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23 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2017

Wild Apricot

Start 2017 with a boost to your professional skill set with some free education. Each month we compile a list of the best free nonprofit webinars for you to attend. This month's webinars feature online fundraising best practices, software training, and how to find new donors this year.

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Solving real-world problems through learners.

YourMembership

No matter your politics, our country needs associations. The challenges are our industry’s to take. Collectively, we are at a pivotal point in U.S. history, and associations will be key to bring viable solutions to our country and its challenges. This is no lofty aspiration or illusion of grandeur. While other civic institutions are reeling, […].

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What’s Next? 6 Membership Trends to Watch in 2017

Socious

It seems like only yesterday we were worried about what would happen when the computers hit the year 2000. Now it’s nearly 2017 and a lot has changed. Just think about technology. I was watching a movie from 2001 recently and one of the main characters had a laptop. They said the word “laptop” with the same reverence of someone talking about the “goose that laid the golden egg.

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Harley Davidson Stumbled Upon Community (And it Saved Them)

Higher Logic

What makes a Harley Davidson motorcycle special? You don’t have to be a motorcycle enthusiast to answer this question - almost anyone can name something. Harley bikes have a distinct sound, look and feel. Even if you’ve never been on one, they’re an iconic part of American culture. But it didn’t used to be that way. If you do actually know a thing or two about motorcycles, you also have this to say about Harley: they’re very expensive and not actually that different than many of it’s competitors

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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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Take The Quiz: Are You Managing Your Membership Database Like The Top Nonprofits?

Wild Apricot

To find out how your database management processes stack up against the top nonprofits, take this short quiz that Wes Trochlil (Founder of Effective Database Management) helped us put together. This quiz is designed to help you identify areas to improve, and give you expert tips. At the bottom of the quiz, compare your score against others.

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How to Write Great Online Bios for Social Networks and Other Online Communities

Socious

In every group, there’s someone quiet – someone who’s shy and listens more than they speak. How do you interact with that person? Face-to-face, you might try to draw them out of their shell, asking questions and slowly getting a sense of their personality. But what about online? When you’re interacting over the internet, if someone doesn’t speak or share much about themselves then there’s really no way for you to get to know them.

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Know Your Audience: Create a Community Editorial Calendar

Higher Logic

Content creation - and managing user generated content creation - is a big part of being a community builder. But how do you manage your content in an organized way that increases engagement? The key is creating a community editorial calendar, which is what Georgina Cannie of The Community Roundtable talked about at Super Forum 2016. Bring consistency and increase engagement.

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Take The Quiz: Are You Managing Your Membership Database Like The Top Nonprofits?

Wild Apricot

To find out how your database management processes stack up against the top nonprofits, take this short quiz that Wes Trochlil (Founder of Effective Database Management) helped us put together. This quiz is designed to help you identify areas to improve, and give you expert tips. At the bottom of the quiz, compare your score against others.

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2017 New Idea Search: #4 Shift the Board's Conversation

Mariner

One barrier to implementing new ideas can be a board. Not a piece of wood (although at this point many of us have a similar picture in our mind), but our board of directors. That's why I delighted in reading Mark Athitakis's post on how a shift in conversation can have a domino effect.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

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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5 Factors that Can Make or Break Your Association Website Redesign

Socious

There was wood everywhere. Paper on the floor, nails on what was left of the counter, and a paint-splattered drop cloth was all that protected the kitchen tile. It was a mess. That’s how my kitchen looked during its recent upgrade. The end result was beautiful, but redoing an entire room was a huge undertaking. It took weeks to finish, cost a fortune, and there were probably at least half a dozen considerations that I didn’t fully think through before work got started.

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PREVIEW: Key Findings from the 2016 Community Benchmarking Study

Higher Logic

How has community engagement evolved, from setting benchmarks to developing custom measurements for your organization? I recently previewed our 2016 Community Benchmarking Study, and the overarching theme is clear: effective community management can positively influence member behavior. Your organization’s community success relies not just upon organizational goals, but also upon your community manager’s ability to create an engaging ecosystem.

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Two New Modern Website Theme Sets Perfect for Designers

Wild Apricot

Wild Apricot has unveiled the latest in its line of mobile-friendly website theme sets: Tinted Tiles and Building Blocks. Read more about them here.

