Association Adviser

APRIL 16, 2013

Dues-based organizations of all shapes and sizes are wrestling with ways to stay relevant and competitive in a world where potential members put you through the wringer before they’ll commit to joining (and staying onboard). Improving revenue consistency and forecasting. Generating non-dues revenue, and expanding fundraising.

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Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2014

M+R and NTEN’s 2014 Nonprofit Benchmarks Study , which covers the reach of nonprofits in online media, found that online donations as a whole grew in 2013, with an average one-time donation of $68. But online revenue is rising: While email responses fell, fundraising itself didn’t see a drop.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When you are considering an update, it’s also a good time to take the temperature of trust in your organization. If your members experience a shift in their professional direction, adjusting the organization’s purpose is critical to keep pace. Since that decision, Netflix’s revenue has tripled.

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Associations Now

MAY 20, 2014

An increase in revenue was just one of the many association sponsorship trends a new IEG survey revealed. Also on the list: what types of companies associations are partnering with, what benefits they’re offering sponsors, and how associations plan to continue to increase this type of revenue. So do your homework, Strother said.

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GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

Generate revenue. GrowthZone Chamber Edition provides chamber professionals with a powerful, easy-to-use system to manage the daily workflow of running their organizations. MemberClicks AMS is designed for a variety of membership organizations. It was designed to generate non-dues revenue and streamline work processes.

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 17, 2013

When budgets are tight – which in the association world, they almost always are – does that mean you’re out of luck, sentenced to a vicious cycle of declining revenue and declining membership? Check out my article on this topic in the June 2013 issue of CalSAE’s The Executive. Image credit: Constant Contact blog.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2015

A new study reveals what meeting sponsors and organizers are looking for from these partnerships. Most of you already know that associations generate a lot—if not the majority—of their nondues revenue from meetings, tradeshows, and conferences. Many association meetings wouldn’t be successful without sponsors.

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Principled Innovation

MARCH 25, 2013

This post originally appeared on the Associations Now Leadership Blog on March 7, 2013. According to the most recent edition of ASAE’s Operating Ratio Report ( ORR ), membership dues account for an average of 38 percent of total revenue for all associations. No other single revenue category comes close to reaching that number.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 13, 2020

Graham leaves behind an organization marking its centennial in 2020, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of ASAE’s work moving forward. In his acceptance of the 2013 Association TRENDS “Association Executive of the Year” award, Graham touched on why he found association management such a personally rewarding profession.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

Likewise, many of the ideas garnered at this conference can be immediately tweaked and applied to your own organization. It’s confusing to know who to listen to and how it all applies to our organizations. Scott Oser, president, Scott Oser Associates. Some may say we’re kindred spirits.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

In fact, the percentage of LMS users increased from 51 percent in 2013 to 60 percent in 2015. Chief Learning Officer – About 40 percent of respondents said someone within their organization holds a title that incorporates the word “learning.”. Learning Management Systems – A LMS is the second most popular technology platform.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 18, 2019

The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions has enjoyed a membership and revenue spike in recent years. Dan Berger became CEO of the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions in 2013, his primary goal was simple: Get out of the office. “I But as an organization, you have to communicate over and over again.

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Experts in Membership Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Mitchell, CAE, Executive Director, Member Programs & Services, ARMA International "Components offer associations a multitude of opportunities to drive their missions and increase their revenues. Whether components are organized/defined by location, industry, interest, or other delineators, they are a valuable untapped resource.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

Key findings and statistics include annual budgets, meeting revenue, fiscal year comparisons, meeting types, exhibits and cancellations, outsourcing, speaker bureaus, decision-making, contracting, room pick-up, funds/contracts, site selection and much more. Following are select dates in February representing the launch of this series: Feb.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 21, 2012

16, 2013 – Did another year just pass us by? – The series runs now through February 2013. However, this plan often does not drill down into the specifics of education strategy despite the prominence of professional development in both the organization’s mission statement and annual budget. On Wednesday, Jan.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

How to Sign On Organizations wishing to add their name to the sign-on letter urging Congress to reauthorize Brand USA may do so online until Tuesday, November 13. working with more than 800 partner organizations to generate $17.7 billion in visitor spending and $5 billion in tax revenue since fiscal year 2013.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Has your organization’s meetings function experienced a year-over-year revenue decline – however slight – since the 2007 recession? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of these questions, 2014 may be a great opportunity for your organization to conduct a strategic meeting audit. So I’m sure you have some questions.

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YourMembership

JUNE 26, 2014

At the start of 2014, much of the news about the changes on the horizon for the job market was promising, especially for associations with a job board strategy for their members and organization. At the end of 2013, many analysts predicted that LinkedIn would capitalize on this new wave of growth.

