October, 2022

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Top Non-Dues Revenue Takeaways from 2022’s Non-Due$-a-Palooza

Higher Logic

The post Top Non-Dues Revenue Takeaways from 2022’s Non-Due$-a-Palooza appeared first on Higher Logic. If the pandemic taught association professionals anything, it’s that there’s a growing need to diversify revenue by staying on top of new and creative non-dues revenue tactics and strategies. The post Top Non-Dues Revenue Takeaways from 2022’s Non-Due$-a-Palooza appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Today is the Day to Clean Your Association’s Database

Association Adviser

Data has become a powerhouse for organizations over the recent decades. And for associations, data can be defined in so many ways. Many of these areas have the opportunity to be cleansed on a regular basis, such as information you have on file about members, past members, partner companies, job seekers and more. However, there are subsets of data that an association has access to — and can leverage for decision-making — that aren’t necessarily cleansable, and that’s to be expected.

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Your Complete Guide to In-Kind Donations

Wild Apricot

“I wish there were a way for kids to play sports with no equipment,” Arielle half-joked to her office mate Mike as she placed yet another order for jump ropes and mitts for their nonprofit, Kids Sports. “I think that’s just.

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5 Benefits of an AMS with a Built-In Data Warehouse

Membersuite

When shopping for a new AMS, even non-techies have to dig into some technical details to know exactly what you’re looking at and whether it’s the best fit for your association. Since an AMS is at its essence a database, find out what kind of reporting and analysis you can do with the AMS alone, and what you’ll have to rely on other software to do. You don’t want to get too deep into your AMS project before learning you’ll have to budget for additional software and manage another vendor relations

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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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Tips for Hiring Lifelong Learners for Association Positions

WBT Systems

In a competitive talent marketplace, jobseekers can be pickier about where they want to work. But you have to be pickier too. Think about your association’s future.

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7 Event-Planning Lessons Learned in 2022

Aaron Wolowiec

Many of us are back to planning in-person events and while we continue to use our experience to help deliver first-class events, not everything is as it once was when it comes to event planning and execution. Here are some of the key lessons Kara will take with her into 2023.

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Association Meetings in a Post-Roe World

Spark Consulting

On Tuesday, October 11, Shelly Alcorn hosted Joan Eisenstodt and me on The Phoenix Cast for an important conversation about association meetings in a post-Roe world. Just as meetings are starting to recover from pandemic shutdowns, new (and old) laws are putting pregnant attendees at significant risk. The key thing I think associations need to take from our conversation is that choices about where we host our meetings could be putting pregnant attendees at SIGNIFICANT risk if they have a medic

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6 Group Fundraising Ideas to Energize Your Donor Base

Wild Apricot

As a nonprofit, finding ways to continually engage your donors can be challenging. We face a bit of a paradox today—between online fundraising, events, social media, virtual offerings and other outlets, there are more ways than ever to connect.

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How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships

Higher Logic

The post How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on Higher Logic. In an episode of the Member Engagement Show podcast we heard from a foremost expert on corporate partnerships about how the approach must change. Plus, we got the results of a survey revealing what corporate. The post How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Sell Your Industry to Job Seekers with Content Marketing Inspired by Wrexham AFC and Formula 1

WBT Systems

Many employers are still having trouble finding talented professionals to fill empty positions. Associations worry about attracting young people and career changers to their industry.

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Ditch Data Discomfort

Association Analytics

The post Ditch Data Discomfort appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Burn-out And Depression Among Remote Workers

Aaron Wolowiec

Remote workers are more likely to experience burnout and depression due to long hours, isolation, and communication problems. Burnout can lead to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates in your company. This post discusses how you can use remote working as a benefit for your employees without putting them at risk for burnout or depression.

