Associations Now

MARCH 15, 2023

Many organizations are considering moving to a four-day workweek. But how can you implement a flexible work schedule to staff and still provide the same level of service to members? One association shares how it found a balance through iteration and practice. Though the idea of moving to a four-day workweek has recently grown in popularity , the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources began exploring the idea almost 15 years ago.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 14, 2023

The post Association Strategies + Peer Connections = A Formula for Success appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic’s Super Forum 2023 is only a month away on April 10-12! In addition to an agenda packed full of sessions to help your association improve and grow, here are 5 more reasons you. The post Association Strategies + Peer Connections = A Formula for Success appeared first on Higher Logic.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 14, 2023

In this article, we will provide guidance on how to write a mission statement for an association. What is a mission statement? A mission statement is a declaration of an organization’s purpose, goals, and values. It is a fundamental document that guides and inspires all of its actions and decisions. Why should an association write a mission statement?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 14, 2023

Are you ready to identify areas for organizational innovation at your association, but aren’t sure where to start ? You’re not alone! Many organizations wonder if the time is right to embrace technological innovation like association management software (AMS) to streamline staff processes and offer a superior member experience. If you’re unsure about how to begin embracing innovation at your association , follow the tips in our blog to guide your decision-making process.

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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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Mizz Information

MARCH 15, 2023

It would never have occurred to me a decade ago–or even five years ago–that in 2023 I’d still be writing about social media still being considered a shiny new thing to associations, or that associations would still be grappling with, essentially, social media 101. But of course, it should have occurred to me because what’s old is almost always still always new to associations it seems.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

While some businesses are writing their final pandemic chapter, the healthcare and restaurant industries continue to feel the aftershocks of seismic disruption. Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, MBA, CAE, and President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , are leaders who guided their members through the rubble toward solid ground.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 13, 2023

This one-hour webinar reviews marketing trends and actionable takeaways to take your marketing plan to the next level. We will share why marketing plans are important, the essential components to consider, and why aligning the plan to meet your association goals is essential. By downloading the webinar, you will learn: Why marketing plans are important […] The post WEBINAR: Association Marketing: Expert Strategies to Help Meet Your Goals appeared first on Association Adviser.

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AMG

MARCH 13, 2023

As a homeowner, being part of a homeowners association (HOA) can have many benefits. It can provide a sense of community, help maintain property values, and give you access to shared amenities and services. However, managing an HOA can be a complex and time-consuming task, which is why many associations hire a professional HOA manager. But with so many HOA management companies and individuals to choose from, how do you select the right one for your community?

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PROPEL

MARCH 14, 2023

There are many ways to measure culture, but we’ve chosen the 8 core elements of Agility, Collaboration, Growth, Inclusion, Innovation, Solutions, Technologies, and Transparency specifically because they represent the key choices every organization must make about how much they will align with traditional management practices, and how much they will embrace the new model that we call “future of.

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The time is right for nonprofits to do more with learning tech! Nonprofit organizations seem to have accelerated their interest in eLearning tech as of late. Driving this need are several factors including reaching a remote workforce, growing demands for training, and changing regulations. The challenges nonprofits face are not dissimilar from for-profit companies, yet there are notable differences.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. Learn what elements of engaging and effective online learning you must build into your live and on-demand programs.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 17, 2023

The post Club Membership Cards: Your Key to Member Loyalty appeared first on WildApricot.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 17, 2023

The post Foster Member Engagement with Intuitive Community Design appeared first on Higher Logic. If your community user experience is hard to navigate, even members who are determined to figure it out will be slower to engage. The post Foster Member Engagement with Intuitive Community Design appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 17, 2023

Get ready to experience the future of event planning! As we enter 2023, the AV and event planning industries are embracing new trends and technologies to cater to the ever-changing needs and preferences of attendees and planners alike. This year, personalization, AI-powered event technology, sustainability, and immersive experiences take center stage.Get ready to experience the future of event planning!

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2023

Don’t rely on member and attendee data collected before or during the pandemic to make event decisions. Behavior and preferences have changed for many. Members who faithfully went to events no longer can or want to. I know people in the association community who used to be road warriors but are now content to be homebodies. Members who once scoffed at the idea of virtual events are now asking for more.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 17, 2023

The post Reserve Studies for HOAs: The What, The Why & How to Succeed! appeared first on WildApricot.

