Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2013

Study shows gen X and gen Y bring different mindsets and expectations to events and conferences. Also: When do you start adding social media into your event planning? The differences may be more subtle, but according to one study, they definitely show—especially at events. Your Event Without Social Media.

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are used to wearing many hats while working for their organization—from serving as event planners to social media managers to volunteer coordinators. Blog posts are a top educational resource because they serve as a first stop for professionals seeking more information about specific nonprofit topics.

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Associations Now

MARCH 5, 2014

Some tips for becoming a savvy association pro, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Know the Ropes. Function freebies: It’s safe to say that most attendees are looking for something out of the ordinary when making the final decision about attending an event. — MultiView (@MultiView) March 3, 2014.

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Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2014

Also: Your nonprofit isn’t winning (on social media, that is) if it isn’t pinning. That and more in today’s Social Media Roundup. Alcorn says guiding potential members with information tailored to their needs will make your nonprofit stand out and bring new constituents into the fold. What Else is New?

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

Keep Your Audience Connected Review your best options for keeping in touch with attendees during the event. This can be done through your website, text messages, social media, on-site video screens, and message boards, and announcements. Ensure events are well promoted, and any changes are quickly communicated.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

Plus, events are one of the ways that your association can raise non-dues revenue. . There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? . Every event-planning team struggles with this question. Your association should encourage feedback on every event you host.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Also, provide scheduled opportunities for volunteers to check in with event managers and ask any questions or voice concerns. . Pro tip: Check out our top event management software options to help with your virtual service day planning. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Your social media pages.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

In an effort to drive value, many associations, users groups, nonprofits, and corporations are turning to mobile event platforms to engage their community during conferences and meetings. Here are 8 practical ways to use a mobile app to make a big impact at your next event: 1. Disseminate event information with real-time updates.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

Think of it like you’d approach program planning for your beneficiaries — throwing a better event is better for attendees. Finding sponsors is a critical part of event planning , and designing your sponsorship packages is the first step. Your package should include actionable information.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

This is valuable information for the marketing department. Social media -- although social media and community management are different -- social media is for the organization’s voice, community is for the customers’/members’ voices -- they have complimentary skillsets.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 8, 2024

…but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? Whether you’ll be face-to-face, all online, or some combination of the two, keeping attendees informed and engaged is imperative to event success. These might include email, social media, event apps, websites, press releases, and signage.

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NXUnite

MARCH 4, 2024

By actively participating in and leading school events, students can encourage a positive culture. Give them a role to play to bolster their involvement by suggesting they provide any of the following: Marketing assistance: Students can help create posters, social media posts, and branding ideas.

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ISAE

JANUARY 31, 2024

By understanding your goals, you’ll know if you need to adjust your budget to designate more funds towards a certain area of your event planning, such as investing in better technology to run an online auction. An attendee persona is a representation of a specific type of person who is likely to attend your event.

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MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2024

What is an event description? So just what is an event description? In a nutshell, it’s a piece of copy that tells people the basic information they need to know to decide whether or not they want to attend the event. Your event descriptions are a key component in your overall event communication plan.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Silent auction software Donation processing software, whether online or through texting The right event management software will cut administrative hours and minimize overwhelm as a part of the event planning process. Use Page Designer to build custom event websites and apps with drag-and-drop tools.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Types of event sponsorship include: Financial – The most common type, where a company will provide monetary support for your event. In-kind – Where businesses provide goods or services as a contribution to your event. You may want to use information from past successful event sponsors.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

This template is also helpful for other technology selection projects since those vendors will need much of the same information. Learn concrete actions you can take to reduce or eliminate those perennial challenges related to silos and information flow and make your collaboration more effective. Digital badges. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Basecamp : We’ve got another project management/collaboration-type software on the list since we’re all a little different in how we process information. We’ve found Basecamp to be especially helpful for tradeshow planning. Buffer is another platform providing similar social media management services.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 6, 2020

It’s much easier to remember information if it’s shared through storytelling. Give your attendees a role to play in the event story. It could be a dedicated email alias they can contact, a post-conference survey they complete after the event, or a social media community with designated hashtags for your event.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 6, 2022

An intranet is a private, enclosed computer network that is used for collaboration, information-sharing, event planning, scheduling, operational tools and systems (e.g. Faster workflows – automated scheduling and event planning speeds up repetitive tasks. What is an “Intranet” and why are they so popular?

