Wild Apricot

JANUARY 21, 2020

Interested in using the power of social media in your fundraising but unsure of where to start? We’ve outlined 6 tips to make the platforms work for you.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 21, 2020

Not all members are the right members for everything your association does. You may be thinking, that is right, we have a new-to-the-profession academy, and that is not suitable for long-time members. Or we have a small business group that large business owners would not enjoy. Or we have the academics forum, which is not oriented for our industry members.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 21, 2020

Learn how to create and view reports on transactions in AffiniPay (Wild Apricot Payments), to help you present at meetings and maximize your revenue.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2020

To cultivate its pipeline of future leaders, the National Automatic Merchandising Association evolved its Emerging Leaders Network to ensure that it provides high-quality engagement opportunities and a seat at the leadership table. Is your association’s emerging leaders’ group going strong, or is it on life support? If it’s a small group of members who repeatedly sign up for the same roles and responsibilities, it’s not as valuable as it could be, says Eric Dell, the National Automatic Merchandi

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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!

Member Engagement

GrowthZone

JANUARY 21, 2020

In our recent association survey , 52% of respondents said their association’s engagement rates were higher than the year before. 25% of respondents reporting increased engagement attributed the improvement to member communication. In this installment of our blog series, 6 Proven Ways Associations Improved Member Engagement , we explore the different communications tactics used by associations successfully engaging their members.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2020

Andrew Darmohraj, EVP and COO of the American Pet Products Association, shares his strategy for delighting attendees in Orlando. To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. In Orlando, seven planners have exceeded in this realm, setting the bar high for both their peers and the industry.

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.orgCommunity

JANUARY 21, 2020

Is your association innovative enough to survive in the roaring twenties? Before you answer, name three strategies you use to promote creative thinking. If they don’t roll off your tongue, consider this: Blockbuster— had a chance to buy Netflix and didn’t. Toys R Us—let a contract with Amazon derail their ecommerce opportunities. Xerox—never capitalized on the many breakthrough technologies developed at its Palo Alto Research Center.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2020

A recent study from Oracle makes the case that given the choice, many workers will favor artificial intelligence over a human leader, though careful integration of AI into the workplace could ensure a better balance. You may think that your employees might trust your opinion over an algorithm … but the data suggests otherwise. Recently, Oracle and the firm Future Workplace conducted a study on the role of artificial intelligence at work [registration], and found that many employees are not just

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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2020

To get results from an internal meeting, leaders need to get creative. Also: Keep your association’s online payments safe. A meeting can be a valuable time to strategize and problem solve—or a gigantic waste of resources that produces nothing but frustration. To avoid this, leaders must facilitate internal meetings that matter to all participants. “Effective meetings have high participation, good energy, constructive collaboration, and meaningful conversations,” writes Mary Abbajay in Forbes.

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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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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2020

The one-time Entertainment Merchants Association, now called OTT.X, moved to its new niche after seeing major success with a series of recent events. The group dates to the days of home video rentals. If you’re blanking on the last time you rented a movie at a video store or bought a DVD, the industry group that represents that ecosystem is giving a fresh face to a shifting field.

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