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2014 is done. Bring on the New Year!

YourMembership

Goodbye 2014. So as a final toast to 2014, we look back at some of the ideas and strategies we shared with you the past 12 months. So as a final toast to 2014, we look back at some of the ideas and strategies we shared with you the past 12 months. Forget the Polar Vortex, Ignite Your 2014 with These Tips and Resources.

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Music City, Our Thought Leadership Team, and a Memorable 2014

YourMembership

In 2014 the emphasis turned to video and webinars. We covered topics ranging from online communities, the 2014 job market, gamification and Gen Y, and a try before you buy membership model, just to name a few. Looking Forward 2014: Critical Factors for Associations and their Members Today and Beyond with Dean West, FASAE.

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Why Do People Volunteer for Professional Associations and Trade Groups?

Higher Logic

of the US population volunteered in 2014. Budgets rarely cover everything we want to do and recruiting volunteers is one way your association can meet more of its goals. Many hiring companies and recruiters are looking for professional experience and, in this case, less is not more. And what brought them to your door?

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Planning For Next Year’s Volunteers

Wild Apricot

If you are in the midst of planning for 2014 - here are some ideas and resources to help with volunteer retention, transitions, and recruitment in the coming year. Volunteers'

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Associations 101

Spark Consulting

This Friday, we’ll be kicking off the 2014 Associations 101 #10in20 webinar series with a presentation by Rob Barnes on organizational culture. Register now and learn how to kickstart your organizational culture in 2014! Same great format (10 tips in 20 minutes), but lots of new content and speakers!

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I Wasn’t Kidding, LinkedIn is Moving Fast

YourMembership

At the start of 2014, much of the news about the changes on the horizon for the job market was promising, especially for associations with a job board strategy for their members and organization. Meier added that LinkedIn “has a very engaged group of users and they have recruiters coming to the site to find people for their job openings.

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5-Step Guide to Calculating Your Member Retention Rate

Higher Logic

Step #3: Check How Many Members You Recruited. You also need to know how many new members you recruited during your period of interest, so that you don't include them as retained members in your final retention measurement. Better retention means better ROI from your initial recruitment effort. src="[link].