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AssociationChat

MARCH 16, 2023

There are reasons I want to quit Twitter, but there are a few reasons I stay. Sometimes those reasons to stay don’t seem strong enough. But other days, I come across something like The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Twitter account and I realize I may never leave. I could write a long post about the Twitter war that started yesterday about The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife’s logo looking like a bearded guy, but all you need to know is PBS and the FDA Twitter accounts have weighed in and the

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. But things have changed. According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023.

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For the 9th 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 2023 survey results report to see how your association compares: Challenges/Concerns/Worries Reinstatement Strategies Non-Dues Revenue Sources Renewal Rates, and More!

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Association Adviser

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to UGC 101! Part 1 introduced the benefits of user-generated content. Now, the second of this two-part series will show you how to build your community as a foundation for mining the best UGC. Now that you have an idea of what user-generated content is, the next step is to foster a community rich […] The post Community Building for User-Generated Content: Part II appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2023

The Coalition for Trust in Health and Science will spend two years sharing insights and best practices for promoting accurate public health guidance. Healthcare, pharmaceutical, and other related associations have joined forces to address misinformation about science and public health. The formation of the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science was announced March 2 at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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Elevating Engagement

MARCH 17, 2023

Have you ever found yourself talking to someone and noticed that your arms and legs were in the same position as theirs? Yep! Me too. This is a researched phenomenon. We humans mirror each other. We do it without thinking, and it helps us bond. Vanessa Van Edwards is “The Science of People” person. In her TEDx talk , she shares how “we are contagious.

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PROPEL

MARCH 13, 2023

This is the fifth post in a new series of case studies that showcase several different ways in which we have worked with a client to solve a particular presenting culture issue. This organization got harsh feedback from customers and stakeholders: you’ve become too slow. Their culture data said they had issues with information sharing, but they dug a little deeper and realized it was about.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 17, 2023

When you kick off a staff meeting or member-focused networking event or conference, setting the tone to mix and mingle can be really challenging. Breaking that communication and relationship barrier down helps people feel more at ease and facilitates relationship building. It makes your event more fun, successful and ensures that everyone — staff and members alike — leave knowing the people around them a bit more.

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Associations Now

MARCH 17, 2023

The bipartisan legislation, long supported by ASAE, would allow workers to use 529 education savings accounts to pay for voluntary professional certifications and credentials offered by associations. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) this week reintroduced the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act , bipartisan legislation to allow Americans to use ‘529’ education savings accounts for skills training, credentialing,

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Multiview

MARCH 16, 2023

Like a teenager’s dirty laundry, outdated content has the tendency to pile up on your website. You don’t do it intentionally, but with the amount of content produced week to week, especially after the last few years where communication amplified across channels, content can easily accumulate.

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Achurch

MARCH 15, 2023

Does Your Team Speak The Same Language? Teams may have all the tools they need for communication, but our intentions and meanings don’t always come through as intended. Some of this can be attributed to different generations in the workforce, cultural backgrounds, and even the channels we choose to convey our message. Effective teams cut through the noise by developing a common language – general rules so to speak – of expected norms in the workplace.

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Expectations For Year 1 with eLearning Tech There’s something exciting about using new technology. Whether that means solving problems, creating efficiencies, better management, (or all of the above), it’s an exciting and hopeful process. The experience is the same for learning technology. People often overestimate what they can accomplish in a year but underestimate the progress they can make in 2 to 3 years’ time.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 16, 2023

Think about the best mentor you’ve ever had. Got them in your head? Okay, now think about all the ways they contributed to your success. Did they give you advice on how to build your career? Make key introductions? Open doors? When you’re starting out in a profession – or trying to jump to the next rung on the career ladder – mentors are invaluable.

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Associations Now

MARCH 16, 2023

New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, the United Aerial Firefighters Association tells us what got them started, how they’re succeeding, and what they plan to do next. Starting point. Several aerial firefighting operators have joined together to form the first industry association dedicated to serving and fostering safety and standardization in the aerial firefighting community: the United Aerial Firefighters Association.

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Multiview

MARCH 16, 2023

As a leader in your association, you understand the importance of giving back and making an impact on the community. It’s something that’s also gaining steam through association events, as it provides a great platform to reach out to members of the community while also creating an opportunity for your members and prospects to connect with each other.

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