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7 Association Trends We'll See in 2021

Wild Apricot

Let’s be honest: 2020 was a tough year for associations. How you engage with members was flipped entirely on its head. However, despite cutbacks, canceled events, remote staff, and more, associations still managed to survive — congratulations!

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What is an Online Community? The Basics & Benefits

Higher Logic

The post What is an Online Community? The Basics & Benefits appeared first on Higher Logic. Online communities are all around us, connecting families, friends, neighborhoods, and finally, businesses: Branded online communities help organizations with everything from being more transparent to deflecting support cases. The post What is an Online Community?

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Dollars and Sense: What is an association member worth?

Association Success

The truth is, each member of your association is clearly worth more than the dues they pay. They provide man hours, word-of-mouth marketing, and emotional and creative insight that keeps your association moving forward. But there is a benefit to learning how much each member contributes to the financial goals of your association over the lifetime of their membership.

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12 Digital Marketing Channels for Your Association’s Education Programs

WBT Systems

12 Digital Marketing Channels for Your Association’s Education Programs. Read more about 12 Digital Marketing Channels for Your Association’s Education Programs.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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10 Nonprofit Sector Trends for 2021

Wild Apricot

Are you as ready for 2021 as I am? COVID-19 brought a slew of challenges for the nonprofit sector this year — but it didn’t get us down! As always, nonprofits showed their resilience and innovation to overcome a very difficult time. I’m.

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Associations 2021: Building New Norms

Aaron Wolowiec

Possibility. If Lowell was going to capture what 2021 is bringing with it – there is amazing potential and possibility. Many norms which were calcified in associations’ systems simply because of inertia have become dislodged. Over the past 10 months, associations have had to change so frequently the word ‘pivot’ has become hated. Not because of the change it implies, but because it is the norm which has defined each passing week.

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Webinar Recap: Getting Good Programs (and Great Money) Out of Partners

Blue Sky eLearn

Recently, our clients Joy Davis and Eri k Burns from AAPS joined us to provide a webinar on getting good programs (and great money) out of partners. When we say partners, we’re talking about your exhibitors and sponsors. Whether in-person or virtual, these partners are important, although they are not all created equal (and they probably feel that way about th e conferences they exhibit at and sponsor!).

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December Update: Ending the Year on a Great Note

Wild Apricot

We’ve almost made it through the year! As we’re counting down to 2021, let’s look at the resources and updates from December. This month's highlight includes the launch of digital products, where you can offer digital content for.

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Why your organization should embrace the ‘stop-doing’ list

Association Success

I recently attended a workshop titled “Reduce, reuse, recycle: How to do more with less content in 2021” that was designed to help attendees prepare for a more productive 2021. In this workshop, AssociationSuccess.org general manager Chelsea Brasted and marketing specialist Heather Nolan provided fresh content ideas and suggestions for how to beat writer’s block. .

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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2021 Membership Prediction

Aaron Wolowiec

For many associations 2020 has been a year of incredible innovation and creation as we have been forced to change in so many ways. Now that 2020 is almost over and many of. those initial challenges are behind us it is time to focus on 2021 and what that might look like from a membership perspective. Here are some predictions from Scott Oser.

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Why Data Ethics Matter

Association Adviser

Data is a powerful tool your association should use, but with that power comes an immense responsibility. Here's what you should know about data ethics. The post Why Data Ethics Matter appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How the Diversity Workforce Coalition Grew Their Event Attendance by 526% in 2020

Wild Apricot

This year has been pivotal for many reasons — one of which is that the corporate world is finally realizing the impact and importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. However, many organizations are still learning the ins.

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How Hunky is Your Association?

Smooth The Path

A friend of mine just told me she heard someone else say that people are coping with the pandemic in one of three ways – chunk, drunk, or hunk. If you saw all the homemade bread and desserts around our house, you would know which path my family is going down. However, some people are picking door number three. They are converting their commute time into exercise time.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

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.

