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Pricing Decisions for Education Programs: When Is Free Okay?

WBT Systems

Looking back, what do you think of these two decisions made by many associations during the early months of the pandemic?

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200+ Amazing Free or Cheap Nonprofit Software Tools

Wild Apricot

Feeling like you're doing too many tasks by hand? That's because you probably are. Although nonprofits are often resistant to technological change, there are many software solutions that can solve any manual task your nonprofit is doing right now.

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5 Books We’re Loving This Conference Season

Aaron Wolowiec

With the transition to in-person meetings and life back on the road, one of the most positive outcomes has been the ability to hear from and engage with colleagues, speakers, and authors in a way that doesn’t quite translate on screen. As a result, Aaron has been introduced to new topics and new books that he looks forward to learning more about. Following are the five books that most piqued his interest this conference season.

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Analysis and Action with Survey Data

Association Analytics

The post Analysis and Action with Survey Data appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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A Strong Social Media Strategy Starts with the Basics

Association Adviser

Social media strategy is so much more than a posting a photo and replying to comments – it is both an art and a science. Having a strong strategy for social channels can bring awareness to your association, your message, and your mission. Social media is a key piece of your larger communications puzzle. Having […]. The post A Strong Social Media Strategy Starts with the Basics appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Feeling overworked? Modern association technology can lighten your workload.

Nimble AMS

As an association professional, do you feel like you’re working harder than you were a year ago? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. . In the 2021 Association Trends Study from Community Brands, 78 percent of people who work at professional membership organizations say their staff is working more than they were a year ago. How will they address the increased workload?

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Analysis and Action with Survey Data – 11/17/21

Association Analytics

The post Analysis and Action with Survey Data – 11/17/21 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Blueprint For A Profitable Career Center: Part 2

Association Adviser

An Association’s 14-Point Checklist of Top Features and Factors to Consider Before Purchasing an Online Career Center In part one of our two-part series, we outlined seven checklist points that associations should consider before implementing an online career center. This time, we unpack an additional seven vital areas to consider to make the best, informed […].

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Go Beyond the Challenge!

.orgSource

When I have a tough problem, my go-to for advice is often one of our corporate partners. For years, association leaders viewed their industry counterparts as more like distant cousins than family. Today we are beginning to understand that the companies we look to for sponsorship or service have another significant offering—They are an invaluable […].

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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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The ROI of Going Remote

Achurch

Managers are frequently asked to do more with less. Finding ways to gain a financial or talent “edge” is vital, particularly after so many felt the global pandemic’s harsh economic impacts. One of the top ways to obtain top talent and lower your bottom line is to adopt a remote workplace. Nuts and Bolts Savings. According to the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic , when associations sat down and calculated the return on investment (ROI) of going remote, they found po

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[Webinar]The Future Is Not as Simple as Just Going Hybrid

Velvet Chainsaw

Since the pandemic moved our event cheese, industry experts have been quick to proclaim that meetings are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. If only it was that easy! Event organizers are quickly realizing that hybrid isn’t cheap and it requires a lot more work. While hybrid can improve reach, it does not necessarily serve your top customers.

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Why Association Career Centers are More Important than Ever!

Association Adviser

The world has changed tremendously in just the last few years alone. As the digital age marches on, people are not only becoming acclimated to but also looking for seamless technological integration in every aspect of their lives. Considering the immediacy of smartphone apps like Amazon Prime along with the proliferation of job board apps, […].

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Strategic solutions: CAI offers public policy recommendations for high-rise safety

Ungrated

Structural integrity in high-rise communities has been at the forefront of discussion for CAI after the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in late June. A newly released report details public policy recommendations that can provide solutions for legislators addressing high-rise building safety in their districts.

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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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Dancing with Our Members’ Amygdala

Smooth The Path

Since it seems like everyone wears their cell phone on their hip (or in their back pocket, or firmly grasped in their hand), a friend and I recently shared our neurotic fears when we text and don’t get a speedy reply. Here’s what happens to me: before I have a chance to control it, the sliver of my brain allocated to doomsday thoughts jumps in with a cheerful message that maybe, just maybe, the recipient is in a hospital somewhere.

