MemberClicks

MAY 25, 2023

Events are a great member benefit but can become a huge expense without proper planning. Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to run an event without some spend. Venues, booking vendors and speakers, ordering banners and signage, etc all cost money. BUT—good news!—there are ways to cut back on your budget while planning. Earning money from events First off, it’s important to remember that running events—although they cost you money—will actually earn you money, too.

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AMG

MAY 25, 2023

Studies show that over 50% of managers are currently experiencing burnout, a problem that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Front-line managers, in particular, are feeling the strain of leading their teams through challenging times, resulting in exhaustion, cynicism, and a perceived lack of professional achievement. As a manager of managers, it is essential to address this issue.

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Elevating Engagement

MAY 26, 2023

I’ve been in some scary situations that ended fine, but my imagination made those moments much scarier. Like hiking into the Grand Canyon, I feared slipping off the path's edge and falling down the cliffside. Or one time, hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT), we set up camp in the dark, and when we woke the following day, we found snakes curled up, sleeping (presumably) in the trees above us.

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Associations Now

MAY 23, 2023

RIMS was well-prepared for a crisis before its convention earlier this month. But a mass shooting that happened a few miles from the conference location revealed what its emergency plan missed. On the afternoon of May 3, RIMS–The Risk Management Society was preparing to wrap up a successful annual conference in Atlanta and conduct what CEO Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, called a victory lap.

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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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WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2023

The fundamental marketing challenge for associations is this: you’re competing for a share of your member’s time. Since this blog’s focus is professional development, I’ll be more specific.

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Disciple Media

MAY 24, 2023

Email marketing can be extremely cost-effective. But before you can engage in email marketing you need to have an email subscriber list. In the guide below we’ll cover all aspects of creating an email list that will become an integral part of your growth strategy. Why building an email list is crucial for your business The importance of having a large email list that represents an accurate survey of people interested in your product or service cannot be overstated.

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MemberClicks

MAY 24, 2023

It’s hard (and scary) to imagine a world without volunteers. They do so much! For your association, they probably assist with marketing, event planning, fundraising, etc. And for that reason, it’s important to handle your volunteers with care. Now you probably do a good job of thanking your volunteers, but in addition to a simple thanks, there are actually five key messages your volunteers WANT to hear.

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Associations Now

MAY 21, 2023

New research suggests that employees want leaders to get back to matters of trust and stability. But don’t buy the idea that empathy is “out.” Despite some relatively optimistic data points in the past year or so—low unemployment, declining Covid numbers—executives are fielding a lot of stress in their workplace lately. Inflation and supply-chain issues aren’t entirely resolved; recession concerns still loom; hosts of industries are concerned that AI will termite into their business model, if it

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Raklet

MAY 23, 2023

We text our friends and family every day. We are messaging in our community more frequently through texting apps as. The post 5 Best Texting Apps for Your Community (2023) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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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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Wild Apricot

MAY 21, 2023

Running a fundraiser on a tight budget? Check out our list of 25 + cheap and inexpensive fundraising ideas to help you get started.

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Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time. Good intentions are nice, but they mean nothing if they don’t turn into action.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 26, 2023

Kate shares some solutions to the challenge of having “pre-session” rotating slides to show before a presentation and having to swap slideshows for the presentation itself - which often looks and feels clunky. Here's her solution to this big little issue!

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

What is your board’s financial IQ? That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. While you may not have a Warren Buffett in the group, hopefully, there are some above-average number crunchers. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 23, 2023

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AMG

MAY 23, 2023

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Associations Now

MAY 24, 2023

Since 2020, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association has collaborated with collegiate and high school coaching associations nationwide on joint membership initiatives. These efforts not only provide benefits to more members but also help participating associations grow membership and build awareness. Over the years, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association has successfully recruited collegiate-level softball coaches as members but has had more difficulty growing membership among high school

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PROPEL

MAY 26, 2023

In today’s episode, we are joined by Meisha-ann Martin, Ph.D, Senior Director of People Analytics and Research at Workhuman, to discuss a specific way leaders can demonstrate their commitment to creating an inclusive and empowering work environment. Discover the hidden patterns and biases that affect diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and learn how people analytics can help bridge the.

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MAY 25, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace.

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Achurch

MAY 25, 2023

When staff ask for new tools, take the time to assess the tool’s impact on your operations and culture. In this post, we list the questions to ask before you add a new tool to your staff’s toolkit. Do you have a tool problem? If you think you have a tool problem, you probably do. When tools don’t go through a thorough vetting and implementation process, staff become frustrated and confused.

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Associations Now

MAY 25, 2023

Fewer organizations are pursuing DEI efforts since 2020, a recent DDI report found, but many have learned to ask more of their initiatives. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices flagged between 2020 and 2022, according to a new report, raising questions about companies’ commitment to workplace equity. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report 2023 , released last month by DDI, a leadership consulting firm, found that the number of global companies without a DEI program increased 33

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

“Support” de Lorenzo Quinn, artiste italien, Key vendors who service the events industry lost a great deal of experienced talent during the pandemic and they haven’t fully restaffed. Here’s how event organizers can ensure they are still getting the service they require. Catering and convention services managers, AV/production project managers/producers, general service contractors, and housing and registration service providers — these are the professionals who keep events humming.

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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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Multiview

MAY 25, 2023

In April, the Federal Reserve published a 118-page autopsy on what caused the failures at the Silicon Valley Bank. The Fed’s first paragraph reads, “[The Silicon Valley Bank’s] board of directors failed to oversee senior leadership and hold them accountable.

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Raklet

MAY 23, 2023

With the business pages doing everything they can to keep up with their followers, it might become hard to boost. The post Interactive Posts: 3 IDEAS TO Boost Your Social Media in 2023 appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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Associations Now

MAY 25, 2023

National Creativity Day is May 30. In honor of that, we asked readers to share tactics or methods they find most effective in boosting their team’s creativity and collaboration. Staff can get stuck in a rut or feel like they have no time to be creative because there’s work that just needs to get done. To overcome that, associations should encourage their teams to make time for brainstorming, creativity, and idea sharing.

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Fonteva

MAY 23, 2023

Your association’s staff facilitates your programs, ensures members continue their engagement, and manages all day-to-day operations. Just like you aim to create a positive member experience , you should also cultivate a positive work environment for your staff. Doing so will help you retain top staff members, reducing turnover and maintaining consistent operations.

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