Wild Apricot
AUGUST 24, 2017
I’m just going to say it, lots of nonprofit professionals are overworked and underpaid. So what do you do when you love your nonprofit job, but it doesn’t pay the bills? Here are 11 gigs that can make you money on the side.
YourMembership
AUGUST 25, 2017
Managing association membership can be as diverse as your organization’s members. But, while so much is changing—member expectations, communication methods, revenue streams—one thing has remained the same: Member retention is key to your association’s survival. So, how do you know what your members want? Why do they stay with you, and why do they leave?
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Reid All About it
AUGUST 25, 2017
The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth the Path) has partnered with Dynamic Benchmarking on the association community’s first benchmark survey on new member onboarding. Follow that link to Amanda’s blog to learn how your association can participate and find out more about this important survey.
WBT Systems
AUGUST 22, 2017
Associations have always been the first place members turn when thinking about professional development. But, as economic and technological changes increase the demand for new skills and knowledge, colleges and universities see a market need and they want in. Meet the new professional development competition for associations: higher education. “If higher education is going to thrive in the century ahead, it’s time to think of college not as a life stage or a credential, but as a lifelong communi
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Wild Apricot
AUGUST 23, 2017
If you’re looking to manage your members on the go, you’ll be happy to know Wild Apricot built a membership management app for smartphones and tablets. Here's what you can do with it.
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Higher Logic
AUGUST 22, 2017
According to a study done by Forrester Research , 80 percent of businesses think they deliver ‘superior customer service.’ And, guess what? That same survey found that only eight percent of customers agree. Clearly, there’s a major divide between perception and a hard reality. In a world where mistakes and missteps can go viral instantly, no one wants to be caught in the social media crosshairs for bad customer service.
Eric Lanke
AUGUST 21, 2017
Last week I wrote about a presentation I would be giving at one of my association's major conferences -- a presentation on the work product of one of our technical committees. In that post, I said this: Why I'm giving this presentation -- instead of say, the chair or other member of the committee -- is an interesting story in and of itself. Without going into too much detail, let me just say that I think it is a reflection of a larger trend within my association where we are becoming more and mo
GrowthZone
AUGUST 23, 2017
A recent article in the career section of the ASAE website explores the ins and outs of the career paths available in the association industry. We’ve highlighted some key points in the excerpts below. In many ways, working for an association is different from working in other types of organizations. Here are a few characteristics that set them apart from the for-profit and government sectors.
YourMembership
AUGUST 24, 2017
Members today are overloaded with information, and it’s easy for emails to end up in the digital trash. That’s a problem. You can’t deliver meaningful content to members if they don’t open your e-mails. “The subject line is the first impression and should be compelling enough for a member to want to open it,” says. The post Best practices in email marketing. appeared first on YourMembership.
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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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Aptify
AUGUST 24, 2017
When it comes to member retention, so much has changed in recent years—member expectations, communication methods, revenue streams, just to name a few. Still, one thing has stayed the same…. Member retention is key to association survival. But what exactly do your members want? Why do some of them stay with you year after year while others drift away?
Forj
AUGUST 24, 2017
In the Learning & Development world there has been a lot of buzz recently around content curation and the skills associated with being a curator. National associations or “communities of practice” have been in the business of content curation for many years: publishing journals, books containing the community’s body of knowledge, and face to face educational sessions.
GrowthZone
AUGUST 23, 2017
It’s easy to become complacent when it comes to internet security – particularly when it involves passwords. But don’t get fooled today (or any day). Use this quick checklist to make sure you have maximized your online security. Avoid checking email, bank accounts, logging on to social media, etc. when on public wi-fi. Don’t use same password for multiple sites and consider using a password manager.
Associations Now
AUGUST 23, 2017
To meet a generational shift in membership, the Washington State Association for Justice hired an executive director who looked like its younger members. What happens when the heavenly bodies align? We get the jaw-dropping beauty of this week’s total solar eclipse (or, in my case, a near-total solar eclipse) which makes us stop and think for a moment about our existence in the universe.
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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.