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2017 New Idea Search: #3 Chapter Mash-up for Young Pros

Mariner

I crisscrossed the US this year working with dozens of associations and their volunteer leaders, one encounter really. struck me. It was with a young, dynamic professional who is the Financial Planning Association’s NexGen Local Leader Liaison, Ian Harvey, CFP. The idea: mash-up of chapters for young pros.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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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How to Write Great Online Bios for Social Networks and Other Online Communities

Socious

In every group, there’s someone quiet – someone who’s shy and listens more than they speak. How do you interact with that person? Face-to-face, you might try to draw them out of their shell, asking questions and slowly getting a sense of their personality. But what about online? When you’re interacting over the internet, if someone doesn’t speak or share much about themselves then there’s really no way for you to get to know them.

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4 Ideas for 2017 Nondues Revenue Resolutions

Associations Now

As 2017 approaches, here are four questions to ask to create realistic routes toward accomplishing your resolutions related to nondues revenue. I love making New Year’s resolutions; keeping them is another story. Why? Change is hard, and as a New York Times writer points out , it’s also exhausting. But, according to researchers from four U.S. universities that analyzed more than 100 studies , it’s no wonder.

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Not All Association Improvements Are Additive

Smooth The Path

When we contemplate improvements we usually think about adding things: A new bit of technology. A new experience at the conference. More manpower, more money and more time. An equally important exercise, although rarely done at most organizations including associations, is taking things away or simplifying: Sunsetting underperforming offerings. Revisiting and trashing policies that no longer make sense.

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Happy Holidays From The Portage Group

Portage Group

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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5 Factors that Can Make or Break Your Association Website Redesign

Socious

There was wood everywhere. Paper on the floor, nails on what was left of the counter, and a paint-splattered drop cloth was all that protected the kitchen tile. It was a mess. That’s how my kitchen looked during its recent upgrade. The end result was beautiful, but redoing an entire room was a huge undertaking. It took weeks to finish, cost a fortune, and there were probably at least half a dozen considerations that I didn’t fully think through before work got started.

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Medical Groups Collaborate on Mobile Health App Guidelines

Associations Now

Four healthcare organizations have joined together in a new nonprofit to create best practices ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of mobile health applications. As the health-related mobile app industry continues to grow and consumers turn to them to help manage chronic illnesses, so does the need to ensure their quality and safety. That’s why the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, DHX Group, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society ha

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Getting Volunteer, Staff or Sponsor Engagement May Be Hard Because…

Smooth The Path

Volunteers won’t want to recruit their friends if they don’t trust the experience will be good. Staff won’t want to share their ideas if they don’t trust their best ideas will be respected. Sponsors won’t want to sponsor if they don’t trust they will be valued partners. We only want to stamp our name on something when it makes us look good. Related: Association trust triggers.

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Nonprofits! You Are Not the (Only) Gatekeeper for Your Issue!

Achieve

The following blog first appeared on. Philanthropy News Digest. Last month my mother called to tell me about a neighbor who had just been diagnosed with cancer. She talked about how sad the news made her, and told me the town was really coming together to do something for one of its own. In fact, local town leaders had already decided to organize a fundraiser for our friend.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Barriers to Team Effectiveness

.orgCommunity

From : Blog Entry >> Doug's Blog Entry It is a truism that teamwork is important to achieve organizational goals. But what makes for effective teams? orgCommunity has been exploring that issue. Our recent Leadership Summit featured a team effectiveness session led by association executive John Forbes. John also led a subsequent.orgCommunity 30 on Thursday webinar on the same topic.

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Best Benefit Ever: Cyberbullying Hotline

Associations Now

It’s not just pets that can bite. A veterinarian group launches a cyberbullying hotline for its members. What is it? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has developed a confidential 24/7 Cyberbullying Response Assistance Hotline to assist members who have been victims of online attacks. Online harassment may involve false online reviews or threats of physical or financial harm.

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Happy Holidays to You!

Smooth The Path

The post Happy Holidays to You! appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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How To Be The Best Leader You Can Be in 2017

Wired4Leadership

If you’ve ever wondered how to be the best leader you can be, you will appreciate this collection of articles we’ve curated with you in mind. 10 of the most popular leadership tips, ideas, and insights for you. Helping people become the best leader they can be is at the heart of our work. Time … Continue reading How To Be The Best Leader You Can Be in 2017 → You are reading How To Be The Best Leader You Can Be in 2017 from the Wired 4 Leadership blog.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.