Association Adviser

JANUARY 31, 2024

Navigating the intricate terrain of association leadership requires a skillful blend of vision, communication, and strategic prowess. We will explore key tips for achieving success in association leadership, providing a roadmap for leaders to inspire, engage, and steer their organizations toward prosperity.

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Sidecar

JANUARY 31, 2024

As associations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, it becomes crucial to establish guidelines that ensure responsible, smart, and ethical use. Use these guidelines to accomplish this goal. The post Top 6 AI Guidelines For Associations To Follow appeared first on Sidecar.

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 29, 2024

Carolyn asks, “How do you market membership when your association focuses on a subspecialty and may not be, in all likelihood, the profession’s primary association (for the majority of members)?” There’s an association for everyone. In fact, there are many associations for everyone! So, how do you engage members when they might be splitting their attention between your association and one or two more?

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Forj

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ve always believed that a sense of belonging is the key to creating an online community , and that belief is backed by real research. In 1986, social psychologists McMillan & Chavis described the heart of a successful community as “a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a shared faith that members’ needs will be met through their commitment to be together.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

The moves management process is what guides your donors through the giving cycle. Learn the top moves and strategies to boost your next fundraising campaign.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unless you’re a data analyst or love numbers, predictive analytics are probably two words that scare you. They’re new, unfamiliar, and sound like math. In reality, you don’t have to love math to leverage predictive analytics – it does the hard part for you! Can you imagine having a crystal ball foresee which members will renew and which ones need extra attention?

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Sidecar

JANUARY 29, 2024

From marketing to human resources, AI has the power to transform your organization. Try out the following tools to experiment with automating processes, onboarding AI assistants, and increasing creativity. The post The Ultimate AI Toolkit for Associations appeared first on Sidecar.

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Multiview

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As association marketers, we constantly grapple with an important question: Should we keep things consistent for the sake of brand recognition or shake things up to grab attention? The truth is, we need to do both.

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AssociationChat

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unlocking Your Team’s Potential: Can You Master Engagement in Digital Spaces? Today’s post addresses a burning question recently posed on ASAE’s Collaborate Forum. A fellow community manager asked, “How can we, as Community Managers, onboard other departmental staff to engage within the online community?” This question struck a chord, as it’s a challenge many of us face in the digital era of community building.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Microcredentials and digital badges help young professionals differentiate themselves from peers and acquire the skills they need to get hired and promoted.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lately I’ve been seeing lots of webinars and posts about strategies for attracting and engaging young members. Here’s a solution.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The association industry's go-to source for cutting-edge insights and education about data and analytics.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Property Management Systems, Inc. Property Management Systems, Inc. (PMSI) has delivered condominium and community association management services in northern Florida and southern Georgia for more than 30 years. The company currently manages more than 100 communities, providing a menu of service options including covenant enforcement, bookkeeping and vendor management.

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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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Associations Now

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, the National Association for Gifted Children designed a satisfaction survey for its member volunteers to get a better sense of how volunteers felt about their committee experience. Here’s how NAGC used data to launch a subsequent volunteer orientation that brought greater clarity, structure, and support to member volunteers. When Meagan Roloff, CAE, joined the National Association for Gifted Children in April 2023 as director of member services and engagement, she knew she’d be workin

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Explore reasons to register for Catersource + The Special Event 2024, meet your ultimate partner in event tech, and learn why our solutions elevate your brand. The post First Time Attending Catersource + The Special Event 2024 appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A number of associations we work with have seen their annual convention exhibit space sales lag attendance, which has recovered since the pandemic. Conversely, sponsorship revenue is back to pre-pandemic levels and has upside potential. If your sponsorship menu and prospectus look similar to 2019, a refresh can help you seize this growth opportunity.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When you think of optimizing your nonprofit’s donation page, you may envision adding an eye-catching image or writing new copy about your organization’s mission. These are good places to start, but there’s more you can do to appeal to prospective donors while they decide whether or not to give. In this article, we’ll discuss one of the most impactful tactics for improving your donation page: adding more giving options.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

People want autonomy and a feeling of inclusion more than ever. So it’s a good time to check if your culture promotes it. Association executives have a lot of teams to manage—boards, staffs, committees—all of which are prone to disruption. There are all sorts of reasons for that, but one underappreciated one is how included participants feel they are—or aren’t—in the team.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Relationships are at the core of all associations and chambers of commerce, paving the way for essential revenue that maintains their long-term success. Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications.

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Sidecar

JANUARY 31, 2024

In Episode 15 of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory , delve into Neuralink's brain chip implantation, generative AI's privacy risks, and New York City's Local Law 144 on AI in hiring. Discussions focus on the potential and challenges of these developments in artificial intelligence, with insights on their implications for associations and nonprofits. Let us […] The post [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 15]: Neuralink and Elon Musk, Generative AI and Privacy Risks, and NYC Local Law 144 appeared

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ISAE

JANUARY 31, 2024

Auction Planning: 5 Steps to Master Event Preparation You’re likely familiar with the planning chaos before a fundraising event like an auction: your team is scrambling to polish off details, items seem to be missing, and you’re in the midst of trying last-minute strategies to drive more registrations. This has probably left your team wondering, “How can we avoid these issues and streamline our planning in the future?

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

The #86TheStigma campaign combines a state agency and charity along with the Georgia Restaurant Association’s advocacy strengths. The Georgia Restaurant Association has partnered with two other groups to support suicide prevention in the industry. Earlier this month GRA announced its participation in #86TheStigma, a campaign created along with Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit that supports food-service workers in need.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Organizing a successful conference hinges not only on the quality of its content but also significantly on the caliber of its keynote speakers. These speakers, with their insights and expertise, can set the tone and elevate the entire event. Securing the right keynote speaker requires a blend of strategic planning, careful negotiation, and effective communication.

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Sidecar

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this blog post, Sidecar dives into the challenges and opportunities AI presents, from job security concerns to organizational restructuring. Discover strategies for leaders and HR to manage transitions, foster a growth mindset, and leverage AI for innovation and efficiency. The post The Future of Work in Associations: Embracing AI and Redefining Roles appeared first on Sidecar.

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PROPEL

JANUARY 30, 2024

Culture change is easier than you think. Start by identifying what your culture really is (you want unvarnished truth, not marketing copy). Then prioritize what parts of the culture need to change (make sure you connect these areas to what drives success in the organization). Then write up a playbook of culture change action items (some you start right away, the rest go in the backlog).

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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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