AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While much of your associations revenue comes from member dues, those dollars must be supplemented by other revenue streams. Thats where association fundraising comes in. Your association has a number of fundraising options, so lets dive into five top ideas that raise money, engage your membership, and help you acquire new members. 1. Golf Tournament… The post Association Fundraising: 5 Engaging Ideas to Raise More first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Want to create a website for your association? We've rounded up the top 10 best association websites of 2025 and will show you how to create your own.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The 2024 Association Benchmarking Report highlights a critical insight: data and strategy teams are the most understaffed areas in associations, with nearly half of respondents reporting a lack of resources to effectively leverage data. This gap presents a significant challenge.

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Protech

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If you run an association or are simply interested in launching a membership program at your organization, youve likely done your research on the benefits these programs have to offer. Membership fees provide extra revenue to reinvest back into your mission, and you can give members exclusive perks that reinforce their commitment. But to effectively deliver those perks, engage your members , and maintain steady retention rates, youll need the right membership management software in your toolkit.

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Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Donor wealth screening can help nonprofits identify high-value donors, personalize fundraising efforts, and maximize giving potential. We'll share tools and best practices to boost your fundraising.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This is the last part in our ADA compliance and website accessibility series where we go over the basics steps that any content editor can follow to make their associations web presence more inclusive and accessible. In this post we will be going over captions for videos and transcripts for audio content. Providing captions for… The post Why Web Accessibility and ADA Compliance Matter: Part 6 Captions & Transcripts first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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The Association 100

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

AI is reshaping the way associations approach communications, offering new opportunities to enhance efficiency and impact. In this new video , I explore how AI can support content creation, streamline analytics and improve audience engagement. By leveraging AI tools, associations can generate fresh content ideas, refine messaging and tailor outreach for different audiences.

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The Association 100

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Building an effective press list is crucial for successful media outreach. In this Association Insights video , I share five essential steps to create a press list that delivers results: 1. Identify Your Target Audience Truly understand who you want to reach. 2. Research Relevant Reporters Find journalists who cover your industry and topics. 3. Gather Accurate Contact Information Use reliable tools to collect up-to-date details. 4.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The digital era is advancing at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges for associations. As we look ahead to 2025, its clear that associations must make critical changes to remain competitive, relevant, and impactful. The risks of staying stagnant are high associations that dont adapt to technological advancements risk membership declines, revenue losses, and diminished influence.

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Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Looking forward. Association Laboratory is collecting data for its annual Looking Forward Challenges research study. Please take 10 minutes to contribute to our communitys understanding of what associations face in a complex and dynamic world. The resulting data will help you prioritize resources and guide conversations with your leadership.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

I think we’re all familiar with the story of Truck Stuck by Sallie Wolfe. It’s a charming children’s book in which the kids are the heroes, figuring out a creative solution to get the truck unstuck. Where do ideas come from in your organization? Or, to be more precise, who’s ALLOWED to have an idea? In far too many associations, the answer is definitely not “anyone!

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If you're looking to create or update your nonprofit's donation website, check out these templates from WildApricot + examples to get you inspired.

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NXUnite

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Sustainable nonprofits have diverse revenue streams, from donations to grants to sales. However, while nonprofits that sell products and services can make more than enough revenue to sustain themselves, undertaking commercial affairs comes with several considerations. Nonprofits that rely heavily on product or service sales, like thrift stores , museums, and educational institutions, can experience the benefits of running a business and maintaining nonprofit status.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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The Association 100

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Building strong relationships with trade reporters is absolutely essential for amplifying your associations message. In this Association Insights video , I break down the five key steps to connect with the right journalists: Research trade publications covering your industry and identify key reporters. Follow their work to understand their focus and interests.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This is Part 2 in our Career Center Best Practices series. In Part 1, we explored best practices for Visibility and Integrations to help associations optimize their career centers. Now, we will focus on Extended Reach strategies and Unique Non-Dues Revenue opportunities to further enhance engagement and financial sustainability.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls. Friedrich Nietzsche Social events. Heres a problem your association can solve. Everyone wants to attend parties, but no one wants to throw them. Ellen Cushing at The Atlantic says Americans need to party more.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I was recently chatting with a newly hired membership director. Their association offers both individual and group membership, and they were looking for ideas on ways to increase individual recruitment and retention. We had a great conversation and shared lots of potential ideas they could pursue. But one thing jumped out to me immediately. Their group memberships (80% of their members) are paid by companies.

