Association Adviser

JANUARY 31, 2023

On October 20, 2022, I stood on stage at the CSAE Conference in Halifax Nova Scotia and presented an Award of Distinction to the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses – which was co-chaired by the Hotel Association of Canada, and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada – in recognition of the incredible voice that had […] The post A Down Economy is the Call-to-Arms the Association Sector Is Built For appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2023

The new domain, made available to the public in late January, is designed to help individuals and organizations streamline donations. Associations looking to expand the range of websites they use for their charitable foundations and other donation-focused functions now have a new option. On January 20, the Public Interest Registry (PIR) announced the public availability of the.giving top-level domain.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post The Power of Associations Embracing Social Initiatives appeared first on Higher Logic. Sometimes, the reason ideas start looking the same is because the people being asked for ideas look the same. The post The Power of Associations Embracing Social Initiatives appeared first on Higher Logic.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 9, 2023

“Learning business” is the phrase used by Tagoras to describe organizations that deliver adult lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional development.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

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.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 13, 2023

After the rollercoaster ride of the last three years, you might be wondering how we can predict association trends for 2023. It makes sense to feel uncertain, but trust us when we say that we’re not completely in the dark! Anticipated trends.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 10, 2023

by Frank Kenny. Do people in your community ever ask you, “Hey, how come you didn’t tell me about such and such?”. It’s so frustrating, especially if you posted the event or program on social media again and again. You may have even felt like you were bothering people because of how often you posted it. Yet people are still angry with you even though you did everything you could to reach your audience.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 24, 2023

Not every young professional is interested in membership. I know, blasphemous. But they can’t always afford it. And sometimes they don’t get what an association is all about. In our previous post on Gen Z , we looked at five of their values—that list continues here. When you show Gen Z how your association can help them live these values, you have a better chance of drawing them closer as attendees, customers, and even as members. 5 More Gen Z Values—and How To Appeal To Them Generation Z was bo

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 5, 2023

The post The Top Books for Community Managers in 2023 appeared first on Higher Logic. In the name of a fresh start this year, Carrie Melissa Jones highlights seven of her top recommended reads for community builders from 2022. The post The Top Books for Community Managers in 2023 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 16, 2023

Given the pandemic, political divisiveness, weather crises, and economic doom and gloom, it’s no wonder many of us have a hard time “seeing our world in anything other than an apocalyptic frame… because other…

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 31, 2023

The post 20 Club Event Ideas To DELIGHT Your Members! (+ Planning in 8 Steps) appeared first on WildApricot.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 27, 2023

Shannon Lockwood takes time to stop and reflect on the incredible takeaways and aha moments from the business events professionals and thought leaders who spoke at this year’s Expo! Expo! and Convening Leaders conferences. Here are some of her takeaways.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

Is your l egacy association management software ( AMS ) caus ing your organization to feel stuck? If so, you’re not alone! Many associations that have leveraged the same technology for years may believe it’s their only option because it’s the software solution they’ve always known. This s ituation can leave many users feeling trapped. Learn how Nimble AMS empowers legacy AMS users to decrease low – value staff processes and elevate the member experience.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 10, 2023

The last few years have had their challenges, but I think it’s an exciting time to be part of the association community. The team and I have pulled together a list of topics we’ve been talking about or hearing and reading about in blogs, social media, webinars, and conferences—the topics rising in our collective association consciousness. AI for Normal People.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post Three Key Warnings When Buying Community Software appeared first on Higher Logic. I have been in the community platform space since 2013 and in that time, I have seen and learnt a lot. Over the course of my career, there is one thing I’m absolutely certain of: The post Three Key Warnings When Buying Community Software appeared first on Higher Logic.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2023

Associations have a hard time making employees of member companies aware of and interested in their education programs.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post Association CRM: Choosing One That’s Right For You + Our Top 13 Picks appeared first on WildApricot.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 20, 2023

Kris Mayo is our Gardian of the Month! Find out her favorite thing about learning something new, networking advice for wallflowers, her go to resource and what she would title a book about her life!

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Congrat ulations— you r organiz ation just purchased new association management software ( AMS ) ! What an exciting time for your staff , members , and key stakeholders. But how do you tell everyone about your major AMS investment? We’re here to guide you through the process! Three strategies to promote your new AMS purchase Are you ready to get staff, members, and key association stakeholders e xcited about your new AMS?

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 27, 2023

Through no fault of my own (actually, probably through every fault of my own), my calendar disconnected from iCloud. I’m the type of person who lives by my calendar. Every meeting, appointment, to-do, phone call, birthday, anniversary, and reminder is recorded in my calendar. It’s like my second brain. So when my calendar stopped working, I took these totally rational steps: I quietly but intensely freaked out.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 19, 2023

The post ICYMI: The Impact of Email Privacy Rules and Tips for Adapting appeared first on Higher Logic. By now, you’ve probably heard of Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection (MPP) feature, which went into effect in September 2021. But ICYMI… The post ICYMI: The Impact of Email Privacy Rules and Tips for Adapting appeared first on Higher Logic.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 30, 2023

Soon after a new vendor member pays their dues, they receive emails asking them to spend even more money with the association. Upgrade your directory listing! The advertising deadline is coming up!

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Speaker: John Blackmon - CTO, CAIO ELB Learning

Did you know that (VR) training is becoming more of a mainstream strategy in the eLearning Industry? This learning modality has changed dramatically over the past 2 years, and several organizations have proven it has better results than traditional eLearning - but why and is it worth it? Join John Blackmon, CTO and Chief AI Officer of ELB Learning, and creator of CenarioVR and Lectora, for an honest look at data points and common myths — including needing a camera to get started or a headset to

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 13, 2023

The post How to Start a Fundraiser in 11 Simple Steps appeared first on WildApricot.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2023

The welcome kits of yore might be losing their luster in an age of immediate engagement. But mixing them with other tactics could prove a success. This is the first part of a three-part series on member onboarding. The second part is on making sure members get their money’s worth , and the third part is on long-term onboarding strategies. Forging a good relationship with new members—whether they’re individuals or organizations—is an essential part of keeping members around.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

How would you describe your board’s performance? Is it—. the organization’s greatest asset? They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. a thorn in the side? They are contrarians lost in the weeds who impede our progress. inconsequential? They are crickets, disinterested or afraid to debate and express unique opinions.

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Ungrated

JANUARY 31, 2023

This month, as spring rush gets underway at some colleges and universities, my daughter is following in my footsteps and serving as her sorority’s recruitment chair. As I watched and listened to her during winter break, I was reminded just how similar Greek recruitment is to my role as head of communications and marketing for a professional membership organization.

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