Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. They got to talk shop, kvetch and catch up with people who really got them and what they did for a living. If you work with chapters, components or affiliates, this post will give you a sense of how it will feel to hang out with your community at CEX: Association Component Exchange hosted by

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WBT Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

Since we’re in National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), it’s a good time to revisit a challenge that keeps coming up in association community discussions.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 8, 2024

Knowing how to get funding for a nonprofit is the first step towards success! Discover the pros & cons of the most common nonprofit funding sources.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. – Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us. Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 17, 2024

There’s plenty of advice on what it takes to be a good leader, but in my own experience, it doesn’t matter how curious or analytical or resilient you are if people don’t trust you enough to follow you. How do you make yourself worthy of that trust? 1. Praise in public, correct in private. This encompasses a number of things: Catch your people doing good stuff.

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NetForum

APRIL 4, 2024

Your ability to engage donors and drive revenue effectively depends heavily on the software you select. Here are six fundraising activities your association’s software should help you do better and faster. 6 ways your association management software supports fundraising activities appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 9, 2024

Retaining your membership base saves money on recruitment and helps build a lasting community. Get inspired by these 15 member retention strategies!

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services. They’re looking for a 501(c)(3) organization whose powerful mission could impact more people more deeply if it had marketing and branding help.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 3, 2024

We all know that one of the top reasons people voluntarily leave their jobs is bad management. Bad management can express itself in a variety of ways: the infamous “one person screwed up/took advantage of the organization so let me send out a cranky email to everyone setting up a Draconian new policy,” the capricious boss who takes out bad moods on staff, the micro-manager, the boss who never, ever backs staff members in confrontations with volunteers or members, the boss who plays f

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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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WBT Systems

APRIL 15, 2024

With remote and hybrid work, people don’t have the same formal or informal mentoring opportunities as they did before lockdown.

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NetForum

APRIL 18, 2024

NetForum Spring 2024 town hall highlights: Product updates, customer wins, and more NetForum Spring 2024 town hall highlights appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 12, 2024

Nonprofit software simplifies, automates and powers up your daily tasks. Accounting software, fundraising tools, CRM solutions, analytics and more!

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The Association 100

APRIL 21, 2024

In this video , I dive into managing negative publicity effectively. Navigating this terrain requires prompt and honest communication. Here’s how: 1. Respond quickly and transparently – Immediate acknowledgment of the issue with a clear action plan is crucial. Delays can worsen the situation. 2. Stick to the facts – Provide accurate information to maintain credibility and trust. 3.

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NetForum

APRIL 11, 2024

Uncover the benefits of choosing the right association management software for your fundraising activities. Learn how the right AMS can empower your staff and maximize revenue generation. Spring 2024 Release Highlights appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 15, 2024

Your donors are critical for your fundraising goals. Discover the best practices for engaging donors and how to create an effective donor engagement strategy.

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NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

When planning an event for your nonprofit or association, you’re probably focused on securing a venue, soliciting sponsor support, and encouraging people to register for your event online. Likely, you’re not anticipating things that could go awry at your event. However, all event organizers know there’s a chance that something will go wrong, such as the internet going out, your check-in software malfunctioning, or attendees getting lost.

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The Association 100

APRIL 21, 2024

In this video , I tackle a fundamental question for association communicators: What makes something newsworthy? We’re often tasked with promoting stories that may not inherently grab headlines. Here’s a breakdown of the critical elements that can transform your association’s updates into compelling news: • Timeliness is crucial. • Relevance.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 17, 2024

Events hold the power to bring people together, catalyze conversations, and build momentum behind ideas. For associations, they are a crucial avenue to offer exciting opportunities to members and the industry at large, ensuring engagement and fostering growth.

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NetForum

APRIL 16, 2024

There’s nothing that shows volunteers more appreciation than providing them with a well-organized volunteer experience and the tools they need to succeed. Here are four ways the right technology can help you deliver a great volunteer experience year-round. How to go beyond “thank you” to show gratitude for your volunteers Copy appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Volunteers are an important part of your association! You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? Read our blog for seven tips to use your online member community to enhance your volunteer program!

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NXUnite

APRIL 2, 2024

Companies gave $29.48 billion to nonprofits last year, representing an incredible 3.4% increase. Nonprofits Source shared these impressive numbers in its corporate giving trends article, indicating that companies proactively seek causes like yours to support. The benefits of corporate support for nonprofits are clear: more revenue, extra volunteer power, and greater brand exposure.

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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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The Association 100

APRIL 21, 2024

Join us on the latest episode of The A100 podcast , going live tomorrow, where Kara Dickerson, Founder of Content With Impact, unveils transformative strategies for elevating association events. Drawing from her pioneering work at CES , Dickerson emphasizes the importance of data in tailoring event experiences that engage diverse industries. She discusses actionable methods for ensuring diversity on stage, like setting clear inclusivity standards and regular diversity audits.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 10, 2024

Associations are facing a myriad of challenges in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, from membership recruitment and retention to revenue generation and strategic decision-making. However, by harnessing the power of data from their career centers, associations can not only address these obstacles but also thrive in the face of adversity.

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NetForum

APRIL 11, 2024

There’s nothing that shows volunteers more appreciation than providing them with a well-organized volunteer experience and the tools they need to succeed. Here are four ways the right technology can help you deliver a great volunteer experience year-round. How to go beyond “thank you” to show gratitude for your volunteers appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. They were using drones to fly over fields and analyze the irrigation and fertilizer required by individual plants and crops.

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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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