April, 2020

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.24.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Zoom fatigue—or is it? I’m reading a lot about “Zoom fatigue” these days, which concerns me because associations are relying on Zoom (and other web-conferencing platforms) to educate and connect members to each other. Evan Selinger says the problem isn’t Zoom fatigue, it’s mourning life as we know it.

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7 Tips for Keeping Your Virtual Event Engaging

Blue Sky eLearn

If you’re not seasoned in hosting virtual events, you may be worried about holding your attendees ’ attention. After all, they aren’t sitting in front of you in a conference room, but instead behind a computer at home. Here are some ways to keep virtual attendees engaged: . 1. Ask an Icebreaker Question . Having a chat pod as part of your virtual event allows you to ask a question to the audience and have them reply in real time – and also to one another.

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A plug for Beethoven and company in times of stress …

Golden's Rules for Association

I was always someone who recognized the critical value of diligently providing for personal solitude as an element of leadership effectiveness. (There is a pretty good book on this subject if you are unconvinced: Lead Yourself First, by Raymond Kethledge and Michael Erwin). The coronavirus pandemic would seem to have made solitude the new norm. But […].

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26 ways association professionals find problem-solving inspiration

Association Success

From the time we begin work in the morning to the time we wrap things up for the day, there’s no telling what’s going to come across our desks or land in our inboxes. . Especially now, as association professionals around the world are contending with the coronavirus and its impacts on not only our industry but those we serve, problem-solving feels like a muscle we’re exercising daily.

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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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How Your Association Can Use Zoom for Professional Development

WBT Systems

How Your Association Can Use Zoom for Professional Development. Read more about How Your Association Can Use Zoom for Professional Development.

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Why Associations Should Prioritize Repurposing Content

Association Adviser

Is your association currently repurposing every piece of original content created into various formats across your communications channels? If not, you’re missing an opportunity to capture the attention of a bigger audience and to engage with more of your members at a time when they need your expert thought leadership more than ever. Even better […].

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Tips for New Online Instructors and Virtual Presenters

WBT Systems

Tips for New Online Instructors and Virtual Presenters. Read more about Tips for New Online Instructors and Virtual Presenters.

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15 Ways to Volunteer from Home and Give Back During Coronavirus

Wild Apricot

Even when we're all staying inside to help slow the spread of COVID-19, there are still ways to volunteer from home, and our communities need it more than ever. Here are some ways to help.

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For Presenters: A Virtual Event Checklist

Blue Sky eLearn

Whether your presenters are experienced in presenting to a virtual audience or not, it’s never a bad idea to have a checklist for them to run through. Even if some of these items seem obvious, you never know what someone may forget to do before it’s time for them to present! Reboot your computer a few hours before the webinar to avoid any automated updates that could launch during the virtual event.

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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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How Associations Are Using Community to Support Their Members During COVID-19

Higher Logic

Over the past month, as our customers shared ideas about responding to COVID-19 in our users community, HUG, we noticed some simple but impactful ways associations are using their communities to support their members and their industries. And it makes sense: In a time when we’re all craving connection, what’s more perfect than a community dedicated to your success and your industry?

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Robert’s Rules of Order by Henry M. Robert

Eric Lanke

This short work is commonly known as “the classic manual of parliamentary procedure.” And if my experience is in any way typical, it is casually referenced far more frequently than its principles and procedures are rigorously applied. As the blurb on the front flap describes: Even groups which have their own constitutions or bylaws frequently state that procedures not covered therein shall be governed by Robert’s Rules.

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12 tips for interviewing a job candidate you can’t meet in person

Association Success

As COVID-19 continues to stun the world, many organizations have had no choice but to leave behind the comfort of their offices and adapt to the reality of working from home. Even though many of us are mandated to stay home, most organizations cannot afford to indefinitely pause their business. . As the show must go on, so must the acquisition of new help.

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Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees

WBT Systems

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

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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How to Host a Successful Virtual Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

Hosting a virtual fundraiser is a great option when in-person events aren't feasible. Here's everything you need know about organizing a successful event online.

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5 Ideas for New Digital Revenue Streams

Blue Sky eLearn

Over the past few weeks hundreds, maybe thousands of association events have been cancelled. Even as many remain hopeful for summer and fall events, it is unclear when we will be able to return to a more normal way of life, and what this new normal will look like. O pport unity for new and increased digital revenue streams still lies ahead even if your face-to-face meeting is cancelled or is smaller in attendance. .

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All Together: How Our Employee Community Keeps Us Connected During COVID-19

Higher Logic

Pictured above: Some members of our Higher Logic PRIDE community host their first virtual happy hour. When Higher Logic decided to go temporarily full-remote on March 11, I think a lot of us thought we’d probably be back in the office in a couple weeks. Now it’s been almost a month, and we’ve had to adapt to the idea of suddenly being a remote company.

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Dark Days Shine New Light on Profession and Community

Golden's Rules for Association

The mission of NSPE is too important to put on hold for a virus.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Association Membership Renewal Letter Template

GrowthZone

Member renewals in the time of COVID – it’s a challenge universal to associations everywhere. To help associations tactfully encourage renewals, we’re including the first of two, member renewal letter templates for your use: Dear [MEMBER NAME], The [ASSOCIATION NAME] recognizes and understands the challenges facing our members, and we are working tirelessly on your behalf.

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Lessons from NIGP: How to Quickly Convert In-Person Courses to Online Courses

WBT Systems

Lessons from NIGP: How to Quickly Convert In-Person Courses to Online Courses. Read more about Lessons from NIGP: How to Quickly Convert In-Person Courses to Online Courses.

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20 Online Fundraising Ideas Perfect for Any Cause (Social Distancing Approved!)

Wild Apricot

Looking for ways to fundraise while adhering to social distancing regulations? Here are 20 online fundraising ideas and great examples to learn from.

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13 Secrets to Help You Create an Insanely Engaging Virtual Meeting Today

Smooth The Path

Online meetings pale in comparison to in-person meetings. Attendees often don’t pay attention because it is so easy to flip screens to process email or search the internet. No one ever wants to participate; online is the place for one-way communication, and you can just forget about networking. Right? Until recently, I would have said the above statements were reasonably accurate.

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5 Habits of Growth-Oriented Associations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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Co-Leading and Succeeding: Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek, Associations North

Association Adviser

For 3 years, Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek have been exploring and pushing the boundaries of co-leadership as the co-directors of Associations North. The post Co-Leading and Succeeding: Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek, Associations North appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How Your Association Can Come Out Ahead by Hosting Virtual Events

Membersuite

Right now it may feel like putting your events on hold is best since virtual events feel like unknown territory. However, there are many advantages to virtual events that can help associations come out ahead. Here are some benefits of virtual events.

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Crisis Renewal Letter Template for Associations

GrowthZone

Tactfully managing association renewals in crisis situations is challenging. It’s important for association members to feel valued and critical for associations to reinforce their value. To help associations navigate membership renewals in times of crisis, the second of two templates for member renewal letters is below: “For the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” – Rudyard Kipling.

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4 keys to ensure your virtual events are actually engaging

Association Success

Editor’s note: This blog post originally ran on Elisa Pratt’s LinkedIn page. . Here in the United States, we are potentially in only the early stages of this global health crisis, and I have already reached my limit. Like you, I’m being barraged by literally hundreds of virtual event invitations! I can’t take any more boring webinars, valueless virtual meetings, useless live-streams, disjointed video conference calls, worthless digital briefings, awkward online happy hours and insign

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.