Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
One of the biggest reasons why people join professional associations is to take advantage of mentorship opportunities. What better way to advance in your career than to sit one-on-one with someone who works in the same field and has been in your shoes?
Blue Sky eLearn
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Summary: We have some incredible people here at Blue Sky eLearn, so we’ve decided to share some stories and observations from someone who’s been with us through thick and thin: Jocelyn Taylor, our Senior Director of Sales Operations. With over 10 years of experience at Blue Sky, Jocelyn has seen her share of ups and downs, wins and losses, and an incredible amount of change in our industry… Take it away, Jocelyn!
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Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The post SPF, DKIM, DMARC: The 3 Pillars of Email Authentication appeared first on Higher Logic. Email authentication is built on SPF, DKIM, & DMARC. These technical, essential terms will help you master email authentication and maintain brand reputation. The post SPF, DKIM, DMARC: The 3 Pillars of Email Authentication appeared first on Higher Logic.
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
You heard it here first: associations with cohort-based online courses will dominate their market and provide the most effective, transformational educational experience to professionals in their industry.
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Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Cohort-based online courses. WBT Systems lays it on the line: “Associations with cohort-based online courses will dominate their market and provide the most effective, transformational educational experience to professionals in their industry.” They explain why completion rates are nearly 100% for these courses and what makes them so engaging for learners.
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Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The post Inbox ROI: 5 Examples of Successful Email Campaigns appeared first on Higher Logic. Learn how five associations achieved incredible results with members while decreasing their workload by using automated email campaigns. The post Inbox ROI: 5 Examples of Successful Email Campaigns appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Yikes! Because engagement is critical to retaining members, many associations are using a member engagement score to track and build loyalty. In case you aren’t familiar with a member engagement score, here’s a quick overview: it’s an analysis to assess member and customer behavior over a certain period of time (we recom
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Strategic planning is one of the most important but intimidating parts of association work. The extent to which your association achieves your goals, and how quickly, depends in large part upon the thoroughness of your strategic plan. There are many factors to consider when designing a calculated association strategy that can guide your association in the short, medium and long term.
Smooth The Path
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Have you tried a few virtual networking events and felt they delivered a meh experience? You are not alone! Sometimes the virtual sessions during the reception time slot are entertaining, like bringing in a chef or a mixologist. While enjoyable, it’s hard for members to connect. Other sessions create a space for members to connect, but you may get the sense these experiences can be pretty awkward for the few who attend.
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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
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.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Ninety percent of success is having the right connections. I love helping my colleagues make those important contacts.orgCommunity’s Solutions in Action webinar features the association industry’s most resourceful experts. They are providers of the products and services we all need to stay ahead in the digital marketplace. On our September 14th show, we […].
AssociationChat
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Associations are poised to lead the way, but will they? We’ve got some big problems to solve and associations are in a position to help bring the right people together to solve them. But what does it mean to be an association professional today and what role will associations play in solving these big issues in the upcoming months? What role *should* associations play?
Nimble AMS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The future might be uncertain, but you can still be prepared. Read on to learn a great approach for staying adaptable and resilient in changing circumstances. Were you ready for the year that was 2020? Not likely. No one saw that one coming. Nonetheless, there your association was, suddenly needing to switch to virtual engagement with members. And not just for a few days or weeks, but months and months.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Register Now for our next VCC Webinar, Wednesday September 29, 2021, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Space is Limited. Organizations are making tough decisions about how to–or even whether to–move forward with their upcoming conferences and expos. While some have made the decision to cancel their f2f events, many others are forging ahead. Learn what worked and what didn’t from two event pros who held major in-person conferences in late August and early September, from Covid compliance to the on-s
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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.
Achurch
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
What will associations look like post-pandemic? That’s the heart of what we asked hundreds of senior association leaders in the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey. The answers provide Association leaders the unprecedented opportunity to learn from their forced work from home (WFH) experiment. They can now intentionally carve out a future workforce structure that equally serves their mission, members, and employees.
AssociationChat
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Watch the Video! TRANSCRIPT. The Surprising Gift of Doubt. Wed, 9/22 1:01PM • 59:20. SUMMARY KEYWORDS. people, leaders, enneagram, talking, goals, association, book, story, moving, hardwiring, helped, leadership, learn, person, work, hear, write, members, doubt, staff. SPEAKERS. Marc A. Pitman, KiKi L’Italien. KiKi L’Italien 00:06. Welcome to Association Chat, where we warm ourselves by the virtual fire with topics of the day, welcoming thought leaders and trailblazers alike to join up in this
MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
As a leader in your organization, one of your many responsibilities is growth. Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. However, according to a recent Wild Apricot report , 68% of organizations have trouble with bolstering their membership numbers. According to the same research, using multiple outreach tactics can be more effective when it comes to moving the needle on growth.
Nimble AMS
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
A health y chapter program requires your association’s headquarters and chapter offices to work closely together. . Here are five great ways to improve how you work with your chapters. Your chapter program can deliver valuable benefits for your association. It can drive member engagement, member satisfaction, and overall membership growth. . But a healthy chapter program requires strong, ongoing collaboration between your association’s headquarters and chapters.
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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
Smooth The Path
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The teachers and staff at my elementary school ran out of gas decades before I got there. The summer before seventh grade, my parents moved us to a new school district. I immediately noticed that the teachers at the new school were 387% (this is a real, quantifiable statistic) more energetic and happy. They welcomed us every morning. They smiled, and bantered, and had fun.
AssociationChat
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Is your association’s value proposition as strong as it could be? Are your governance, operations, and culture aligned to support strategy? Join Association Chat CEO and Tecker International senior consultant KiKi L’Italien as she shares the connection between community, content, and culture and how to use these elements to fortify your association’s value proposition to members.
GrowthZone
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Investing in a powerful AMS is essential because it allows associations to optimize operations and scale ef?ciently, effectively, and sustainably while providing the foundation which supports their strategy. Flexibility to customize processes and avoid manual, duplicative work is critical to maximizing the return on employee capital. Staff dexterity to address short-term needs without losing sight of long-term goals is key to association progress.
Mariner Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Mariner Management president Peggy Hoffman recently sat down with Carol Hamilton on her podcast Mission: Impact to talk about the heart and soul of associations: the volunteer. Peggy’s conversation with Carol delved into how the digital age is changing the focus of chapters and thow we can leverage these changes by rethinking how we cultivate and develop our volunteers leading them to be successful leaders within our associations.
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.
InternetAssociation
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Twenty-five years ago, Congress passed a piece of legislation which made little if any splash. As policy areas such as content moderation, privacy, and online safety drifted into the mainstream conversation here in Washington, this legislation—Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—came to be recognized for what it is: the legislation which created the modern internet industry.
Delcor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Loretta hosts Reggie Henry from ASAE and DelCor's own Gretchen Steenstra for Part One of a two-part series on technology ecosystems. View TechTalk here: View additional TechTalks | Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
MultiBriefs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
{summary} Entering and exiting the pandemic is unfamiliar territory. There was no manual explaining how associations should respond, unless your organization has records dating back to the Spanish flu in 1918. Many associations have thrived. Why have some prospered while others suffer? The answers include technology, reserves, adaptability, determination, and unicorns.
Ungrated
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The tragedy in Surfside, Fla., evoked many emotions for us all: Shock, sadness, compassion, and determination. The resolve to understand how and why something like this happened and offering support to make things better will be necessary. The impact of this disaster will be far-reaching, changing many aspects of the communities we serve as volunteers, managers, and business partners.
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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