January, 2023

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A Down Economy is the Call-to-Arms the Association Sector Is Built For

Association Adviser

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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Top-Level.Giving Domain Now Available to Nonprofits

Associations Now

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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The Power of Associations Embracing Social Initiatives

Higher Logic

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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Recession-Proof Your Association’s Learning Business

WBT Systems

“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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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

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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7 Top Association Trends for 2023 + Free Ebook!

Wild Apricot

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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[GUEST BLOG] Why Didn’t You Tell Me? A Better Way to Reach Your Audience

GrowthZone

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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5 Gen Z Values Associations Need to Know

Membersuite

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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The Top Books for Community Managers in 2023

Higher Logic

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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How Your Association Can Prepare for the Unpredictable Chaos of BANI

WBT Systems

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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Is Training the Right Solution?

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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20 Club Event Ideas To DELIGHT Your Members! (+ Planning in 8 Steps)

Wild Apricot

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

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Practical and Inspirational Takeaways from Expo! Expo! and Convening Leader

Aaron Wolowiec

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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How does Nimble AMS empower legacy AMS users?

Nimble AMS

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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10 Association Trends You Need to Pay Attention to in 2023

Membersuite

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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How to Write an Association Marketing Plan

Here’s How to Write a Marketing Plan for Your Association If you’re new to writing marketing plans, or new to working at an association, this tip sheet is for you. Association Marketing Plan Basics provides an overview of these five components of a great association marketing plan (including examples!): Mission Goals Objectives Tactics Strategy It’s a quick read and free to association professionals.

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Three Key Warnings When Buying Community Software

Higher Logic

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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How to Sell Education to Hard-to-Reach Employees of Member Companies

WBT Systems

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

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Association CRM: Choosing One That’s Right For You + Our Top 13 Picks

Wild Apricot

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

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Gardian of the Month: Kris Mayo

Aaron Wolowiec

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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Make the Connection That Matters, Use Technology to Build Culture

Harness the power of tech to cultivate a thriving culture. When considering workplace culture, technology may not be the immediate term that springs to mind. Yet, better systems can support the professional and personal satisfaction that employees crave, while also meeting the member-centric needs of constituents. This eBook, co-authored by.orgCommunity and Impexium, delves into how associations can leverage technology to strengthen their culture, foster engagement, and create a more fulfilling

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How to promote your new AMS purchase

Nimble AMS

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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The Association Community Needs More Chief Experience Officers

Elevating Engagement

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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ICYMI: The Impact of Email Privacy Rules and Tips for Adapting

Higher Logic

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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Vendor Member Education: Teach Industry Partners How to Get More Value from Membership

WBT Systems

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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Virtual Training, Real Results: Exploring the Potential of VR in the Workplace

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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How to Start a Fundraiser in 11 Simple Steps

Wild Apricot

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

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Member Onboarding Series, Part 1: Think Beyond the Welcome Packet

Associations Now

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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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

.orgSource

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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Membership recruiting: It’s like spring rush, except it’s all year long

Ungrated

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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Why Nonprofits Are Seriously Interested in eLearning Tech

The time is right for nonprofits to do more with learning tech! Nonprofit organizations seem to have accelerated their interest in eLearning tech as of late. Driving this need are several factors including reaching a remote workforce, growing demands for training, and changing regulations. The challenges nonprofits face are not dissimilar from for-profit companies, yet there are notable differences.