Increased Support for Midsize to Enterprise Associations and N

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! But as your organization evolves, you’ll inevitably find yourself asking the big question: How do I grow my membership base?

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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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Associations Now

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Association technology teams are seeing a boost in the number of non-tech staffers finding solutions to their IT problems. Knowing that, organizations must create a culture and process where all staff have a way to bring their ideas to the table. With the acceleration of technology literacy among staff since the pandemic, it’s not surprising that IT departments have also seen an increase in the number of technology champions throughout the organization.

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Virginia Condo & HOA Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2023

In an effort to keep you up to date on changes in the law and regulations, in this edition we want to update you on lender questionnaires for condominium communities and a new law regarding the termination of association management contracts. Lender Questionnaires – A Call to Action Two entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are the backers for, or purchasers of, most of the conventional loans in the country.

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Aptify

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Don’t wait for these spooky data threats to creep up on your membership-based organization. Learn how to take charge and keep the danger away. As a large membership-based organization, your association or union collects a lot of member data. And while it’s extremely valuable, did you know that inside your member data, there might be some scary things lurking in the dark?

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Q: Until recently, I was the president of my condominium association. However, certain unit owners were unhappy with the decisions I had made and pushed through a recall. While I do not dispute that they obtained recall agreements signed by a majority of the unit owners, they did so under false pretenses where they made false statements about my leadership.

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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.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 15, 2023

A new study finds that women are often cut off from the management pipeline early. The fix requires some data gathering and rethinking promotions. Good news first: There’s been some genuine traction in efforts to help women gain access to the C-suite. According to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, 28 percent of U.S. corporate C-suite roles are occupied by women, an 11-point jump from 2015, when the organizations began their annual survey.

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PROPEL

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant welcome Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and author of the best-selling book “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most.” This episode might just transform the way you think about time and happiness in your professional and personal.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For associations in an increasingly digitized world, it’s now more important than ever to invest in digital tools that are agile and responsive to your organization’s unique needs. An outdated association management software can make your day-to-day more difficult through high upgrade expenses, and poor integrations, customization, and data access. If you’re wondering how to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness in your association, it comes down to having the right AMS.

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HOA Strategies

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The holiday season is a time when communities come alive with lights, decorations, and a spirit of celebration. Or, at least, it’s meant to be. Unfortunately, holidays can sometimes lead to conflicts and misunderstandings that can create tensions throughout the year. Stress levels can go up during the holidays as noisy parties continue late into the night, parking spaces become scarce, and decorations encroach on shared spaces.

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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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