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5 Practical Ways to Segment Your Association Audiences

Association Analytics

The post 5 Practical Ways to Segment Your Association Audiences appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Why do associations wait to adopt new technology?

Nimble AMS

Is your association waiting to adopt new technology? Maybe you lack staff buy-in or have budget concerns. Perhaps you’re worried about losing your member data or don’t have a clear strategy for determining which software would best benefit your organization. Waiting to adopt new technology can greatly cost your association. Digital transformation is critical in future-proofing your organization.

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Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Content for Associations

Association Adviser

Content is the lifeblood of associations, driving member engagement, supporting mission-aligned goals, and generating non-dues revenue.

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Donor Retention Strategies for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Discover effective donor retention strategies for nonprofits with our comprehensive blog. Learn how to build lasting relationships, increase donor loyalty and enhance your fundraising efforts through proven techniques and expert insights.

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Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide

Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a

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Associations, Chapters, and Climate Change

Spark Consulting

My co-author Shelly Cumbie Alcorn and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mariner Management’s Peggy Hoffman to discuss The Time Is Now: Association Resilience and Adaptation and the Anthropocene Climate Disruption , our new whitepaper on associations and the climate crisis. The focus of our conversation was on the critical role we believe components play in helping associations develop resilience and prepare to adapt to the intensifying changes that are happening in our world

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Building community-driven innovation in associations

The Association 100

On The A100 podcast , Greg Melia, CAE, CEO, shares how the Customer Experience Professionals Association harnessed community involvement to drive innovation. Melia highlights the member-driven creation of the CX Book of Knowledge – a key resource for the association. He also discusses how inclusive strategic planning and global digital tools helped expand CXPA’s reach.

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Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Data to Drive Strategic Decisions

Association Adviser

Understanding Data Data is information collected from various sources, including email marketing stats, membership demographics, and financial results. It encompasses numbers, text, images, and videos. Essentially, data is the raw material that, when processed and interpreted, provides valuable insights to guide decisions. Effective collection and management are crucial for leveraging data’s full potential.

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How to Lead Through Failure

Associations Now

CrowdStrike’s president accepting an award for his company’s “epic fail” was good PR. The tricky part: Talking with teams about what didn’t work. If somebody gave you an award for your biggest failure, would you go to the ceremony to accept? What would you do with the trophy? At a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas earlier this month, CrowdStrike President Michael Sentonas took the stage to accept the “Most Epic Fail” award on behalf of his company.

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Top 20 reasons associations love NetForum

NetForum

Discover why hundreds of associations use NetForum every day for their AMS solution. Top 20 reasons associations love NetForum appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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7 Best Free Nonprofit Accounting Software

Wild Apricot

Looking for top-notch accounting software for your nonprofit without breaking the bank? Explore the best free options available. We'll highlight features, benefits, and how they can streamline your organization’s finances and help you focus on your mission.

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Association Brain Food: 8.30.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter non-dues revenue. Billhighway shares five strategies suggested by Carrie McIntyre of Navigate for helping chapters become proficient at sponsorship and exhibit sales —advice that applies to anyone in business development and sales. The post describes Carrie’s consultative approach to sales, including tips for websites, prospect outreach, relationship building, and feedback gathering.

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Navigating the open access shift in scientific publishing

The Association 100

The recent White House open access directive for taxpayer-funded research marks a significant change in scientific publishing. By the end of 2025, federal agencies must ensure research from their grants is immediately available to the public. For associations like ASPET, which relies heavily on journal subscriptions, this presents challenges and opportunities.

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How to build community with your Customer Success Manager team

Nimble AMS

As your organization plans to leverage your association management software (AMS) to meet your goals, it’s important to work with your customer success team to ensure you’re getting the most out of your AMS. As you build a thriving community with your customer success team, you’ll have the tools and resources you need to utilize your AMS and meet the needs of your entire organization.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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How The Caxton Club Thrives in the Digital Landscape with WildApricot – Case Study

Wild Apricot

See how the Caxton Club, a 129 year old organization, thrives in the digital landscape with the help of WildApricot. With a easy-to-manage website, member communications and a digital archive.

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Legal Group Releases Wellness Toolkit for Members

Associations Now

The Association for Corporate Counsel’s guide is a support tool for overworked lawyers, and an opportunity for the American Counseling Association to expand its mission. The Association for Corporate Counsel and American Counseling Association have partnered to develop a toolkit for ACC members around wellness, an escalating concern for that community.

