08 Dec Trends in Non-Dues Revenue

Posted at 12:17h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

More and more association leaders are turning to non-dues revenue sources to meet their budgetary needs. Indeed, the 2016 Association Advisor Association Communication Benchmarking Study cites that 54% of association leaders view non-dues revenue as a serious challenge, up from 11% in 2015. A robust...

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18 Nov Associations and Webinars

Posted at 13:40h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

Webinars, or presentations, lectures, workshops or seminars that are communicated over the Web using video conferencing software, are all but a necessity for today’s associations. A 2015 report by Tagoras, a leader in continuing education, cites that a stunning 90% of organizations use webinars or...

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01 Nov >> NEWS UPDATE: THE Q GROUP HIRES JAFFE MANAGEMENT

Posted at 12:15h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

New York City-based Jaffe Management, a management firm whose staff is dedicated to the professional association/nonprofit field, added to its ever-expanding portfolio of clients. The Q Group is dedicated to advancing the practice of global investment management by connecting investment professionals with rigorous research and ideas...

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17 Oct Associations and Cybersecurity

Posted at 18:40h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

Forbes cites that cyber-crime is one of the fastest growing industries in the criminal world, with lawbreakers expecting to earn upwards of $600 billion in 2016, outpacing all other forms of crime. Cybersecurity is no longer a concern for only those in the largest of...

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22 Sep Successful Email Marketing  

Posted at 20:54h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

Email marketing remains one of the most popular, practical, and cost effective ways in which to communicate with current and potential members. In fact, though it may not get as much buzz as marketing through social media, use of email marketing is on the rise....

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15 Aug The State of Associations Abroad

Posted at 12:30h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

In the last few decades the world has seen unparalleled growth in economic, cultural, and political globalization. More and more businesses are opening offices overseas, increased infrastructure has made international travel easier and more accessible, social media allows us to meet and connect with people...

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12 Jul “Getting Technical” at Your Next Conference

Posted at 16:29h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

\A good meeting or convention fires on all cylinders; business is discussed, plans are made, convention-goers are meaningfully networking with one another, and everyone has learned something of value and is fully engaged. A great meeting or convention, however, goes a step further. A great convention...

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08 Jun Associations in an Election Year

Posted at 02:15h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

The upcoming presidential election is on everyone’s mind, and rightly so. You’ve probably thought a great deal about what the candidates and their platforms mean for you, your family, and your community, but have you thought about what the election in November means for your...

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11 May Perfecting Your Organization’s Elevator Speech

Posted at 17:20h in Uncategorized by Jaffe Management

Dedicated, passionate association leaders pride themselves in knowing their associations’ goals and missions inside and out. They meet convention-goers, update websites, draft newsletters and advocate to the public regularly, all with a view toward promoting core values, recruiting new members and building upon past successes....

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