Wild Apricot

AUGUST 28, 2017

Every month we compile the internet's biggest list of nonprofit webinars. Here are 44 free nonprofit webinars for September 2017.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 31, 2017

Subject matter experts (SMEs) have the potential to be the most versatile and impactful members of your community. But are you enabling them to make an impact and, more importantly, do you know what obstacles they are facing within the community and your organization? We often find that online communities are unintentionally set up with roadblocks that make it harder for subject matter experts to participate.

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How To Software Survey Products 244

YourMembership

AUGUST 31, 2017

These are exciting, yet challenging, times to run a business with models constantly disrupted all around us (see: Uber with taxis, Amazon with retail). We may now feel impending pressures to reinvent, innovate and/or transform in our fields and niches. These are part of the marching chants nowadays, and they’re accompanied with dire warnings: If. The post Innovate or die?

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

Association members encounter an overwhelming amount of information every day from organizations pushing themselves into the already crowded professional development space. No matter how hard you sell your online course or educational program, your prospect’s purchasing decision is most influenced by what others tell them or what they see others do—that’s the power of social proof.

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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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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 31, 2017

This month we explain how many bugs Wild Apricot has and our process for fixing them. In other news, we are now compliant with the EU Data Protection Directive, and we have another great webinar to sign up for.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 30, 2017

As a first-timer attending the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo, where thousands of association leaders, staff and industry partners gather to share strategies, resources, solutions and successes, I was—in a word—amazed. I was amazed for a variety of reasons. First, the weather in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was pleasant and comfortable compared to the dog days.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 29, 2017

Websites are par for the course. Your nonprofit probably already has one, but you may be leaving money on the table if you’re not consistently working on improving your website’s visibility. Just having a website isn’t enough. You need to go beyond building the initial site to create an effective online destination for your donors, volunteers and supporters, as well as prioritize getting new eyeballs on your content.

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Revenue How To Content Project 174

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… This week’s photo is a preview of my weekend, but without the chair—can’t fit a chair like that in my backpack. We’re heading out on Sunday for our first backpack camping trip, the first of many, if all goes well. So, what did I enjoy reading this week… What happens when a membership prospect calls your association?

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Spark Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2017

A good friend of mine recently returned to the 9-to-5 office world after several years of freelancing while her kids were small, and she asked me if I had any advice about being a better boss, since she’s managing a team for the first time in several years. And with Labor Day fast approaching, and having recently had the pleasure of a delightful lunch with the woman who taught me much of this, now seemed a good time to share what I learned from my first, best boss in my association career.

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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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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Including diverse voices and faces is so important for the success of your organization, as well as for society at large. “I was both surprised and pleased to learn that the ratio of women leaders in the nonprofit sector is much less out-of-balance than expected. We are fortunate that the percent of nonprofits run by women is much higher than the percentage of businesses run by women in for-profit sector.

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Eric Lanke

AUGUST 28, 2017

One of the central challenges we face in our association is determining how we're going to measure success. Even in a static environment, where our strategic objective and our methods for pursuing it remain unchanged, there are always differences of opinion about which metrics best represent true success and which metrics can actually be measured. Differences of opinion among both Board and staff members, all of whom must agree on a compromise if the organization is to both pursue and measure th

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Vanguard Tech

AUGUST 30, 2017

In a world where the Web can make you feel as vulnerable as it does powerful, your association's website copy – the words on the page – is gratefully something you can control with ease. So why is it that so many associations still have challenges creating web pages that generate interest and engagement?

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 30, 2017

When the time comes to “sunset” outdated association management technology and adopt more cutting-edge solutions, the biggest challenge is often where to begin. Get the full checklist: The AMS Buyers’ Workbook – How to Choose the Right System. The first step to making an informed purchasing decision is understanding what various vendors offer.

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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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Association Success

AUGUST 28, 2017

We're hiring! We’re a site that is a hub for thought leadership within the association industry. We publish articles and eBooks. We host webinars and virtual conferences. Our articles teach, and inspire, and challenge people to think differently. Here’s a taste of our voice: [link]. [link]. [link]. We’re looking for a writer to produce three blog posts per week.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 31, 2017

A forthcoming study from the Society for Human Resource Management identifies seven qualities that are hallmarks of healthy, effective workplaces. Here’s a sneak peek at three of them. (Hint: It’s not all about offering trendy new policies or benefits.). Every association wants an effective workplace, right? One in which happy, healthy employees are doing good work that benefits the organization.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 28, 2017

There is an opportunity cost associated with everything. When I am here, I cannot be there. When I am thinking about this, I cannot think about that. When I am doing that, I cannot do this. In our associations, we are always living with the consequences of opportunity cost. The missed opportunity can cost us money or time and more intangible things like the ability to carve out space to think, a new relationship, or a good idea.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 30, 2017

Sarah Sain, Naylor Association Solutions. The theme of the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting, which took place earlier this month in Toronto, was “Inspire,” and that’s exactly what it did. The event inspired new thinking, new ideas and new conversations. Attendees were also able to take home some valuable lessons in leadership from influential thinkers who shared their stories and experiences.

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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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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 28, 2017

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help. When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2017

The latest edition of Nonprofit HR’s Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey finds that many nonprofits don’t have formal strategies for hiring or retaining employees—and in a strong job market, that puts them at risk of for-profit poaching. When it comes to hiring, nonprofits are still the top dog, but the competition is heating up, according to the latest edition of the Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey [registration].

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 30, 2017

Have you ever noticed that when you buy a car, there are suddenly more cars just like yours on the road? Maybe it is just me, but I see a lot of navy Subaru Legacy’s out there right now. I know I did not see that many five years ago. I may think people like me must be buying more cars just like mine, but that is probably not true. Sometimes our pattern seeking brains falsely see patterns and erroneously place too much importance on them.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 30, 2017

Associations rely heavily on volunteers to get things done. From board directors to name tag labelers, mentors to phone tree participants and every position in between, volunteers play a mission-critical role in the operation of a successful association. Nurturing volunteers is important not only to the success of an association but for the personal and professional fulfillment of those volunteers.

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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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Association Success

AUGUST 29, 2017

How some associations are being bold with their marketing campaigns - and why it's working. People love to be surprised. When our familiar contexts are re-arranged, or we are met by the unexpected, we are provoked into feeling something new and unanticipated. We also love to be entertained – to let our minds be diverted – and stimulating someone’s emotions and feelings often leaves more of a mark than targeting their more rational, intellectual responses.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 28, 2017

Associations are notable for encouraging multitasking. But without close attention, all those tasks can drain workers. People talk about “wearing many hats” so often in the association world that you’d be forgiven if you sometimes think you’re in the haberdashery business. The many-hats conceit is often discussed with a smirk, or as a point of pride, especially in small-staff organizations—Monday I’m an events coordinator, Tuesday I’m a publisher, Wednesday I’m in credentialing, and so on.

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 28, 2017

The NAHB Association Management Conference in Denver may have been the best ever! From the keynote speakers to roof-top receptions and vintage arcade games, it was an incredible few days. Thanks to NAHB for providing the perfect balance for professional growth and relaxation. The team was astounded by the number of association executives who took the time to share their successes with the GrowthZone Builders Edition AMS, as well as those that stopped by to learn more about GrowthZone.

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Aptify

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We all know member retention is crucial when it comes to association survival, but do you know what keeps your members coming back for more? Community Brands' Member Loyalty Study does, and we want to share that info with you. The Study contains the insights from more than 1,000 U.S.-based association members on why they stay with an association , why they leave, and how they want you to communicate with them.

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Communications Member Engagement 56

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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