Wild Apricot

APRIL 2, 2020

If you're facing unexpected challenges at the moment, here are some resources to support you and your organization as you adapt. You'll find information on running online events, working remotely, online fundraising, and more.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 11, 2020

We surveyed over 1,000 membership organizations to help solve all of your most pressing challenges related to virtual events. Read this post to learn the top three takeaways and download the Virtual Event Report to read the full insights.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 1, 2021

Could your organization get a message to all your members within 48 hours? One small association thought so, until last week when an unexpected event revealed a major flaw in how the group was communicating with its members. This is a real-life example.

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NXUnite

MARCH 22, 2024

For event planners at an association, nonprofit, or other organization, investing in the right event management software can streamline many of your tasks, making your job easier. It also ensures your organization has ongoing access to data that you can use to guide your future decision-making.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 25, 2020

Are you considering hosting a virtual event? Check out these 30 stats from nonprofits, membership organizations, and professional event planners to get prepared.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 30, 2023

Managing several events at once is no easy feat. Impeccable communication and organization. Kate shares some of the tools that help keep our events (and team) organized under any unexpected cirumstance. So how does our team do it?

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Wild Apricot

MAY 13, 2019

If you’re looking to managing your events easier, here’s a list of 43 event management software tools that can help you out from mobile apps to all-in-one solutions.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The first pitfall into member attrition is the assumption that members are committed to sticking with an organization simply because they’ve signed up to pay regular dues. Never forget that their continued support is conditional on the exchange of extra resources, events, and opportunities. Curate personalized membership outreach.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 19, 2021

What about your first association networking event? Do you remember the first conference you attended? Did you feel welcomed, or more like a wallflower waiting for a dance invitation? As a junior association staffer, I was excited to fly halfway across.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What do you hope your members feel when they think about your organization? Perhaps excited about an upcoming event, proud to contribute to your successes, or grateful to be part of your community. Member experience describes how people view, feel about, and engage with your organization’s brand. Member engagement.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Effective event management is a blend of careful planning and adaptability. Regardless of the type of event you’re organizing, event attendance tracking is one of the keys to optimizing your future plans and remaining flexible on event day. But event attendance tracking is about more than doing a quick headcount!

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 25, 2023

Today, more than ever, organizations are challenged with staffing issues. Here are just a few of the benefits that come along when you bring in an external partner to plan and manage your meetings and events.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Here’s how to organize and execute your campaign in 9 simple steps!

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2023

Chapter events are a surefire way to get members engaged and excited about being a part of your organization. Plan them the right way to get them to show up post-pandemic!

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MemberClicks

JUNE 29, 2020

If you’ve hosted or are planning to host a virtual event in 2020 (or beyond), let me ask you.did you charge or are you planning on charging for attendance? Many organizations are reluctant because virtual events lack several of the components in-person events offer (face-to-face networking being a primary one).

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As concern about the coronavirus grows, the World Health Organization recently released a report with recommendations about keeping attendees safe at large events. In addition, the document outlines what to do if meeting attendees exhibit symptoms consistent with the virus during the event.

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MemberClicks

MAY 8, 2024

In-person and virtual events are the lifeblood of an organization. In the past, event management was a complex process involving handwritten sign-up and check-in sheets, email contacts, and laboriously managed databases. Let’s look into event registration apps to streamline and simplify your process.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. As with any new process, we know there’s a learning curve to figuring out how to host an enriching virtual service event. Let’s jump in! .

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. Email Outreach Before your event begins, building excitement and driving participation is crucial to your success.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 10, 2023

A pivotal factor in the success of association events lies in the event planner’s profound comprehension of the organization – its mission, its members and the event’s purpose. Mere tradition doesn’t suffice anymore; events must be purpose driven.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. Whichever format you choose, you should consider your historical event data as you develop your event marketing strategy.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

However, virtual and hybrid events proved to be very valuable during the pandemic. This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world? ” The data that you gathered from these events is a valuable asset to help inform your decision. Four Ways to Leverage Virtual Event Data.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals. We’ve gathered four tips to help you organize your association’s key data and communications, and then keep them organized as the year progresses. Let’s dive in!

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Outbreaks, travel bans, terrorist attacks affecting travel around the world, and as a result – your events. As the current Coronavirus outbreak continues to grow, more and more organizations are being forced to cancel their e vents and con ferences, and in some cases stop employee travel completely. . It doe sn’t have to!

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Whether it’s due to conflicting schedules, cost, or travel limitations, there are throngs of people who would love to engage with your brand at an event, but simply cannot attend. However, if show organizers and event marketers hope to expand their event and their brand to new audiences, they still need other ways to reach these people.

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Elevating Engagement

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I am a huge fan of virtual onboarding events. It is not a welcome webinar with a set script and slides but a truly responsive event that connects the people attending with the solutions they need. Virtual onboarding events may not work for every association, or doing them weekly or monthly might not make sense. No worries!

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

As an exclusively white organization, Event Garde recognizes that we have only begun on a much longer journey toward structural and not merely symbolic change.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Now, in-person association networking events can be a bit of a hassle to organize. If you run a professional association, you know that one of the best member benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network. Not to mention, sometimes they’re.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 25, 2020

From running virtual events to raising funds online, many organizations have adapted well through a variety of digital initiatives in August. Here are more insights and resources, including the brand new 2020 Virtual Events Research Report, to help you continue to engage members.

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Aptify

APRIL 15, 2024

We are excited to announce Aptify at AuSAE Demo Days event on April 17th at 1:30 PM AEST. This event will showcase the latest innovations in association technology software, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it. Learn more about how Aptify supports international organizations here. At Aptify, your mission is our purpose.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Virtual events are more relevant than ever. According to a recent Linkedin survey , 79% of event organizers state that virtual events have spurred new opportunities for their organization, while 66% state that they’ve seen a boost in ROI in comparison to physical events. What is virtual event sponsorship?

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2020

During the plethora of free webinars and events happening right now, how can you help your virtual event stand out from the crowd? An event community can help you create that sense of connection and engagement that you miss by not being in person. Engagement helps you accomplish your larger goals for the virtual event.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 19, 2020

As COVID-19 forces events from in-person to virtual , the first and most essential thing is a mindset shift: Going digital was not your plan, but it’s your chance to make the most of a bad situation. Your event can be one of the things that meets that need. Run automated campaigns to promote your event. Let’s refocus together.

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