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Furthermore, leverage social media to gather recommendations from a wider audience. Publications and media are fertile grounds for potential speakers. Authors of well-regarded books on topics relevant to your event, media personalities, or influencers in your industry might be suitable.

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Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

Aaron Terr at Persuasion makes a free speech case for Section 230 , which prevents owners of social media platforms and online communities from being sued for user-generated content. Politicians want to beat up on social media platforms because people are saps, but what are the downstream effects? . More info/register.

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MemberClicks

MAY 9, 2022

Involving members when planning events. There are a few benefits to involving your members in your event plans. This touch base with members can also help you set your own goals for your events. 6 questions to ask members before planning an event. What type of event would you like to attend?

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 12, 2017

You’ll have access to contact information, gift records, relationships, and virtually any other data you choose to collect in one easily accessible location. Fundraising campaign management tools allow you to create and track campaigns, accept online donations, and manage fundraising events. Social media integration.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Post these descriptions on your volunteer webpage, making sure they’re not just informative but also engaging. Tailor these roles to attract specific demographics, like retirees for mentoring roles or college students for event planning. Making Noise on Social Media: Let’s Get Seen!

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AssociationChat

JUNE 16, 2020

One way event planners can continue to market and grow their network is by using content. . Social media use has spiked in light of the pandemic, and it appears to be the best way to stay connected to your network, without being face-to-face. Check out this infographic as an example! Why have a content strategy?

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s not an AI tool, but it’s really effective in managing things like memberships and event planning. They analyze past information to make better decisions in the future. Managing Social Media : Get help with scheduling posts and analyzing engagement. What is AI & Machine Learning?

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Streamline your form by including: The most relevant information first such as cost, date, time, and location An event summary that’s less than 140 characters White space to increase readability Event photo and/or a quick and engaging video. Here are the elements of an effective registration form: Simple format.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I was focused in membership (specifically chapter development) and then took on the evolution of social media for the association, leading me to start presenting on it at ASAE events. Somewhere along the way I became a go-to person for social media and I joined DelCor as a senior consultant. I was excited.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Twenge says teens are in the midst of a mental health crisis because of phones and social media. Learn how break down the data silos and work towards a single source of truth, build trust and confidence in the integrity of your data, and make informed decisions using data driven and AI insights. Don’t subscribe? Try this tool.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Neurodivergence and Associations (Alexandria VA) An estimated 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent, processing information differently from what is often considered “typical.”

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Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. MemberSuite reminds us why data-informed content marketing is such a powerful tool for associations. Membership marketing. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

Contest and giveaway ideas include: Prize draw Trivia Social media photo contest. You can identify industry trends through: Social media listening tools Completing competitor research Reading industry trend articles and newsletters 3. Ready to diversify your organization’s events?

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Association Freak

MARCH 26, 2021

This ensures members receive information relevant to their interests and career stage, leading to higher engagement and open rates. Regularly gather member feedback through surveys, member focus groups, and social media polls. Leverage your member data to segment your communication based on their profiles.

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Association Freak

MARCH 26, 2021

This ensures members receive information relevant to their interests and career stage, leading to higher engagement and open rates. Regularly gather member feedback through surveys, member focus groups, and social media polls. Leverage your member data to segment your communication based on their profiles.

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

You also need sustainable, behind-the-scenes management processes and tools to help you pull off a seamless event every time. When you’re looking at your next event, plan on including these five expert strategies to ensure your event is smoother and more successful than your last: Choose the right event software.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Post-event surveys are the perfect time to get honest feedback from your attendees, volunteers, speakers and staff. Any piece of information they can give in order to help improve in the future is a win for your association or organization. Before the event, what types of marketing materials did you see?

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