Association Adviser

JULY 13, 2016

If your association needs help bridging the staffing gap or creating effective, engaging communication plans, outsourcing content management could be a viable, cost-friendly option. Here are some guidelines to help you understand what the outsourcing process looks like for your association. When is it time to consider outsourcing?

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Wild Apricot

MAY 20, 2022

Save yourself the headache and outsource your association management to a company or a software tool. Thinking of starting an association ? In this post, we’ll take a look at both options, talk about why investing in association management software.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

When outsourcing, you typically have an option where maintenance and support are included, thus eliminating the need for internal product management. Data scientists, data engineers, business analysts and implementation managers are just some of the roles an outsourced analytics provider employs.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Take a peek at some findings from a new SmithBucklin report that analyzed what services associations are outsourcing and how frequently they turn to third-party vendors. By outsourcing solutions for specific needs, they can ensure that their organizations thrive while serving the best interests of their members.”. “By

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Association Adviser

MARCH 16, 2017

Has your association had a particularly fruitful outsourcing relationship with a vendor? Associations Most Likely to Outsource Their Tech or Communications by Kelly Donovan Clark first appeared on AssociationAdviser.com. Tell us about your experience in the comments below! The post Did You Know?

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Jamie Notter

JULY 7, 2014

We’re outsourcing our meeting planning functions. The move has made me wonder what other tasks we could outsource in order to increase the amount of time our staff members spend interacting directly with our members. I’ll bet that sounds counter intuitive to some of you.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

. – Hired Guns: Using Fractional C-Suite Executives Learn from three C-Suite fractional experts how fractional or part-time experts can help transform finance, IT, and cyber security within your organization. 1 CAE credit.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 24, 2012

When I first read The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman, I was surprised to learn that Ford Motor Company had outsourced shipping of its cars to UPS. The other night, the CEO of a “small” statewide association mentioned how he was outsourcing staffing needs. Here’s Tom’s account: In 2001, Ford Motor Co.

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Delcor

MAY 3, 2022

Having the right kind of IT leader is even more important since many associations outsource their IT management. When an organization outsources their IT to an MSP, they are getting support similar to that of a CTO. When you look for outsourced CIO support, you want to find an organization with a holistic methodology.

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Ngage Management

MARCH 15, 2024

By outsourcing management functions to an AMC, organizations can access a team of professionals at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time employees. Leveraging their expertise ensures that your association operates efficiently and effectively while staying abreast of industry best practices.

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Software development is another task to outsource. You’ll get a better return on your budget by outsourcing software development to a specialized contractor than by hiring a full-time employee. What operational or specialized technology tasks can you outsource?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

. – Hired Guns: Using Fractional C-Suite Executives Learn from three C-Suite fractional experts how fractional or part-time experts can help transform finance, IT, and cyber security within your organization. 1 CAE credit.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 10, 2022

Outsourcing, once a stopgap solution, has become smart sourcing, and […]. As increasing numbers of organizations move toward digital transformation or to strengthen data security, there is a shortage of talent to take them where they need to go.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Communities big and small often outsource accounting to PMSI, having the company collect dues and pay bills on their behalf. Accounts payable (AP) was an ineffective and time-consuming process for community managers like Connery.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

This is an area that can be successfully outsourced if that is your association’s inclination. Going outside of your organization is by no means required or a better approach. Some organizations tend to bring in consultants to help when the team is stretched thin.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It might be time to consider outsourcing. Those dynamics may make outsourcing more attractive for some employers. “By By outsourcing your HR tasks, you can establish the primary HR structure and functions, e.g., employee handbook, trainings, processes, systems, etc.,

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Mariner Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Outsourcing & hiring. All of these can be hindered by the last column, i.e., struggling chapter leaders, succession challenges, and outsourcing & hiring issues. First, a quick look at the 11 of the most common crises: Financial mismanagement. Cybersecurity. Struggling chapter leaders. Financial Fraud. Data Privacy.

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WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2018

Among the many benefits of outsourcing instructional design is their expertise in creating courses that provide engaging and effective learning experiences. And what do you absolutely have to outsource? If you don’t already have an authoring tool, you’ll need to budget for that too.

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The Membership Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

Think of using consultants as “outsourcing.” ” No, you’re not necessarily going to turn over an entire department or program to consultants, but you can “outsource” some parts of programs to them.