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GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Nondues revenue isnt new, but associations need for that revenue is. For years, associations have viewed nondues revenue as a bonus, but with revenue from memberships declining and the demand for engaging member experiences rising, nondues revenue is now less of a bonus and more of a necessity. Boosting your nondues revenue doesnt happen accidentallyor overnight.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As technology continues to shape member expectations and operational efficiencies, associations that lag are at risk of becoming obsolete. Its no longer enough to simply keep up, associations must stay proactive in integrating digital tools and strategies. Our recent.orgSource Digital Trends Survey reveals several key gaps in how associations are currently using technology to meet member needs and adapt to industry shifts.

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The Association 100

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In this recent Association Insights video , I explore how associations can leverage artificial intelligence to craft more effective press releases. AI streamlines the writing process by generating initial drafts and suggesting compelling headlines. It also tailors messaging to specific audiences by analyzing tone and language preferences, ensuring your story resonates with diverse demographics.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is a continuation of our blog series on ADA compliance and website accessibility, in that first post we went over the four basic steps you can take when working with website content no matter what platform you are using. In this post we are going to cover responsive design. There are a lot of… The post Why Web Accessibility and ADA Compliance Matter: Part 5 Responsive Design Basics first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Life cannot be delegated. Lewis Mumford New member onboarding. Talley Management Group shares five thoughtful ways to welcome new members to your association. Im pleased to see a useful post like this because effective onboarding has such a strong impact on retention, which is why I enjoy writing copy for onboarding campaignsone of the few ways I work with associations.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The title of the fourth book in Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy , “So long, and thanks for all the fish” is the message the intellectually-superior-to-humans dolphins leave as they depart Earth just before the Vogons show up to demolish it to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Don’t worry – the dolphins save the day by constructing a duplicate Earth and transporting everything from the original Earth onto it before the Vogons destroy the or

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Post-pandemic, boards have asked to meet more often, do more, and think bigger. One governance expert shares what that process looks like. Faster. If theres one word that summarizes what association governance requires now, its that. Associations have been pressed to respond to a pandemic, inflation, workforce shortages, and a quick-acting White House thats undone a lot of business-as-usual processes.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Associations today are serving a membership base that spans multiple generationseach with its own communication styles, career priorities, and event preferences. While this diversity presents challenges, it also creates opportunities for associations to build stronger, more dynamic communities.

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Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d

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The Association 100

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

On The Association Insights Podcast , our advocacy series kicks off with Tuck Shumack, principal at OGR , a bipartisan government relations firm. With 25+ years of experience, Shumack shares insights on navigating the new administration’s unique challenges and opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding perspectives, building bipartisan relationships and thinking creatively to align association goals with the current political climate.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

TheFacilit8meprogram is a unique 12-week training cohort, designed specifically to support association professionals in building and growing facilitation skills. As association professionals, we facilitate all kinds of meetings board meetings, committee meetings, internal staff meetings, strategic planning sessions, business/membership meetings, stakeholder meetings, focus groups, and many more.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Spring is a time of renewal, and the Nimble AMS Spring 25 release offers fresh product enhancements to improve flexibility, efficiency, and the member experience. From refining payment options to streamlining app building and data organization, the Spring 25 release ensures associations can thrive in this new season. Lets explore the exciting product updates blossoming this spring!

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