MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofit membership software is the superhero of nonprofit operations and membership management. It streamlines how you connect with your members, makes your staff’s lives a million times simpler, and optimizes your membership strategy for growth. What is nonprofit membership software? How do you choose the right nonprofit membership software?

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

This strategy allows sponsors to meet their marketing goals while contributing valuable information and education to your members and market. Tim Denning says, “ Bragging about a calendar full of meetings is a tragedy.” The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Change fatigue.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

– The Epic Advantage: Select, Develop & Retain Top Performing Meeting Professionals. Learn the art and science of choosing and keeping top meeting talent. It’s that time of year – your chance to participate in the industry’s most comprehensive study on membership marketing. To participate in the survey, follow this link.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

– The Epic Advantage: Select, Develop & Retain Top Performing Meeting Professionals. Learn the art and science of choosing and keeping top meeting talent. It’s that time of year – your chance to participate in the industry’s most comprehensive study on membership marketing. We’re entering some fascinating times! 1 CE credit.

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San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

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APRIL 21, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… My world is still buzzing with the news about the Community Brands/YourMembership takeover/consolidation/call-it-what-you-will of Aptify and Abila. I expect we’ll hear more announcements in the near future about the acquisition of other association technology firms.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

I met new acquaintances, reconnected with old friends, but completely missed others who were on my list of people to meet. If not, I’ll meet you back here in the New Year. If not, I’ll meet you back here in the New Year. Now that I’m back from the ASAE Technology Conference & Expo , it’s time to get festive.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

O Canada: Meetings and Events “from Sea to Sea”. Presenters: Marlise Stewart and Read Sutton, Meetings + Conventions Calgary. If you’re looking for a way to contribute to the association community, I’ve got one for you. Please participate – the size or budget of your association doesn’t matter. Here’s another link to the survey.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Also: how “low-impact” meeting menus contribute to a greener world. Meeting Menus’ Environmental Payoff. With attendees pushing for greener meetings, event planners need to get savvy about sustainable conference choices. Don’t let snow derail your meeting. What do your members want? Engel said. link] #eventprofs.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

I was wondering why there are so few webinars next week, and then it dawned on me – it’s Thanksgiving week! I’m glad I figured that out before scheduling work for myself on Thursday. To make up for the lack of webinars, here are some good reads for you, starting with one of the best posts I’ve read on website user experience. It’s for your own good!

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MARCH 24, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… The next time you find yourself procrastinating, take a moment to think about the task you’re avoiding. What’s its purpose? I read recently that “ energy and inspiration come from a clarity of purpose ”—a clear understanding of why you’re doing what you’re doing.

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APRIL 26, 2019

WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. You’ll learn everything you need to know before deciding to launch a virtual or hybrid chapter in this series of posts from Billhighway: What the heck is a virtual chapter and why do we need one? Look before you leap!

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

I met new acquaintances, reconnected with old friends, but completely missed others who were on my list of people to meet. If not, I’ll meet you back here in the New Year. If not, I’ll meet you back here in the New Year. Now that I’m back from the ASAE Technology Conference & Expo , it’s time to get festive.

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MARCH 10, 2017

Something you do to check out and ignore what the best truest part of you would do. Maybe you’re procrastinating. Maybe you’re resisting something difficult. Maybe you’re lazy. What’s numbing you from your guidance system? That’s not my line – I heard it this morning on a podcast. This one life is all we’ve got. Well, that’s what the data shows.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Member recruitment. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. The future of scientific societies.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Is social media about paying attention … or getting it? For me, it’s primarily about paying attention. Twitter is a serendipitous source of good reads and inspiration. LinkedIn has its moments. Likes and follows and retweets have become our currency.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 11, 2018

In my last post , I shared the link to the webinar my Steal Like a Fundraiser co-author Sohini Baliga and I presented for Wild Apricot on March 21. What if your membership is a low fee like $25/year? EWE: Well, at least you’ll probably never hear the objection: “Dues were too expensive”! EWE: Talk to them. What will make you say yes?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? I must admit I exceeded 140 characters a few times already but only to add a bit of commentary to articles I shared. Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models.

