Sat.Sep 26, 2020 - Fri.Oct 02, 2020

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Networking in Your Industry and Beyond

Association Adviser

Get out of your own backyard and diversify your professional network by attending these formal and informal networking events. The post Networking in Your Industry and Beyond appeared first on Association Adviser.

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5 Must Do’s When Creating Member Join Processes

ReviewMyAMS

Guest post by Aplusify Customize Your Members Online Experience One of the first experiences your members have with your association is their online experience of joining your association. Your AMS gives your the data and technology to customize the experience so that it is relevant to your member, requests the information you need, and streamlines the process.

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Additional Resources You Can Offer Your Members (At No Extra Cost to You!)

MemberClicks

Member resources directly equate to member value. The more resources you can provide, the more valuable a membership with your association or chamber will be. That said, what if we told you there was a way to offer your members MORE resources at no extra cost to you? Well good news.there IS!

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Everything you Need to Know About Virtual Sponsorship for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Wondering how sponsorships work now that we've all made the shift to virtual events? Here's everything you need to know about virtual sponsorships for nonprofits + 20 great sponsorship ideas.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Improving Your Membership Renewal Letters: 6 Tips for Success

Higher Logic

The post Improving Your Membership Renewal Letters: 6 Tips for Success appeared first on Higher Logic. Sitting down to write a membership renewal letter can give you writer’s block – these tips will help. Plus, get ways to create engagement year-round. The post Improving Your Membership Renewal Letters: 6 Tips for Success appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Make a Difference for DC’s Kids

Spark Consulting

I’m participating in a fundraiser for my favorite nonprofit organization, Reading Partners (where I’m both a tutor and a board member), and ?I’m asking for your financial support.?. Reading Partners works to ensure students from low-income households have the literacy skills they need to succeed in school and life. Although the pandemic has had a significant impact on the ways we work with our young scholars and their families, Reading Partners’ mission remains the same: helping children b

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The Ultimate Guide To Creating Nonprofit Annual Reports

Wild Apricot

Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples.

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The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement

Higher Logic

The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Online community engagement is an ongoing process – but your efforts have to start with a solid foundation. Do you have those pillars in place? The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.

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My Writing in September 2020

Jamie Notter

Here's a rundown of the content I put out there last month. I went a little big picture on the blog, addressing some of the tough societal issues we're facing in the U.S. right now, and my Forbes post provides some advice on how management teams can integrate culture into their regular work and meetings. Human Workplaces Blog. Getting Ready for the New Wave of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Work.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Volume 8 – COVID 19 Impact Update: Revenue and Staff

Portage Group

In the August edition of the TPG Pulse for Associations, it was reported that professional and trade associations were poised for revenue decreases of 1.6 billion dollars for the twelve months ending March 2021. The latest edition digs deeper into the areas where those losses are occurring and also provides an update on the impact on staffing in the sector.

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How to Set Up a Free Church Database Template Quickly and Easily

Wild Apricot

Wondering how to save time and money when it comes to managing your church? Here's how our free church database template can help and how to set one up quickly and easily.

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The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement

Higher Logic

The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Online community engagement is an ongoing process – but your efforts have to start with a solid foundation. Do you have those pillars in place? The post The 3 Pillars of Online Community Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.

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15 actionable steps for association success

Association Success

The new quarter is finally here, and with it comes the need for actionable steps for successful organization management. Starting with creating an effective member strategy all the way to building a remote learning culture, this week’s Friday Five offers association professionals the tools to run a successful association. Every week, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our newsletters to keep up with what’s trending.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’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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Skip the Pageantry for Your First Virtual Conference

Smooth The Path

Putting on an in-person conference can be like putting on a show. Remember what it feels like to have people coming into the main session room during the conference opening and finding their seats? The lights are low; there’s the hum of conversation and the electric feeling of anticipation. The lights go down, the music swells, and the audience is dazzled.

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September Update: New Features to Fall For

Wild Apricot

It’s hard to believe that autumn is here! This month, you can find several new updates from Product and Support to help your organization better engage members. You can also find upcoming webinars, more content, and peek into The Amazing REFERRAL Race launch on October 1st.

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Podcast: Take the Shame Out of Your Career Changing Game

Association Adviser

Take the necessary steps toward achieving your dream job with advice from Nicolle Merrill about changing careers, upskilling and continuous career learning. The post Podcast: Take the Shame Out of Your Career Changing Game appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Tips to Stay Connected and Maintain Your Organization’s Culture Virtually

Achurch

Maintaining your organization’s culture as you transition to a distributed workforce can often be difficult. We’ve found that empathy, clarity, and trust are critical to the effectiveness of managers of remote teams as they are the heartbeats and champions of positive company culture. Strong communication, both in efficiency and clarity, is the foundation of any successful team – especially in a distributed workforce.

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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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3 values employees want to see reflected in their company’s culture

Association Success

Recent studies show the most common value different generations want to see reflected in their company’s culture is purpose. Millennials aren’t just focused on just making ends meet; they want to know that they are making an impact on the world. Gen Z, although it has not been studied as much given that those in that age group are just barely entering the workforce, holds similar values. .

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My Writing in September 2020

Jamie Notter

Here’s a rundown of the content I put out there last month. I went a little big picture on the blog, addressing some of the tough societal issues we’re facing in the U.S. right now, and my Forbes post provides some advice on how management teams can integrate culture into their regular work and meetings. Human Workplaces Blog. Getting Ready for the New Wave of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Work.

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Your Questions Answered: Data Management

Association Adviser

Data is an association’s best friend. We answer your data management questions from our 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. The post Your Questions Answered: Data Management appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Does the Perfect Virtual Event Platform Exist?

Velvet Chainsaw

The answer, based on my unscientific survey of a dozen association leaders, is a resounding no. Planners are wading through recommendations from colleagues, trusted vendors and online forums to find the best platform for their needs. And it’s a murky and often frustrating experience. While there are many excellent solutions out there, none are “perfect” and many are adding features and improvements on a regular basis.

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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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Associations Dump New Ideas Too Quickly

Smooth The Path

The biggest business myth of the last two decades is, build it and they will come. In reality, when almost anyone or any organization creates something, just a small percentage of their audience tries it first. As an association with a few greatest hits, we often compare our prior successes with our newest launch’s small showing. “Only 20 people showed up, not even a percent of our membership; it didn’t work”, we say.

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Conference and Event Speaker Collateral: 5 Things to Ask For

Eplys

Speakers are a BIG part of many events — especially conferences. They play into why people register and what attendees will ultimately take back to implement. (A pretty big responsibility.). That said, you want to leverage your speakers to the best of your ability in order to attract your audience and drive registration rates. To do that, it’s important to ask your speakers for a few key marketing materials.

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How savvy content curation can position your association as a thought leader

Association Success

When Rotten Tomatoes launched in 1998, movie-goers finally had a chance to see critical and audience reviews all in one place. The film-centric website scanned the internet for movie reviews, then rolled them all into one giant aggregation that provided an instant snapshot of how movies figured into the cultural imagination. Rotten Tomatoes’ genius wasn’t just in the way it gathered information about movies into one place.

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5 Social Media Marketing Tips for Associations

GrowthZone

Frank Kenny provides five easy marketing tips any association can implement. Marketing has changed a lot over the past decade. Social media now plays a major role, as does word of mouth and digital reviews. Brands are also creating experiences, and your members likely expect some of that from you. Before you start worrying about your budget or your time, make sure that your social media marketing is as effective as possible.

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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!