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Enhancing member experience with ASQ’s Stephanie Denvir

The Association 100

On the latest A100 episode , Stephanie Denvir of the American Society for Quality dives into the innovative strategies ASQ is implementing to elevate member engagement, from leveraging personalized communication to launching a game-changing online community platform. Learn how ASQ uses technology to personalize member outreach, improve accessibility at events and create opportunities for volunteer engagement and mentorship.

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5 takeaways from the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report 

Candid

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing giving vehicle today, and DAF donors are bucking the downward trend in donor participation , according to the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report. Based on 2019-23 data from 20 national nonprofits, the study from K2D Strategies and Chariot examines growth in DAF revenue, the number and size of gifts, and the number and retention of donors, among other things.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta

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Formula 1® partners with Aggreko to deliver low-carbon power solutions at all European Grands Prix from 2025

Event Industry News

As Formula 1® drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has today announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix from the 2025 season.

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Transportation that is Easy, Green, and Event-Ready

Associations Now

Denver’s commitment to efficient and eco-friendly transportation simplifies travel logistics, making it an attractive location for meetings. When it comes to transportation planning for meetings and events, every detail matters. The success of an event can often hinge on the ease with which attendees can travel to and from, and can navigate the city and its venues.

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How to get non-members to buy content

Crowd Wisdom

How to get non-members to buy content Is your organization looking for strategies to grow membership with your continuing education (CE) program, guaranteeing CE success? Getting non-member learners to buy and absorb your learning content can prove challenging be problematic if association professionals are tunnel-visioned in serving only their core membership.

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How to Set Communications Goals with Your Program Teams

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As we enter the fall season, many nonprofits are starting their annual planning processes. With that comes the need to set communications goals for the coming year. And with that comes the need to work with the programmatic teams in your organization and how you will collaborate. (Note that the annual goals we are discussing here are actually what we would call objectives in a larger communications strategy.

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Turn Messy Data into a Strategic Asset with This Essential Guide

Is messy, outdated, or duplicate data making it harder to track engagement, revenue, and performance? Poor data quality can slow your organization down and prevent you from making informed decisions. With The Dirty Data Guide , you'll discover: Practical steps to clean your data and maintain accuracy over time. A checklist to help your team implement data hygiene best practices.

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The Stage Bus – Events on the Move

Event Industry News

The Stage Bus is a mobile stage hire company based in Birmingham, specialising in fast set-up, solar-powered stages.

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Successfully Managing Across Generations

Achurch

Workplaces today have up to 5 generations. While multigenerational workplaces aren’t novel, their diversity (e.g. racial, socio-economic, gender, international, etc.) has spotlighted the need to successfully navigate the multigenerational workforce. There may be few members of the Silent Generation in your ranks, but their influence as board members or strategic advisors remains.

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Advancing professional excellence: Best practices for continuing professional education for CPAs

Freestone

Introduction Does your organization want to offer continuing professional education for CPAs? Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) must take continuing professional education (CPE) to maintain their professional competence and ensure they remain updated with the latest developments in the accounting field. Offering continuing professional education for CPAs can seem like a challenging task, but it doesn’t need to be.

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Elevate your nonprofit grant writing success with expert tips 

Candid

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Electric Cat Productions Teams Up with Event Industry News to Ignite Marketing for 2024’s Must-Attend Shows

Event Industry News

Female led and fully remote working B2B marketing agency, Electric Cat Productions announces a new strategic partnership with the leading news source for event professionals, Event Industry News (EIN).

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Creating an Elevated Yet Sustainable Culinary Experience

Associations Now

With a focus on local ingredients and environmental stewardship, Denver provides event professionals with dining experiences that foster shared values and connections. Successful planners know that food is so much more than just a meal. It enriches connection and collaboration, and it transcends culture to bring people together. As associations increasingly prioritize sustainability, planning a meeting with locally sourced and environmentally conscious dining options has become a must.

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Top Agenda Items to Include in Your Association’s Volunteer Orientation

SBI

Volunteer committee members play a crucial role in the success and vibrancy of any association and bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their roles. To make sure their contributions are effective and aligned with the association’s goals, it is essential for associations to provide comprehensive orientation training. Orientations can work in several ways: Annual training webinars In-person sessions at conferences Recorded training on-demand No matter the format, there are se