Association Success
AUGUST 21, 2017
We are here for our members. That means we need the resources to support them. What is your association’s reason for being? What is its mandate? Why do you continue to work, and what drives your decision-making? In the face of administrative, organizational, and financial challenges, it is important to recall the answer to these questions. Especially when confronted with the persistent challenge of generating non-dues revenue, we must always come back to why we are here.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 22, 2017
Photo by Natalie Rhea Riggs. In “Get Your Shine On: A Young Professional Roadmap to Fulfillment” at the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting, panelists Genevieve Borello, Paul Leahy, Brittany Shoul and Jacob Wilder shared their experiences (so far) navigating the office and finding a meaningful work life. Below are some of our favorite tips and lessons learned from these young association professionals.
GrowthZone
AUGUST 21, 2017
Your association spends a lot of time (and money!) putting together in-person events – the last thing you want is an empty room. Putting on an event is no small task. But no matter what type of event you’re organizing – a large expo, a small conference, a golf tournament, an educational seminar, or your association’s annual dinner, promotion is key.
Associations Now
AUGUST 25, 2017
Seattle, which recently approved a ban on plastic straws that will take effect next year, will get a practice run next month as part of the Lonely Whale Foundation’s “Strawless in Seattle” campaign. Generally made of plastic and often difficult to recycle, straws pose an environmental issue that’s particularly problematic for the oceans—where many straws end up.
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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
AUGUST 23, 2017
“Who is helping to solve the member engagement problem?”, an association CEO and big thinker in our industry asked me yesterday. Many indicators point to a member engagement problem for associations. Many associations are facing shrinking annual revenues, low retention ratings and, are having a harder time recruiting volunteers and quality volunteer leaders.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 22, 2017
Chris Bailey, author of The Productivity Project. We’re all looking for ways to be more productive in life, and so is The Productivity Project author Chris Bailey. In fact, he’s tried out nearly every tip, trick or tool out there – so you don’t have to. Bailey shared some of the tactics he uses in the Game Changer session “Be More Awesome: A Fresh Approach to Productivity” at the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting.
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 22, 2017
There’s a place for sponsored content in conference programs, if you’re thoughtful in your approach. The seventh of the TED Commandments — “Thou shalt not sell from the stage: neither thy company, thy goods, thy writings, or thy desperate need for funding; lest thou be cast aside into outer darkness” — is especially timely advice. Why? As more sponsors embrace content marketing or thought leadership as arguably the most powerful strategy for improving attitudes and perceptions of their brand, co
Associations Now
AUGUST 25, 2017
Many organizations are diversifying their marketing strategies beyond email, but they have much progress to make to maximize the tools they use, according to a new report from the Content Marketing Institute. Digital strategy diversification has long been a sore spot for content marketers, who have a tendency to stick with what works. Email often wins out.
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.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 21, 2017
I read somewhere that the world isn’t divided into extroverts and introverts. Instead, most of us are ambiverts. True extroverts are rare. There are many folks who appear to be extroverts but in fact have trained themselves to be like that. A friend of mine recently said that most of her friends think she’s an extrovert. She says rather, that she made a conscious decision early in her career to behave that way.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 22, 2017
Mary Hegar Jennings. To overcome insurmountable odds, Major Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar said you just have to take things one step at a time. The Purple Heart-decorated pilot and soldier who challenged a discriminatory military policy, winning women the right to serve on the front lines for the first time in history, spoke during the Game Changer session titled “Be the Change.” Hegar, author of “Shoot Like a Girl,” told of one particularly harrowing story during
GlowGlobally
AUGUST 25, 2017
Practical Steps to Build Impact for Medical Education in China. Thursday September 7 th , 9:00- 945 am Eastern. Medical education and international exchanges is a long-standing collaboration between the US and Chinese associations. US associations are seeking to better define their impact in China beyond annual visits for scientific exchanges. The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has redefined their engagement strategy.
Associations Now
AUGUST 24, 2017
Astronomers Without Borders wants to encourage people to donate their used eclipse glasses, so that they can be redistributed to parts of the world that have eclipses of their own on the way. Spend a lot of money on eclipse glasses earlier this month? You definitely aren’t alone. Hey, you might even have paid extra for them on eBay because you waited too long.
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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