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Membership Value Just Changed Right Before Your Eyes

Association Adviser

The pandemic changed many things about life for associations, and maybe a critical piece that’s been overlooked, amongst the event cancelations and revenue shortfalls, has been membership engagement. Cathi Hight, President of the Hight Performance Group, who recently spoke at the Texas Society of Association Executives New Ideas conference, says that COVID was a “black swan” event, altering what is valued and how members prefer to interact.

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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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A+ Membership Application Forms (with Template & Examples!)

Wild Apricot

First impressions are important. While a prospective member may have visited your membership website or attended an event before deciding to join, filling out a membership application is when they make it official. Think of membership application forms.

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The Odds Are in Your Favor with a Purpose-Built Community

Higher Logic

The post The Odds Are in Your Favor with a Purpose-Built Community appeared first on Higher Logic. As we head to Vegas for TSIA World: ENVISION, the only gambling will be done at the tables because a purpose-built community is always the safe bet for your organization and customers. The post The Odds Are in Your Favor with a Purpose-Built Community appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Why We Use Business Jargon & Why We Should Stop—and Think About the Words We Use

WBT Systems

When I hear “at the end of the day,” my blood pressure rises. I can never not hear it. Even when I’m not paying attention to someone on TV, if they say it, the phrase infiltrates my brain, making me groan.

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Level Up Your Marketing with Analytics

Association Analytics

Association membership marketing is much different than marketing a product for sale. Sales are instant. With membership marketing, the key is to build loyalty. Fortunately, with data, we can better understand members’ behavior and which marketing channel is most effective to reach our members. In this blog, we share tips on how to take your marketing to the next level with the help of analytics.

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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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6 DEI Questions to Include in Your Next RFP Process

Aaron Wolowiec

Hotel sourcing is a difficult proposition these days. We have short sourcing windows coming out of the pandemic. Hotels have limited availability based upon the number of rebooks they’re fielding. It’s easy to get trapped in the dates, rates, and space formula with little regard for much else. But organizations should reflect on what’s most important to them as it relates to DEI and customize a series of questions to help them make more informed decisions about the people and the venues with whi

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The Six Toughest Decisions Association Boards Must Make: Part I

Association Adviser

As association decision-makers continue to navigate this decade’s next 1,000 days and seek the opportunity for their organizations to thrive, they will need to make a series of six tough decisions to anticipate and adapt to the unforgiving conditions ahead. In this column, I propose the first three decisions in the form of questions on which directors, officers, and staff partners should reflect individually, and then discuss with candor in their collective stewardship groups.

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The Ultimate Guide to Brainstorming Membership Website Ideas

Wild Apricot

Building a membership website is an exciting step for your organization! It gives people a place to celebrate and grow your mission, and establishes your legitimacy in the nonprofit world. The last thing you want is to draw a blank when you sit down.

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Envision What Community Can Do for You

Higher Logic

The post Envision What Community Can Do for You appeared first on Higher Logic. Thinking about why you shouldn’t build a purpose-built community is easy, but this year’s TSIA World theme “Envision” got us thinking. What if you flip that mindset and envision what community can do for you. The post Envision What Community Can Do for You appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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How to Prevent & Eliminate Content Clutter in Your Online Learning Catalog

WBT Systems

Imagine walking into an antique shop looking for a specific item. There’s so much to wade through, but you’re short on time. Pricy antiques are mixed in with flea market junk.

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Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics – 11/2/22

Association Analytics

The post Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics – 11/2/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Getting Smart About Research

Aaron Wolowiec

Association execs are often tasked with choosing or even creating research on which our organizations will base important decisions, but many of us lack formal research training, which can be a little daunting! Fortunately, there's a new, free resource out that can help you develop your skills and confidence in research terminology and methods.

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The Value of Annual and Long Term Communications Plans for Associations

Association Adviser

Many associations seem to forget about the importance of a communications plan, especially when they have their head down working on the day-to-day tasks that always seem extra important in the moment.However, setting your intentions for how you want your association to progress and succeed in the future is just as important as the tasks you need to complete to survive the day.

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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.