Higher Logic

MAY 16, 2019

Technology has changed how people travel down the path toward membership at your association, and how they engage with your association if or when they join. Many definitions of digital transformation focus exclusively on technology and can be confusingly complex. Changing Role of Technology. Disruption.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

Adopting new technology is a sometimes stressful, always necessary responsibility for association leaders. But technology is the key factor that continues to be impacted today by the effects of COVID-19 in our society. . Of the professional associations surveyed, 65% said they plan on having a flexible technology budget. .

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Technology projects fail for a number of avoidable reasons. Those reasons are the main topic of discussion the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University. In part 1 of this series, I described four common causes of technology project failure. Now let’s look at the remaining three.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

Transparency and Communications One of the most undervalued aspects of association management is the importance of consistent communication to keep members engaged and involved. Transparency and communication builds trust. Even when management decisions may be debated, transparency and communication can minimize any friction.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2024

Case in point: Earlier this month, the two founders of a nonprofit dedicated to seating gen Zers on boards in Maine published a report on how their effort imploded in spectacular fashion. The article includes some helpful tips for how groups from different generations can find common ground around technology, team-building, and leadership.

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NXUnite

APRIL 2, 2024

Then, you can align your communication strategy with each company’s goals and interests to secure financial support. Communicate their values Donating to nonprofits demonstrates a company’s commitment to specific social, environmental, or ethical issues, reinforcing its core values to consumers, employees, and stakeholders.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 8, 2015

As an event organizer or planner, your main goal is to keep attendees informed and engaged throughout the show. The use of technology at events has grown tremendously and varies greatly for different. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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NXUnite

JANUARY 2, 2024

To improve the user experience (UX) of a website, follow these best practices: Avoid pop-ups that block the main content and consider using sidebars instead. This includes people using mobile devices, screen readers, and other assistive technologies. Include plenty of white space around text and images to avoid overwhelming users.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). And it seems there’s not much middle ground. Associations either fully support innovation or not at all.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

W ith access to user-friendly reports , dashboards, and member – driven communications, you can transform your annual reporting process, making it member-centric. Technology t ips to elevat e your annual report ing process . Look for the following technology options: . Here’s how to get started.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Demystifying API. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one! While data analytics might be communicated as a high priority, the surveyed association professionals report their confidence in the state of their member data remains weak. Download now.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Life gets better when you have a new AMS, but heed this advice from Aptify before you plunge in: every new AMS (or any technology) project needs a change management team. More advice, this time from DelCor Technology Solutions on what your association needs to know before jumping on the Office 365 bandwagon. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

If a document like this doesn’t exist, hold some informational interviews with your executive director and the head of the board to figure out what the association's main goals are for the upcoming year. Your goal should be to demonstrate how the community aligns with and leads to achieving the goals of your association’s strategic plan.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Spoiler: the most successful organizations take full advantage of their technology and data so they can quickly respond to changing member and market needs. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Structured networking. Fri 10/15 at 12 p.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

According to Inc.com , here are some of the main differences: 1. 74% of Generation Z prefer to communicate face-to-face with colleagues. This doesn’t necessarily have to mean ‘in-person’ but Gen Z chooses to use full sight, sound, and motion over technologies such as Slack, FaceTime, GoToMeeting, etc. Realistic vs. Optimistic.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Host: Community By Association. Presenter: Dani Weinstein, Community Builder, Strategist and Advisor. Building Your 2021 Communications Plan. Discover everything that needs to go into your 2021 communications plan. The Secret to Communication with Speakers and Attendees in a Virtual World. Tue 11/10 at 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

How to conquer communication debt aka email/message overwhelm. 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. Sarah Parks, Director of Technology, Esler. Quick hits.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 6, 2018

One of the main vehicles associations use to engage their members is newsletters, but not every member is going to be interested in the same content. 55% of associations have increased personalization of member communications in the last year. So start sending them the right content. Here are some ways to do that: Content.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

5 tips to attract and engage the next generation of leaders—excellent advice from members of ASAE’s Healthcare Community Advisory Committee. How to communicate price increases: a timely post if you’re planning to charge a more appropriate amount for your virtual events this year. Host: ASAE Technology Council. Quick hits.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

Here are some of their recommendations: Main contact — Try to schedule an in-person site visit nine or more months prior to your event. If you have a multi-year relationship with a trusted main point of contact, take any necessary steps to ensure they remain on your account. no surprises and regular updates on project milestones).

