Forj
JUNE 10, 2025
For decades, associations have leaned heavily on the same predictable revenue streams—membership dues, monthly journals, and annual conferences—to fund their work. But the status quo doesn't guarantee success: in 2024, 21% of associations reported declines , underscoring the urgent need to diversify revenue and evolve membership offerings to deliver greater member value.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 10, 2025
In the five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have faced new challenges and, in many cases, changed the way they operate. While some organizations have benefited from increased flexible funding and adapted to more efficient virtual work models, others continue to grapple with financial instability, increased demand for services, and difficulties in volunteer recruitment and staff retention.
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.orgSource
JUNE 10, 2025
When a new piece of technology enters the association ecosystem—whether it’s a CRM, AMS, AI tool, or collaboration platform—the organization’s success doesn’t rest solely on features, functionality, or even budget. The true determinant of adoption? Leadership. In any digital initiative, it’s the behaviors, mindset, and presence of leaders that set the tone for how the organization will respond.
Forj
JUNE 10, 2025
Today’s professionals have more choices than ever, with commercial platforms, specialized micro-learning apps, and niche online communities. All compete to meet distinct learner needs, but associations hold a unique advantage as experts in their fields and industries.
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Associations Now
JUNE 10, 2025
The study from McKinley Advisors encourages leaders to look beyond small tweaks and think about holistic changes in terms of audience and revenue. A new report challenges association leaders to expand beyond member-focused adjustments and think more broadly about their potential customer base. Business Model Innovation: Fuel for an Association’s Mission was published last month by the consultancy McKinley Advisors.
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Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2025
When people think of hybrid events, they often picture a polished stage in a hotel ballroom, paired with a virtual audience watching on Zoom. But hybrid can be more than that. Much more. In fact, some of the most powerful hybrid experiences happen far from the traditional venue. Like, say, in a tent.
A2Z Events
JUNE 10, 2025
If you’re an event professional, you know this truth: the mobile app isn’t a “nice to have” anymore. It’s the heartbeat of your event. It’s the digital concierge, networking hub, schedule keeper, sponsor amplifier, and ROI tracker all in one. But let’s be honest. Launching an event app can feel a bit like juggling flaming torches while walking a tightrope over a shark tank…blindfolded.
Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2025
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Breezio
JUNE 10, 2025
In the quest to cultivate vibrant online communities, it is understandable to inevitably turn to familiar chat applications like Slack or Discord. We all get chat, and its real-time immediacy is undeniably appealing for quick exchanges and team coordination. However, for those aspiring to build something truly enduring – a place where knowledge thrives, relationships deepen, and collective value compounds – these tools often prove insufficient.
Speaker: Sean Yoder
Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.
Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2025
Racecourse group, Arena Racing Company (ARC), has announced its support for the National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA), becoming an Award Sponsor of the event, taking place 26–27 November 2025 at the historic Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath.
The Big Picture
JUNE 10, 2025
 The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Bryon Lake, Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Chief Transformation Officer , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.
Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2025
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Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2025
By Max Gethin, Brand and Marketing Lead at Wonder (pictured) South by Southwest is more than just an event. It is a brand with heritage, meaning and a clear sense of purpose. Since its beginnings in Austin, SXSW has championed creative convergence.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement
There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how
Event Industry News
JUNE 10, 2025
The BRITS have announced a new home for the annual awards ceremony beginning next year. In 2026 and 2027, the BRIT Awards will take place at the Manchester Co-Op Live, marking the first time in history that the event is being held outside of London.
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