Wild Apricot
JUNE 29, 2022
Running a nonprofit is a lot like learning to juggle—exciting as the skill is, it’s harder than it looks! If you’re looking for a way to keep all those balls in the air, nothing is more valuable than a foolproof nonprofit budget.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 27, 2022
When it comes to delivering superior member experience (MX), association professionals know how important it is to invest in technology that drives member loyalty. According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Associations are looking for innovative association management software (AMS) like email marketing, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, job boards, and learning solutions to transform MX. .
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Association Analytics
JUNE 27, 2022
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Spark Consulting
JUNE 29, 2022
In position number 7 of the top ten all time Spark blog posts: Membership 101: Exit Surveys. (I told you the Membership 101 series would be back!). Once again, the advice in the initial post remains solid. To this day, I regularly recommend conducting an exit survey as part of client projects, or as something they should start doing on their own after we’re done, or both.
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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!
Wild Apricot
JUNE 27, 2022
Nonprofit accounting can get complicated , especially for organizations using outdated systems.
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WBT Systems
JUNE 27, 2022
Should you pay attention to the metaverse? It depends on whom you ask. On one side, you have the loud, enthusiastic voices of Web3 and cryptocurrency venture capitalists, Mark Zuckerberg, and a sycophantic media.
Association Analytics
JUNE 27, 2022
The post Level Up Your Association’s Marketing with Analytics – 7/6/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.
Aptify
JUNE 29, 2022
After a period of declining membership, unions seem to be staging a comeback. . Here’s how your labor union can prepare for and take advantage of this opportunity for growth. . The union membership rate declined by 0.5 percent in 2021 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, recent movement in U.S. organized labor suggests an environment that’s ripe for union growth: .
.orgSource
JUNE 27, 2022
Consultants see everything—from organizations that make Dunder Mifflin look like a tight ship to associations that could teach us a thing or two. We focus attention on what the most successful groups do right. At.orgCommunity’s June 9 Innovation Summit, Kevin Ordonez,orgSource President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy, and I gave a presentation […].
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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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PROPEL
JUNE 30, 2022
We’ve all gone through so much change in the last two years that people now refuse to use the word “pivot” in just about any context. It’s quite interesting, actually, because organizational agility is something we’ve been tracking in our culture assessment for several years now, and pre-pandemic it was literally the lowest-scoring culture marker of the 8 we measure, meaning it was LESS present in.
AMG
JUNE 29, 2022
Recently, the Supreme Court of North Carolina handed down a decision (in Belmont Association, Inc. v. Farwig ) which greatly affects the ability of planned communities to regulate the location and placement of solar panels on lots within the community. The ruling does not affect condominium communities created under Chapter 47A or Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
GrowthZone
JUNE 30, 2022
GrowthZone is proud to share its excitement about the announcement of the 2022 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s Chamber of the Year finalists, especially since we know over half of them VERY well—58% of the finalists use GrowthZone or ChamberMaster software. This recognition is the most prestigious and competitive award presented by ACCE and is the only globally-recognized industry award that honors top chambers of commerce.
HighRoad Solution
JUNE 27, 2022
There's no question that individual and societal experiences have shaped Gen Z. Significant events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent advocacy movements like Black Lives Matter, gun reform, and climate change have formulated the values of this new generation. Their social consciousness, thrifty, and tech-savvy priorities are attributes that associations need to take into account when building plans to drum up new membership, increase engagement, and even recruit their own new employees.
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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.
Association Freak
JUNE 30, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes Make Innovation in Associations Easy Socrates called himself the “midwife of ideas.” Since he himself knew nothing, his work was to help bring out the truths locked up in others. This method of learning is fine for philosophy, but what about for business? Does this attitude work to bring out good ideas and drive innovation … Continue reading "Innovation in Associations: How United Way Makes It Easy".
Ungrated
JULY 1, 2022
Community associations across the country have begun to fight back against the corporate investors who have changed the nature of the communities. In Charlotte, N.C., over recent years, highly funded corporations have been buying thousands of homes in the area and adding them to their growing rental portfolios. This activity has resulted in a lack of affordable housing for homebuyers and a high turnover of renters, resulting in an outcry amongst associations looking to protect their communities.
Colorado HOA Law
JUNE 29, 2022
After our scintillating discussion focused on HB 1137 this afternoon, I can’t resist but to hold another class that focuses on HB 1137 and all the other 2022 legislation and other legal changes impacting Colorado community associations. Community managers and Board members are invited to join me on July 11, 2022 at 1:00 to explore beyond the boundaries of 1137 and learn how new laws will impact towing, voting, and community maintenance obligations.
Multiview
JUNE 30, 2022
To say the workforce has changed is an understatement, especially with the pandemic and Great Resignation still looming. And though we may all be still searching for talent and gearing up for face-to-face events, something that should always be priority to your association is your staffs personal time off (PTO). Mental Health America states that “ employers who offer PTO support the overall mental health of their staff, and employees who use PTO can help reduce burnout and increase productivity
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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
Association Freak
JUNE 30, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes Intentional Choices in Association Decision Making Intentional choices can be hard in the best of times. What’s a necessary choice as opposed to one that would be nice to make? How do we choose between things that are all necessary when we can’t have them all? How can we be confident about the decisions we … Continue reading "Association Decision Making: 3 Ways To Be More Intentional".
Achieve
JUNE 30, 2022
As a fundraising professional, you’re continually looking for new ways to engage supporters and give them more ways to. interact with your nonprofit online. From virtual fundraising events to text-to-give campaigns, there are a variety of ways to connect with supporters digitally while also earning revenue for your cause. . Of course, launching new fundraisers can take a considerable amount of your staff’s time and effort.
Association Reserves
JUNE 29, 2022
Why does your Reserve Study include 3% inflation long term when CPI is > 8% and some Construction Indexes are using inflation rates of over 20%? Short answer: Our Reserve Studies reflect current inflated costs for expenses projected within the next three years , and a historical average of 3% beyond that timeframe. This approach does not unfairly burden the current owners by assuming today’s high inflation will continue for all 30 years projected in your Reserve Study.
Delcor
JUNE 29, 2022
In the last few years, we have seen an increased emphasis on data privacy in the legal sphere. The European Union (EU) adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016 with the goal of protecting the personal data of individuals living in the EU. In the United States, California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018, taking clear inspiration from the GDPR.
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.
Reid All About it
JULY 1, 2022
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Metaverse. Is the metaverse a sci-fi fantasy or a realistic opportunity for associations? WBT Systems takes a look at the hype, metaverses in action right now, and ways your association could experiment with the metaverse. Multi-generational teams. Achurch Consulting identifies five essential elements for managing a multi-generational remote or hybrid team.
Effective Database
JUNE 29, 2022
The longer you take, the longer it will take It may sound like a tautology, but the longer you take to complete a project, the longer it's going to take to complete it.
Robert Skrob
JUNE 27, 2022
What’s the best way to reduce churn, increase retention and grow your monthly recurring revenue? Click here to watch. In the subscription business, often 2/3 of your first-year subscriber churn happens within the first three months. That’s right, 2/3 of the subscribers who cancel in the first year, actually cancel within the first three months after joining.
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