Thu.Sep 21, 2017

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How to Say “No” to Nonprofit Board Members

Wild Apricot

If you’re facing a difficult situation where you need to say a firm “no” to a board member, follow these five tips to help you frame the conversation in a constructive, collaborative way.

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Part 1: Secret recipe for continuing education LMS success.

YourMembership

The continuing education (CE) market is sweet. By some estimates, CE represents $47 billion of total formal training spending in the United States alone. So, it’s no surprise the CE market is attracting a broad spectrum of providers. Associations, for-profit commercial training companies, academic institutions and subject matter experts everywhere are competing for a slice of.

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The Most Overlooked Must-Haves (and Dos) in an Online Community

Higher Logic

Want some easy to create and implement ideas that will enhance, protect and engage your community? We’ve been in this industry for more than a decade, so we put together a list of what we consider are seven of the most underutilized online community features and processes. By making the most of these, you can save time and cut down pressure on your staff. 7 Overlooked Features and Best Practices for Your Online Community. 1.

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Breaking Down the Walls at Your Next Event

Association Success

Don't let your conference fall flat - here are 6 tips to help you engage and inspire your attendees! We all have been there. We have registered for that conference, rearranged our work and personal schedules, stood in airport lines and managed flight delays – all with eager anticipation for a great two or three days of learning and networking. But something happens.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Shari Pash Webinar: Engaging The Disengaged Member

GrowthZone

We all have those members who make their annual payment, but they rarely utilize your organization in any other way. These are the members who are most concerning and can impact retention and value. Join Membership Expert and guest presenter, Shari Pash of Strategic Solutions for Growth, on Tuesday, September 26 as she leads the webinar: Engaging the Disengaged Member.

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4 Things to Do in October for Your Year-End Campaign

Achieve

October is just around the corner, which means we’re looking ahead in our series on monthly preparations for the year’s busiest fundraising season. (Psst. See. our September post. first.). Continue your year-end fundraising preparation this October with these steps. 1. Finalize your beneficiary story (or stories). In. August. , you spent time speaking with beneficiaries to gather stories of how their lives are better as a result of your organization’s work.

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Report: Where Association Learning Technology Is Going

Associations Now

The latest edition of Tagoras’ Association Learning + Technology report finds that emerging learning technology is out there, but the problem is that organizations don’t have an effective strategy to put it into play. In the association space, nearly everyone does webinars as part of their digital learning arsenal. But what about all the other online education options out there?

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New Credit Union Network Creates Pathways for Young Professionals

Associations Now

The Northwest Credit Union Association’s Northwest Young Professionals Network gives these individuals opportunities to lead the credit union industry into the future. Working with young professionals’ organizations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, the Northwest Credit Union Association recently launched its Northwest Young Professionals Network. Set to debut at NWCUA’s 2017 MAXX Annual Convention next month, the region-wide network gives young professionals the opportunity and tools necessary

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Advertisers Have a Talent Problem, but They’re Working on a Fix

Associations Now

A new report from the Association of National Advertisers’ educational foundation says the industry’s talent pipeline is in trouble. But the foundation is targeting industry resources toward building it back up. The educational foundation of the Association of National Advertisers has a plan to reinvigorate the industry’s failing talent pipeline, which has started to dry up as the rise of digital technology has disrupted higher education in the field and tech companies have sip

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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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Thursday Buzz: Decoding Experiential Events

Associations Now

Here are a few creative ideas to make your next meeting more compelling. Also: How to coach a rude employee to be more professional. “Experiential” is the buzzword du jour for event professionals, but what does it mean for your next meeting in a practical sense? A recent post from MeetingsNet looks back to ASAE’s Xperience Design Project earlier this year, where management advisor and author of The Experience Economy, James Gilmore, told attendees how to make meetings more inte

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Conference Circuit: Parks and Recreation

Associations Now

Rundown Attendees: 7,000 plus. Exhibitors: 500. Speakers: 500. Education Sessions: 300. The National Recreation and Park Association’s 2017 Annual Conference begins in New Orleans early next week. Attendance is expected to top 7,000. Heads up, Leslie Knope : More than 7,000 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates, and industry suppliers are headed to New Orleans next week for education sessions, networking opportunities, and the industry’s largest tradeshow.

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Agriculture Groups Take Action After Irma Hits Florida Citrus Crops

Associations Now

More than half of all Florida citrus crops, particularly oranges, were damaged by Hurricane Irma earlier this month. Agriculture groups are trying to assess the damage, help growers recover, and aid migrant workers hurt by the storm. Hurricane Irma largely didn’t cause the level of damage expected in Florida earlier this month, in part because the storm moved further west than storm trackers initially anticipated.

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