Association Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As associations prepare for 2025, leveraging data effectively becomes increasingly crucial for success. There’s a consistent desire across the industry to tap more deeply into the data that’s been gathered in the myriad systems at hand, but it’s taking the leap that’s long been teh hardest part. To make it easier, the experts at A2 came up with 10 practical tips to help your organization become more analytically driven, while maintaining focus on your mission and members.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Understanding your associations value proposition is essential to meeting the unique needs of your membership. With members increasingly discerning about where they invest their resources, associations must clearly demonstrate the value they provide.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In todays highly competitive environment, associations must go beyond traditional engagement strategies to keep members satisfied and active. Members are looking for more than just membershipthey want personalized experiences that reflect their individual needs, interests, and goals. This shift in expectations means that associations need to move from a one-size-fits-all approach to creating tailored interactions at every touchpoint.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This A100 Podcast episode features Jeff De Cagna at Foresight First LLC discussing the evolving responsibilities of association boards in a rapidly changing world. De Cagna shared why boards must embrace foresight as a critical duty, navigate systemic upheaval and focus on stewardship to leave organizations better for future generations. He explained the urgent need for ethical AI governance and reimagining strategy beyond traditional planning.

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AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Association meetings are some of the most visible elements of the member experience. For many members, this is the only annual face-to-face experience with the association staff and their peers. Particularly post pandemic, with time and budgets becoming more compressed, these events take on an even more heighted importance. As association management professionals, my team… The post Integrated Event Systems: An Elevated Experience first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this. Now raise your hand if you’ve SAID this. (Everyone’s hands should be up by now.) And we can all also relate to hearing, “I didn’t know you did X! I really need that!” from our members. ALL THE TIME. OK, so we’ve all been complaining about this for years. Our members have no idea what we offer them.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In this Association Insights video , I explore whether the follow-up phone call still has a place in todays email-heavy world. Spoiler alert: It absolutely does! A call adds a personal touch that stands out in crowded inboxes, building real connections. It offers immediate feedback, letting you gauge interest, answer questions and address concerns on the spot something emails simply cant match.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 8, 2024

On The A100 Podcast , Alan Sparkman, executive director of the Tennessee Concrete Association, shares actionable strategies for how associations can play a significant role in tackling the workforce crisis. Sparkman discusses groundbreaking programs like Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee, Concrete Quest and Skate4Concrete, which engage students with hands-on experiences and gamified learning to inspire careers in the trades.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Learn what sociocultural sustainability really meansand how inclusive design and meaningful collaboration can transform your meetings into unforgettable experiences with lasting value. This case study highlights Canadas innovative approach to integrating Indigenous voices, promoting cultural appreciation and leveraging procurement to create unforgettable meetings with lasting value.

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Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 12, 2024

April is National Volunteer Month, but how do you celebrate all the amazing things volunteers do for your mission? Here are some ideas.

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NetForum

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Looking for tips to streamline your year-end fundraising efforts? Read our blog to maximize your impact! How NetForum simplifies year-end fundraising activities appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In this Association Insights video , I unpack the potential pitfalls of using AI in your communications strategy. While AI can both streamline processes and enhance creativity, over-reliance can lead to generic messaging that lacks the authenticity and nuance audiences value. Accuracy is another challenge AI tools can produce errors or misleading information, so verifying facts before sharing is essential.

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Email Maven

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This was my first time at Holiday Showcase and it didntdisappoint. Iveheard for years that it was one not to miss, and they were right. Everyone I met was delightful. The people make this conference. The team at Association Forum continued to show their authentic, loving, and warm characters throughout the conference. I was able to join the Higher Logic team at their booth to talk about the benefits of an integrated email platform along with your community and website.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Creating a volunteer engagement strategy can not only improve your volunteer's experience, but your entire organizational atmosphere. This is the guide to engaging volunteers from start to finish!

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

3 Unexpected Reasons to Include Your Online Audience In the post-lockdown world, corporations, event organisers, and sponsors are eager to bring staff and audiences back to in-person events. While remote working has become the norm, and some demographics are returning to the office, engaging people face-to-face remains crucial for building stronger relationships.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: How Does Your Mission Connect to the Funder’s Interest? Know your prospective funder in depth! Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Reactive giving is on the rise. Whether as a flash point response to a crisis, natural disaster, or an election, one-time, smaller donations are becoming commonplace. Reactive donors respond based on emotion, giving less than donors who give regularly, and historically have been fleeting supporters. For nearly all nonprofits, converting one-time donors into long-term partners is a struggle.

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Is your current AMS is creating more problems than it solves? You can lead the change. This eBook shares a customizable letter designed to help you clearly communicate your organization’s challenges, highlight the benefits of a modern system, and make a strong case for exploring a new AMS. Whether it’s outdated reporting, clunky workflows, or member frustration, this resource will help you start the conversation with clarity and position yourself as the advocate your organization needs.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What drives your nonprofits decisions, actions and culture? Your values. In this guide we'll explain how to define your nonprofit's values, best practices and examples to get you started.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

An exclusive interview with Bill McGlade (Left) and Scott Lebwohl (Right)- Co-Founders at MatchPoint, on transforming professional networking in the events industry. In the bustling world of professional events, meaningful networking often feels like finding a needle in a haystack. Enter MatchPoint, a groundbreaking platform aiming to redefine how professionals connect at events.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Whatever the end of your year looks like, I encourage you to set aside some time to do some prep work to set yourself up for success in 2025. Here are 15 things you can do to get ready for a great 2025 at your nonprofit: Clean off your desk/straighten your office Unsubscribe from emails you don’t need to get anymore Delete files you don’t need on your hard drive Do this exercise to reduce burnout and more Review your workflows and other processes to see what works and what doesnt Set

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Lets take a look at what our latest report shows. Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors.

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Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Discover how to implement badges seamlessly at major events! Learn to handle large volumes, manage changes, and enhance networking with ease using cutting-edge onsite event badge printing solutions. The post How to Implement Badges at Major Events Effectively appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Event content creator, First Sight Media, has accomplished a content production feat at the recent co-located trade shows, Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live, held at ExCeL London, 20-21 November. Over the two-day event, First Sight Media captured 132 individual sessions, encompassing all presentations, interviews, and highlight videos.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As one association learned, expanding internationally is less about packaging membership plans than understanding how people want to belong. Too often, association conversations around going global begin around uncertainty. The economic picture is cloudy; the market is untested; it requires investment. But in that regard, going global isnt much different than any other innovation effort you might undertake.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work.

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Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Clowder

DECEMBER 13, 2024

When a new member joins your association, they want to quickly experience how membership will help them achieve their career or business goals. With an onboarding campaign thats personalized to their goals and interests, you show new members how your association plans to deliver the value they seek.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

USED Creative Circular Marketplace, a trailblazing platform advocating for circular economy practices in the creative industry, has officially launched. To celebrate its debut, the platform is issuing a special campaign and to action: to repurpose Christmas installations and give them an afterlife.

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Membership Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In the annual Association Outlook Report , hundreds of association professionals shared their expectations for 2025. Their responses reflect an optimistic view for the coming year. Here are some highlights from the findings. Positive Membership Growth Expectations The survey results highlight positive expectations in the area of membership. According to the findings: 68 percent of associations expect increases in new member acquisition. 63 percent anticipate growth in total membership counts.

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