Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

While these changes may feel overwhelming, there are easy things you can do with your current staff and set of resources that will help position your association to thrive in 2024. Create and communicate your value proposition When your association loses members, do you know why?

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

That’s why having multiple member retention strategies in place is a must! In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Engage your members. Implement feedback.

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NXUnite

MARCH 12, 2024

To help you maximize in-kind donations for your nonprofit, this guide will cover the top strategies for streamlining your in-kind gift process. Establish appreciation strategies to specifically recognize donors for their in-kind gifts. Properly market in-kind gifts by promoting them through multiple communication channels.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. Impexium and Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First invite you to participate in The Future of Association Boards (FAB) Survey , our community’s first comprehensive tracking survey of board composition, practices and performance.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 31, 2019

When Kim Lear spoke at our most recent Super Forum , she reminded us that improving intergenerational communication has never been more pertinent than now. If it’s the latter, it’s time to reshape your strategy. Effective communication is all about managing expectations. Use member data to strengthen communication.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 23, 2020

As a technology resource for associations and chambers of commerce, GrowthZone aggregated this list of relevant and useful programs to help member-based organizations. COMMUNICATIONS. Vonage : Free Vonage Business Communications services for non-profit organizations within the US, UK, and Australia. Until July.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 8, 2024

…but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? That’s why you’ll want to put together an event communication plan that takes into account what you should tell them about before, during, and after the event. What is an Event Communication Plan? Attendee Feedback : Communication got both ways.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 3, 2020

During a crisis situation, timely communication and reacting in the present are essential for associations. Ideally, prebuilding a crisis resource page and having it ready to customize is the best way to prepare the best possible response to an association crisis situation (sometimes referred to as a “dark site”). An RSS feed (e.g.,

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Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Another lesson for me this week that demonstrates how a strategy without the resources to support it is a recipe for failure. We know our strategies are compelling and our volunteers are dedicated, and we think that if we simply bring the two in alignment with each other the execution will take care of itself.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 29, 2019

Achieving great engagement requires a commitment to a great member engagement strategy. Why is a Member Engagement Strategy So Important? And the first step to improving member engagement is creating a winning member engagement strategy. How Do You Create an Effective Member Engagement Strategy?

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 16, 2019

The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your current marketing strategy and decide which tools and changes you can implement to drive maximum success in the months ahead. Resource: 3 Customer-Focused Benefits of an Online Community. Is your current strategy promoting positive change?

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MemberClicks

MAY 10, 2024

While this is a fantastic community asset by itself, Job Board is capable of so much more. From encouraging membership to driving enormous revenue growth, Job Board is not only an invaluable resource for members, but also a hidden weapon associations can wield to drive non-dues revenue, expand reach and add value.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Let’s take a look at how your association can use your AMS to engage and provide for your members with these five strategies: Create comprehensive member profiles. Automate your communications. Automate your communications. Automate these communications to make sure you reach every member efficiently.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This shows the urgent need for effective engagement strategies in today’s competitive landscape. Member engagement is the lifeblood of any community-focused organization. In this blog, we’ll explore various strategies and ideas for improving member engagement.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Member app. Member retention. Zoom fatigue.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association management. Discover streamlined methods for accurately obtaining data without investing excessive time and resources. Communicating with Authors: How Do Societies Stay Connected with Their Authors? More info/register.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Since webinars are winding down, this will be the last Association Brain Food for the year. They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that help you achieve event goals.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

As a writer and professional communicator, nothing (O.K., well, not very much) is more frustrating than people who can’t communicate. But seriously…communication is a hard gig for most companies, especially with the advent of social media. Communication is everywhere. Without content, communication efforts are null.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. Spread the word about the event and encourage your members to participate with strategies like: Pre-event Q&As and resources. Make your events more engaging. Promote collaborative projects.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy.

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SBI

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The AMC Institute, which represents over 180 association management companies (AMCs) that collectively provide full-service management to over 1,800 associations and provide project support to 900 additional associations, has released new research and resources for association and AMCs. Content Strategies. Crisis Communications.

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Associations Now

APRIL 20, 2020

At a time of great uncertainty, many human resources departments are putting more emphasis on happiness and employee morale than ever—and that may be raising the role’s long-term value. The duties of chief people officers, as human-resources heads are sometimes called, look critical right now,” the magazine wrote last month.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 2, 2019

If these types of marketing strategy questions are floating around in your mind as we enter the new year, keep reading. Ensure s ales operations and marketing operations are in close communication. Your resources need to be high quality to be gated. How can we better engage our customers? How can we produce more qualified leads?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. They share a bunch of good ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to the ACCE website, ACCE’s Awards for Communications Excellence program is designed to showcase the top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations. Chambers of commerce create community impact, more so now than ever before,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly.

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Membersuite

JUNE 30, 2021

Poor communication from leadership, for example, not providing insight into the progress your association is making towards its goals and the volunteer’s role in that accomplishment. 1: Offer purposeful work: align volunteering with organizational strategy and goals. 5: Provide resources, support and TLC to volunteers.

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Mizz Information

MARCH 15, 2023

I don’t even write about social media anymore, having given up on it as a profession after one last attempt in 2016 when a large, prominent association that recruited me specifically because they were interested in getting social media right and wanted someone with experience to help shape strategy and advise throughout the org.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

What are the best ways that your organization can step up its online strategy in order to acquire more members? When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. Prioritize social media engagement.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. MemberSuite explores why new membership communities are so popular with Gen Z. WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Employee retention. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. Dean West of Association Laboratory explores what dating apps can teach us about membership strategy. Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd Tue 1/23 at 1 p.m. Host: Community Brands Wed 1/24 at 12 p.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

What are the best ways that your organization can step up its online strategy in order to acquire more members? When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. Prioritize social media engagement.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

Prospective members are much more likely to respond positively to a recruitment strategy that feels like a natural part of their interactions with your association than they are with outright marketing strategies that, in today’s media landscape, feel obvious and forceful. Foster a strong online member community.

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Eric Lanke

APRIL 10, 2017

A few weeks ago I wrote about the presentation I gave at my association's Annual Conference, communicating our overall strategy and the progress we're making on it to our membership. I said then that I was pleased with how little our strategy had changed in the year since my presentation at the previous Annual Conference.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Between donation tools, donor or member management software, online community platforms, and other technological tools, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the capabilities and forget to make the most of these amazing solutions. Online community and marketing tools open up communications with your supporters.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Greg Pollack at Association Analytics recommends three useful strategies to elevate your association’s impact in the new year. Leave with tools you can use today to build a strategy that best fits your organization.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

It’s time to get more nuanced – focus on what’s bringing the most value to your members and what level of effort (dollars or team resources) it takes to deliver that revenue. How much time and resources go into keeping each product updated and relevant? How clearly are you communicating these benefits to members?

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