Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). According to a recent survey by The Exhibitor Advocate, exhibitors are seeing increased labor rates and material handling and shipping costs between 20-30% since 2017. As the cost of jet fuel and gasoline increases those costs are borne by the meeting organizer.

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PROPEL

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The range of coaching costs is huge, mostly because the definition of “coaching” varies a lot. As I explained in this post, there are different types of coaching.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 16, 2019

Indirect costs are costs that are not directly accountable to something (e.g., In a recent blog post, Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management addressed direct costs vs. indirect costs regarding association management software. The direct costs are clear—the amount spent on the software itself.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

But as if the pain and cost of major upgrades weren’t enough to make you cringe, what do you do when your AMS vendor tells you that you must move to their latest product version by a particular deadline? How much will it cost? . And you didn’t plan for the time, cost, and headache involved. . How long will it take? .

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

It is becoming evident that the additional cost of in-person safety protocols will be primarily the responsibility of the event organizer. Between diminished revenue, additional costs for in-person events and platform/content capture expense, the pressure on event leaders is significant. Bottom Line.

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Association TRENDS

APRIL 11, 2023

“Are you struggling with knowing those hidden costs for your nonprofit? At uProfyt, we specialize in helping nonprofits navigate the complexities of understanding your true cost of service. On average when organizations take on a grant, they are immediately in a 20% deficit.

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PROPEL

JUNE 3, 2024

Reducing your voluntary turnover rate by 3% can result in cost savings ranging from $135,000 (association with 50 employees) to $540,000 (association with 200 employees), and that’s not just once—that’s every year.

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Association TRENDS

APRIL 11, 2023

Are you struggling with knowing those hidden costs for your nonprofit? At uProfyt, we specialize in helping nonprofits navigate the complexities of understanding your true cost of service. On average when organizations take on a grant, they are immediately in a 20% deficit.

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Ungrated

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Many community associations conduct regular reserve studies or use other means of projecting the cost of long-term maintenance and repair. The condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., In some communities, for several reasons, there isn’t always enough funding for that work, let alone for unexpected repairs.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 29, 2020

The post The Cost of Innovation: Champagne Tastes But a Beer Pocketbook? Innovation's necessary to advance your association, but it can be expensive. Here are options for achieving champagne-level success with a beer pocketbook. appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Ungrated

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Higher operating expenses and unanticipated costs due to the ongoing global crisis pose challenges to association budget projections, reserves planning, and maintenance requirements. While companies can’t expect to pass all of these costs to their clients, some percentage must be recovered to remain operational. Comment below.

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Thanks For Playing

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

At its most basic level: Revenue per member – Expenses per member = Cost to serve a member Simple, right? "If If membership is $100 a year, and it costs us $60 a year to mail each member our journal, that's our cost to serve, and we bring in $40 a year in revenue per member. What does it cost to recruit and retain each member?

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ReviewMyAMS

MAY 15, 2020

Guest post by Sigmund VanDamme, Membership Software Evangelist, Community Brands What is the true cost of purchasing, owning, and maintaining an association management software (AMS) system? It’s an important question to ask – especially if your organization is considering a move to a new, enterprise-level AMS system. associations.

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Eplys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

But, a potential attendee asking a tight-fisted manager to release funds without clearly outlining the costs and benefits will get questioned very quickly – so help get your audience to your event by providing an attendance justification letter template. Most wouldn’t even consider paying out of pocket. That’s where their employer comes in!

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ReviewMyAMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Guest post by Sigmund VanDamme, Membership Software Evangelist, Community Brands When you consider moving to a new association management software (AMS) system for the first time, or changing the one you have, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is, “How much does it cost?”. These factors include: Read more. associations.

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 18, 2020

The switching cost of leaving most in-person conference sessions is very high. However, this scenario is different online, where the switching cost is next to zero. The post Virtual Event Engagement Can Be Low Because the Switching Cost is Nearly Zero appeared first on Smooth The Path. Your speakers probably have jelly knees.

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Socious

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Each of those apps cost quite a bit of money, although how much money ranges from several thousand dollars to several million. 4 Factors that Affect the Cost of Your Mobile Event App. Each method includes a different amount of customization and coding, which affects development cost. There are roughly 2.2 Types of Apps.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2020

Determining how much your next association management software (AMS) system will cost you can be a tricky thing. Many of the costs are predictable if you know what to look for. It’s not uncommon these days for associations to invest in a new AMS system only to be hit with additional, unexpected costs during implementation.

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Mariner

JANUARY 26, 2016

cost of chapter support?”, easily identify the costs (financial and otherwise), but struggle to. Component Section Council sought to answer the question “are chapters. worth the effort – do they have a defensible ROI?” 10 years and a much different. economy later, we’re still hearing the question “How do we justify the.

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Membersuite

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

And customized software, no matter its label, has costs. Read the post to learn 7 hidden costs of a pseudo-SaaS AMS. A pseudo-SaaS AMS requires developers to "branch off" the core code to create a customized version for you. Guess who pays for that?

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Higher Logic

MARCH 22, 2016

But one area communities are particularly effective in is reducing customer support costs -- Gartner found that communities reduce support costs for companies by 50 percent. Communities purpose varies, from growing brand awareness and loyalty to gaining valuable insight into your product.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

While several factors — from the number of licenses to implementation to staff training — determine the price of the system’s cost, there are strategies to keep your AMS price from escalating beyond the budget. Customizations of the AMS to alter base functionality are a major cost driver. Prepare for change. Configure, don’t customize.

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PROPEL

MAY 6, 2024

[This is an update on a 2021 post.] There are many factors that go into the pricing of consulting projects that are aimed at improving your workplace culture, and the range is fairly large since the approach of the different consulting firms varies widely.

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Socious

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Each of those apps cost quite a bit of money, although how much money ranges from several thousand dollars to several million. If you’re considering creating a mobile app for your members, you’re not alone. There are roughly 2.2 million apps in the Google Play store and close to 2 million in the Apple App Store.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 23, 2019

The post 10 Ways E-Billing Increases Efficiency and Lowers Costs appeared first on GrowthZone. Learn more about electronic billing efficiencies in our ebook, The Ugly Truth About Paper Billing & Payment Processing>> How to Justify an AMS Purchase to the Association Board.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

The appellate court reversed the trial court’s award of the money judgment for the fines, including the association’s entitlement to legal fees and costs. The post Strict Compliance vs. Substantial Compliance – Not Knowing the Difference Can Cost You! Associations should also take note of how these timeframes are calculated.

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PROPEL

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

There are many factors that go into the pricing of consulting projects that are aimed at improving your workplace culture, and the range is huge: for small organizations (less than 500 employees), you’re looking at $5,000 at the low end, and six figures on the high end if you’re in it for the long term.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2017

The report, based on a survey of more than 750 business travelers, makes the case that programs focused on cost over the employee’s productivity and comfort level make the business trips less effective overall. ” But even in programs that are focused on controlling costs, there is room to make travelers happier. .

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Smooth The Path

MAY 8, 2018

Free or low-cost solutions are not always bad. At the same time, high-cost solutions are not always good. In some cases, low-cost solutions work just as well as high-cost solutions, and this is good news for cash-strapped associations. Delivering super low cost but exceptional member experiences.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

That said, what if we told you there was a way to offer your members MORE resources at no extra cost to you? The more resources you can provide, the more valuable a membership with your association or chamber will be. Well good news.there IS! Read on for a few specific ideas to consider:

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