Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 12, 2020
The disruption to the live events industry due to the Pandemic COVID-19 is unprecedented and impossible to escape. With the mixed messages coming at us from so many different perspectives, it is difficult to gain clarity. What we may believe personally is sometimes in conflict with the practices organization and business leaders decide to follow. So what is the right path?
Associations Now
MARCH 9, 2020
Work with outside voices to build a more trustworthy brand. Also: Don’t get overwhelmed by member data. Looking for a new approach to email marketing? Work with influencers, suggests a recent post on the Campaign Monitor blog. In an age when trust in traditional advertising is down and a focus on relatability is up, influencers can help your organization stand out.
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YourMembership
MARCH 11, 2020
You know it’s time for a new online career center. A well-executed career center built on modern technology provides ongoing member value and can be a powerful tool for generating non-dues revenue for your organization. According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study, job opportunities are tied for the number one reason people.
Associations Now
MARCH 9, 2020
In a letter to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow, ASAE says that associations shouldn’t be left out of conversations regarding aid packages related to the coronavirus. With the coronavirus creating major impacts around the world , the White House is looking into various solutions to aid communities and industries hurt economically by the epidemic.
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Wild Apricot
MARCH 10, 2020
If you’re looking for nonprofit Twitter tips, here is a list of forty-eight nonprofit experts on Twitter categorized by business area (events, volunteering, marketing, and more).
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Higher Logic
MARCH 9, 2020
Pictured from left to right: (Top) Laura, Bettina, Sana, Jess (Bottom) Lila, Jenna, Allison, Gina, Veronique. Higher Logic’s Women in Technology (WiT) Community kicked off 2020 by launching the theme of "Own It." This year, our goal is to connect and assist in the professional growth of women through individual visibility and community advocacy. We’re using community to come together and share our experiences of how we have found or are still learning to find our voices as professional women.
Achurch
MARCH 11, 2020
With news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) weighing heavily on many people’s minds, I have been asked by a number of my clients about how to prepare for remote work. In fact, just yesterday a client’s building was unexpectantly closed, and they were told to pack up their belongings and leave. Before something that dramatic happens at your organization, I want to share some tips and strategies to help you be proactive in your approach to this growing health crisis.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 11, 2020
Your nonprofit CMS can make a huge difference in the success of your organization. This guide walks you through everything you need to know when choosing a CMS for your nonprofit.
Association Success
MARCH 12, 2020
So you have to work from home for the foreseeable future due to the Covid-19? Or maybe you’ve been working from home for a while now and are just looking to increase your work output? Either way, this is an opportunity to work on your time management skills and overall productivity level. Here are the resources you need to improve productivity and continue to feel successful at your home office. .
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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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GrowthZone
MARCH 12, 2020
The Center for Disease Control recently shared interim strategies for employers to use to manage the COVID-19 impact on their businesses. The relevance of strategies to associations is two-fold: It is a starting point for internal management and serves as a resource for associations to share with their members. We have included some of the suggestions below.
Associations Now
MARCH 12, 2020
With coronavirus causing many groups to rethink face-to-face meeting plans, some have turned to virtual offerings as way to deliver the education their attendees need. While growing concerns about COVID-19 have caused events big and small to postpone or cancel , many associations are hustling to ensure the show will go on, even if that means moving all or parts of their conferences to a virtual environment.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 13, 2020
Instagram Stories are seen by millions of people every day. Learn how your nonprofit can take advantage of this social media feature to spread the word about your cause.
Association Success
MARCH 13, 2020
As the world grapples with coronavirus, the massive impact the virus poses to events, meetings and conferences as medical officials urge social distancing is reverberating throughout the association industry. . Because social distancing — as in, the physical separation of people — is one of the only tools in the medical toolbox known to assuredly prevent the spread of this new virus, the cancelation of the Austin, Texas, music and technology conference South by Southwest was just the first in wh
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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.
Smooth The Path
MARCH 12, 2020
How many walk-ins does an ER doctor see on a busy Saturday night? It probably varies based on the type of cases the doctor attends to, but likely the volume is high. The system is built, so doctors rush from patient to patient. Some patient cases are a breeze. Other cases slow everyone down and can be mentally draining. Because of the high volume of contact and sprinkle in some tough interactions, by the end of the night, even the most empathetic practitioner must have a hard time tuning into ev
Associations Now
MARCH 10, 2020
How business leaders disrupt productivity—and how they can stop. Also: Finding useful metrics in a sea of data. Not sure why you can’t take your organization to the next level? As a leader, you might be doing things that are holding you and your coworkers back. “For some business owners, they still struggle with getting all the things on their to-do list accomplished,” says author and CEO David Finkel in Inc.
Association Adviser
MARCH 10, 2020
Content is never complete. That understanding is the foundation of content governance: If you’re not creating, you’re maintaining or evaluating. The post What Is Content Governance and Why Does It Matter? appeared first on Association Adviser.
Association Success
MARCH 11, 2020
In a world where technology continuously evolves and communication boundaries appear to blur on a global scale, we may find ourselves wondering if associations still matter in the modern age. For generations, associations have been a valuable resource for people and have helped to set standards for various industries and interest groups. They’ve long provided a rich breeding ground for new ideas, education and innovation. .
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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
MARCH 10, 2020
When a member joins an association, the first thing they wonder is, “what now?” New members also wonder: What should I do next? I wonder if I made the right decision? Will this be worth my time and money? Is this organization really for people like me? A few associations answer these questions very quickly. They connect with each new member nearly immediately.
Associations Now
MARCH 13, 2020
Slack is hugely popular in workplaces around the country for facilitating team collaboration, but a bad implementation can create management problems. Read on for some tips on how to use it right. If you’re just beginning to think about your Slack strategy, you probably aren’t an early adopter. But there’s no time like the present to consider adding an online collaboration platform like Slack (or if you roll that way, Microsoft Teams ) to your office toolkit.
Association Adviser
MARCH 13, 2020
The rising cost of rent, talent, and a desire for more flexibility from employees are challenges facing association leaders. Some organizations are reconsidering their office footprint and internal policies to offer remote work. The post Making Remote Work, Work appeared first on Association Adviser.
Protech
MARCH 12, 2020
Protech has announced that our Fusion 2020 Customer Conference on April 15-16 will be hosted virtually. This decision was not made lightly, but after assessing the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Protech team decided to move the event to a virtual forum in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our customers, staff, partners and industry colleagues.
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.
Membersuite
MARCH 11, 2020
Are you attending the 2020 ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference in Washington, DC on April 16th -17th? Here are 4 reasons to stop by booth 102. See you there!
Associations Now
MARCH 9, 2020
A recent report from the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Internet Security Alliance makes the case that boards are taking a lead role on cybersecurity issues. Good thing, too, because cybersecurity and innovation are often at odds. The technical work that comes with running an organization of any kind offers up a natural tension that can at times prove difficult to get past.
Association Adviser
MARCH 13, 2020
As the current Coronavirus outbreak grows, consider turning your association events into virtual events or a live stream to ensure the show still goes on! . The post Travel Restrictions Affecting Your Event? Go Virtual! appeared first on Association Adviser.
Idea Architects
MARCH 10, 2020
Credit: Elgin County Archives, Wallacetwon Women's Institute fonds "We've just got such a backlog of things we need to catch up on if we really want to start focusing on the future." That's a common cry I've heard so far this year when I've asked organizations' leaders what's keeping them from spending more time creating their futures. After one such recent conversation, I jokingly replied that maybe the most important thing they could do in the near-term would be to sponsor a "Catch-up-athon.
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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