Membersuite

JANUARY 24, 2023

Not every young professional is interested in membership. I know, blasphemous. But they can’t always afford it. And sometimes they don’t get what an association is all about. In our previous post on Gen Z , we looked at five of their values—that list continues here. When you show Gen Z how your association can help them live these values, you have a better chance of drawing them closer as attendees, customers, and even as members. 5 More Gen Z Values—and How To Appeal To Them Generation Z was bo

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 24, 2023

Near the end of 2022, GrowthZone surveyed over 300 association professionals across the U.S. and Canada. The survey results show growing membership, member engagement/retention of members, and revenue/budget/funding are what worry your association peers most. (Can you relate?) Here’s a preview of more of the 2023 Association Survey findings: Member Engagement Leads to Member Retention Why do you think members don’t renew their membership with your organization?

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 23, 2023

It is a new year, and we must redouble our efforts to help association boards become more. For the rest of The Turbulent Twenties and the decades beyond, associations will need fit-for-purpose boards with the deep capabilities and unquestioned legitimacy required to make the toughest decisions before them, guide their organizations toward thrivability, and stand […] The post Five Ideas Association Boards Must Embrace in 2023 appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post Three Key Warnings When Buying Community Software appeared first on Higher Logic. I have been in the community platform space since 2013 and in that time, I have seen and learnt a lot. Over the course of my career, there is one thing I’m absolutely certain of: The post Three Key Warnings When Buying Community Software appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Congrat ulations— you r organiz ation just purchased new association management software ( AMS ) ! What an exciting time for your staff , members , and key stakeholders. But how do you tell everyone about your major AMS investment? We’re here to guide you through the process! Three strategies to promote your new AMS purchase Are you ready to get staff, members, and key association stakeholders e xcited about your new AMS?

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post Association CRM: Choosing One That’s Right For You + Our Top 13 Picks appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post Demystifying Data Across Your Association appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 27, 2023

Shannon Lockwood takes time to stop and reflect on the incredible takeaways and aha moments from the business events professionals and thought leaders who spoke at this year’s Expo! Expo! and Convening Leaders conferences. Here are some of her takeaways.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post The Power of Associations Embracing Social Initiatives appeared first on Higher Logic. Sometimes, the reason ideas start looking the same is because the people being asked for ideas look the same. The post The Power of Associations Embracing Social Initiatives appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 23, 2023

The post CAE Certification for Association Pros: Here’s What You Need To Know! appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post Data Insights Drive Profitability & Times Savings for ASCA appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 27, 2023

Through no fault of my own (actually, probably through every fault of my own), my calendar disconnected from iCloud. I’m the type of person who lives by my calendar. Every meeting, appointment, to-do, phone call, birthday, anniversary, and reminder is recorded in my calendar. It’s like my second brain. So when my calendar stopped working, I took these totally rational steps: I quietly but intensely freaked out.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 25, 2023

The post How to Increase Member Engagement with Personalized Communication appeared first on Higher Logic. No one is swept away by your use of the [firstname] field anymore. True personalization means using technology to learn and super-serve each of your members. The post How to Increase Member Engagement with Personalized Communication appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post Taking Great HOA Meeting Minutes: Everything You Need (+ Template) appeared first on WildApricot.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post ASN Drives Efficiencies and Growth with Data appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2023

From adding small pops of color to showing off what makes your destination city great, you can make an impact on your attendees without having a big budget to do so. After a few years away from in-person events, people are looking for something more from the meetings they travel to. Problem is, you may not have the budget to do something big and splashy in your efforts to surprise and delight—maybe quick and clever is the name of the game.

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Achurch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Top Hybrid Workplace Issues that Keep C-Suite Leaders Up at Night Through interviews and our State of the Workplace Pulse Report we’ve learned what issues occupy C-Suite leaders’ minds. When you know how to prevent these issues, or work alongside an expert who does, you’ll sleep well during your organization’s hybrid workplace transformation. Won’t our staff miss having impromptu conversations?

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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

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post Taking Great HOA Meeting Minutes: Everything You Need (+ Template) appeared first on WildApricot.

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AssociationChat

JANUARY 23, 2023

Join the Open Association Chat Group Chat at 2 pm ET on Tuesday, January 24th: The “Amazon Smile’s Untimely Demise + ChatGPT Ate My Job” Edition! It’s an open Association Chat group discussion! Join this month’s open chat on Zoom to discuss hot topics like Amazon Smile’s untimely demise ( seriously, what’s going on with that, and has it affected your association?

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Associations Now

JANUARY 25, 2023

The new year just might be the time to rethink which tools your organization uses. It could lead to some important discussions for the year ahead. Associations are often compelled to kick the can down the road when it comes to software upgrades, in part because of the cost of digesting and implementing a new approach. But it’s important to consider what your organization needs—and what it doesn’t—in the long run.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

To your nonprofit, every donor counts. This includes not only acquiring new supporters for your mission, but also fostering reliable and consistent relationships with your current donors. By setting up a recurring giving program, you’ll allow a sustainable stream of financial support to come flowing in. Retaining donors will take fewer resources than searching for new ones.

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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.

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Raklet

JANUARY 26, 2023

Alumni emails are one of the most effective ways to increase engagement among your alumni and keep them informed about. The post How to Increase Alumni Engagement with Emails in 5 Steps appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 26, 2023

When you’re planning a major event like a conference or annual meeting, you want to do everything to make sure that it runs smoothly and is successful. But the first rule of event planning is that something will inevitably go wrong. Usually a lot of somethings. One of the benefits of mobile event apps is that they streamline your event planning and communication.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 27, 2023

Need to look outside your comfort zone to find new applicants? Think about how your organization can demonstrate flexibility to potential interviewees—as well as the opportunity to train them. Whether your goal is to hire the new boss or to bring in an entry-level employee, life is hard out there for a recruiter. It’s an applicant’s market, and you may need to get creative about what exactly you want, at a time when the job pool is made up of candidates who might not have the industry-specific e

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AMG

JANUARY 23, 2023

With Miami condominiums crumbling from the inside out, residents in Pembroke Pines said they are fearful if being kicked out due to the unsafe conditions.

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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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