Smooth The Path

MARCH 14, 2017

When I speak about a way to engage new members early in their membership by using an Association Value Trigger Point (AVTP), association professionals often ask me if their association should have just one AVTP or should we have many for our different members?

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Association Value eBook Member Experience Resources 68

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Continue reading to discover how to conduct routine pricing reviews at your association, create a pricing committee, and successfully leverage a pricing strategy at your organization. Market conditions will always shift, member expectations will evolve, and economic factors like inflation can influence perceived value.

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Sequence Consulting

APRIL 1, 2022

Take a look at your competitors and similar organizations. If you’re like many associations, you may not have a clear idea. You might know the cost of organizing an event, but what about the true cost of training, content, or even membership itself? This means subtracting your costs from the price. What are they charging?

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Smooth The Path

MAY 14, 2020

Indispensable people understand the business behind the organization. They know their way around financial statements, they understand how their role boosts the organization’s top line, and they frequently champion ideas that will make or save money. Related: Improve association value with soft skill training.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Staying Relevant.

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Associations Now

MARCH 28, 2013

Building sustainable business models depends on association leaders adopting a 21st-century sensibility as they imagine and co-create new forms of value in collaboration with their stakeholder networks. The problem for associations is that the member market does not really exist. Are you ready to get started?

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 23, 2024

We worked hard at Nimble AMS to ensure everyone would have access to the latest products, focusing on delivering the technology associations needed through continuous updates.” 4 reasons associations need continuous product updates Why should associations value continuous product updates ?

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Products Software Cost Innovation 121

Association Success

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Associations might be the original purpose-driven organizations. . For centuries, associations have brought professionals together to forge connections and share valuable information. A lot has changed since associations’ earliest moments. These tips will help you nurture a purpose-driven culture within your association.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

In terms of the “next practices” for association eLearning, we think the greatest potential lies in digital badges , as a means of increasing both the value of education programs for members and the capacity for eLearning to generate non-dues revenue for associations. Value of Digital Badges for Association Members.

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Breezio

APRIL 29, 2024

Six key member benefits for associations to add to better connect members with their organization. Online communities, LMS, virtual events, and more!

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Association Value LMS Organization Member Experience 36

Association Navigator

AUGUST 15, 2016

The question of association value comes up over and over again. Business leaders frequently ask their representative on an association board or committee to justify the expense of their association participation. It’s important that your association communicate with you about things that no other organization can.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A study conducted by McKinley Advisors found that successful associations take time to plan strategically. Study interviewees shared the importance of defined, long-term planning that encompasses the current and future state of the industry and organization. Authentic leadership How would you measure your association’s culture ?

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LMS Missouri Software Innovation 140

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. This meet up will allow individuals who focus on professional development for their associations to meet and network with others with a similar focus in a fun and relaxed environment. or subscribe for updates. More info/register.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

GrowthZone recently released the 2021 Association Industry Survey results. This year’s report contains specific data on association value proposition recognition, COVID’s impact on organizations’ operating status, 2021 revenue trends predictions, and more. It’s that time of year! The shift to virtual events. #1

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

In preparation for other strategic planning processes the association conducted quantitative member surveys but found the results were not all that actionable because there continued to be so many unanswered questions. And still could be better – when asked when did you realize the value of the association? Defining goals.

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Case Study Project Association Value Member Engagement 104

Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Business owners are wondering how to keep their businesses afloat, organization leaders are wondering if they can keep their full staff employed, employees are wondering how long they will have a job, and freelancers are wondering where their next project is coming from. Related: Back to school for associations and members.

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Associations Now

APRIL 2, 2023

Associations face an increasingly competitive market for members, attendees, and education. Time was, the association value proposition was pretty simple: “We’re the only ones who care about you.” Five experts from the consulting firm argue that every organization requires a “superpower.”

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Proposal Course Education Association Value 111

Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Choose modern association management software for your organization and you can expect the following benefits: 1. Based on past member behavior, your association can personalize the member experience by offering career insights, customized association events, learning materials, and learning content.

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Technology Software Member Experience Innovation 99

Smooth The Path

JULY 9, 2019

They may be worried about money, their money, or their organization’s money. This is the power of associations. Related: The real value of associations for members. Improve association value with soft skill training. Associations are home and family to many members.

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Association Value Conference Industry Organization 92

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Organizations can overreact and underreact too. Right now, some associations are overreacting. The trouble is, these leadership teams might cut and layoff so severely there may not be enough person-power to figure out how to add member value in this new environment. Brains go haywire in a crisis.

