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Did You Know? Associations Rely on Conferences, Partnerships and Continuing Ed Programs for Revenue

Association Adviser

This month, we asked readers what their most valuable sources of non-dues revenue are. However, we were surprised to see that no one reported valuing advertising in publications as a solid source of non-dues revenue. Did we miss a significant revenue source upon which your association relies? Let us know in the comments below.

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The communications struggle continues

Aaron Wolowiec

Both challenges have increased since 2011, with 69 percent and 67 percent of associations stating those are the largest obstacles. Also of note: More than half of respondents recognize a serious or significant problem with the lack of revenue generated from their communication vehicles.

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The communications struggle continues

Aaron Wolowiec

Both challenges have increased since 2011, with 69 percent and 67 percent of associations stating those are the largest obstacles. Also of note: More than half of respondents recognize a serious or significant problem with the lack of revenue generated from their communication vehicles.

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Associations Increasingly Adopting Communications Popular in Mainstream Life, But Do Members Care?

Association Adviser

Only 1 in 5 associations say they have a good understanding of reader, member and advertiser needs, and associations are experimenting with bringing back traditional communication channels such as printed newsletters while investing more resources and effort in newer platforms like podcasts and apps.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Building Creative.

Idea Architects

In one of my volunteer roles, I write a feature in the ASAE Executive Management Section IdeaLink newsletter called Seen Elsewhere. The best are delivered in a free newsletter every Sunday and make for an inspired start to the week ahead. How Secure is Your Professional Development Revenue Stream? Dec 2011 (6).

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Thanks For Playing: Be a Super Genuis

Thanks For Playing

If youre familiar with Sernovitz, either from Damn, I Wish Id Thought of That or his WOM newsletter, the book is not going to be revolutionary. WOM generates more revenue (not least of which because it doesnt generate much in the way of costs). ► 2011. I think the key chapter is "Six Big Ideas" (chapter 2). The Mom Test.

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DC Commission Considering Business Tax on All Employers

Associations Now

As the District reviews its tax code and seeks higher revenue, a new tax on nongovernmental employers is being considered. It could affect the bottom lines of all DC-based associations. In other cities with similar tax policies , the cost is typically passed on to the employee as a payroll deduction.

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