AssociationChat

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Be sure to take these 7 lessons with you into the new year! As 2024 awaits our arrival, I’m exhaustedly trying to tie up loose ends before the end of the year. We do this year-end work of “clearing things up” to keep people happy. We do it for someone’s peace of mind. Maybe it’s our own, a spouse’s, or our children’s… or maybe we want our accountant not to sweat any unpaid final invoices at the end of the year.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The McLean & Company survey found that human resources departments are under more pressure to improve professional development and return-to-office policies. HR departments will play a stronger role in hybrid and remote workplace policies, leadership training, and overall organizational strategy in 2024, according to a new report. HR Trends Report 2024 , published last week by HR consultancy McLean & Company , is based on a survey of more than 1,700 business professionals in September.

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Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Are you looking for strategies to increase non-dues revenue? You’re not alone! According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends research, 71% of association professionals listed non-dues revenue as a top strategic priority in the coming year. Leveraging your learning management system (LMS) to generate non-dues revenue is the perfect way to prioritize your goals throughout the year.

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Ungrated

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Freddie Mac took a giant step toward transparency last week when it announced sweeping changes to its condominium and housing cooperative financing system. The government-sponsored enterprise that underwrites mortgages is introducing a tool that indicates whether a community is “certified” for financing or “not eligible”—and providing guidance that explains why a community may not be eligible.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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AssociationChat

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Welcome to “Behind the Curtain: Association Chat’s Anonymous Confessions” – a series where we delve into the real, anonymized stories and challenges from within our community. These posts offer a revealing look into the hurdles faced by association professionals, illuminating the often hidden aspects of their work. In this edition, we think about the tough task of managing member reactions to necessary dues increases and structural changes.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Planning events is a big job. Whether you’re hosting a small dinner or a large fundraiser, your goal is likely the same across the board—you want to engage your members and build community. More so than fundraising or making a name for your association, using your events to build community is the most important investment you can make. But how can your association plan events that consistently excite guests?

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