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Better Because You Were There

Velvet Chainsaw

According to The New York Times , living with the pandemic “has pushed us to reckon with our deepest questions … [about] how we make meaning of our time on this earth.” In particular, COVID-19 has brought the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, social responsibility, and wellness to the fore. A number of our consulting clients have made social responsibility a cornerstone of their conference strategy — with the desire “to leave the host city better because we were there.

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How Your Chamber Can Help Members Find Employees

GrowthZone

No, it’s not just your town or industry, right now businesses everywhere are struggling to find the help they need to run successfully. Job openings have nearly doubled over the past year, but they are not being filled. So, what can your association or chamber do to help your members find employees they can depend on? We have put together some strategies to help. 1.

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Managing safety: Fannie Mae releases new project requirements for condos, co-ops

Ungrated

Last month, Fannie Mae released new project requirements for condominiums and housing cooperatives following the partial collapse of Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in late June. The requirements, which become effective Jan. 1, apply to loans secured by units in high-rise buildings containing five or more attached units. The main points to prepare community associations for Fannie Mae’s new project requirements and subsequent requests from lenders and appraisers include: Uns

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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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A New Take on the Term “Member Journey”

Smooth The Path

Is the term “member journey” packed with the same kind of emotion that adventuresome journeys tend to evoke? Often the term, “member journey” refers to the path from joining to renewing (or not). But what if we think about the member journey in more human terms? Think about: the journey members take from being strangers to friends. navigating the twists and turns members experience in their squiggly careers. putting in the hard work to go from new member to mentor, thoug

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Tech Mergers and Acquisitions: Does Anyone Really Care?

AssociationChat

The Impact of Tech M&A on Associations. Why should people care when one tech company is acquired by another? . This interview features Kevin Bruffey, president of Protech and Pat McGlynn, general manager of Togetherwork’s associations business unit to talk about the recent acquisition of Protech by Togetherwork and what all of that means (and could mean) for the innovation of solutions, current customers and association professionals, and for the association industry as a whole.

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Add Your Voice & Get Results Early

Mariner Management

VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates has opened their annual global “state of the industry” survey and we’d like to get some association voices in the mix. This year’s survey will dig deeper into key themes such as … How COVID has impacted the current capacity levels for volunteers active around the world. The extent to which volunteer organizations have adopted diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) plans.

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4 Essential Software for Associations (+ Top Providers)

MemberClicks

There are many technology options to make managing your association easier. Using membership management software tools helps you save time, stay organized, and better engage your members. Keeping up with the latest software for associations will keep your organization running smoothly and show your members that your services grow and change with the times.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Statement On Formal G20 Endorsement Of Global Minimum Tax

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Today, IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement in response to G20 leadership reaching final agreement on a first-of-its-kind global minimum tax deal: “Internet Association commends the G20 for recognizing the importance of a modern, fair, and global approach to taxation in the digital age, and we appreciate U.S. commitment to an international consensus on a global taxation framework that provides certainty for internet companies.

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ASAE Voices Support for Pandemic Risk Insurance Act

AssociationChat

ASAE Voices Support for Pandemic Risk Insurance Act. Introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. WASHINGTON — ASAE endorsed a bill introduced today by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 directs insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses – which is vital to the association community – among other important provisions.

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6 STEPS FOR REVIEWING AND REVISING YOUR ASSOCIATION RULES & REGULATIONS

Virginia Condo & HOA Law Blog

This is an important task that generally does not get accomplished as often as it should. There are three primary reasons for a review of your rules every couple of years: (i) laws and regulations change, (ii) “best practices” change and (iii) desires of the community change. When you do undertake this task consider the following steps. STEP 1 – The board of directors should establish an ad hoc committee on rules to periodically review and suggest changes (not make changes!).

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Just Respond

Effective Database

Just Respond Growing up my father used to tell my many siblings and me that if we showed up to work on time and sober, we'd probably do just fine. I always thought he was joking until I entered the workforce and discovered he was right!

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.