Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

What is Sales Operations? Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. .

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The way we connect, communicate, learn and shop is ever-changing. Consequently, your association members have a heightened level of expectation for flexibility, convenience and personalization in everything they do. But, association experiences are struggling to keep up with these growing member expectations. In our recently released Digital Member Study, we surveyed more than 1,000 association members.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Photo by Mohammad Metri on Unsplash. Music is powerful. It can alter moods, inspire, bridge divides, and bring people together. It also has an uncanny way of sticking with us.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 19, 2017

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a big project or worried about a new online learning initiative turning into a big failure, leave it to a rocket scientist to put things into perspective for you. Imagine having to safely land a 2,000-pound, $2.5 billion rover on Mars after it hurtled 354 million miles through space and plunged into Mars’ atmosphere at 13,200 miles an hour.

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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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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 22, 2017

If you’d like to set up a landing page to increase donations (or any other type of goal), I’m going to cover the five steps that will create a successful nonprofit landing page, including examples from nonprofits who have found success.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… I heard the bells on Christmas day. Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat. Of peace on earth, good will to men. . ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Thanks for being a loyal reader of Association Brain Food Weekly. Wishing you and yours a merry holiday season!

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Last week, the American Staffing Association released its most recent edition of American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor. The survey of 2,000 adults found most Americans believe schools, employers and the government share responsibility for the workplace skills gap. But respondents also think individual accountability is a contributing factor.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 18, 2017

If you’re working with an international team and looking to make your virtual meetings more productive, here are seven helpful tips based on Multicultural Leadership expert Erin Meyer's research.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The actor and the film's director Farhad Safinia are being accused of "willful conspiracy to unlawfully hijack control of" the film's distribution. read more.

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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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Portage Group

DECEMBER 20, 2017

If you'd like your copy of Customizing the Membership Experience white paper, send us an email at dtarasca@portagegroup.com #AssnChat #Membership #MembershipExperience #WhitePaper #Customization #HappyHolidays.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Annual reports are the nemesis of many organizations. In today’s digital world, does anyone read print copies? What about PDFs? Realizing the traditional yearend report is becoming obsolete, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association went digital.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 18, 2017

I had a good discussion with my Board chair this week. We're looking ahead to our next Board meeting and it's time to start framing an agenda for the discussions that will take place there. At the end of our discussion we had settled on something that should not only keep our Board focused on the future, but create a structure within which we can take action today.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 18, 2017

When we come back to the office January 2nd, it will be too late. Too late to reflect on 2017 and plan 2018. That sounds odd, doesn’t it? As of January 2nd, we will still have more than 360 days to go. Surely it cannot be too late. When we come back to the office January 2nd, we will be in high gear again. Everyone will clamor for our time. Urgent projects will come due.

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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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Portage Group

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The Association Trends In-Focus by The Portage Group is a research series summarizing the top trends facing Canadian associations today. It also explores some of what is being done to address these challenges and opportunities so that associations like yours can be better positioned to survive – and thrive – well into the future. To get your copy, send us an email at dtarasca@portagegroup.com.

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Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2017

We understand the pressure that association executives face when asked to justify their expenditures. We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 19, 2017

You can’t change people, but you can change the way you deal with them. Uncomfortable situations with difficult co-workers, members, and board members are part of day-to-day challenges for association professionals. Use techniques featured in the second of our 4-part blog series, How to Deal with Challenging Members , to handle whatever is thrown your way.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, we want to reflect on the content we’ve shared this year to help you achieve your employer brand goals. From wellness programs to company culture, here are the top 10 insights from #teamexaqueo that will help you kick off the new year strong! 1. CULTURE, EVP AND EMPLOYER BRAND: EXPLAINING IT LIKE A TWO-YEAR OLD With the help of literally hundreds of experts, learn the simplest way to understand the differences between culture, EVP and employer brand. 2.

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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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Association Success

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Sometimes taking a break is harder than it sounds. Let’s talk about the elusive work-life balance. When was the last time you took a vacation? I mean a real one, where you disconnected from your phone and ignored your email? What about at weekends - are you the first to leave on a Friday or do you stay in the office until the cleaner comes in? Or do you work from home, where work and the rest of life blurs together?

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Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2017

We understand the pressure that association executives face when asked to justify their expenditures. We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Photo by Paul Skorupskas on Unsplash. When deciding whether or not to renew or become a new member, cost is usually not the main decision point, Vivian Swertinski of Informz and Elizabeth Arritt of the American Association of Airport Executives explained. “‘This is too expensive’ is not the problem,” Swertinski emphasized during her and Arritt’s presentation entitled, “Whoa!

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 21, 2017

May the sights and sounds of Christmas work their merry magic in your heart! The post Merry Christmas! appeared first on GrowthZone.

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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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Association Success

DECEMBER 21, 2017

NCARB is going to be testing Lean through a Lean framework - here's how! Humans are not very good at imagining the future. Indeed, TIME magazine mused in 1951 that “By the 21st Century our people doubtless will be squint-eyed, hunchbacked and fond of the dark” – a vision which has happily not (yet) been substantiated. When it comes to creating initiatives, making plans, and envisioning projects, we cannot assume that we know how they will turn out, or how they will be received.

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Beth Kanter

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The holidays are almost here. It should be a time where nonprofits and their hard working employees welcome some much needed downtime. Vu Lee in a recent guest post on the Guidestar blog has issued a call to inaction suggesting that nonprofits should give the week off to staff. He offers some good reasons why: making up for working long hours all year; compensate for low pay; improve morale; and boost individuals’ resilience and productivity.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

We’ve had a fun and interesting year speaking to association executives of all backgrounds and departments about how they arrived in their positions, what they love about their jobs and what challenges them. To close out 2017, we’re looking back at some of the most thoughtful insights these association professionals have shared: On creating content for members, by members: Meena Dayak, American Public Power Association.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Google Analytics is a powerful tool. And with a $0 price tag, it’s a tool that your nonprofit can’t afford not to maximize. Access to data alone won’t increase donations to your cause but understanding which reports to analyze and reacting to donor behavior can. When it comes to tracking and analyzing data, a lot can be learned by looking at other industries.

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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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