Sat.Dec 18, 2021 - Fri.Dec 24, 2021

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4 Tips for Increasing Engagement Between Virtual Attendees

Wild Apricot

This is a blog post by Christina Tomlinson, VP of Marketing & Events at Pathable. When it comes to successfully hosting a virtual event, one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face is engaging your audience. In fact, according to this survey.

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2022 Calls for Sound Community Management Strategy

Higher Logic

The post 2022 Calls for Sound Community Management Strategy appeared first on Higher Logic. We saw unprecedented societal changes from the pandemic on business and daily life over the past 18 months. Our 2021 Engagement Trends Report reveals the association online community engagement trends that emerged. The post 2022 Calls for Sound Community Management Strategy appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Unique Ways to Structure Your Online Community

Breezio

Thinking about restructuring your online community? Here are some ways in which you can optimize your online community and add interactive elements that encourage your members to participate.

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Need More Hands on Deck? Recruit Online Education Volunteers

WBT Systems

It’s easy to come up with great ideas for enhancing online education programs. We love doing that for you, and your members probably do too. However, execution is not so easy. You can only do so much.

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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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Membership Card Template: How to Create Membership Cards In 3 Minutes

Wild Apricot

One of the best ways to improve your members’ experience is to provide them with membership cards. Creating them may seem like a fairly straightforward process, but believe it or not, how you design and distribute your membership cards can have.

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Strategically Entrepreneurial: Diane Wessman, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Association Adviser

Association professionals are used to wearing many hats: leader, communicator, strategist, and entrepreneur, to name a few. It takes a high level of organization and drive to be a successful association entrepreneur, but Diane Wessman of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) manages her responsibilities with aplomb. As Vice President of Operations for RAIC, […].

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Don’t Forget about Your Remote Team When You’re Hybrid

Achurch

When equipping the office space , consider your entire team. Think about what equipment and resources your employees will require, provide, and/or pay for themselves. Regardless of how many days they work from home, it’s essential that their home office is set up similarly to the office. Having an ergonomically friendly desk and chair arrangement is as crucial at home as it is in the office.

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Are You Ignoring a Huge Piece of Your Culture?

PROPEL

I presented with a client last week at the Digital Now conference in Nashville, and we shared the story of how this organization made the shift to clarifying their strategic line of sight, down to a set of both annual AND quarterly goals and metrics. Both the staff and the volunteers had to make some significant adjustments to this new system. The old way of doing things was quite ingrained.

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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 10: Christmas Crepes 

Aaron Wolowiec

On the tenth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Kate Pojeta shares with us her family’s traditional Christmas breakfast recipe.

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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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17 Event Planning Tips for Engaging, Streamlined Events

MemberClicks

More organizations than ever are leaning into events (whether virtual or in-person) to pull in prospective members and engage current ones. A recent survey showed that the virtual event market alone is expected to be worth $504.76 billion by 2028. As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way.

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In Tobi's Words.

Ngage Management

As I reflect on this moment in time and the honor of what obtaining the Athena award means for Ngage Management, I am certain of two things: It is sheer determination that has gotten us to this point, and it will be the innovative, knowledgeable team of experts and employees who take us further. I have always had a solid vision in my mind of the trajectory I was on, and now as I look to continue to grow Ngage and the business goals I set, I am so grateful and eager for the opportunity to consult

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Your Culture Changed—Whether You Wanted It To or Not

PROPEL

When you intentionally design your culture, it develops a certain center of gravity to it. The world may change constantly, but a well-designed culture will stay its course. If you have a “culture by default,” on the other hand, the culture frequently bends to pressure from the outside, and the results are typically not good. Then came 2020.

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Associations Next: Looking Back on 2021 and Ahead to 2022

Ewald Consulting

By David C. Ewald For Ewald Consulting, the past year was shaped by two society-wide events, the continuing impact of COVID and the resulting effect on the workplace. The emerging impact and opportunity of artificial intelligence, along with curiosity about the future of work, are giving us things to think about as we end this year and move into the next.

