Wild Apricot
APRIL 14, 2025
Boost engagement with social media! Discover the best tools, strategy and how to overcome common challenges for ultimate association success.
NetForum
APRIL 15, 2025
Volunteers are the backbone of any successful association, providing essential support, fresh perspectives, and a strong sense of community. However, recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers requires more than just an open invitationit demands a well-crafted strategy that meets the evolving needs and expectations of todays members. National Volunteer Appreciation Month is the perfect time to […] How to help association chapters find the next generation of volunteers appeared first on
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NXUnite
APRIL 15, 2025
If you think about your nonprofit as a machine, your board of directors is the engine. Board members make key decisions, contribute to fundraising efforts , and forge connections in the community, all in the name of powering your organizations purpose. But what happens when such an integral component of your operations isnt functioning at its best? Unfortunately, the nonprofit world is notoriously prone to burnout; recent studies have shown that over 95% of nonprofit leaders are concerned about
Association Adviser
APRIL 16, 2025
The goal of member communications isnt just outreachits to build trust, deliver insights, and strengthen member engagement over time. According to the latest Association Benchmarking Report, associations engage with their members an average of 28 times per month across print, digital, social media, and video platforms. Thats 28 opportunities to inform, educate, and connect.
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Is your current AMS is creating more problems than it solves? You can lead the change. This eBook shares a customizable letter designed to help you clearly communicate your organization’s challenges, highlight the benefits of a modern system, and make a strong case for exploring a new AMS. Whether it’s outdated reporting, clunky workflows, or member frustration, this resource will help you start the conversation with clarity and position yourself as the advocate your organization needs.
Associations Now
APRIL 15, 2025
The Smithbucklin survey also found that those who arent association members are open to joining one that fits their needs. According to a new report, association members have a generally positive view of their association, particularly when it comes to professional development. Unlocking Value for Members: Perceptions and the Evolving Role of Associations , released last week by the AMC Smithbucklin , is based on a survey of 402 association members in the United States.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 16, 2025
Why Identifying Your Nonprofit Target Audience Matters Too many nonprofits fall into the trap of broadcasting messages to bystanders instead of strategically engaging the right people. Traditional audience personas can be helpful, but they often dont capture the true motivations behind why people engage with your cause. Thats where Engagement Mindsets come ina research-backed framework created by Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG) that helps nonprofits move beyond surface-level demographics and in
AMR Management Services
APRIL 17, 2025
For some association leaders and executives, a packed calendar can feel like a badge of honor. For others, it is a necessity created by limited staff support or too many priority projects. Whatever the reason, back-to-back meetings, email overload, distracting travel, and constant interruptions have become the norm. Being overscheduled is a productivity killer.
Candid
APRIL 17, 2025
The challenges facing our communities, whether in workforce development, health care, or social services, are too big for any one sector to solve alone. Businesses have resources and influence. Nonprofits have deep community ties and expertise. Government has the scale and policy tools to make change sustainable. When all three sectors work together, the impact is transformative.
Candid
APRIL 14, 2025
Nonprofits have struggled for years to understandand ideally reversethe declining numbers of everyday donors and volunteers who engage with their organizations. Our colleagues at the Generosity Commission , the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , and others have long documented the phenomena of decreasing volunteerism and giving.
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Unlock the Power of Historical Data A Data Revolution: Why Your AMS/CRM Needs a Native Data Warehouse Today’s association leaders need more than real-time snapshots—they need the full story. MemberSuite: A Data Revolution reveals how a native data warehouse transforms your AMS into a strategic decision-making engine. In this free eBook, you’ll discover: The difference between a database and a data warehouse—and why it matters How to gain historical visibility into membership, engagement, events,
Reid All About it
APRIL 18, 2025
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Online learning program development. Apti explains how to take a proactive approach to developing online learning programs. Their method anticipates member needs and industry trends, instead of reacting to ideas from SMEs alone. New member engagement study. Contribute to industry research by taking Amanda Kaisers New Member Engagement Study survey.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 16, 2025
You know you need help with something, but you’re not sure if you should hire a consultant, a contractor, a vendor, or add a staff position. How can you decide? I recently had the opportunity to participate in a discussion about this with association colleagues representing all those background and options. We did come up with some good questions to help you figure it out: Do you want someone who can be brutally honest in telling truth to power?
Associations Now
APRIL 16, 2025
Sure, that one meeting shouldve been an email, but your next big meeting can be an experience. Planning your upcoming event in that same old spot will likely produce the same old results. So why not try a burgeoning hub for the aviation, aerospace, biotech, and medical industries that also happens to be a Cvent Top 30 Meeting Destination? Part of the Front Range Urban Corridor, Aurora is home to culturally robust restaurants, festivals, attractions, and a thriving art scene.
