Wild Apricot

JUNE 3, 2016

Looking to continue your non-profit education? We've got you covered. Choose from among these 24 free webinars for June 2016.

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Socious

JUNE 3, 2016

We’ve been reading the studies , and they’re dismal. Maybe even abysmal. Despite all those glowing reviews you see on association management software provider’s websites, it seems like no one is actually satisfied with their AMS. You don’t like the tools, you hate the support, and you spend all day wrestling with technology and trying to get your association management system to work.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2016

I’m not going to name names, but I saw a company promote a webinar on Twitter just two days before holding it—that was the first time they mentioned it on Twitter. I went to their site to see where they promoted upcoming events, like webinars. Nowhere. Not on their Resources page, not on their home page. What the heck? I’m guessing they announced it to their email list but wouldn’t you want to get more leads by sharing it more widely?

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North Carolina Raleigh Marketing Conference 150

Associations Now

JUNE 3, 2016

New research from the Bridgespan Group highlights how requirements that nonprofits have low overhead could be making it harder for them to effectively fulfill their missions. When it comes to nonprofits, mission is paramount. But overhead is still a necessary part of the equation, and charitable groups are often encouraged to keep their spending very low.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 3, 2016

If you own a car, you don’t want to ignore preventive maintenance. Rotating the tires, checking the oil and getting scheduled inspections are important to a safe ride and keeping you from expensive future repairs. Just like regular preventive maintenance for your car, your conference needs regular preventive maintenance. The first place to start with a conference check-up is collecting the right data.

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Effective Database

JUNE 3, 2016

I often hear from my clients something along these lines: “We’d like that data but we don’t have it.” I always respond with “Do you not have it because you’ve never collected it, or because you have no way to collect it and store it?” In other words, are you NOT doing something because you can’t do it, or because you don’t do it?

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Associations Now

JUNE 3, 2016

Many research proposals have merit but don’t win funding from traditional sources, a problem that the American Association of Anatomists is tackling with a new program that provides researchers with both dollars and mentors. With money from traditional funding sources harder to come by, the American Association for Anatomists is stepping in with a new program to fund research by members in areas as diverse as neuroscience, cell biology, and anthropology.

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Proposal Member Research Review Education 61

SCD Group

JUNE 3, 2016

This photo shows what I saw when I checked in at my doctor’s office last week. Obviously, they have not yet switched to electronic medical records. But, they will soon join other medical professionals in switching. Think of the changes this means for health care professionals and their suppliers. As you look at the profession/industry of your members, are they facing similar changes because of technology?

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Technology Industry 40

Associations Now

JUNE 3, 2016

A billionaire offers impressive insight into a controversial legal battle involving a media giant, a wrestler, and another billionaire. Also: Watch out for random acts of candy. The saga of Gawker Media’s ongoing legal battle with Hulk Hogan, as well as the recent revelations that billionaire Facebook investor and Paypal cofounder Peter Thiel footed the famed wrestler’s bill for that suit in an effort to knock Gawker out, raises some serious questions about the nature of leadership a

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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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Beth Kanter

JUNE 3, 2016

Note from Beth: I’ve been a fan of Games for Change Festival since 2006 when I first heard about it, almost ten years ago. While I have not been able to attend every year, I do publish a guest post every year with a roundup of how nonprofits are embracing the use of games. In return, Games for Change Festival offers my readers a discount on the registration (read on).

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Discount Video Project Education 35

Associations Now

JUNE 3, 2016

The Trustworthy Accountability Group, a coalition of advertising groups supportive of transparency efforts in advertising, has launched a new certification program to battle what’s considered rampant fraud in the digital ad industry. The ad industry’s transparency coalition is going to get some extra teeth. The Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG), a collaboration between advertising associations that hopes to build more accountability in the digital advertising industry, is launch

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