Wild Apricot

APRIL 30, 2023

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Association Adviser

MAY 2, 2023

Republished from ASAE Center What works for association membership in the United States is not necessarily guaranteed to work internationally, for lots of reasons. Here is a set of clear steps to navigate a complicated terrain and achieve the best outcomes. Membership dues that’s designed for a domestic market does not always translate well […] The post Success-Driven Strategies to Expand Membership Globally appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Is your association planni ng to upgrade its t echnology to a mo dern software solu tion? If so, you’re among good company. The latest Community Brands Research reports 65% of a ssociation p rofessionals and 63% of members agree that professi onal membe rship and trade organi zatio ns that don’t transform technologically within the ne xt fe w years won’t survive.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

We need another term for “digital transformation.” It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. If only it were that simple. Real “transformation” requires a commitment that goes beyond updated equipment. Becoming a digital organization means infusing technology into your association’s ecosystem.

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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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Ewald in Practice

MAY 2, 2023

Choosing to serve as an association leader can be a daunting decision. Even more challenging is building a robust pipeline of up-and-coming leaders to keep your organization moving forward. At the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI), the Local Circle Groups are informal, local groups of current and prospective members who come together on a monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly basis.

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Associations Now

MAY 1, 2023

Knowing how members prefer to receive communication is important for associations on several fronts, especially when it’s renewal time. That’s why approaching the renewal process with members in mind can help groups build a more successful campaign. Last year, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) retooled its email and direct-mail renewal campaigns.

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Raklet

MAY 2, 2023

With the increasing trend of organizations shifting their operations online, having membership management software has become critical. Whether you’re running. The post Your Ultimate 2023 Guide to Online Membership Management appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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The Journal by EXEC

MAY 1, 2023

Image Credit: Blade The decision to add a new member benefit to your business or organization is never an arbitrary one. Adjusting your benefits package—particularly if you’re replacing existing benefits with new ones—should be done meticulously to avoid unintended consequences. Read on to see our top factors to consider when determining the optimal timing for introducing new member benefits and revamping existing ones.

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Multiview

MAY 4, 2023

Exhibitors are essential to the success of trade associations. They contribute funding for programs and initiatives, provide insights to what's happening within the industry, and back the overall mission and cause of the association. For these reasons and more, associations shouldn't overlook the importance of building strong relationships with their exhibitors, especially during the main attraction of the year — their annual meeting and trade show.

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44 low-cost and free ideas to reduce employee turnover and improve morale. Employee turnover is disruptive, costs money, and impacts morale. But it’s preventable — or at least manageable — when you have a game plan. Read the Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations, and you’ll learn: 21 ideas to boost morale and improve retention 12 key perks of time off, awards, recognition, and praise 11 strategies to keep new and existing employees involved and informed, and why this is fundamental to the

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 29, 2023

The post 15 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit With Word-of-Mouth Marketing appeared first on WildApricot.

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WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2023

Here’s a million-dollar idea: help us hapless humans close the distance between having good intentions and taking action on those intentions. You see this challenge everywhere.

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Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. They suggest steps for stopping the meeting madness and responsibilities of meeting conveners and participants.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 5, 2023

The Event Garde team is committed to holding ourselves accountable to our core values. These values serve as the foundation for how we work with one another, our partners, and our clients and it’s important that they continue to be an accurate reflection of who we aim to be. Here's what happened from the intentional revisiting of these values.

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We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 29, 2023

The post 3 Ways to Effectively Brand Your Nonprofit’s Website appeared first on WildApricot.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack.

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Associations Now

MAY 3, 2023

Although talking to your supervisor about burnout can be difficult even in the best-case scenarios, coming to the table with a good sense of how you’re feeling, what you need, and a concrete plan of action can help ease the nerves. Burnout can be a difficult topic for employees to bring up in the workplace for several reasons. First, there’s still a stigma around asking for help at work, whether that’s needing additional support on a project taking a mental health day.

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AMG

MAY 1, 2023

Introduction Managing a condo HOA (Homeowners Association) board can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with diverse residents and their interests. However, with effective leadership and management skills, the process can be smooth, productive, and beneficial for everyone involved. In this blog post, we will share some tips on how to manage a successful condo HOA board. 1.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 5, 2023

Here's your step-by-step guide on writing nonprofit articles of incorporation and a free nonprofit articles of incorporation template.

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PROPEL

MAY 5, 2023

We added thousands of data points to the aggregate data set from our culture assessment, and the new numbers confirm our original conclusions about the existence of 8 primary culture patterns inside organizations. Overall, areas like collaboration, growth, and inclusion score more futurist, but agility and transparency are more traditional, and within each of those areas, the patterns are now even.

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2023

A new study suggests that executives, overwhelmed by information, are scared to make decisions. One step toward a solution: Don’t confuse metrics with strategy. Can a robot do a CEO’s job better than a human being? In 2023, it’s a question you can actually ask with a straight face. One reason for that is all the chatter about AI. Another reason is that CEOs seem to be asking the question of themselves.

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Ungrated

MAY 2, 2023

Updated lending questionnaires introduced last year by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have restricted access to mortgages and created condominium blacklists, impacting thousands of affordable housing units in the U.S. CAI is urging immediate adjustments. The Orange County Register reports Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are compiling troubling lists that prohibit mortgage financing for entire condominium or housing cooperative buildings.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 1, 2023

Learn how to make fundraising thermometers and use them to motivate donors and reach your fundraising goals. Plus get a free template!

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PROPEL

MAY 3, 2023

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD and Maddie Grant discuss the impact of managers on employee mental health with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company. The conversation centers around the surprising data point that 69% of employees say their manager has a big.

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MemberClicks

MAY 4, 2023

It seems like there are always health fads circling around, but one I keep hearing about, particularly in the early months of 2019, is the digital detox. You may have heard of it, but it’s essentially a commitment to cut back on screen time (particularly that spent on one’s phone). Why digital detox? You may already be able to guess why a digital detox is important, but a few reminders (and shocking facts)… According Straight Talk , the average American checks his or her phone every 12 minutes p

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Ungrated

MAY 5, 2023

As electric vehicle adoption continues to rise in the U.S., community associations must prepare to accommodate the trend. In 2022, 6% of all new cars purchased were electric, and Bloomberg predicts that this market share will grow to 50% by 2030. The vast majority of EV owners expect to charge at home, which means that community associations need a plan now to provide this amenity or offer residents guidelines to install their own chargers.

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Here’s How to Write a Marketing Plan for Your Association If you’re new to writing marketing plans, or new to working at an association, this tip sheet is for you. Association Marketing Plan Basics provides an overview of these five components of a great association marketing plan (including examples!): Mission Goals Objectives Tactics Strategy It’s a quick read and free to association professionals.

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