Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Example: Using more advanced learning analytics, one association was able uncover that the courses they offered with industry certifications had significantly higher completion rates than those without. Armed with this insight, they began to expand their certification offerings and saw a boost in learner engagement and satisfaction.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

End of year giving trends Giving Tuesday vs December 31 Maximizing both Giving Tuesday and Decemeber 31 End of year giving trends Giving has been declining since 2022, so year-end fundraising can be a great opportunity to raise more for your organization and hopefully recover some lapsed donors!

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Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, 49% of individuals reported their top member benefit was their organization’s Code of Ethics. . Members value their association’s Code of Ethics because they provide a legal standard for one’s profession or industry. The Code of Ethics offers compliance standards.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation. The event’s theme was discovering the “next normal” for our industry, organizations, and people. . Best practices for Nimble AMS administrators.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that the first reason members join associations is to network, and the sixth is to socialize. With proper practice, your organization can leverage your virtual community to drive engagement, boost retention, and attract new members. . Elevate membership roles.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Collaborate with professional associations, industry groups, and affinity networks relevant to your organization’s mission and sector. But don’t stop at day one.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one! How can your organization reverse this concerning trend? A set of rules, metrics, or policies established by an organization to bring clarity and ease of use to data practices is a data governance policy.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

And with our decades of experience, we offer key insights and nuisances into the workings of Canadian associations and can articulate them into an industry-ready association management software RFP. While Salesforce is an amazing CRM, it is not an AMS and there was a need to build the association’s best practices on top of the framework.

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NetWits

MAY 22, 2012

Download the complete Multichannel Fundraising Report to learn more about how the industry is changing, the turn to online fundraising and the need for a multichannel approach. Similarly, if a donor makes an annual gift, look to see if there is a trend in the time of year it’s made. 3) Always Make it Personal.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , member priorities have shifted to tangible, personal benefits. Here’s how: Seven tips to elevate the member experience by becoming an industry career resource . Doing so provides members with an ongoing benefit that boosts retention and engagement. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 24, 2020

Several industries saw a gap of around $10,000 per year, if not more, between nonprofit and for-profit workers, according to Michelle Cheng. Another trend in nonprofit compensation is a historical one—that nonprofit employees and executives work for little to no pay.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Market research is the process of gathering information about current and potential customers for your product or service, as well as general trends for your industry (e.g., is the purchase of your product trending up or down?). Follow search engine optimization (SEO) best practices. Create training resources.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations. Content might include posts about industry news, commentary, job search tips, and career development opportunities. Content strategy ?. Non-members . New members .

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Community Online Strategy Guidelines 133

Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

An AMS is an invaluable tool to optimize your operations and boost member recruitment and retention. . Become a career resource for professionals by mapping career paths for various roles in your industry. Provide data about different industry positions. A modern platform. Offer career path information.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2021

Association industry research from Community Brands shows that organizations of all sizes say that membership dues typically provide 45 percent of revenue for their organization. Here are two best practices: Thank them for joining. Membership dues. Where would your association be without them?

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Associations Retention Industry Map 101

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Is keeping up with technology trends on your association’s radar? 3 technology trends associations should be following. The Enterprise Technology Trends report from Salesforce includes 10 key technology trends impacting IT leaders. Some of those trends, like blockchain technology , are important to have on your radar.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

You will also be able to understand how to use industry reports in your strategic planning or day-to-day work. Trends Reports First, let’s look at reports that focus on large scale trends impacting the entire sector.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

They serve as educators, advocates, idea forums, and compilers of industry research and best practices. As part of our product development strategy, the Nimble AMS team has conducted extensive research into membership trends outside of the association industry. Learn more about membership trends affecting associations.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Cultivate curiosity and resolve to stay informed about trends impacting your work. Consume information voraciously without obsessing about its practical applications. Regularly update your skills through professional development opportunities, staying proactive in your learning journey.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. For example, a healthcare organization hiring for a data analyst position may list analytics platform proficiency as a preferred skill.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. For example, a healthcare organization hiring for a data analyst position may list analytics platform proficiency as a preferred skill.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

Member experience directly impacts member retention and loyalty. Next, think of practical ways to provide value to your members when they’re seeking it. For example, set up groups for various career stages (from student and early careerists to mid- and late careerists) as well as groups for trending industry topics.

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Impact Associations Summary Attention 120

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to a Community Brands study from 2020, 79% of members say they want targeted, valuable content such as relevant suggestions on continuing education resources, information on industry news, upcoming events and recognition of accomplishments. Some of these systems don’t fit seamlessly together.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. That’s shocking (and pretty scary).

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Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2012

It’s important that your independent school staff stay up-to-date on recent trends, industry best practices, and knowledge in order to remain ahead of the competition in maintaining high enrollment and retention numbers. Keep Your K-12 School Staff Inspired with More Than 20 Free Webinars by Industry Leaders.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Blackbaud’s virtual K-12 Conference , July 19–20, 2022, will bring together thousands of K-12 professionals and industry-leading experts for two days of thought leadership, shop talk, and shared learning experiences. They needed to consolidate data, streamline practices, and improve consistency.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Throughout the 3-day conference, industry experts, customers, and partners participating in the higher education track shared what the higher ed landscape looks like today, challenges, new opportunities, digital transformation, and more. . Industry Research & Trends . Nashville, TN.?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Drawing on her 30 years of experience in fundraising, she helps nonprofits find their direction by adapting to the ever-evolving industry to become true leaders.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through extensive donor and market research, along with insights from supporters’ actual behaviors, she identifies ways fundraisers can leverage trends into enhanced programs and performance. And taking a wait-and-see approach to optimizing your marketing program is a sure-fire way to lag behind industry leaders. Follow the Leaders.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends. increasing retention or meeting an ambitious funding goal)? Track trends. The market landscape.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Partner with major employers in your region to create programs that go beyond technical education and develop high-level talent pipelines between your school and their industries. For example, the U.S.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Sometimes a responsibility or qualification that seems straightforward to you might be confusing to someone just getting started in your industry. Too many organizations write documents about how they are committed to diversity, then fail to act on any of the recommended initiatives to actually improve their current practices.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. Today it’s 27%, and even lower in some industries. That’s shocking (and pretty scary).

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

JUNE 6, 2019

My mantra for fundraisers is: Do something today to impact revenue, response, and retention. Direct Response innovator, Roger Craver is a Donor Trends investor. Our mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Lastly, mobile messaging is a great way to say thank you immediately and sincerely—and that kind of consistency is an important part of stewarding donors for retention. If you’re doing mobile messaging in EveryAction, you can also plug in tailored data like your donors’ first names or most recent contribution amounts. Volunteering.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2012

It’s important that your independent school staff stay up to date on recent trends, industry best practices, and knowledge in order to remain ahead of the competition in maintaining high enrollment and retention numbers. Join us as we explore practical, hands-on tips. Aug 15, 2012, 2 p.m. Aug 16, 2012, 2 p.m.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Each year, the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is the nonprofit industry's signature technology event, and 2019 will be no different.

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