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Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2016

Outsourcing Content Management: a 360 Degree View. Get a closer look at the pluses and minuses of outsourcing content and entrusting external forces to be the voice for your association. Susan Dyer, Membership Development Manager, New Jersey Society of CPAs. Thu May 12 at 3 p.m. More information/registration.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Check out this podcast interview with productivity expert Ari Meisel and discover how you can Optimize, Automate and Outsource everything in your life - including your health! What if we told you that you everything important could be done in.just one hour a day!

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WBT Systems

JULY 11, 2017

Outsource your weaknesses. One way to make more time is to free it up by outsourcing tasks to others. Digital entrepreneurs focus their time on what they do well and outsource the rest. Do you have a low-price product that could become your loss leader? Time is our most valuable resource because it’s scarce.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 10, 2013

Samasource helps people in lesser-developed countries through microwork: outsourcing digital tasks that are relatively low-skill but do require human intervention (like transcribing audio files). In another instance of doing well while doing good, I give you Samasource. changeblogging cool technology Harvard Business Review'

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Noting that less than a quarter of associations bring in partners to assist with their advertising sales, she said that more groups can capitalize on this opportunity, and they might also close the nondues revenue gap by outsourcing sales of job postings, exhibitor space, or sponsorship packages.

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YourMembership

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Categories: Member Engagement + Retention , Social Media and Business Trends Tags: associations , member community , video At a recent conference I attended a statistic was presented — 67% of marketers who use video outsource it. But for membership organizations with tight budgets, outsourcing may not be [.] ( Read more. )

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Their study didn’t look at renewal calls, but I always advise clients who plan to call lapsing members to have a professional place those calls, whether that be a staff member or an outsourced telemarketing firm. Calling someone who’s lapsing is too scary for volunteers.

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NXUnite

MARCH 19, 2024

Pro tip: If your organization doesn’t have enough work to warrant hiring a full-time bookkeeper and accountant or the budget to do so, you can invest in outsourced nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting services to gain access to the financial expertise you need at a lower cost!

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Mariner Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

All of these can be hindered by the last column, i.e., struggling chapter leaders, succession challenges, and outsourcing & hiring issues. On the other hand, strong leadership and succession strategies can be key to handling the other eight items while the right outsourcing and hiring practices can support the leadership.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2023

When you outsource those relationships, I think you miss out on some of that holistic value.” When you’re outsourcing a portion of your conference, it makes it hard in terms of marketing and in terms of attendee experience and delivery.” “It’s not only about money.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

What roles and skills are commonly outsourced or expected to be outsourced? What do they need to learn to take on emerging positions , particularly positions where employee shortages are expected? How can you train or retrain aging members to take on those roles?

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

When we outsource services because it is cheaper than keeping them in-house, we need to understand what we are losing in member service. On the other hand, if we outsource services to another entity because they have more expertise, our members can benefit from greater service.

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YourMembership

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

We learned: Almost 90 percent conduct their social networking efforts via LinkedIn, Facebook and other outsourced offerings. And we took a hard look at the limitations of outsourcing an organization’s social media efforts, as well as the competition Facebook and LinkedIn present to associations today.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 21, 2020

Outsourced public relations. Employee(s) dedicated to marketing and communications. Communications tailored to engage specific groups. Implemented digital tools to streamline communications. Increased outreach through social media channels . Consistent communication about member benefits and how to use them.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 29, 2018

Considering the importance of staying on top of your organization’s finances, if your staff doesn’t include a proficient financial employee, it’s wise to outsource this type of work to people who are accountants by trade. Outsourcing areas of operations such as event management adds capacity when and where the association needs it.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2019

Working with an Outsourced IT Manager. Get insights into working with any outsourced IT management function, including database or security management as stand-alone services, as well as managed services generally. Thu 4/25 at 3 p.m. Find out how to learn the IT lingo. More info/register. Host: Community IT. Tue 4/30 at 2 p.m. –

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Association Adviser

MARCH 22, 2019

Outsourcing select functions can free up time for your staff to focus on their particular areas of expertise. Our benchmarking survey identified the following communication functions most likely to be outsourced: Production design 30%. This may mean bringing in an independent contractor or outsourcing certain functions.

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Associations Now

MAY 14, 2019

If staff are having to deal with particularly difficult problems that are outside the norm, that might be the time to outsource the normal stuff. If you find yourself constantly busy and without any time to relax, it is highly suggested that you find something in your life you can outsource,” marketing consultant Adeyemi Adetilewa writes.

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