Association Adviser
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Emily Crane, VP of safety and education for the Georgia Motor Trucking Association, tells us how they're supporting trucking companies this pandemic-influenced year and beyond. The post Rethinking from Scratch to Better Deliver for Members: Emily Crane, Georgia Motor Trucking Association appeared first on Association Adviser.
CommPartners
OCTOBER 28, 2020
As more and more learners migrate online and associations expand their LMS offerings, it’s time to consider creating a robust professional development experience by rewarding learners for accomplishing courses or personalized learning paths. Digital badges and certifications are confirmations of accomplishments that learners can carry with them throughout their careers.
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in November 2020 that the Internet has to offer.
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Session recordings. Professional development is a must in uncertain times. To remain relevant and employable, you need to keep your skills sharp. But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio.
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Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Whether you’re coaching boards, speakers, staff, volunteers or other stakeholders, asking powerful questions helps individuals work through the process of self-discovery and generate their own solutions. It’s not necessary to have all of the answers yourself. Rather, the coach’s role is to act as a collaborative and inquisitive partner, drawing out information and creating greater self-awareness.
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Nonprofits have so much to learn from subscription based businesses like Netflix and Spotify. Here's how your nonprofit can implement and benefit from a subscription business model.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The post Meet Q&A: A New Way to Support Your Community Members appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic’s Community Q&A gives you a whole new way to collect, maintain, and measure community questions and answers. The post Meet Q&A: A New Way to Support Your Community Members appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Success
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Association professionals are gearing up for the holiday season, and many have begun looking into ways to start the new year fresh, as we see in the top articles in this week’s Friday Five. Starting with strategies for planning conferences in 2021, and ending with how to build brand awareness and attract new members, association professionals are looking forward.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 27, 2020
In the past few months, I’ve given as many as seven presentations a week. Between rehearsal and the actual virtual presentations, I’m getting a lot of practice. But still, I don’t feel like I knock every performance out of the park. Every once in a while, I give a talk that feels a little bit off. Sometimes the technology doesn’t do what it is supposed to do.
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Treat your organization this month with new resources and coming events, including 8 new blogs and an opportunity to speak at the Virtual PersoniFest 2021. Everyone that submits a speaking proposal gets a free “Life of the Virtual Party” t-shirt in celebration of the 2021 virtual experience.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 29, 2020
The post 20 Online Community Examples That Will Inspire You appeared first on Higher Logic. Does community feel like an abstract concept? Dig into these 20 online community examples to understand different use cases and benefits of building a branded community. The post 20 Online Community Examples That Will Inspire You appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Success
OCTOBER 29, 2020
All of us have at some point been on the receiving end of a referral campaign, and we all know how annoying it can be to feel like you’re being asked to do the work for an organization. . So, when coming up with our own referral programs, design them with this in mind: If you would not want to receive the request, why would your members? “You have to make it fun,” said Elisa Pratt during a conversation about her member-exclusive AssociationSuccess.org course, “Who is your member of 2030?”.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Lindsay Gross & Kate Pojeta of Event Garde discuss their holistic approach to participant care and virtual event management on The Association Adviser Podcast. The post Podcast: How to Take Care of Your Virtual Event Participants appeared first on Association Adviser.
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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.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Get ready for year-end giving season and craft the perfect communications using these tips, letter template, and examples.
Achurch
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Etiquette is more than knowing which fork to use at a fancy dinner party. It’s a social convention that encompasses agreed upon rules and interactions between groups. Etiquette within your workplace is defined by the people who make up your culture. In an in-person work environment, some rules of etiquette may include being aware of smells or keeping your workspace tidy.
Association Success
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Good leaders tend to share three key qualities: competence, emotional quotient and adaptability. That’s according to business consultant John Spence , who outlined those attributes in a TEDx talk called “The Leader of the Future ” in 2019. A good leader doesn’t have to be a genius, he or she just needs to be competent — both at their jobs and the leadership aspects of their role. .
Membersuite
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Challenging times are when members need your association the most. Don't lose members because they can't afford to pay their dues - instead be flexible. Here are 7 ways your association can help members who can't afford membership right now.
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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
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Does your nonprofit's name reflect your mission? In this post, we go over everything you need to consider when coming up with a name for a new nonprofit or renaming an existing one.
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 28, 2020
So you have a membership referral program in place, but the problem is, few people ever take advantage of it. You have it listed on your website, and you include it in your new member welcome packet. What else can you do? What else should you do?
Association Success
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The internet has revolutionized the way we consume content. Though people once gladly paid for newspapers, books and magazines, today’s readers have a never-ending library of free content at their fingertips. . While much of this content is poor quality — riddled with factual errors, uninspiring viewpoints, or outdated information — a significant portion of it is excellent.
Eplys
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Planning events, whether in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two, is hard enough as is. Finding speakers, securing sponsors, coming up with new and creative ways to engage attendees.it’s a pretty hefty undertaking (to say the least). So the last thing you need is multiple software systems you have to jump back and forth between. (One for registrations, one to actually host the event and/or livestream sessions, etc.).
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.
AMG
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Halloween and other holidays might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop the fun and games. It’s safe to say that going door to door trick-or-treating during a pandemic isn’t going to happen. Halloween is canceled. HOA residents can still enjoy the holiday while staying at home with their families. Here are 10 ways for your family to celebrate Halloween while staying safe at home. 1.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 26, 2020
I was inspired by a post by Lisa Cowley, CEO of Beacon, who penned a moving article entitled “ It Is Okay Not to Be Okay.” I recommend you read her moving story and then come back. Some days, I can relate! Application for Associations. It’s getting harder and harder to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Prognosticators and industry cheerleaders keep telling us that things will get back to normal…but who can say what normal is?
Association Success
OCTOBER 29, 2020
After months or years of publishing content regularly, your organization will accumulate a substantial archive. While this depth of content is incredibly valuable, not all posts are created equal. In fact, poorly written or formatted posts can hurt your organization more than help it. . To address this problem, there’s no better solution than a content audit.
MemberClicks
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Planning events, whether in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two, is hard enough as is. Finding speakers, securing sponsors, coming up with new and creative ways to engage attendees.it’s a pretty hefty undertaking (to say the least). So the last thing you need is multiple software systems you have to jump back and forth between. (One for registrations, one to actually host the event and/or livestream sessions, etc.).
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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