Wild Apricot
MAY 4, 2015
Introducing the Wild Apricot Podcast! Our new monthly podcast series caters to the needs of small organizations everywhere. Lori Smith and Farhad Chikhliwala, facilitate discussion groups, conduct 1-on-1 interviews and talk to experts in a variety of fields.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 5, 2015
With unprecedented access to vacation rentals through websites like airbnb and VRBO , as well as the availability of discount hotel stays through websites like Priceline and Orbitz , it’s no wonder organizations are having difficulty filling their group room blocks during in-person meetings, conventions and exhibitions. A quick survey of industry professionals via ASAE’s Collaborate turned up the following 20 reasons (in no particular order) for booking within the official group block.
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YourMembership
MAY 8, 2015
No matter how you look at it, the level of engagement each individual member experiences is a major indicator of whether or not they will renew with an association. We have all heard that a member is most at risk of not renewing during their first year. It is important to realize that the moment you take their payment, the clock is officially running on your retention efforts.
Mariner
MAY 2, 2015
Looking for a list of jobs that can offer members micro and ad hoc. volunteering? We're curating a list right here! If you have a job to. add, add a comment or send it to info[at]marinermanagement.com.
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Wild Apricot
MAY 7, 2015
Wild Apricot is proud to once again rank #1 among Capterra’s Top Membership Management Software. Each year Capterra conducts a review to determine the top 20 membership management software options. See why we're #1!
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Jamie Notter
MAY 4, 2015
I was at a conference last week, and in one of the sessions we talked about some of the organizations that I call the "culture cool kids": Netflix, Zappos, Southwest, Google, Apple, etc. These organizations are frequently mentioned in the press, and I see companies often try to emulate them. And that's cool. We have a lot to learn from them. But I also think it's important that we stay disciplined in our admiration for companies like this, lest we end up focusing on the wrong things.
Potomac Core
MAY 5, 2015
Disruptive Associations. A snapshot by the Conference Board of both the U.S. and Global Economy doesn’t necessarily paint the rosiest of pictures GDP growth is projected at 2.9% in the United States while economic performance in the rest of the world will be shaped by “volatility.” In what appears to be a low growth scenario, how and to what extent can Associations be transformed into market disruptors that support market growth?
Wild Apricot
MAY 6, 2015
Recently, Google launched a new search algorithm that gives preference to mobile ready websites over non mobile ready sites in their search results. Here's a look at the implications for associations, clubs and non-profits.
Mariner
MAY 2, 2015
We in associations need our definitions don’t we? All humor aside, one important indicator that the association world is beginning to accept a new concept or way of doing things is when the conversation bubbles up around two elements: definition and policy.
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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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Jamie Notter
MAY 5, 2015
Maddie and I delivered an internal webinar on When Millennials Take Over to a very large, global organization last week. The organizers read the book in order to develop a set of interview questions that were integrated into the presentation, and one of them was: How can such a large company like [this organization] be agile? I know it's word-smithing, but I had to suggest a change to the wording of the question.
Eric Lanke
MAY 4, 2015
Last week I wrote about some new terms I have introduced in my association. Our Strategy Agenda, which is determined by our Board and focused on what we want to achieve, and our Operational Plan, which is determined by our staff and focused on how we will achieve it. This week I want to write more about the elements that make up our Strategy Agenda.
Association Adviser
MAY 7, 2015
Last month, we explored the power of adding video to your current communication strategies and how MHEDA, WRLA and other associations are using video to increase member engagement and retention and. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Associations Now
MAY 8, 2015
New research by London & Partners says meetings planners are not as creative as they think they are. But to meet attendee expectations, thinking creatively is required, even if time to do so is lacking. You know the saying, “Don’t shoot the messenger.” Keep that in mind before you continue reading this post. The experience itself is now what drives the event, but it’s only by combining pioneering ideas with concrete solutions that we can truly surprise and delight.
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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.
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 8, 2015
Many of us who plan conferences have become so busy at the logistics of the event that we lose sight of the goal. When planning an event, we immediately go into automatic overdrive. We do the same things we’ve always done because it’s efficient and familiar to us. The over arching goals of the conference—providing networking, education, business leads and making a profit for the host organization—become eclipsed by the expectations of the organizing team.
