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Association Brain Food: 12.1.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers.

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Educate Members and Industry Employers About Mental Health Issues

WBT Systems

A former association president describes mental health as an issue that “has been hiding in plain sight.

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5 Year-End Fundraising Emails That Are Sure to Increase Donations

Wild Apricot

Sending more year-end fundraising emails without burning out your list sounds like a dream come true, right? Here are the five emails you need to send to build relationships with your donors and increase donations.

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Help Your Association’s Grassroots Advocacy Efforts with Member and Employee Education Programs

WBT Systems

My trade association co-workers and I hardly saw our lobbyist colleagues when Congress or the State Legislature was in session.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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Webinar: Association Resilience and Adaptation and the Anthropocene Climate Disruption

Spark Consulting

Climate change is here and the time to respond is now! Join Shelly Alcorn and me for an Association Insights in Old Town (AIOT) webinar at noon ET on Wednesday, December 6 to learn what your association can do to address it in your internal operations, with your member-facing programs, products and services, and for the profession or industry you serve.

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How to Create a Member Referral Program that Actually Works

Wild Apricot

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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Leveraging AI in Credentialing and Accreditation: A Game-Changer for Associations

Aaron Wolowiec

In an age where technology continuously reshapes professional landscapes, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force in revolutionizing association-led credentialing and accreditation programs. Imagine a world where AI-driven automation streamlines intricate processes, where learning and compliance align seamlessly with industry evolution.

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5 simple steps to build executive buy-in for new technology

Nimble AMS

Is your organization considering a new software purchase? If you’re like most enterprise level associations, you likely have an in-depth process to get executive approval for any technology investments. It can be a challenge obtaining executive buy-in for new association management software (AMS). Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology.

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Community Technology Scorecard: How well does your platform meet members' needs?

Forj

You know your association's success depends on keeping pace with member expectations, but something might be holding you back: your legacy community technology. In many cases, the dynamic experience your members seek can't be created on traditional community software.

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The Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations

44 low-cost and free ideas to reduce employee turnover and improve morale. Employee turnover is disruptive, costs money, and impacts morale. But it’s preventable — or at least manageable — when you have a game plan. Read the Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations, and you’ll learn: 21 ideas to boost morale and improve retention 12 key perks of time off, awards, recognition, and praise 11 strategies to keep new and existing employees involved and informed, and why this is fundamental to the

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Email Marketing

Wild Apricot

Sending out emails people just won't open? We'll show you how to fix that, share a few examples of engaging emails, and go over our top picks for nonprofit email marketing platforms.

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A Quick Guide to Inclusive Meetings

Aaron Wolowiec

Ever wished your meetings were not just a routine but a vibrant exchange of diverse ideas? Dive into our latest post on inclusive meeting facilitation to discover helpful techniques that transform meetings from mundane to magnetic. Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or just starting, learn how to create an atmosphere where every voice is not only heard but actively shapes the discussion.

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An Awareness Week Brings Attention, Education & Celebration to Your Industry

WBT Systems

Did you know it’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week? What’s more, today is World Television Day and tomorrow is World Fisheries Day.

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White House Historical Association Launches $85.5 Million Campaign for Interactive Facility

Associations Now

The People’s House, set to open next year, arrives with a substantial fundraising effort, from small-dollar members to big-ticket naming rights. The White House Historical Association has announced plans for a multimillion-dollar facility designed to give visitors a sense of the full scope of life in the White House. “The People’s House: A White House Experience” was announced by WHHA on Nov. 3.

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5 Habits of Growth-Oriented Associations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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Smooth AMS Implementation: Tips for Success

Association Adviser

Associations frequently express dissatisfaction with their current Association Management Software (AMS) but hesitate to switch due to fears related to the implementation process.

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Nonprofit Marketing Funnels 101: How to Use Every Stage Like a Pro!

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit marketing funnels are a key framework for engaging supporters through each step of the donor journey. Explore our top tips for every stage!

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10 Tips to Jump Start Your Event Planning Process

Aaron Wolowiec

Planning events can be exciting and challenging. Sometimes the most difficult part is determining where to begin. Here are 10 ways to get a head start on planning your next event.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

.orgSource

Scoring a big strategic win is exciting. Although there may be many others involved, the person in charge becomes the face of success. That’s one of the perks of leadership. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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How the Marine Corp Association & Foundation improved member retention with Nimble AMS Predictions and Salesforce Einstein AI

Nimble AMS

Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI). But is your association ready to start leveraging it? More and more organizations are choosing to invest in Artificial Intelligence; however, associations still are slow to embrace this trend. Community Brands research found that only 12% of professional or trade organizations currently have AI or machine learning technology, and only 17% plan on adopting the technology in the future.

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The Threatening Thirties: Part II

Association Adviser

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in California: 18 Key Steps & Essential Forms

Wild Apricot

Learn how to start a nonprofit in California with this beginner-friendly guide. Top tips, links to essential forms, typical timelines, costs and more!

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How to Support Your Staff at Year-End

Associations Now

The final weeks of the year are an opportunity to celebrate. Beyond the party, though, experts recommend that you call out 2023’s achievements, and show how you’ll support them in 2024. The end of the year is typically slower, as members and staffers alike turn their attention to the holidays and opportunities to spend time off with family. It’s also a moment, though, when the stresses of the past year catch up with people.

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Virtual Training, Real Results: Exploring the Potential of VR in the Workplace

Speaker: John Blackmon - CTO, CAIO ELB Learning

Did you know that (VR) training is becoming more of a mainstream strategy in the eLearning Industry? This learning modality has changed dramatically over the past 2 years, and several organizations have proven it has better results than traditional eLearning - but why and is it worth it? Join John Blackmon, CTO and Chief AI Officer of ELB Learning, and creator of CenarioVR and Lectora, for an honest look at data points and common myths — including needing a camera to get started or a headset to

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Stay Ahead of AI’s Magic

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AI has that magic quality that tempts us to imagine powers even greater than its already impressive abilities. Like the whale that becomes Moby Dick or an ape that prompts sightings of the Yeti. The leap from reality to make-believe is easy. And the difference between truth and speculation can be difficult to see. I was going to call this post “AI fact or fiction.

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6 New Years resolutions for your association to have a better 2024

Nimble AMS

Out with the old, and in with the new! It’s time for your association to make New Years resolutions for 2024. Set your organization up for success in 2024 by considering what ineffective p ractices you need to leave in the past. And check out our top list of practices your association should avoid. Avoid these 6 negative organizational p r actices in 2024 Is your association currently experiencing any inefficiencies ?

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Show Me the Money: Investment Strategies with Michael Coady and Kenny Polcari of Slatestone Wealth

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Financially strapped community associations are always looking for new revenue sources but is a sound investment strategy a possible path to avoiding large budget increases or special assessments? In this episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger , along with investment gurus Michael Coady , Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Slatestone Wealth, and Kenny Polcari , Chief Market Strategist for Slatestone Wealth, discuss how investments can be utilized by both association boards and their reside

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How to Start a PTO: 19 Steps to Set Your School up for Success! 

Wild Apricot

Start investing in your local school's future by creating a robust parent teacher organization! Here's everything you need to know about how to start a PTO.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.