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Association Success

JULY 9, 2018

The organization was founded in 1950 and nothing about the brand had changed since then. We’re a service that provides products, but we’re also a value-based organization who wants to be with our members as they progress through their career. The hurdle is getting the organization to see change as positive, not scary.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 6, 2013

To start 2013, I’ve created a list of “association challenges” that I’m labeling the “And/Or Dilemma Facing Associations.” [By Association organized and/or self-organized groups The and/or dilemma: Do you create your own closed system or use an open public system such as LinkedIn groups? How do we keep up with all the changes?”.

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Eric Lanke

MAY 13, 2013

In that construction, it is your organization that is running from one crisis to another, and your members who are growing fatigued with your promises that go nowhere, and who are figuring out how to get by without you. Are you attending the 2013 ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference? And what happens next?

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YourMembership

MAY 22, 2014

The group attending the webinar consisted of 34 percent executive level leaders, and 66 percent department managers within their organizations. million openings listed in the final report for 2013. Throughout the webinar we conducted polls to gauge where the attendees were in relation to the participants featured in the whitepaper.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 17, 2018

After a sign-on campaign , the letter was signed by more than 580 organizations—including ASAE, the National Retail Federation, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, among many others. since 2013, generating $17.7 billion in visitor spending and $5 billion in additional tax revenue, according to the coalition.

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Associations Now

APRIL 21, 2017

Organizers say they are “committed to efforts that contribute to the betterment of the Coachella Valley,” and they’ve built features into the festival to help achieve their sustainability goals. In 2001 it became an annual event, and camping was introduced as an add-on option in 2003, creating another revenue stream.

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Association Adviser

JULY 5, 2017

A 2013 Harvard Business Review blog post suggests that, “Execution is a minefield … Agendas compete. Can you and your organization relate? And, yes, you can easily replace the word “companies” with any functional area or department within your organization. The resulting gap represents lost opportunities and revenue.

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Associations Now

JULY 30, 2014

The survey of organizations with fewer than 500 members revealed positive membership trends but found ongoing concern about delivering member value. The survey gathered input from 487 organizations that represent fewer than 500 members and have operating budgets of less than $500,000. percent versus 11.5 percent versus 11.5

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Associations Now

JUNE 20, 2017

How Associations Do Podcasting Curious to see a few examples of associations taking on podcasting within their organizations? Additionally, nearly a quarter of Americans over the age of 12 (24 percent) say they’ve listened to a podcast in the last month—a high for the survey and roughly double the rate in 2013.

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Association Success

AUGUST 28, 2018

There was no such term used before here in the Philippines, until I and a few like-minded friends founded and formally launched the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) on November 20, 2013 in conjunction with the first Association Executives Summit.

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Principled Innovation

APRIL 2, 2013

This post originally appeared on the Associations Now Leadership Blog on March 28, 2013. Even so-called non-dues revenue streams are not the answer, as they too rely almost entirely on buyers from within “the member market.” You can read Part I here. The problem for associations is that the member market does not really exist.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Whether your membership organization is in the association or chamber of commerce sector, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must. Generate revenue. Be aware that each system can look just as different as the various organizations which utilize this service. What is Association Management Software (AMS)?

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Associations Now

APRIL 4, 2017

Affiliate marketing has gained a lot of notice in recent years as a powerful revenue generator for online media outlets. Using this model, there’s potential for associations to gain a nondues revenue source—but it’s going to require that your organization do its homework. But let’s be clear: It’s not a perfect model.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 9, 2013

How the Associated General Contractors of America’s annual expo went from the chopping block to exceeding revenue goals in a few years. While AGC’s goal was to sell $250,000 in sponsorships and exhibits, it sold $305,000 and netted $183,000 for the organization—$58,000 more than its net-revenue goal. Create an expo brand.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 7, 2015

This scam is more organized than ever. billion in lost revenue from fraudulent returns, an increase from $3.4 billion in 2013 and a big chunk of the estimated $10.9 billion in lost revenue from fraudulent returns, an increase from $3.4 billion in 2013 and a big chunk of the estimated $10.9 percent in 2013.

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Associations Now

MARCH 31, 2015

Last week, the committee passed several bills intended to reform the Internal Revenue Service, which is still recovering from controversy involving the targeting of conservative political groups seeking tax-exempt status. Americans who donate to tax-exempt organizations should always be treated fairly and equally by the IRS,” Roskam said.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Many conferences struggle with flat or declining revenue from exhibitors and sponsors. If your event attracts the right attendees, on the other hand, you have an opportunity to strategically grow sponsorship revenue. Organizing your sales effort around your own offerings rather than what your customers would value most.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 2, 2014

With many Greater Washington-based organizations looking to stay closer to home, the District has seen federal spending on hotel rooms surge. million on hotel contracts in DC in 2013, compared to just $2.7 government spent $92,736 on Las Vegas hotel rooms during fiscal year 2013. Agencies spent $57.5

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 20, 2015

It takes time, but once done it’s much easier to study attendance and revenue by company. Here are two actual examples: Association A’s top 25 attending companies have represented 41 percent of the attendance and 39 percent of registration revenue for the past three years. Four out of five times, this analysis is gold.

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