Wed.May 03, 2017

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Getting Started with Membership Software: An Ultimate Guide Sneak Peek

Aptify

Your Playbook to Getting Started with a New System. The implementation phase is that difficult time where a lot of work has to happen before you can reap the rewards of your new system. There are long hours, conflicting ideas, and various obstacles along the way. The excitement from the selection process starts to wane and you’re faced with new processes, new procedures, and new things to learn.

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Win Back Your Lapsed Members

Associations Now

What do you know about your lapsed members? They may be gone, but they shouldn’t be forgotten. Some associations are taking time to analyze and develop strategies to bring members they’ve lost back into the fold. Last week, we talked about engaging new members with meaningful experiences. This week, we’re focusing on the opposite end of the spectrum—members who have left your association.

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The Conference Big Idea Road Less Traveled That Harvests Success

Velvet Chainsaw

Most conferences are stuck in a rut! The experience has not changed in three, five and even ten years. They are predictable and often commoditized. So how do you create a conference experience that is not like all the others? Start by considering one or more of these conference big ideas. They are the conference planning road less traveled that harvests success!

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Report: Nonprofit Fundraising Stays Strong, But Growth Slows Slightly

Associations Now

In a recent survey, the Nonprofit Research Collaborative found that the number of nonprofits reporting an increase in donations dipped slightly in 2016. Some organizations said the 2016 election had a negative impact on receipts. Fundraising is still growing for many charitable nonprofits—just not for as many as before. That’s the key finding of a new report from Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC), whose Winter 2017 Nonprofit Fundraising Study revealed that 61 percent of its surv

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Listen Up: A New, National RFP Offers Nonprofits and Funders Tools to Survey Clients

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: Melinda T. Tuan, Managing Director, Fund for Shared Insight shares details about an incredible funding opportunity for nonprofits. Does your organization want to make meeting the needs of the people its serves a top priority? Are you and your colleagues eager to improve and expand your capacity to listen to the people you seek to help, and to make the right changes in response?

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Interview: The Fusion of Technology, Data, and Regulations in Commercial Real Estate with Jack Kern

AvidXchange: Association Management

Jack G. Kern is the director of research and publications for Yardi Systems, Inc., and is responsible for the data analytics team at Yardi Matrix and the information publishing group in New York City comprised of Commercial Property Executive and Multi-housing News. Before joining the firm, Kern served as the managing director of consultancy Kern Investment Research, a national research practice with clients across the U.S. and Europe.

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The Website Security Debate You Should Keep an Eye On

Associations Now

A conflict between two major Silicon Valley firms could shake up the way that you secure your website. Here’s what you should know about the debate over security certificates. If you’re running your website on a secure domain, there’s a debate brewing in the tech sector that you may want to be privy to. In short, it’s rooted in a squabble between two of the world’s largest technology companies, Google and the security firm Symantec, which is best known for its antiv

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Wednesday Buzz: Game Your Way to Travel Savings

Associations Now

A new software company has found a way to incentivize business travelers to spend less. Also: a marketing metrics checklist from ASAE’s Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference. Once you start traveling for business, it’s easy to get spendy and points-obsessive. In fact, airlines and corporate credit cards incentivize you to spend as much as possible in hopes of gaining perks and status.

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Political Stress at Work Worsening, Psychological Association Reports

Associations Now

The American Psychological Association reports that political stress has grown in the workplace since the 2016 election, especially in workplaces where there’s a diversity of views among employees. It’s been six months since the 2016 election, but the political debates that defined that period have yet to die down. In fact, things may be getting worse.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more