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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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12 Virtual Event Engagement Ideas for Improved Experiences

MemberClicks

While virtual events came to prominence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their popularity has only continued to rise. According to a recent survey from Markletic , 55% of organizers say they’ll be investing more in virtual events. Additional research forecasts that the virtual event market will hit $504.76 billion by 2028. And it makes sense why. Virtual events are safer and can accommodate larger audiences.

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Fair Housing Update

Virginia Condo & HOA Law Blog

Under the Fair Housing Act, there are requirements with respect to “accommodations” and “modifications.” “Accommodations” are requests to be exempt from certain rules or policies such as a request to have a service animal when there are pet rules that would exclude that particular type or breed of animal. “Modifications” are physical changes to the property to enable a disabled person to use the property in the same manner as others.

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Association Mashup Episode 3: A Perspective on Mergers & Acquisitions in the Association Sector

PROPEL

This episode features guest Ben Muscolino, an association industry expert and CEO of AMS Geeks and Breezio, who has many years of deep industry knowledge around the mergers and acquisitions in the industry, particularly related to AMS and community platforms. In our conversation, we dig into what culture and tech might have to do with M&A, we poke a bear or two, and brainstorm some ideas for the.

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Choosing an E-File Provider for Your Nonprofit Taxes

Achieve

Filing your taxes is one of the most important and most dreaded tasks for any nonprofit. After all, filing Form 990 correctly and on time is what helps your nonprofit keep its tax-exempt status — and helps you avoid paying unnecessary fees. . Because your. taxes matter. so much, it’s crucial to prioritize them during tax season and throughout the year by keeping your finances well organized.

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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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17 Event Planning Tips for Engaging, Streamlined Events

MemberClicks

More organizations than ever are leaning into events (whether virtual or in-person) to pull in prospective members and engage current ones. A recent survey showed that the virtual event market alone is expected to be worth $504.76 billion by 2028. As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way.

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Designing the Optimal Association Awards Program Website

Fonteva

What Roles Do an Association Website and AMS Play for Awards? An association’s AMS is a critical point of record and the association website is an essential platform for marketing the activities within the association. Having an effective awards program requires both a software portal for application submission, as well as a public-facing website for promotion.

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The problem with watercooler conversations

PROPEL

In ALL of the culture conversations we have been facilitating, we’re talking a lot about the value of hallway conversations. Also known as watercooler conversations, these interactions can strengthen “weak ties” which are just as critical for creating a sense of belonging as strong ties – they can help to building relationships between people whether or not they work directly together.

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Associations Next: Looking Back on 2021 and Ahead to 2022

Ewald Consulting

By David C. Ewald For Ewald Consulting, the past year was shaped by two society-wide events, the continuing impact of COVID and the resulting effect on the workplace. The emerging impact and opportunity of artificial intelligence, along with curiosity about the future of work, are giving us things to think about as we end this year and move into the next.

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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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12 Virtual Event Engagement Ideas for Improved Experiences

MemberClicks

While virtual events came to prominence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their popularity has only continued to rise. According to a recent survey from Markletic , 55% of organizers say they’ll be investing more in virtual events. Additional research forecasts that the virtual event market will hit $504.76 billion by 2028. And it makes sense why. Virtual events are safer and can accommodate larger audiences.

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Why Subscribers Quit and How to Stop Them

Robert Skrob

Why do so many subscribers quit without ever consuming anything they purchased through your subscription? Subscriber engagement is the #1 key to retention. Someone who isn’t using their subscription is very likely to cancel that subscription. Every subscription business must have a plan for getting subscribers engaged and using what they deliver. Subscriber engagement and retention systems are as important.

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Congrats to the Association Women in Technology Champions!

PROPEL

We are honored to be part of the AWTC community. Please join us in celebrating these awesome AWTC awardees, including our very own Maddie Grant.??. Source.

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10 Days of Holiday Baking with Event Garde - Day 8: Chocolate Gingerbread Wreath Cookies

Aaron Wolowiec

On the eighth day of holiday baking Event Garde team member Kate Pojeta shares with us a cookie favorite that bring decorating fun for the family!

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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!