SCD Group
MAY 4, 2015
The other night my wife and I joined another couple at the Southwest Florida Symphony’s performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in D Minor Ode to Joy. I enjoyed the music but found myself studying the different musicians and sections. Beethoven scored the symphony for 11 units: piccolo, flutes, oboes, horns, strings, trumpets, trombones, kettledrum bass drum, cymbals and triangle.
Association Adviser
MAY 4, 2015
Connections made on social media can be valuable, but don’t confuse nano-networking with real professional relationships made beyond those electronic touchpoints. The post Career Fitness: For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Associations Now
MAY 6, 2015
One component relations professional explains how a focus on member value is crucial to healthy chapter/national relationships. When politicians bicker and fail to legislate, who gets left behind? Citizens. Or, when parents argue and fight, who feels the negative effects? Kids. And when an association and its affiliated chapter organizations clash, who misses out on the best possible value?
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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
Achieve
MAY 6, 2015
When I first heard Ethan Marcotte speak on the topic of responsive web design in 2011, I remember the whole room being filled with a thick layer of wonder as we all mulled over what this meant for the web industry. To say the least, we were in awe. Arguably, Marcotte did not invent responsive web design; however, he did coin the term and help cultivate conversation around things like fluid grids, media queries and flexible images.
Beth Kanter
MAY 5, 2015
“Problems don’t start with data, they start with people.” - @deanmalmgren reminds us not to lose sight of the user’s humanity #DoGoodData2015. — Plenty (@PlentyCo) May 1, 2015. Last week, I attended and presented at the DoGoodData Conference in Chicago. The conference is expertly curated by Andrew Means who has shaped the agenda and speakers into an incredible learning experience for both the human and technical sides of data of for good.
Slice-Works
MAY 7, 2015
Nobody likes looking at stats that paint a negative picture. But you won’t have the full picture if you’re not willing to look at everything. Remember, when it comes to marketing, you don’t know what you don’t know! Three primary reasons for lapsed membership. Sherry Jacob has conducted lapsed member surveys with a wide variety of organizations, from small to large, local to national, and trade to professional.
Associations Now
MAY 4, 2015
The long-running Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon, associated with comic Jerry Lewis, is coming to a close—though the organization that has benefited from it plans to use a similar sort of savvy in creating smart online fundraising campaigns. Following a year where ice buckets outshone televised donation campaigns, it appears the telethon’s greatest proponent is seeing that the tides are turning in a new direction.
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.
Plexus Consulting
MAY 2, 2015
By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Some decades ago Congress introduced a concept that was intended to control runaway costs by pruning bloated government programs of those elements that had lost their direction or outlived their reason for being. The concept was called a “sunset” provision and it was to be made part of every project or program funded by the federal government.
Beth Kanter
MAY 4, 2015
Great conference @meansandrew and see at next years #DoGoodData2015 may the force be with us all @kanter pic.twitter.com/7pXQWjyyXH. — Alicia Schatteman (@aschatteman) May 1, 2015. Last week I attended the DoGoodData Conference in Chicago where I learned an incredible amount about the human side of data – themes like data visualization, data informed culture, using data for impact, and more.
Slice-Works
MAY 7, 2015
Nobody likes looking at stats that paint a negative picture. But you won’t have the full picture if you’re not willing to look at everything. Remember, when it comes to marketing, you don’t know what you don’t know! Three primary reasons for lapsed membership. Sherry Jacob has conducted lapsed member surveys with a wide variety of organizations, from small to large, local to national, and trade to professional.
Associations Now
MAY 7, 2015
What happens when a state of emergency is declared in the city where you’re hosting a big event soon? Two meeting planners share their experiences. It’s something no meeting planner ever wants to hear: The city where your next big event is taking place in just a few days is under a state of emergency due to protests, looting, and riots. This was the case in Baltimore last week as protests broke out over the death of Freddie Gray, who died of spinal injuries while in police custody.
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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