January, 2021

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How an Ancient Japanese Art Can Transform Your Association’s Tech Stack

Higher Logic

The post How an Ancient Japanese Art Can Transform Your Association’s Tech Stack appeared first on Higher Logic. Learn what an ancient Japanese art can teach you about integrating your association’s tech stack. The post How an Ancient Japanese Art Can Transform Your Association’s Tech Stack appeared first on Higher Logic.

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3 Things to Think About When Planning Association Events in 2021

MemberClicks

First, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work that associations and chambers alike pulled off to host their events in 2020. It was inspiring to see you step up and turn challenges into opportunities. Bravo! Now, with a new year upon us, let’s set our sights FORWARD. Events will undoubtedly be tricky to navigate for the foreseeable future.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Volunteer Management

Eplys

It can be hard to come by reliable event volunteers. They can be challenging to find and sometimes even harder to keep around. The struggle is real!

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The Ultimate Event Planning Guide: How to Plan an Event

Wild Apricot

Looking for how to plan an event, or advice on event planning? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve seen a lot of organizations’ events over the years, and there are ten steps we’ve identified as key to a successful event.

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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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7 Skills for Managing Remote Teams—Required Education in 2021

WBT Systems

7 Skills for Managing Remote Teams—Required Education in 2021. Read more about 7 Skills for Managing Remote Teams—Required Education in 2021.

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Webinar Recap: NCACPA Leverages Data to Inform Key Business Decisions

Association Analytics

The North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) is focused on providing superior service to its 13,000+ members in the accounting profession and community. They’re dedicated to monitoring changes within the profession and ensuring members receive necessary resources and updates. As part of their mission to serve their members, NCACPA has been focused on analyzing their member data to influence decisions that impact the member experience.

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User Groups: Why They Exist & How to Start Yours

Higher Logic

The post User Groups: Why They Exist & How to Start Yours appeared first on Higher Logic. User groups can help you deliver a great customer experience. If you’re interested in starting one at your own company, you’re in the right place. Don’t miss the 8-question framework to document your user group. The post User Groups: Why They Exist & How to Start Yours appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How to Stay Healthy at Home

Aaron Wolowiec

Working from home comes with its own set of challenges. Staying active when you’re cozy in your house can be harder, while eating healthy when there’s a pantry full of food just steps from your home office can be tempting. Then there’s the tendency of Americans to work more with the time they save from commuting. But staying healthy while working from home can be done.

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How to Create a Membership Website Free with Wild Apricot

Wild Apricot

Thousands of organizations use Wild Apricot's software to manage their membership websites ( we're also the most popular provider ). That’s because Wild Apricot is one of the few membership website creators who offer a completely free account.

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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 to Recruit & Engage Volunteers in a Time of Virtual Fatigue

WBT Systems

How to Recruit & Engage Volunteers in a Time of Virtual Fatigue. Read more about How to Recruit & Engage Volunteers in a Time of Virtual Fatigue.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.22.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual networking incubator. Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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Tap into the TikTok hashtag worth 55 billion views

Association Success

With over 800 million active users worldwide , it’s not a stretch to say TikTok has grown to be one of the most popular and influential social media platforms since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Usually known for its dance videos, funny lip-syncing and storytimes, TikTok has morphed into something that means so much more. From environmental issues and political activism to social justice movements, TikTok users are moving toward sharing and consuming information on important issues.

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Email Deliverability Risks & Best Practices: Avoid the Danger Zones

Higher Logic

The post Email Deliverability Risks & Best Practices: Avoid the Danger Zones appeared first on Higher Logic. Dive into key email deliverability risks and best practices like authentication, permission, engagement, reputation, and consistency to improve your delivery rate. The post Email Deliverability Risks & Best Practices: Avoid the Danger Zones appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Don’t Fail to Plan

Aaron Wolowiec

When you think of meal planning, the old saying really rings true here. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” And that statement couldn’t be more true when it comes to making good choices with your food intake.

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The Ins and Outs of Membership Pricing

Wild Apricot

Deciding how to price your membership can be challenging. How can you find a price point that's fair for your members, accurately represents the value you’re providing, and covers the cost of running your organization? Whether you’re a.

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Let Go of “Getting Back to Normal” and Cultivate a New Mindset Instead

WBT Systems

Let Go of “Getting Back to Normal” and Cultivate a New Mindset Instead. Read more about Let Go of “Getting Back to Normal” and Cultivate a New Mindset Instead.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.15.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. ASAE Gold Circle Awards. The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Apply now for a Gold Circle Award or volunteer as a GCA judge.

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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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These Are the Early Days of Virtual Networking

Smooth The Path

One association has been offering online networking meetings every other week since the pandemic started. Many people attended early on, now all these months later, attendance has slowed to a trickle. There is no shortage of problems with virtual networking. Members don’t want another awkward, stilted, flat, boring, generic, small-talk laden, contrived Zoom call where they watch others talk or participate in forced conversations.

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Cheers to Our Super Forum 2020 Award-Winning Customers!

Higher Logic

The post Cheers to Our Super Forum 2020 Award-Winning Customers! appeared first on Higher Logic. Every year at Super Forum, we award customers who excelled at member & customer engagement. 2020’s challenges make their successes even more impressive. The post Cheers to Our Super Forum 2020 Award-Winning Customers! appeared first on Higher Logic.

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The Health Challenges of Remote Working

Aaron Wolowiec

Remote working has become the norm in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With workplaces the world over forced to close their offices, those who could turned to the sanctity of their own homes to go about their working day. There are many benefits to a career spent at home, but it’s hard to argue there aren’t also downsides to this kind of life – especially when it comes to both physical and mental health challenges.

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How to Start a Chamber of Commerce in 7 Steps

Wild Apricot

If you think a “chamber of commerce” sounds a little old-fashioned, even a little pretentious, you’re not the only one. But the archaic-sounding name makes sense seeing as how the first chamber of commerce was founded in France in.

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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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Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues

WBT Systems

Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues. Read more about Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues.

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Be a Mentor. Yes, You. Yes, Now.

Association Adviser

There are 7 billion altruistic reasons to be a mentor: one for each person on the planet. But there are other good reasons to be a mentor this year. The post Be a Mentor. Yes, You. Yes, Now. appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Solve the Virtual Networking Problem

Smooth The Path

What if you could wrap your members in a big, cozy virtual hug during every virtual event? What if you could set the stage for a member and attendee culture that was curious, generous, and kind? What if you could enable thousands of meaningful connections all online? This has been a year virtually without networking because virtual networking is so difficult.

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How to Start an Engaging Online Community for Your User Group

Higher Logic

The post How to Start an Engaging Online Community for Your User Group appeared first on Higher Logic. Online communities for user groups are an excellent way to get users engaged year-round. Find out which online community platform features you need & the strategies you should adopt to ensure your user group community. The post How to Start an Engaging Online Community for Your User Group appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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.