Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2020

Hosting a virtual fundraiser is a great option when in-person events aren't feasible. Here's everything you need know about organizing a successful event online.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 14, 2020

Over the past month, as our customers shared ideas about responding to COVID-19 in our users community, HUG, we noticed some simple but impactful ways associations are using their communities to support their members and their industries. And it makes sense: In a time when we’re all craving connection, what’s more perfect than a community dedicated to your success and your industry?

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Association Success

APRIL 14, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to stun the world, many organizations have had no choice but to leave behind the comfort of their offices and adapt to the reality of working from home. Even though many of us are mandated to stay home, most organizations cannot afford to indefinitely pause their business. . As the show must go on, so must the acquisition of new help.

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Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2020

Associations that focus on changing up traditional member engagement are more likely to succeed during—and after—the turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report. By now we all know everything has changed—in a big way—because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s time to figure out how to best navigate these waters to come out more successfully on the other side.

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 14, 2020

Stress compounds, and everyone is stressed right now. We fear for our health. We are struggling with the balancing act of work and childcare and teaching. We worry about our finances. And there is more: layoffs, shortages, canceled plans, delayed milestones, and missed celebrations. Plus, life goes on. On top of all this new turmoil, the usual poop still hits the fan.

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Ungrated

APRIL 14, 2020

Contributed by Maureen Radon, CMCA. Facilities and finances probably weren’t top of mind for many community association residents before the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, as residents spend more time at home and household income possibly decreases, association expenses have come into focus. Are costs going down because the pool is off limits? Is the association saving money since the clubhouse is closed and kids can’t play in the playground?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 14, 2020

Enterprise CRM-based AMS systems have a lot to offer associations. Here’s why. Association management software has come a long way. Read on for a look at why today’s associations are turning to enterprise CRM-based AMS systems like Nimble AMS. In 2007, Ron Wille, the co-CEO of what was at the time called NimbleUser, and I attended Dreamforce , the Salesforce user conference.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 14, 2020

Image Credit: Leonard John Matthews. Creative Commons License Stop yelling at us. We hear you just fine. Stop talking to us as if you’re all knowing. We know things, too. Stop bombarding us with more of the same. We see the points you’re making. It’s always dangerous when people trying to lead others unknowingly treat them as if they are uninformed or ignorant.

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Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2020

How to make each version unique for members. Also: what to do when your organization’s strategic plan is suddenly outdated. Members are always looking for fresh content, and newsletters are a great place to provide it. Instead of a cookie-cutter approach to every newsletter, take time to make each one unique. “Sure, some of your content will need to be repeated month to month (your upcoming events and featured content, for example), but when time and space permit, why not try something new?

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Aptify

APRIL 14, 2020

Over time, your large association grows and evolves, and your processes get more complex. You need association management software (AMS) that can keep up. At some point, your AMS might even be holding you back. So how do you know when your association has outgrown its AMS? Here are five signs that it’s time to move on to a new solution: 1 – Your IT team is overloaded.

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