Forj
APRIL 14, 2025
About AWHONN The Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 dedicated to advancing the health of women and newborns through advocacy, research, and professional development. With approximately 25,000 members, AWHONN empowers nurses in womens health, obstetrics, and neonatal care through evidence-based education, clinical resources, and leadership opportunities.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
AMR Management Services
APRIL 16, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 14, 2025) AMR Management Services, a Kentucky-based association management firm, is pleased to welcome the Linguistic Society of America (LSA) as its newest client. LSA joins a growing roster of more than 25 national and international associations that have chosen AMR as their trusted management partner. Founded in 1924, LSA is… The post AMR Management Services Welcomes The Linguistic Society of America as new Client-Partner first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Breezio
APRIL 18, 2025
If engagement is the goal, then creative content is the path to reaching it. Yet for many associations, consistently generating meaningful, relevant, and interactive content for members can feel like an uphill battle. The question isnt whether content matters, its how to create experiences that invite participation, foster knowledge-sharing, and deepen relationships among members.
Associations Now
APRIL 18, 2025
A new survey finds that CEOs have less trust in boards effectiveness than the boards do. Good communication is essentialbut CEOs need to help. Are we back to the early days of Covid when it comes to governance? The rapid disruptions to the U.S. economy and industry regulations in 2025 have opened the question of whether associations need to be in crisis mode in response, and what role boards need to play.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 16, 2025
Annual conferences can be an valuable platform for helping your attendees and their organizations develop and retain future leaders, aka hi-pos. According to the Forbes Human Resources Council Expert Panel , a modern high-po (high-potential) workforce strategy involves more than having a list of candidates for succession planning. It is about having actively engaging discussions and preparing your people through experiences, exposure, and education programs to give them the opportunities to gr
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Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a
Candid
APRIL 16, 2025
The two largest donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors in the United States, Fidelity Charitable and DAFGiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable), both reported 25% year-over-year growth in grant dollars in 2024. As the use of DAFs continues to expand, nonprofits are increasingly asking: How can we get DAF sponsors to recommend our organization to their DAF donors?
Event Industry News
APRIL 16, 2025
Kru Live, the globally recognised and award-winning live engagement agency, is proud to announce its acquisition by Brand Partnership Group, a leading network of agencies and partners dedicated to driving brand innovation and long-term growth through strategic partnerships.
ISAE
APRIL 16, 2025
Every nonprofit strives to make a difference. However, achieving efficiency and scalability often requires digital transformationa journey that can be complex given the unique challenges nonprofits face, such as limited staffing and constrained budgets. With the right strategy, nonprofits can leverage technology to optimize operations and drive their mission forward.
Effective Database
APRIL 16, 2025
Eyes wide open and affirmative decision-making When I work with my clients on any type of project, whether it's selection of a new system or improving data management within the organization, I always emphasize one thing: When we make decisions, we want to make them with eyes wide open.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Click
APRIL 14, 2025
So, youve decided on the content of your next email campaign. Youve written, edited, rewritten, deleted, started again, tried Chat GPT, suffered from imposter syndrome for a while, and finally crafted THE perfect email. The next step is to ensure that perfect message reaches all your intended recipients at the right time, on the right day AND that your email is read with interest and acted up with considered haste.
Event Industry News
APRIL 16, 2025
Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has announced a major leadership restructure to support its continued expansion and ambitious growth plans within the events and experiential marketing sector. This marks a formal leadership shift as Simon Hambley and senior colleagues transition to group-level roles focused on strategic growth across the wider agency portfolio.
MatrixG
APRIL 17, 2025
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. On Monday, March 31st, Matrix Group said goodbye to our office on the 3rd floor of 2611 South Clark Street in Crystal City. We moved into this space in July 2019, a mere nine months before the pandemic began. This new office was light-filled, full of collaborative spaces, decorated with purple splashes and Star Wars toys, and full of the latest tech.
Forj
APRIL 14, 2025
About AWHONN The Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 dedicated to advancing the health of women and newborns through advocacy, research, and professional development. With approximately 25,000 members, AWHONN empowers nurses in womens health, obstetrics, and neonatal care through evidence-based education, clinical resources, and leadership opportunities.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
.orgSource
APRIL 15, 2025
In an era where AI, automation, and digital transformation dominate business conversations, organizations are rushing to upgrade their technology. But heres the hard truth: Technology alone doesnt guarantee success. Its the people using it that determine whether an upgrade is a game-changer or just another expensive, underutilized tool. A recent white paper on AI transformation highlights that 70% of technology-driven initiatives fail not because the tech isnt good enough, but because businesses
Event Industry News
APRIL 16, 2025
Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System, launched its new networking solution to help event organizers deliver the meaningful connections attendees increasingly demand from in-person events.
Candid
APRIL 15, 2025
The Blackbaud Institutes 2024 Trends in Giving Spotlight report estimates that U.S. nonprofits saw an average 1.9% uptick in individual giving last year, based on data from a sample of 8,674 organizations with over $55 billion in total fundraising revenue. Here are five takeaways from the report about trends by subsector and organization size, in online giving, and in average gift size. 1.
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