May is Community Action Month (CAM)! This is a great time to celebrate Community Action Agencies and the tireless work they do throughout the year. For example, did you know Community Action Agencies help more than 2 million people obtain non-emergency heating assistance, such as home heating or insulation each year? And, they distribute more than 24 …
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According to Community Brands recent “Nonprofit Finance Study: The Dynamics and Challenges of Growth,” 86 percent of nonprofit finance professionals find meeting the human resources needs of employees to be a challenge, with 63 percent of those citing the challenge as moderate to major.
This comes as no surprise, as many nonprofit and …
If you’re anything like me, coming up with New Year’s resolutions can be overwhelming and anxiety-ridden, not to mention their failure is often accompanied by evidence. I only have to look over my shoulder to the elliptical in my office to spot failed resolution #1 of 2016.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. The …
As the end of year approaches, there is no doubt credentialing is top-of-mind as association members work to fulfill their requirements before year’s end. It’s also a great time to reevaluate your credentialing programs, as a whole. We know from the 2017 Member Loyalty Study that credentialing is one of the most valued member benefits …
Job opportunities rank as one of the top benefits that drive association membership, according to our recent Member Loyalty Study. It’s no surprise then that today most associations offer a niche job board on their website. Not only do job boards provide value to existing members and help associations attract new members, but they also …
Member retention and engagement are always top of mind for association professionals. However, many find it difficult to be proactive in terms of identifying and developing a plan to address member satisfaction … before it’s too late. There are a multitude of reasons members join a professional organization, but according to our recent Member Loyalty …
I’ll admit, I was a bit late to the podcast craze, but since season one of Serial, I’m officially hooked. True Crime? I’ve heard them all. S-Town? I listened to the whole series over a weekend. This American Life? A road trip is just not complete without it.
According to the folks at Edison Research, more …
From new technology to generational shifts and competing resources, as the association landscape continues to transform, more and more associations are thinking strategically about their learning and professional education programs. A successful program not only provides a steady non-dues revenue stream, but stands to deepen member loyalty, as education opportunities are a key member benefit. …
The value of your association operating a job board for members and job seekers has long been established. Non-dues revenue for you and access to qualified, relevant candidates for your membership top the list of well-known benefits. And, hence, you may have been operating an online career center for years … and using the same …
Forty-five percent of Americans will take a vacation this summer. Hopefully this number includes you! While the season offers a much needed opportunity to relax, unplug, and enjoy our families, for many of us, it’s also a time to refocus and look to the future. You may not envision yourself curled up on the beach …