Associations Now

MARCH 16, 2017

Cybersecurity spending is on the rise, but it’s being driven by detection and response over prevention, according to a new Gartner research report. The future of cybersecurity strategy is going to be driven by a thoughtful approach to response. percent from 2016, and will likely grow to $113 billion by 2020.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Online Communities 2016 Vendor Assessment highlights the strengths and advantages of incorporating community into any organization. Companies use IDC services and reports to help them make technology purchasing decisions. Check out IDC’s report summary of Higher Logic here.

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Potomac Core

AUGUST 3, 2016

Presidential and Congressional Elections, economic performance inside and outside the United States, mergers and acquisitions, baby boomer retirements , terror threats, and technology disruptions will influence whether or not professionals and corporate executives engage in their associations. Engage More and Sell Less.

Member Engagement 100

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. Fast forward: Naylor recently released the results of its 2016 Communications Benchmarking Study. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

While the 2016 study uncovered promising new trends, data revealed that associations face the same primary challenges that they faced in 2011, and the approach to tackling those challenges has not necessarily improved. This struggle may be related to lack of measuring and recording reader engagement.

Communications 60

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 24, 2016

According to most reports, email is the No. A new report by Informz may help marketers decide. The 2016 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report analyzes nearly 2 billion emails sent by associations in 2015. According to the report, email volume rose nearly 12 percent from 2014. But do email campaigns work?

Marketing 140

Marketing Email Marketing Newsletter Report 140

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 24, 2016

According to most reports, email is the No. A new report by Informz may help marketers decide. The 2016 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report analyzes nearly 2 billion emails sent by associations in 2015. According to the report, email volume rose nearly 12 percent from 2014. But do email campaigns work?

Marketing 140

Marketing Email Marketing Newsletter Report 140

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it relies on old technology. Before Activity Sync, AACSB’s community team used standard reporting to track basic metrics like discussions, private replies, commenting, and message forwarding. How does it work?

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Association Freak

MARCH 2, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Association Management Trends 2024 In the evolving landscape of 2024, associations face a pivotal moment characterized by significant shifts in membership dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements. This strategy justifies higher dues and provides non-members with financial incentives to join.

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Association Freak

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the evolving landscape of 2024, associations face a pivotal moment characterized by significant shifts in membership dynamics, economic pressures, and technological advancements. Here are some of the transformative strategies and innovations we see shaping the future of associations.

Revenue 72

Revenue FAQ Innovation Member Experience 72

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

There’s an exciting new year ahead in information technology development, trends, and growth, CompTIA forecasts in its annual survey. Could 2016 be the year that tech experiments receive a full-fledged embrace from the enterprise? percent, the association reports in its “IT Industry Outlook 2016.” Looking Up.

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United States Survey Software Technology 40

Achieve

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Today Achieve, in partnership with the Case Foundation, released the second wave of research from the 2016 Millennial Impact Report. The first wave of research released in June 2016 gathered insights from March through May 2016 and revealed that most millennials believed people like them could have an impact on the U.S.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. Fast forward: Naylor recently released the results of its 2016 Communications Benchmarking Study. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively.

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

NXUnite

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we’ll introduce you to remarkable social good investors who are actively seeking out companies committed to positive change, including anything from fundraising technology vendors to Google Grants agencies. Essentially, they’ll elevate your content strategy both on and offsite.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

A new retrospective report from Achieve and the Case Foundation points to a shifting understanding of how millennials get involved in activist and philanthropic efforts. Nonprofits, the report says, have to continue shifting their strategies to attract younger generations. One big thing highlighted by the retrospective? “The

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millennials Report Social Media Technology 40

Associations Now

JANUARY 11, 2016

Association software provider Abila predicts associations will start mixing up their membership and partnership models to meet their 2016 resolutions. These projections come as the percentage of associations reporting year-over-year membership growth is down 6 percent, according to Abila’s Senior Product Marketing Manager Amanda Myers.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Mindfulness is going mainstream because the science says it works, reports Tanya Basu at The Daily Beast. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Mindfulness. CAE credits.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

