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JUNE 7, 2023

It’s no secret that most associations are struggling with aging demographics. In fact, HiringThing reported that 56% of associations are “having trouble engaging young professionals” and that by 2030 Millennials will be as much as 75% of the workforce. An appeal to younger audiences in many ways is going to be a necessity for survival. A member experience built around Boomers needs to be deconstructed and rethought in light of the changing generational dynamics of the workforce.

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JUNE 6, 2023

It's a terrible feeling to spend hours crafting an email message only for it to not get delivered. Sadly, many marketers don't realize they are doing things that cause their emails to land in spam. To ensure your emails make it into the inbox, here are 5 things your business needs to know.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 5, 2023

On November 30, 2022, just 15 days after the column was posted online, OpenAI released ChatGPT, and the dimensions of the dilemma increased in complexity and consequence. Depending on your point of view, the last six months of explosive growth in generative AI adoption have been an exciting time of greatly-increased workplace efficiency and productivity or a confusing period of upheaval created by immediate global access to an unreliable and unregulated technology tool.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2023

An episode of the Leading Learning Now podcast, hosted by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steel from Tagoras, inspired this post about attracting, supporting, and retaining adult learners.

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Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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MemberClicks

JUNE 8, 2023

For associations and other membership-based organizations, it’s no secret that the key to long-term success involves understanding their members. Anyone who’s ever spoken to long-time members who didn’t renew their memberships often learns that they felt like they weren’t valued or that the membership wasn’t adding value to their life. Maybe they felt they were treated as just one member among many rather than as an individual.

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Membersuite

JUNE 6, 2023

Change is part of our lives, especially at work. But when change is so pervasive, why doesn’t everyone understand how to deal with it by now? Just because people are used to change doesn’t mean they accept it. Let this stat from Gartner sink in: “The share of employees willing to support enterprise change collapsed to just 38% in 2022, compared with 74% in 2016.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 6, 2023

Board members are the MVPs of the association and non-profit world. They’re not just legally required – they’re also critical to ensuring an organization’s long-term success and helping guide the organization in its growth. Board members bring their expertise in a variety of areas to help an organization make strategic decisions about everything from their budget to their event strategy.

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Associations Now

JUNE 4, 2023

The challenges that make life tough for department heads and team leads haven’t gone away. One path to a solution: Treat middle management as an end in itself. It’s still a tough time for leaders who aren’t top leaders. They’ve been asked to shoulder the load of handling hybrid work , DEI implementation, and a workforce with deeper concerns about wellness.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. And, there are two states where a couple, accompanied by parents, can marry as early as 12 years old. I learned these disturbing, but important, statistics from Allison K. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0 podcast.

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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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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Fought against it for a minute. Then looked out the window at the rain. And gave over. Put myself entirely in the keep of this rainy morning. Would I live my life over again? Make the same unforgivable mistakes?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2023

Chapter events are a surefire way to get members engaged and excited about being a part of your organization. Plan them the right way to get them to show up post-pandemic!

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 9, 2023

Wondering how to fundraise successfully? Follow our 13 steps on how to run a fundraiser and reach your campaign goals!

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 9, 2023

Is your association looking for strategies to drive revenue to help you meet your organizational goals? If so, you’re not alone. To meet the growing demands of your membership base, your association should consider adopting innovative technology like association management software (AMS). Leveraging modern software at your organization can help you provide an excellent member experience and ensure you remain a valuable member resource.

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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.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Photo Credit: Zuko.io Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. We shared some strategies to help close the gap and navigate this new normal. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success.

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PROPEL

JUNE 9, 2023

The reason people roll their eyes at your core values posters is because you’re only living them half way, and that’s because you have commitments inside your culture that contradict or compete with the core value itself. But if you can see the competing commitments (which you will, if you do our culture assessment), you can reconcile them and build a much stronger and authentic culture.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 7, 2023

Are you thinking about forming a new association? After you complete some basic elements, including crafting bylaws and applying to become a nonprofit entity in your state, one important step you will need to take is filing for tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Associations generally fall into one of two tax-exempt classifications:… The post Navigating 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) with Ease: A Step-by-Step Guide first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 6, 2023

This summer is already sizzling, with fresh interviews and new resources coming out weekly. Check out the Association Chat June Calendar to see if there is something new that will inspire or inform your life and work this year. Association Chat Calendar – 2023 – June Thursday, June 8, 2023, 2 pm ET – “Empowering Values in Event Planning: A Conversation with Brad Weaber on Building Social Impact with SocialOffset” In this episode of Association Chat, join host KiKi L’Italien as she sits down with

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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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Elevating Engagement

JUNE 9, 2023

What Little League snack stands can teach us about engagement, value, and innovation. It is Little League season, so many nights and weekends, you can find me cheering on the kiddos through their wins and losses. There’s nothing like the anxiety of a close game to burn calories for us moms, necessitating consuming copious amounts of sugar and fat. Fortunately, many of the fields in our area have little snack stands to help fundraise for the teams.

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PROPEL

JUNE 7, 2023

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Maddie Grant and Sanja Licina, PhD, sit down with Jim Frawley, bestselling author of “Adapting in Motion” and TEDx Speaker, to discuss the exciting world of AI and how individuals and organizations can adapt to the changes it brings. They delve into Jim’s insights on executive development, the impact of AI on different industries, and the need for.

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2023

New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. The National Black Brewers Association tells us what got them started, how they’re succeeding, and what they plan to do next. Starting point. The craft brewing business accounts for nearly a quarter of the $120 billion beer industry revenue in the U.S. But of the nearly 10,000 craft brewers in the country, only about 1 percent are Black individuals.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level, scale up its capacity, and make an even bigger impact in your community. It might be time for a capital campaign. Capital campaigns are among the biggest fundraising undertakings that nonprofit organizations tackle, and they only come around roughly once a decade. They’re major investments of your time and resources with potentially huge payoffs—an increased capacity to drive impact, strengthened relationships with donors and partners , and

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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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AMG

JUNE 8, 2023

With the rise in popularity of Airbnb, and the controversy surrounding it, Greensboro’s city council has approved an ordinance that lays out guidelines for short-term rentals. Do you agree with the guidelines put into place? How do you feel about Airbnb?

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Rejuvenesce

JUNE 7, 2023

Here's a bone-chilling question that's probably nudged you awake at night: is our association on a slow but sure path to oblivion? The power to identify the harbingers of doom and to comprehend the process of decline can serve as your association's safety net. It offers an opportunity for timely action, possibly swerving from the path of destruction.

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Associations Now

JUNE 6, 2023

The Human Artistry Campaign aims to establish guidelines around tools like ChatGPT and their impact on music, writing, and more. A global coalition of organizations has launched an advocacy and awareness campaign in response to concerns about the influence of AI on creative professions. The coalition, called the Human Artistry Campaign , launched in March at the South by Southwest “to ensure artificial intelligence technologies are developed and used in ways that support human culture and artist

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The Journal by EXEC

JUNE 5, 2023

Between global conferences, client meetings, and taking advantage of the art of bleisure, high-powered executives are constantly on the go—and rarely ever clocked out. Time is a luxury that's often in short supply. Balancing work, personal life, and travel can be a challenging feat, even for the most organized among us. As a leader of any business, you're no stranger to the bustling lifestyle that comes with the territory.

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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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