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44 Free Nonprofit Webinars for September 2017

Wild Apricot

Every month we compile the internet's biggest list of nonprofit webinars. Here are 44 free nonprofit webinars for September 2017.

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Association Success

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Association Execs, Are You Missing Out?

Smooth The Path

There is an opportunity cost associated with everything. When I am here, I cannot be there. When I am thinking about this, I cannot think about that. When I am doing that, I cannot do this. In our associations, we are always living with the consequences of opportunity cost. The missed opportunity can cost us money or time and more intangible things like the ability to carve out space to think, a new relationship, or a good idea.

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Why Building Teams Doesn’t Always Result in Teamwork

Associations Now

Associations are notable for encouraging multitasking. But without close attention, all those tasks can drain workers. People talk about “wearing many hats” so often in the association world that you’d be forgiven if you sometimes think you’re in the haberdashery business. The many-hats conceit is often discussed with a smirk, or as a point of pride, especially in small-staff organizations—Monday I’m an events coordinator, Tuesday I’m a publisher, Wednesday I’m in credentialing, and so on.

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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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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth Kanter

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help. When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving.

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The 2017 NAHB AMC Was Fantastic

GrowthZone

The NAHB Association Management Conference in Denver may have been the best ever! From the keynote speakers to roof-top receptions and vintage arcade games, it was an incredible few days. Thanks to NAHB for providing the perfect balance for professional growth and relaxation. The team was astounded by the number of association executives who took the time to share their successes with the GrowthZone Builders Edition AMS, as well as those that stopped by to learn more about GrowthZone.

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How Associations Are Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe Behind the Wheel

Associations Now

As the number of older motorists grows, a variety of groups—both in the automotive industry and outside of it—are offering resources and advice to help them stay safe on the road and choose the right vehicle. Older drivers may have limitations they didn’t have when they were younger, but that doesn’t mean their car keys should be taken away, according to associations that have taken steps to help older drivers stay behind the wheel safely.

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How to Create a Sense of Ownership in your Online Community

Association Success

A sense of ownership is crucial for members to feel comfortable engaging with each other. How do we foster it? Members need to trust that their community is a safe space to participate - whether they’re providing positive or negative feedback to their peers. Never allow members to attack someone for sharing their thoughts, and take time to consider whether or not to allow anonymity in posting or reporting content on your community.

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Houston, Dallas Convention Centers Become Storm Shelters

Associations Now

Hurricane Harvey has forced major Texas event facilities to take on a new role, as the massive storm continues to dump tons of rain on the state’s Gulf coast. With a deadly hurricane bringing unprecedented floodwaters to Texas, convention centers in the state’s two largest cities are taking on an unusual but necessary new role as places of emergency shelter.

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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

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Eclipse Hangover Mindful Insights from Ground Zero

Holly Duckworth

Post Eclipse Insights from Ground Zero – the first city in the US to see totality. Check out this video I recorded just after totality of the eclipse. In it, you will hear my three take aways after the world went dark. Affirmation: I am aligned with courage as I experience the new light in me. I lead from the new light in me and invite others to do the same. .

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Monday Buzz: Lessons from MLB’s Players Weekend

Associations Now

What associations can learn from Major League Baseball players flaunting their own personal style. Also: using data science to better understand your organization. Major League Baseball is known for some pretty standard-issue uniforms, but last weekend the players got the go-ahead to express themselves on the field in colorful, personalized gear. If the MLB can allow players to let loose creatively, then even the most straight-laced associations can do the same for their members.

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Trend in Mindful Business – New class entitled Faith, Spirituality and the Workplace

Holly Duckworth

As our workplaces continue to transform universities around the globe are rising to combine topics that will transform leadership. Check out this course on the intersection of Faith, Spirituality & the workplace. “One of the primary aims of establishing the Tyson Center was to create an environment where students could freely and honestly discuss issues related to how an individual’s faith can be expressed in and impact life in their workplace,” said John Tyson, chair of Ty

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ACLU Campaign Introduces Californians to Their District Attorneys

Associations Now

To increase accountability and transparency, the American Civil Liberties Union of California launched a campaign to help voters learn more about their district attorneys. “ Hey, Meet Your DA! ”—a new campaign launched on August 22 by the American Civil Liberties Union of California—is calling attention to the important role of district attorneys. As part of this campaign, ACLU of CA is using an interactive website to help Californians find out which DA represents their county.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Moving the Goal Posts

Eric Lanke

One of the central challenges we face in our association is determining how we're going to measure success. Even in a static environment, where our strategic objective and our methods for pursuing it remain unchanged, there are always differences of opinion about which metrics best represent true success and which metrics can actually be measured. Differences of opinion among both Board and staff members, all of whom must agree on a compromise if the organization is to both pursue and measure th

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