Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. It can also grow your understanding of design. It can also grow your understanding of design. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. Starting off the series is the process of creating a logo. .

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. It can also grow your understanding of design. It can also grow your understanding of design. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. Starting off the series is the process of creating a logo. .

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Process Design Create Audience 52

Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

Did you know that 47% of association professionals see executive leadership commitment and buy-in as vital to purchasing new technology? If your organization is beginning to research new association management software (AMS), you’ll need to showcase the value of modern technology to your board. Automation. User-friendly data.

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Adopt Associations Software Management 122

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’re not already leveraging grant writing at your association, it might be time for you to begin. This sum only references philanthropic funds and excludes federal, state, and local grants, meaning there’s even more money available for your association. . Five grant writing tips to boost association non-dues revenue .

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Grant Associations Tips Guidelines 128

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

Does your association have a data governance policy? But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one! Continue reading to learn how your association can adopt its own data governance policy and become a more data-driven organization.

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Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A panel of four profoundly accomplished association technologists convened to discuss how IT can help associations substantially improve the way information is made available throughout the organization and the way it is used to improve both internal processes and actual offerings to members/constituents.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

In the association world, member engagement is always a top priority – but it’s not always a successful endeavor. Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points. This helped to nurture and engage these members until they were eligible.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

What’s slowing these association’s down? Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. Yet, today’s consumers are no stranger to the membership model.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Professional associations have a lot on their plate. The right software and tools can help you clear that plate and find a wide range of benefits for your association. We’ve assembled a list of some of the best tools you can implement in your professional association to help you meet different goals.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

Is it time for your association to invest in new technology? Maybe your current association management software is starting to cost you in complex customizations and product upgrades. Perhaps you’ve lost staff because of broken digital processes and slow technology. Begin research. Begin research. Survey staff.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. Here are seven tips to get feedback from your employees by conducting a staff survey: What questions to ask when designing a survey for staff .

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Volunteers donate.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 27, 2021

Launching a new association management software (AMS) system is an exciting time for your organization. A new AMS system offers the opportunity for your association to operate more efficiently, drive more revenue, and deliver a better member experience. Don't start your next AMS selection process without this guide.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We update Nimble AMS three times a year to offer constant staff innovation, create amazing member experiences, and drive ROI at your association. Here are some highlights from the Nimble AMS Spring ‘23 release. The wizard is an easy-to-use tool designed to provide staff with a quick method of creating and configuring coupons. ​It

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. User adoption is the experience employees go through when using new technology or following new processes with existing technology. You’d be surprised how common it is for different departments in the same association to calculate member retention differently.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 9, 2023

Despite that fact, lots of organizations lack the resources to address all these individual tasks and processes. That’s why association management software is so helpful. But what is association management software? What is Association Management Software? There’s a lot to it, so let’s take a closer look.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Is your organization considering new association management software? The process can be long and filled with challenges. But it’s possible to prepare your association for a successful implementation. Take special care to detail your membership processes, including the joining and renewal detail s.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The November 2 event is designed to give a fresh take on the future! We wrote two books on Association 4.0 They’ll be joined by Harriet Bogdanowicz, Chief Strategy Officer at the American Planning Association. Jonathan Adams, IT Director, the Water Quality Association, will share a roadmap to post-implementation success.

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Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

Service design principles can be applied to the social sector to craft audience experiences that create positive change in the world. For example, it can result in improvements to a grant application process, which returns much stronger applications that ultimately create a bigger impact for your organization. Save time and money.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills. Associations are about professions, but they revolve around their members. That process is becoming more complicated.

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Associations Skills Culture Environment 221

Neon CRM

MAY 19, 2023

Association management software suites can lift a really heavy load for your organization. The simplest explanation is that association management software should take on the burden of administrative tasks so you can concentrate on growing your organization.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. If you represent the American Bankers Association, financial acumen probably isn’t a problem. But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. What is your board’s financial IQ?

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Raise Law Associations Director 419

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I asked all three bots to list 10 highly creative ways that associations could use their services. Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. Create a chatbot to provide quick guidance on legal and compliance matters specific to your industry or association. This is Chat’s contribution.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

Confidence in Design (1<5). This is your feeling on what their design aesthetic is and your confidence in their ability to deliver that for your needs. If their main designer has a style you don’t like, this should drop the score. . If not, are you confident in their capacities to expand their design?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. Algorithms can be designed to be objective and unbiased, reducing the risk of human error and judgment in decision-making. Even associations that boast celebrity members sometimes struggle.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. A 2019 survey by the American Hospital Association found that 90% of healthcare boards conduct board self-assessments, but only 60% do so annually. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

Almost four years ago, I wrote my experience as a participant n a design-thinking lab to give input on a digital strategy for a philanthropy. The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I even facilitated design labs to help with the research for my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I admit it.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Let’s take a look at the benefits of a Salesforce CRM-based AMS for associations: #1 – Hit the ground running. It’s an AMS solution with pre-defined, yet configurable elements for contacts and relationships, an e-commerce engine, workflow tools, visual design tools, and a robust user interface. 2 – World-class CRM. Get the guide. #3

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Associations Platform Benefit Application 78

Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. The costs of acquiring this expertise (either full-time or consultants) quickly adds up when associations try to tackle an analytics software solution in-house. Time to Value or Return on Investment.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. Now that every business needs to reinvent regularly, associations are becoming more comfortable with the kind of risk/reward trade-offs that characterize start-up organizations. Sig is right.

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Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We likely don’t need to convince you that in today’s digital age, data is the lifeblood of any successful association. A lot of folks in the association world will tell you they’re spending too much time on data clean up. It’s time to change that thought process! What data does your association struggle to collect?

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Data Tips Associations Government 169

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. Read our blog to learn more about online communities and discover how your association can use one to boost member connections and loyalty.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

&# Social media is not only changing how we communicate online, but it’s also changing how our brains process information. That said, nonprofits would be wise to consider the effect of the Social Web when launching or re-designing their websites. The website design principles of just five years ago no longer apply.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. Association 4.0 But we didn’t anticipate a pandemic that would force every association to become conversant in digital solutions. We don’t have to rename our playbook Association 5.0 An Association 4.0

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 4, 2023

To empower associations to create exceptional online experiences for members and stakeholders, Nimble AMS leverages Salesforce Experience Cloud. H ow can your association leverage LWC , Nimble AMS, and Experience Cloud ? Your association can leverage Nimble AMS and Experience C loud to build a branded and customized web page.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

This blog was co-written by Associate Director, Ida Perrson, and SVP of Brand + Strategy, Amy Small. Looking outside our typical field of vision for new ideas is a natural part of our process, as it is for most creative folks. And experience design takes just as much “getting scrappy” when traditional methods are no longer an option.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Association professionals routinely deliver amazing things for their organizations. If you make kindness official by designating it as an organizational value, you can weave the threads of consideration throughout your team. We never cease being grateful for the joy that participating in the association community brings to our work.

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