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2020

You can be more confident that the technology you demo and ultimately select will meet your learners and staff’s needs,” Conley says. Create one that is mobile-friendly , says Catherine Chea on the Wild Apricot blog. To increase online meeting engagement , use Zoom Breakout Rooms , suggests a recent post from Beth’s Blog.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Earlier this month, Mission Driven Volunteer co-author Peggy Hoffman and I had the opportunity to present about our research on this topic for Wild Apricot. As is often the case with webinars, we weren’t able to get to all the questions during the Q&A. So we’re answering them now. and don’t want to change? Even better?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 31, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community…and this time it covers the next two weeks. It’s a double whammy this week, folks. I’m heading to southern Utah with my guy and two sisters-out-law for a week of hiking amidst the red rocks we love so much. Does age still matter? A must-read. Tue 4/4 at 12 p.m. –

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The Wild Apricot blog explains how to get started. Also: what food can do for your meeting. If you’re unsure how to boost your organization’s engagement and following on the platform, the Wild Apricot blog offers these first steps : Determine your objectives, whether it’s raising awareness, membership, engagement, or donations.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Fortunately, 85% of Americans own a smartphone (a 50% rise since 2011), and by giving your attendees the option to download a conference app, you can reduce overwhelm and increase their overall event satisfaction. You can then explore the 17 apps we’ve reviewed that will help you plan, implement, and evaluate your next conference with ease.

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MAY 7, 2021

This time, the mix included kale, pac choi and radish greens sautéed with bacon, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and dried apricots. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Research on associations. Credentialing on the blockchain. Intriguing. Association myths. Virtual audience.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

They’ve provided me a forum to share my ideas and get the Spark name out there, while at the same time hopefully meeting their attendees’, members’, readers’, and stakeholders’ needs. This Friday Top5 is all about giving thanks for the many good things that have happened in the past year.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Steve Jobs would have celebrated his 62nd birthday today. Here’s one of the many smart things he said: “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”. This isn’t their first time at the conference rodeo.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Steve Jobs would have celebrated his 62nd birthday today. Here’s one of the many smart things he said: “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”. This isn’t their first time at the conference rodeo.

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 18, 2019

A month or so later, I had a meeting with that same colleague, and a chance comment of hers reminded me of the association. I had a half hour before my next meeting, and I spent the time browsing the association’s website looking at their events, research reports, and online community. Right off the bat, I ran into a few issues.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2017

I had just returned from a committee meeting and was ready to start working when…darkness. Host: Green Meeting Industry Council. My power went out for several hours yesterday afternoon – the wind knocked a tree down on the lines in our neighborhood. Sorry, folks, dinner rules. Keep this Socialfish post bookmarked. Who’s the We?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2017

I had just returned from a committee meeting and was ready to start working when…darkness. Host: Green Meeting Industry Council. My power went out for several hours yesterday afternoon – the wind knocked a tree down on the lines in our neighborhood. Sorry, folks, dinner rules. Keep this Socialfish post bookmarked. Who’s the We?

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Select an AMS that will meet all of your organizational needs, such as: member database, email system, convenient billing and payment options, event planning, and website building. Whether your membership organization is an association or chamber of commerce, feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If you want to see someone successfully doing ten things at the same time, look no further than event managers. Event planning isn’t for the faint of heart. It often requires keeping a dozen balls in the air – while they’re all seconds from falling and derailing the whole event. Event planners need (and deserve) all the help they can get.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 12, 2019

Also: an adorable moment at the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. Cute Sights at ASAE’s Annual Meeting. like a meet and greet with baby animals. Attendees at this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio, were met by furry and feathery friends from the Columbus Zoo on their way to morning sessions.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Over at theNIRD.org, Ben Martin, CAE explains why the Personify/Wild Apricot deal is brilliant. The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? It’s the wannabe librarian in me. Now, if only more associations did this. Host: Nimble AMS.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

EST featuring outstanding speakers and community manager panels, headlined by Jeremiah Owyang , the founder of Community Manager Appreciation Day. A Community Manager of the Year award with a prize valued at over $1,000 including a complimentary registration to the CMX Summit, roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and a $500 travel stipend.

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Associations Now

JULY 18, 2017

Also: Tips for running a more productive virtual meeting. These 6 steps from @nsettlemurphy will make all your virtual meetings a breeze. — Wild Apricot (@WildApricot) July 8, 2017. A little extra work is required to ensure that virtual meetings will be as useful as you’d like them to be.

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JUNE 11, 2021

I added half a serrano, half a jalapeño, ginger and dried apricots, and omitted the tomato paste, lemon juice and cilantro. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make time for microlearning. Chapter benchmarking. Event budgets. Data governance. Hmm, the same thing happens in associations.

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MAY 24, 2019

The Association Adviser says, “This engagement initiative randomly pairs employees throughout the organization — from the C-suite to building operations — to meet in-person or virtually to talk about their work and interests over a free Starbucks coffee or other beverage.” Who’s in charge of talent development at your association?

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