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). And it seems there’s not much middle ground. Associations either fully support innovation or not at all.

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Mariner Management

JUNE 30, 2021

The main challenge associations face in our digital transformation initiatives is that digital transformation is an iterative process that includes both technologies and culture. CAE, is a chief strategist with a primary focus on membership, marketing and communications. Which sounds, if not easy, then at least simple.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2019

Join a roundtable discussion about the very good reasons that your business unit might go out, specify, evaluate and purchase a technology solution without involving your IT peers. Organizer: ASAE Technology Professionals Council. Organizer: ASAE Technology Professionals Council. 1 CAE credit. Location: Schaumburg, IL.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Create an open line of communication Whether you’re managing your volunteers or stewarding donors , one core strategy stands out that makes any partnership a success: good communication. About the Author Sarah Sebastian Sarah Sebastian is the Director of Corporate Communications at OneCause. They’ll be sure to return the favor!

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2010

There’s no question that blogging is one of the most powerful communications tools a nonprofit can have in its online arsenal, if you’ve got the resources to put behind it. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Best practices Blogging Non-profit Communications project management social media content. read more ). read more ).

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

To ensure clarity of communication, it is a good idea to nominate one person to be the main contact for the LMS vendor, such as a project manager. To ensure clarity of communication, it is a good idea to nominate one or two people to be the main contacts for the LMS and other vendors.

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Blue Sky eLearn

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

According to Inc.com , here are some of the main differences: 1. 74% of Generation Z prefer to communicate face-to-face with colleagues. This doesn’t necessarily have to mean ‘in-person’ but Gen Z chooses to use full sight, sound, and motion over technologies such as Slack, FaceTime, GoToMeeting, etc. Realistic vs. Optimistic.

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millennials Maine Course Class 120

Reid All About it

AUGUST 20, 2021

Association communication trends. Associations are communicating more frequently than ever before but still struggle to articulate their member value proposition and customize communications for different cohorts. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Host: Association Women Technology Champions.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

In fact, the main differences between a website and a blog are in the technology behind the scenes, and how your visitors interact with your content.( Blogging Non-profit Communications websites social media. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 Think again! A blog can be whatever you want it to be. read more ).

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

Information about your team’s project management methods and tools being used – i.e. where to find project task lists or communication threads in Asana, Basecamp, Slack, etc. Education Services and Technology Vendors. A list of other key stakeholders, such as board liaisons, volunteer leaders, and subject matter experts.

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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.” They also share communications lessons learned from their decades of experience in media, business and communications. Erasmus Podcasts. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

If your target audience has opted into your communications, the open rate should be on the higher end. Follow our tips to improve your association’s email open rate and boost member engagement, building a stronger communications strategy along the way. Provide community members options. (PS: Let them make that choice.

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Mizz Information

JANUARY 19, 2014

It''s that communications is now a moving target and there is no room for complacency or status quo. As social media becomes more and more mainstream, it means a lot of things when it comes to association''s communication and marketing strategies, not to mention membership strategies.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 20, 2015

It’s also proved an opportunity for technology, particularly smartphones, to step in as an important source of help. Instead, I want to use this post to highlight the idea of technological resourcefulness, something that has been a really powerful element of the refugee crisis. Smartphones as Basic Tools.

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Delcor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Teams Phone is part of the larger Teams unified communications as a service (UCaaS) platform, so while it doesn’t automatically come with Teams, it integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Teams platform. The Teams Phone System offers a plethora of features to enhance your organization’s productivity.

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Virtual

JANUARY 7, 2015

This year, the buzz around the show was dominated by four categories: connected cars, wearable technology, drones and the Internet of Things. But in looking at the technology, it’s clear more are needed in a few key areas. So whether it’s assistive technology or driverless cars, there is significant appeal in connected cars.

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