Wild Apricot

APRIL 30, 2023

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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: John Blackmon - CTO, CAIO ELB Learning

Did you know that (VR) training is becoming more of a mainstream strategy in the eLearning Industry? This learning modality has changed dramatically over the past 2 years, and several organizations have proven it has better results than traditional eLearning - but why and is it worth it? Join John Blackmon, CTO and Chief AI Officer of ELB Learning, and creator of CenarioVR and Lectora, for an honest look at data points and common myths — including needing a camera to get started or a headset to

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Ewald Consulting

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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The time is right for nonprofits to do more with learning tech! Nonprofit organizations seem to have accelerated their interest in eLearning tech as of late. Driving this need are several factors including reaching a remote workforce, growing demands for training, and changing regulations. The challenges nonprofits face are not dissimilar from for-profit companies, yet there are notable differences.

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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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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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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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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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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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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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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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For the 9th 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 2023 survey results report to see how your association compares: Challenges/Concerns/Worries Reinstatement Strategies Non-Dues Revenue Sources Renewal Rates, and More!

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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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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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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: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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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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Elevating Engagement

MAY 5, 2023

People are now officially over-surveyed. We can see it in the metrics—response rates are falling. And we can even feel it in our reaction— “Ugh, no, I don’t have time to rate that customer service call.” But sometimes, we still need feedback, so how can we make giving feedback much more engaging? Think out of the feedback box! The standard survey is kind of boring, and people tend to race through them without reading the directions.

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Associations Now

MAY 2, 2023

The association’s “Benefits Badass” contest follows a phenomenon of TikToks by members outside its core audience touting its discounts. An association has seized on a TikTok trend discussing its benefits and built a public-facing contest around it. On April 19, AARP announced the launch of a national search for an “AARP Benefits Badass,” the member who has found the most clever ways to use or promote the benefits offered by the association for Americans aged 50 and older.

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AMG

APRIL 29, 2023

NC Bill to Restrict HOA/Condo Collections Would Harm Associations & Owners Posted on April 26, 2023 by Jim Slaughter [link] As described in my recent NC Community Association Legislative Update , one bill moving through the NC General Assembly is HB 542 “Protect Homeowners’ Rights.” In addition to placing further requirements on associations as to the collection of past due assessments, the proposal would prohibit the filing of a lien against an owner who fails to pay obligatory association

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Expectations For Year 1 with eLearning Tech There’s something exciting about using new technology. Whether that means solving problems, creating efficiencies, better management, (or all of the above), it’s an exciting and hopeful process. The experience is the same for learning technology. People often overestimate what they can accomplish in a year but underestimate the progress they can make in 2 to 3 years’ time.

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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

At some point, your association will likely need to solicit submissions of some kind. Depending on the nature of your organization, it could be for any number of things: Papers, abstracts, or posters for a medical conference Speakers or presenters for a trade show Nominees for your annual awards Scholarship or grant recipients No matter the call, it’s important that you include all of the right information in your communication.

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Raklet

MAY 1, 2023

Welcome to the ultimate guide to alumni management, where you will find all the information you need to create and. The post The Unrivaled Guide to Alumni Management (2023 Strategies) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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