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Leadership Team Industry Organization 148

GrowthZone

AUGUST 14, 2018

The GrowthZone AMS 1st Annual Association Momentum Awards Competition for Construction Trades and Building Associations yielded extraordinary results, with entrants submitting details of their most inventive and forward-thinking programs. The Big Book of Association Ideas: Construction Trades & Building Associations Edition.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Often associations highlight the bright spots. These are the organizations or individuals that win the awards, give presentations, and get interviewed for articles. We only hear about their wins, but those wins may feel completely unattainable to other members.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I’ve come across many organizations who try endlessly to engage younger members, but to no avail. Once associations start following that rule, they are able to engage younger members with ease. From my experience, it’s because they’re breaking one key rule without knowing it. But there is good news. Don’t leave them hanging!

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Membership Management Tips Education Examples 130

CMA Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This sense of ownership makes members feel more connected and committed to the association’s success, ensuring they stay engaged long term. But dont stop therecreate leadership opportunities at every level of the organization. Get ready to position your association for long-term success and growth in the years ahead.

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AMR Management Services

APRIL 2, 2013

Without reveling the name of the group, I'd call it a lifestyle club rather than a typical professional or trade association. The organization's membership peaked at more than 30,000 members -- in the 1970s -- but had fallen steadily as members got older, left the organization or died. Consider your grandfather's hobbies.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Not only does word of mouth make people aware of the association, but word of mouth also provides the social pressure that encourages new members to join. “If Sarah, who I respect, is recommending this organization, it must be worthwhile,” they think.

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Sequence Consulting

MARCH 26, 2021

Half of them also mention their lack of engagement with the organization as a reason. ” These are clear signs that members are voting with their feet, indicating how they perceive the value you provide. Our research has confirmed that an organization’s membership value proposition is the key driver for membership renewal.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2017

When Velvet Chainsaw Consulting conducted speaker research with 120 associations with research and consulting company Tagoras Inc. Associations value member input. One-third of these organizations accept 60 percent or more of the proposals, indicating either a low number of submissions or very forgiving quality filters.

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 11, 2021

Many exhibitors/sponsors provide huge value because they have access to information from hundreds or thousands of customers, which gives them a 30,000-foot view of their industry, profession, or field that people working in the core member organizations usually do not have.

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Member Research Cost Conference Industry 113

Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Do not get me wrong; value is critically important. While members do not join for the value, they stay for the value. Myth #3: Members Join Because the Association is the Leading Authority. Our organization is 75 years old and is the voice of the industry. Nah, members do not join for this reason either.

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Recruiting Recruitment Conference Report 118

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mission, vision, and values are founded on trust. When you are considering an update, it’s also a good time to take the temperature of trust in your organization. If your members experience a shift in their professional direction, adjusting the organization’s purpose is critical to keep pace. Values create community.

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Revenue Review Guidelines Education 88

Associations Now

AUGUST 7, 2019

They are looking for meaningful work and are very interested in mission-driven organizations.”. This puts associations in good position. What some organizations do—what we do—is stagger our schedules so not everyone has to get up in the middle of the night each time to attend a meeting. How do you manage that?” asks Turner.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 2, 2012

Most associations recognize the contributions of their outgoing chair some way. But over time, we have evolved a special approach to this tradition, one that is based not on what the association values, but what is valued by the individual. It takes more time and sometimes costs more money, but I think its worth it.

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 30, 2017

Am I proud to be associated with an organization that looks like this? Do I feel like I made a mistake in joining? Aesthetics – how does the website look? How about brochures, emails, signs and more? Are they designed well? Culture – what are the main qualities of everyone I come into contact with?

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eBook Maine Member Experience Association Value 98

Protech

MAY 4, 2020

Yet, some organizations can lag in developing the technologies they need to provide a satisfying digital experience for their customers. . Understanding how each channel provides your association value in making those connections with members, potential prospects and the general public will help grow your revenue. .

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Smooth The Path

MAY 7, 2017

The good news is size is not holding associations back. The only thing preventing our association from becoming the top of mind resource, the organization members are trying to figure out how to become more engaged with, and the one members rave to their colleagues about is… Simply, our understanding of members.

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Socious

JANUARY 11, 2017

If members get a periodic email from you, they’re more likely to remember your organization and its community. In the piece, you can thank volunteers for their efforts, but go above and beyond their work in your association. The enormity of the task and the time it takes leads to paralysis for many organizations.

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