Association Adviser

APRIL 17, 2018

In many cases, annual conventions and trade shows represent the most significant revenue-generating opportunities of the year for associations. These special events are of the utmost importance to any association that relies on this revenue stream. What is event cancellation insurance? Types of coverage.

Revenue 67

Revenue Boston Cost DC 67

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Driven by a change in what members want and are willing to pay for, associations are seeing changes in their key revenue streams, including which income sources sustain their organizations. Where Associations Get Their Revenue Today. Non-dues, or non-subscription, revenue. percent of their revenue from membership dues.

Revenue 159

Revenue Tips Social Media Newsletter 159

Spark Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2022

We’ve all been to virtual events that promise to be highly engaging and then do it by putting people into small (sometimes too small) group breakout rooms for exercises that some of the participants may not find to be particularly useful/applicable, or that are too heavy a lift. Mission accomplished! Oh, and did I mention?

Revenue 370

Revenue Education Organization How To 370

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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Cost Price Survey Revenue 59

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. The history goes further back than the article describes. Also worth your time Hamas’s war on Israel: everything you need to know.

Revenue 276

Revenue Austin Tools Education 276

YourMembership

MARCH 13, 2014

This article originally appeared in the January/February edition of ASAE’s “Associations Now – Great Ideas from Industry Partners.” Many associations already use a variety of programs to generate non-dues revenue, among the most common being: Annual Sponsorships. Conference and Meeting Fees. Membership Software.

Revenue 150

Revenue Software Newsletter Certificate 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Event trends. eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. I find good reads there, including many of the articles I share here. Twitter tips.

Newsletter 271

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 271

Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. To get a sense of what your association is missing, take a few minutes to read Jeff’s article and then share it with your staff and board. Virtual event challenges. Virtual event data.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

No one knows what will happen in the months ahead, but this sobering article from Science advises us to be ready for anything: “The most tumultuous period in SARS-CoV-2’s evolution may still be ahead of us… There’s now enough immunity in the human population to ratchet up an evolutionary competition, pressuring the virus to adapt further.

How To 110

How To Conference Event Planning Content 110

YourMembership

MARCH 20, 2012

Improving the Bottom Line with Non-Dues Revenue. While I’m not going to weigh in on either side (that is a decision best made by individual associations on a per case basis), what does become even more important is alternate forms of non-dues revenue. Buyer’s guides are also a popular way to increase non-dues revenue.

Revenue 150

Revenue Directory Price Software 150

Higher Logic

AUGUST 29, 2017

A strong, carefully crafted website that gets new visitors and consistently brings loyal supporters back can become of your nonprofit’s most powerful tools for increasing awareness and revenue. As you increase website traffic, you’ll increase donations and fundraising revenue. Why Website Traffic Matters to Nonprofits.

Revenue 174

Revenue How To Content Project 174

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Our crystal balls are pretty foggy when it comes to predicting the return of in-person expo and sponsor revenue. Use-it-or-lose-it budgeting is alive and well in many corporations and is a real threat to near-term show revenue. Three Strategies for Protecting Expo and Sponsor Revenue. What VIP events can they attend?

Revenue 59

Revenue Newsletter Social Media Maine 59

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-dues revenue. WBT Systems recently hosted an ideation session with Non-Dues-a-Palooza to come up with ideas for revenue-generating online education programs. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Sponsorships.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Conference Education 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. Event marketing. This PCMA Convene article by Vanessa Page of mdg is essential and fascinating reading. And gave over.

Revenue 206

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 206

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. Scientific society events. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs, and challenges. He excoriates all of them in equal measure.” Don’t subscribe?

Tools 276

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 276

Delcor

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

These days more than ever, associations are seeking new sources of non-dues revenue to replace the income they used to rely upon from in-person meetings and events. Consider generating revenue by offering corporate partners the opportunity to sponsor: Blog posts and articles. Projection of potential costs and revenue.

Products 59

Products Revenue Case Study Content 59

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Planners need to be aware of and prepared for these issues affecting events the most today. I collect whatever articles I can find and with 2020 being such a milestone year, there was a plethora to choose from. From megatrends to MIT to Mary Meeker, here are the themes that I think will impact events the most in the next few years.

California 128

California Newsletter Team Revenue 128

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Last month, we asked our readers: What are your most valuable sources of non-dues revenue? It’s not surprising that this group was cited as the most valuable source of non-dues revenue by half of our poll’s participants. Government sources of non-dues revenue were deemed the most valuable by 17 percent of poll respondents.

