Wed.Aug 10, 2016

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How to Use Activity Data to Identify Your Association’s Next Volunteers

Socious

$23.56 per hour. According to nonprofit management and advocacy organization, Independent Sector, that’s the estimated worth of a job. But what job? A paralegal? A dental hygienist? A mechanic? All those careers pay close to $23/hr, but none are the job that I’m referring to. What’s your guess?

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911 Association: System Upgrades Happening Too Slowly

Associations Now

Despite the fact that the digital technology is already out there in the private sector, 911 systems in communities nationwide are still poking along on landlines. The National Emergency Number Association says that upgrades are necessary to match the way the public communicates—and, most importantly, to keep people safe. The 911 system is an essential way to save lives, one that plays an important role in many communities.

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Poll: Association Boards Larger Than You Might Think

Association Adviser

Early results of our unscientific reader poll show that association boardrooms won’t be downsizing any time soon. More than two in five associations (43 percent) report having boards of 21 or more members. Nearly three in 10 respondents (29 percent) reported having boards of 11 to 20 members and another 29 percent had boards of 10 or fewer members. While these early findings may be surprising to many in this do-less-with-more era, it’s worth noting that an earlier reader poll found that “Leaders

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Association’s Augmented Reality App Tries to Make Recycling Exciting

Associations Now

The Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association’s new app doesn’t allow you to collect Pokémon, but its idea—which predates the buzzy app—has the potential to ride the mobile game’s wave of success. Think Pokémon Go, but for recycling. That’s exactly what one association did. The Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) recently launched a mobile application to make recycling rewarding and more enjoyable.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Get Real: Authenticity in PAC and Grassroots Communication

Beekeeper Group

“Who are you trying to reach and what do you want them to do?”. It’s a question you’ve been asked if you’ve ever worked with the Beekeeper Group team. Regardless of how you answered, the success of your campaign hinges on your organization’s ability to persuade your target audience to take action. There’s no doubt that success in the PAC and grassroots arena stems from the ability to hone influence tactics; a good campaign doesn’t just tell its target audience what to think—it compiles the mos

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The Power of Visual Storytelling in Your Online Community

Higher Logic

We’ve all been part of the ‘content is king/queen/ruler of the marketing world’ conversation and, if you’re like me, you’re on board…and have been for a long time. (I’m not saying for how exactly long because then I’ll feel old.). Online communities are also on board because they’re serious content aggregators and incubators. This got me thinking. Is there a way we can capitalize on all of this valuable content?

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Wednesday Buzz: Sensing a Business Travel Slowdown

Associations Now

Major travel-tech firms warn that business travel in the U.S. could hit a slump in the coming months. Also: The inside story behind one association’s fresh rebranding. In the U.S., the state of business travel is looking a little soft. At least that’s the sentiment of a number of travel-technology providers, who warn that consumers are focusing more on deals than they have in the recent past.

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Giving Days and Beyond the Dollars: What Have We Learned?

Beth Kanter

Click to Download Report. For the past three years, I have had the honor of serving as the facilitator for the Knight Foundation Peer Learning Exchange for the Giving Day Initiative. Today, the Foundation has released a new report: “ Beyond the Dollars: The Long-Term Value of Giving Days for Community Foundations ,” written by Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies.

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Credit Union Group Considers Extending Member Rights to New Base

Associations Now

The National Association of Federal Credit Unions, which began allowing state-chartered members into the group last year, now wants to extend full membership to them. The shift, which is subject to a vote of NAFCU members, comes at a time of transition in the credit union space. An ongoing attempt by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions to integrate a new group of members just turned another corner.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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Bar Association Strengthens Stand on Harassment and Discrimination

Associations Now

On Monday, during the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, the ABA House of Delegates passed an amendment to bolster the language on harassment and discrimination in its Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorneys that violate the new provision can now face disciplinary action. The American Bar Association voted on Monday afternoon to adopt Resolution 109 , an amendment that heightens the consequences of discrimination and harassment in the field of law.