Wild Apricot

APRIL 6, 2020

Looking for ways to keep your members engaged during social distancing? We have advice from real membership organizations on how they're doing so online.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 6, 2020

Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees. Read more about Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees.

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Virtual

APRIL 6, 2020

On this episode of “Five Minutes with Andy” we are coming to you directly from Andy Freed’s Attic. Andy is working from home due to COVID-19 and the only space available to him is his attic. Andy has incorporated several ways to be more effective while working from the confines of his attic to share. Andy gives us tips on booking time in our calendar, how to be “more like Gumby” and how he is proud of Virtual Inc., and its employees.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 6, 2020

Now, more than ever, to maintain a sense of connection even while being physically isolated, associations need to take advantage of technology to engage with co-workers and members. Like most associations, you are likely evaluating upcoming meetings and events to identify those that can be facilitated virtually so you can continue to provide valuable information and member benefits.

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Associations Now

APRIL 6, 2020

Many are finding ways to survive, and thrive, in the midst of the health crisis. While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in loss of life and economic uncertainty, some are pointing to a silver lining: a surge of innovation. “If the history of pandemics is a guide, this contagion, like all others, will spark a wave of innovation,” argued Kumar Mehta, innovation researcher and founder of Bridges Insight, in Forbes.

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Associations Now

APRIL 6, 2020

A dynamic cultural and public health environment means a sudden need for new types of digital services. A willingness to experiment thoughtfully in a time of need could help both your members and the public. When it comes to technology, the operative phrase has long been “move fast and break things.” But breaking things usually brings change, which often meets with fear and resistance.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 6, 2020

Partners search for opportunities to support, contribute, and be of service. That's the core message of the keynotes I deliver on Powerful Partnerships. It reminds me of my days in high school when I was a restaurant server. Our restaurant was divided into sections of 6-8 tables, each assigned to an individual server. My first few days I spent a lot of time watching other servers to see what I could learn.

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Associations Now

APRIL 6, 2020

It’s great to love what you do, but you still shouldn’t do it all the time. Also: cultivating connections with members even when in-person events are unavailable. If you’re passionate about your job, you might be willing to work long hours and forgo other parts of your life. But devoting yourself to your work along could have consequences, argues HubSpot’s Pamela Bump.

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Association Success

APRIL 6, 2020

The event environment is evolving by the minute in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 50 million people have been impacted by event cancellations and postponements. While many events are or will be shuttered outright, many others will pivot to virtual offerings. However, not all virtual events are created equal. Amidst a newly saturated digital landscape, virtual events must be distinctive, engaging, and interactive.

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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2020

Arm yourself with this information before making your final AMS choice. Narrowing your association management software (AMS) choices down to those built on Salesforce is a great start. Here’s what you need to know next. So, you’ve narrowed your search for a new association management software (AMS) solution to those built on Salesforce CRM. Great choice!

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AssociationChat

APRIL 6, 2020

WASHINGTON— ASAE applauded Congress for swiftly constructing a $2.2 trillion emergency coronavirus relief package last week, while calling on policymakers to include more association-specific relief in a fourth relief package currently taking shape. A review of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, shows that Congress allocated extraordinary relief for individuals, small businesses, corporations, hospitals, state and local governments and 50

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Association TRENDS

APRIL 6, 2020

As the COVID-19 situation grows, associations across the U.S. and globally are bracing for and dealing with the impacts—including the cancellation or postponement of in-person gatherings such as annual conferences. Unfortunately, these are bread-and-butter events for many. Associations rely on them for the revenue they bring in for the exclusive education, networking, and growth opportunities they offer.

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InternetAssociation

APRIL 6, 2020

Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) today launched a website highlighting the internet industry’s wide-ranging response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related resources. The new site reflects IA members' ongoing commitment to provide their workers, users, and the broader internet community with safe and flexible work environments, credible and timely information and resources, and secure services that scale to meet worldwide.

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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’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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