Revenue 87

Revenue Directory Cost Discount 87

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Blockchain technology may prove an essential new tool for event ticketing—in no small part because of its added security benefits. Ticketing has long been a pain in the side for event planners—high demand, the potential for resale, the risk of forgery. Hosting a free event? Also: Design a successful meeting badge.

Social Media 90

Social Media Content Technology Revenue 90

Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I followed a quasi-recipe from the late actor (and amazing cook from what I’ve heard) Vincent Schiavelli—the recipe is at the bottom of this article. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Educational coaches.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event safety. Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. Virtual Events Institute ). Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Geez, it looks like they have A LOT to teach, especially in the editorial and revenue partnership departments. This is one of those articles I can see returning to again and again. Event NFTs. Grassroots advocacy survey.

LMS 195

LMS Revenue Los Angeles Newsletter 195

.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

But, HFMA has cast that old non-dues revenue practice aside. HFMA’s approach sounds like a great way for an association to become indispensable to members, but there’s one challenge we must address: how to make up for lost non-dues revenue when free education is a membership benefit. What can we do to fill that gap?’”.

Revenue 53

Revenue Certificate Blended Learning Discount 53

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. Many members are struggling financially because they’ve been laid off, had their budget cut, or suffered revenue losses. They’re “unsatisfied with the level of engagement with customers and prospects these events provide.”

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2018

To my association family: Generating non-dues revenue (NDR) and increasing those figures year over year for associations is a key responsibility of being a Senior Group Publisher (that’s me!) Often, they aren’t—which is where we run into trouble with membership growth, retention and revenue. Which articles are most read?

Revenue 69

Revenue Survey Communications Newsletter 69

Association Adviser

MAY 23, 2017

Non-dues revenue is an important source of funds for associations. Membership dues may still be the single largest revenue source for many associations, but dues revenue is dropping according to a recent report from the ASAE Foundation. True or false? That’s easy. Of course the answer is true. Above all, don’t hide your content.

Revenue 63

Revenue Content Survey Newsletter 63

Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. Scientific society events. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 16, 2015

Do you have a three-tiered (platinum, gold, silver) event sponsorship offering? Is your sponsorship revenue stagnant or declining? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your exhibit and event sponsorship offerings may need a facelift. Experts say 85 percent of a trade show’s revenue comes from selling exhibit space.

Price 100

Price Revenue Discount Newsletter 100

Association Success

JUNE 19, 2018

The value of virtual content can extend well beyond the event. One of the great things about a virtual event location is that the ideas, insights and innovations sparked by the event do not disappear when the doors close. You can showcase the most dynamic and impactful material while creating an additional revenue stream too.

Social Media 66

Social Media Content Revenue Conference 66

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? The 2020 predictions and trends articles are starting to appear. Sustainability and ‘flight shaming’ are topping many lists of event trends. You’re not alone. Note to self: it’s all doable.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education revenue. In another ASAE article, Brooke Wilson of Live 360 Media, a YP herself, suggests five changes to consider if you’re serious about appealing to the next generation. Young professionals. Newsletter suggestion.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. Event sponsorships. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy.

DC 265

DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 265

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Event marketing. Erasmus Podcasts. Workplace culture. Don’t give that up! Quick hits Good news!

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. An article by Lisa Boylan at Associations Now got me so excited about the future of online communities. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Education Video 195

Associations Now

APRIL 26, 2024

With more pressure to generate nondues revenue, leaders have to develop big-picture strategies—and rethink staff-level tools as well. Creativity” and “revenue generation” don’t often wind up in the same sentence, unless an indictment is involved.

How To 57

How To Analysis Revenue Tools 57

Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amanda Lea Kaiser A version of this article was originally published by Lead Marvels. Fresh off of her recently published book, Elevating Engagement , Kaiser draws upon her experience as an association leader to offer expertise on engagement strategies , member experiences , leadership growth , event planning , and more.

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Case Study Library Member Engagement 52

Association Freak

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

People who attend your events, take your training, buy your publications and more? Someone who attends two to three events each year, every year is probably contributing more revenue than a member who simply pays their dues. The people most likely to come to an event are those who come to other events.

Revenue 82

Revenue Recruiting Recruitment Member Engagement 82