AvidXchange: Association Management

MARCH 9, 2023

In our first episode of the “Middle Market Report” podcast , we covered three pervasive trends happening right now in the community association management industry. Let’s set the table with a few figures: There are more than 357,000 community associations in the U.S. Some that’s a lot more obvious than others.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2017

Anyone in the association and nonprofit community is encouraged to donate to this digital food drive organized by my friends at DelCor Technology Solutions. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. .* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Every $1 you donate provides 2.5 1 CMP credit.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

In June 2016, an article in Association Now magazine referenced a study titled “ Member Engagement Study: Aligning Organization Strategy With What Matters Most to Members.”

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millennials LMS Price Education 246

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference, like me, and agreed during registration to receive emails from exhibitors, then you’re probably getting several of them a day. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

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San Jose millennials Revenue Content 191

Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. Learn about strategies to create, distribute and measure the effectiveness of video content to amplify your message.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. Learn about strategies to create, distribute and measure the effectiveness of video content to amplify your message.

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Certificate New Jersey Video Content 150

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

This is how you can prove your new member community will be a valuable technology investment. Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments? Many associations are looking to technology to help them achieve various goals like millennial recruitment and maximizing staff resources.

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Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Potomac Core

MAY 24, 2017

In today’s uncertain global business environment , associations must be perceived as extensions of company and industry business strategies and not be just another association. If an organization wishes to grow then its strategies, products, and services must be formulated around industry or profession challenges and outcomes.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

. “ This stark statement is the key finding of a new report by the World Economic Forum, Realizing Human Potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The report outlines practical measures for aligning education and training with future job requirements. ” ( Shift Happens , Innovate + Educate, December 2016.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. 3 Strategies to Future-Proof Your Association.

San Antonio 150

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. 3 Strategies to Future-Proof Your Association.

San Antonio 150

San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Associations have to adapt to new member expectations, advancing technology and the shifting needs of their industries. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) reports that in 1953, associations received 95.7 In 2016, that number fell to 45.4 percent of their revenue from membership dues.

Revenue 159

Revenue Tips Social Media Newsletter 159

Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2016

– MGI’s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Find out firsthand the latest association growth trends with the lead authors of the 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Strategy and governance. all times are Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Tue 6/7 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit. 3 CAE credits.

North Carolina 150

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference, like me, and agreed during registration to receive emails from exhibitors, then you’re probably getting several of them a day. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. More info/register.

San Jose 150

San Jose millennials Revenue Content 150

Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

They face turmoil driven by ever increasing new technologies , evolving consumer preferences , and political polarization. Associations who customize their advocacy strategies will remain relevant. It also requires ongoing member interaction, and Industry focused research to develop and implement Customized Advocacy strategies.

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California Analysis DC Products 132

WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Predictions for the next big trends in eLearning solutions started appearing before 2017 had even begun. You don’t have to!

LMS 150

LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 150

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Tagoras , a consulting and education firm specializing in the market for lifelong learning, invites you to participate in a survey that will help our community better understand how membership organizations use or don’t use social technologies to deliver learning. Presenter: Amanda Myers, Director of Member Strategy, Abila.

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Association Freak

MARCH 26, 2021

Your association can drive membership by recognizing the millennial mindset and adopting it in your marketing strategy. In response to the 2016 flooding in Louisiana, GoFundMe users raised more than $11M through more than 6,000 flood-related campaigns. Leverage Technology to Drive Membership. Appeal to Self-Directed Consumers.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

SOS Children’s Villages International uses cloud technology to help fundraise for children in need. How To Use Microsoft Technology To Supercharge Your Fundraising guest post by Justin Spelhaug, General Manager, Microsoft Philanthropies. Photo courtesy of SOS Children’s Villages International.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

” Mark Jones, president of enSYNC Corporation, an association technology solutions firm, says his organization has been using the term for several years. At least half of associations offering either automatic renewal or installments reported improved member satisfaction and retention.

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