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Rethink Productivity: Help Your Remote Staff Make Time for Deep Work

Achurch

Lately, during Zoom meetings, your team is looking more frazzled and fatigued. No surprise since they have more on their plate and more demands on their time. But are they making the best use of that time? You suspect they’ve fallen into poor work habits, jumping from task to task while projects requiring more focus get pushed off to another day—or attempted after normal working hours with tired minds.

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What to Do When You Inherit a Career Center: How to Manage It

Association Adviser

Managing your association's online career center can be a lot of work, but with a strategic plan, you will enjoy the benefits of a well-supported program. The post What to Do When You Inherit a Career Center: How to Manage It appeared first on Association Adviser.

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5 ways to improve yourself and your organization in the new year

Association Success

As 2020 comes to a close and we realize many of the issues we face due to COVID-19 will continue through the new year, many professionals are looking for ways to combat stress from working at home and leading through crises. That’s why this week’s Friday Five is all about self improvement. Every week, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our newsletters to keep up with what’s trending.

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Statement On Making The COVID-19 Vaccine Available To Internet Industry Workers On The Front Lines

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Internet Association Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs and Counsel Mike Lemon issued the following statement on making the COVID-19 vaccine available internet industry workers on the front lines: “Many people working for internet companies continue to be essential workers who have allowed Americans to receive important products and services while staying safe at home.

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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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The Reminder Some Association Boards Might Need Right Now

Smooth The Path

Just because the board thinks all conferences have to be in-person does not mean most of your members agree. Just because most of the board members love receptions does not mean the majority of members love receptions. When many board members feel like virtual benefits pale compared to physical benefits, other members might not feel the same. While boards may represent the membership’s interests, boards tend not to be representative of the membership.

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10 Quick Tips for Improving Your Association Website Experience

Association Adviser

Improve your association's website user experience with these 10 UX research truths from Sandy Marsico of Sandstorm digital creative agency. The post 10 Quick Tips for Improving Your Association Website Experience appeared first on Association Adviser.

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At home, at work: Regulating home businesses in community associations

Ungrated

Many Americans have turned to side hustles or completely changed how and where their brick-and-mortar business operates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the country, a growing number of pet groomers, hair stylists, fitness instructors, daycare workers, and entrepreneurs have set up home businesses , posing a challenge to community association restrictions.

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HighRoad launches new Rethink Association podcast

HighRoad Solution

Here at HighRoad, our mission is not only to equip associations with the latest and greatest marketing technology solutions but to empower associations with the data and insights that will take their outreach efforts to the next level. We continually strive to be the go-to source for all things trending in the association world: from marketing best practices to challenges unique to associations, we're here to help solve problems and innovate solutions.

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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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Why we’re not making predictions for 2021

Nimble AMS

After the year we’ve all had (and what a year it’s been!), who can really predict what comes next? The truth is, nobody saw a year like 2020 coming. I mean, did you ever think toilet paper demand or mysterious monoliths would be headline-makers? Did you ever imagine that your organization might have to turn on a dime to work from home, cancel planned in-person events, and continue to engage with members and colleagues in an all-virtual environment (all while figuring out how to home school your

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A Measured Embrace of the Opportunity for Change

Association Adviser

As we close out a tumultuous year of change and new ways of working, gathering and exchanging information, we talked with an association executive whose steady leadership has guided his team and association members with military precision and calm confidence. Phil Newsum, executive director of the Association of Diving Contractors International, offers a unique perspective […].

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What associations can learn from Google

Association Success

Many people are now moving away from college degrees and focusing on trade schools or hands-on apprenticeships, which for some makes college degrees obsolete. In fact, companies like Starbucks, Publix, Apple, Google and Bank of America have published numerous job applications no longer requiring a college education. With associations and other membership organizations already contributing to continuing education credits and certifications, it begs the question: Could these organizations become t

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[On Demand] How to Make Your Organization Essential in 2021

MemberClicks

If you missed last week’s webinar, How to Make Your Organization Essential in 2021 , good news: It’s now on demand! Download the recording to hear three of your peers, representing associations, association management companies (AMCs), and chambers of commerce, discuss….

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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!