Wed.May 24, 2017

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How to Start a Nonprofit the Right Way and Get Your First Paying Members

Wild Apricot

New nonprofits face more challenges than ever before, because of how the internet and emerging technologies are changing the ways in which people interact with organizations. In this comprehensive guide, I show you how to start a nonprofit the right way and get your first paying members.

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Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Rock Your Portal Home Page

Blue Sky eLearn

A learning portal home page is your first impression to woo and win your target audience. Consider these three strategies to drive results. Graphic Appeal: What’s your ratio? Take a look at your learning portal home page and estimate the word to graphics ratio. Pretty heavy on the words? Words are important, but since visitors skim website content vs. settle in for easy-chair reading, each word must contribute to a design that moves eyes toward the call to action.

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Just Another Association

Potomac Core

Strive to Be More Than Just Another Association . Associations who seek to grow or expand revenues need to be more than just another association. In today’s uncertain global business environment , associations must be perceived as extensions of company and industry business strategies and not be just another association. Those who are aligned with business challenges and outcomes are relevant because they relate to what really matters.

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New-Member Onboarding & Retention Plan for Associations

GrowthZone

Member on-boarding is more than simply sending out a welcome packe t. It is a big piece (if not the biggest piece) of the membership life cycle. Get your copy of the New-Member Onboarding Plan for associations. and watch your retention rates soar. Statistics show that it costs 7x more to obtain a new member than to retain a current one. Proper on-boarding is critical to member retention and pays off in the long run.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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6 Stress-Inducing Thoughts You Have When Switching Membership Software

Aptify

I’m one of those people who’s a planner and I have a backup for everything. In my house, I have old routers and cable modems so I can get back online in moments. I keep the last generation of my smartphone so I have an immediate backup in the event of an accidental drop, and when I travel , I pack twice what I need. I never want to be in a situation where there isn’t a backup for something I could have reasonably predicted.

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How Is Your Association Using Learning Technologies?

Velvet Chainsaw

Improving digital learning and amplifying conference content to a larger audience is a high priority for many clients we consult with. With the advent of DIY solutions, business models that include sponsorship and the strategic alignment of reaching a global audience, we’re seeing an increased focus on expanding the impact of digital learning. If you work for a membership organization, whether or not you use technology to deliver or enhance your learning products , we’re asking for your particip

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Wisdom of the Crowd: Takeaways From XDP

Associations Now

During day two of ASAE’s new Xperience Design Project event, expert faculty shared the solutions that association professionals had co-created the day before to improve meeting and event experiences. Association professionals at ASAE’s inaugural Xperience Design Project spent all day Tuesday in small groups, led by expert faculty, discussing and finding practical solutions for improving meeting experiences.

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The Convergence of Social Activism, Donations, and Social Media: Episodic Giving In A Post Truth World

Beth Kanter

Here’s the latest evolution in episodic giving, WeCanResist.It , developed by Allyson Kapin and colleagues, the app turns Trump’s tweets into donations for social justice orgs like Black Lives Matter, Clean Water Action, National Center for Transgender Equality, etc. This newest example of rage fundraising in an era of post truth is focused on helping less high profile nonprofits that are doing important social justice work and need funding to sustain their efforts to fight for de

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Is Now the Right Time to Add an Associate Member Category?

Associations Now

Associate member categories can create new partnerships and revenue sources for your association. But timing is everything. Before adding to your membership, ask a few strategic questions about why these members are needed. If you’re a trade association, there’s a good chance you’ve thought long and hard about adding an associate category to membership.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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Wednesday Buzz: Don’t Be Shy About Speaking in Public

Associations Now

Public speaking offers opportunities for you and your organization that you don’t want to miss. Also: daily leadership practices to make your workplace less stressful for your team. Public speaking can be scary, and it’s easy to talk yourself out of it. But your voice is unique, and you may have a lot to offer by sharing your thoughts publicly—even if you make a few mistakes along the way.

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What You Can Borrow From Red Nose Day’s Colorful Charity Campaign

Associations Now

The nonprofit charity Comic Relief has successfully brought its popular U.K. event across the pond—and its strategies are worth borrowing from. If you’ve been hearing a lot about red noses lately, it’s because of a nonprofit marketing campaign that’s doing its job. Thursday marks the third U.S. edition of Red Nose Day , a longtime nonprofit campaign by Comic Relief that originated in the United Kingdom.