Understand Your Organization’s Needs Identifying Your Audience Before jumping into the nitty-gritty of displaying past events on Wild Apricot, you need to know who you’re serving. Is your primary audience your members, potential members, or the general public? By identifying your audience, you can tailor your content to what they actually want to see. Personally, […]
Getting Familiar with Wild Apricot Understanding the Interface Diving into a new software can feel intimidating, right? When I first started using Wild Apricot, the interface was one of the things I had to get used to. Navigating through tabs, panels, and settings is crucial to get a solid grasp of how everything works. Don’t
Understanding Hangouts On Air What is Hangouts On Air? Hangouts On Air (HOA) used to be the shining star for live broadcasting. It was this cool tool that allowed users to stream live video to the world while interacting with viewers in real-time. Imagine having a virtual stage where you could invite guest speakers, showcase
1. Understanding Recurring Events What are Recurring Events? When I first dived into using Wild Apricot, I was blown away by the capability to set up recurring events. A recurring event can be anything from a weekly meeting to a monthly workshop. Instead of manually entering the same event details every time, you get to
Understanding Wild Apricot for Event Management What is Wild Apricot? Wild Apricot is this really nifty association management software that I’ve found to be a lifesaver for handling events. It’s all about streamlining tasks and providing a centralized platform where you can manage members, donations, and of course, events. I remember when I first started
Understand the Objectives of Both Events Identify Event Goals To kick things off, I always start by identifying the goals for each event. I mean, what’s the point unless you know what you’re working toward? This helps me align my messaging for the email blast. For instance, if one event is a gala and another