Spark Consulting

AUGUST 20, 2019

The first communication a prospect gets from you shouldn’t be “JOIN NOW” – they have no idea who you are! Don’t pitch your certification at him if he’s nearing retirement – or fresh out of his formal schooling and won’t qualify for five more years.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

These tools are made for engagement: Marketing automation: When members join your association and you invite them to join your online community, they start pumping out behavior-based data through their online community interactions. You communicate where and when they can get what they want. Reason #5: Forgot to Renew.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

What are the basic elements an LMS for Associations must have to deliver effective, engaging member education and certification programs, while also simplifying the delivery of learning for administrators? Manage Complex Continuing Education Credits and Certification. Support Best Practice with eLearning Content Standards.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 4, 2019

Once they start attending your webinars and finding value, they’ll continue coming back to you for more content – on-demand webinars, conference recordings, online certification and continuing education programs, maybe even your annual meeting. Resource: 6 Key Features of the Best Learning Management Systems. Want to learn more?

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

According to their research, students and employers agree on the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace: critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communications, teamwork, ethical conduct, decision-making and the ability to apply knowledge. Provide quality certification programs. Offer micro-credentialing and badging.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

According to their research, students and employers agree on the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace: critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communications, teamwork, ethical conduct, decision-making and the ability to apply knowledge. Provide quality certification programs. Offer micro-credentialing and badging.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 28, 2024

Association Brain Food readers can earn up to 10 CAE credits with Chris Gloede’s popular live 10-week Association Academy Member Growth Certificate Course for only $499 with Brain Food promo code ACADEMY (a $50 discount). Find out how to refine your verbal and non-verbal communication to convey clarity, empathy, and understanding.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Gain or maintain professional certification (12 percent). One MGI participant said their membership growth was due to “stronger digital presence and online offerings” and “growth in certification customers.” Another pointed to their new Young Professionals discount on membership dues. Certifications: a pathway to engagement.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Whether your association is a trade association or professional society, don’t forget to remind members that a key part of any association’s mission is to provide education and/or certification programs. How do you currently facilitate communication from members about your education programs?

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

Follow-up: Will members who attended receive a special badge or certificate to display on their public member profile? We suggest offering members a discount on registration, then showing non-members at checkout how much they could save on their ticket if they had the member discount. Invitations to special events.

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Association Success

MAY 30, 2019

While advocacy has always been one of the most powerful ways that associations engage their members, some associations struggle to link and communicate that work back to their members in a way that shows them that “My association is fighting for me!”. COMMUNICATE… AND INTEGRATE! AVOID THESE PITFALLS!

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From financial perks like discounts and referral bonuses to exclusive events and professional development opportunities, well-designed incentives can significantly boost your membership numbers and foster a stronger sense of community. This could be a monetary reward, a gift card, or a discount on future membership fees.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry. . –

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Associations have a tendency to use language and abbreviations that are only meaningful to them internally without realizing the public won’t understand their system of communication. Send an email blast giving away a teaser or sneak peek of your new product, plus a promo code for a discount off their purchase. Make it a party!

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2022

Based on these predictions, you can then do things like identify good candidates for your next certification program and suggest products that might interest certain members. This type of personalized communication reinforces their engagement with your organization, which can help to retain members.

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Ungated

OCTOBER 13, 2020

While many sectors of the global economy have been hard hit, community association management continues to be a profession in high demand. CAI launched the Community Management Training and Certification Program in September for 2020 college graduates. The three-step program introduces young professionals to the growing field.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 5, 2018

Easily view and manage all of your individuals and organizations, including billing information, communications, membership status, and more. COMMUNICATION. One system for communication that syncs with email, social media, and member profiles; with tools to write, schedule, send , and track emails. CERTIFICATION.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

GrowthZone shares ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication. Claire Hoffman, BizBash ) Survey findings: More attendees register on site now than in the past, and early bird discounts attract event loyalists, not new attendees. Event scheduling. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Sequence Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

To stand out as a first-choice association in your field or industry, you need to offer first-rate membership benefits access to industry resources, discounts, community, and more. Set up community and communication features. One of the best parts of joining an association is becoming part of a community.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 23, 2020

In an effort to support organizations during these uncertain times, hundreds of tech companies are offering free use of their product, extended trials, discounts, and more. COMMUNICATIONS. Vonage : Free Vonage Business Communications services for non-profit organizations within the US, UK, and Australia. Until July.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2024

Association Brain Food readers can earn up to 10 CAE credits from Chris Gloede’s popular 10-week Association Academy Member Growth Certificate Course —only $499 with Brain Food promo code ACADEMY (a $50 discount). Hosts: crisis communications experts Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey Tue 6/25 at 12 p.m. Membership course.

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Higher Logic

MAY 3, 2016

in Community Skills (though if you are still in school, a degree in Psychology or Human-Computer Interaction would get you off to a great start). Instead, take advantage of the many courses and certification programs that have sprung up online. Many of them offer a discounted rate if you volunteer.

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Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

I don’t mean just aligning various departmental visions, or stamping down silos that might be blotting out communication in your existing organizational hierarchy. Associations traditionally build their organizational structures around products like: membership, events, education, certifications, publications, research, and more.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Last month, we asked our readers: which members receive highly targeted communications from your association? Of our association respondents, just more than 57 percent said they gear specific communications to new members. Be careful with the amount of communication you direct at new members, however. percent of respondents.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As you prepare to brainstorm membership drive ideas, set up a meeting with your: Marketing lead Fundraising expert Volunteers Board of directors Most crucially, get some perspectives of people who spend the most time in direct communication with members. The best partner discounts are ones that are relevant to your organization.

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ISAE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Communicating your program’s value helps members understand their involvement is worthwhile. According to Blue Sky eLearn, a learning management system (LMS) is essential for this exact purpose—it helps you deliver personalized and interactive learning experiences to foster long-term retention.

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Protech

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In exchange for this loyal, recurring support, associations offer members benefits like exclusive experiences, invitations, discounts, and even free items. Membership management software is designed to communicate with members, track member engagement, manage payments, and deliver member benefits.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If your retention rate is below that number, here are a few quick things you can do to improve it: Communicate effectively. Use multiple streams of communication (email, social media, paper mail, etc.), You can also save your team time by automating member communications like emails and social media posts.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 4, 2022

Cons: It’s hard to analyze how well your organization is doing in terms of offering value to your members, since you won’t know whether or not they’ll renew until the end of the year You’ll make less revenue if you offer a discount on annual membership Can result in a pay-and-forget mentality, impacting engagement with members. Multi-Year.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Q4 Consultant Community Call We’re excited to open lines of communication for ASAE staff to update the consultant community and create a space for our consultant members to network with one another. Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Alyssa Rulf Fountain, Ph.D., 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2021

The best way to do this: Create a digital space for them to engage, and then use targeted communications to build a personalized experience for each of them. A great way to start is by offering an online member community. Ready to get started with an online member community? Deliver targeted, personalized email communications.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

I also love my World Market membership because, well, I enjoy the wine discounts. Also in the report, associations indicated communicating membership value is the No. Most associations reported their communications staff manages social media accounts. I love my Barnes and Noble membership.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2024

Leverage AI to optimize how you communicate with potential members, using communication resources like emails, digital advertising, social media, and more. Also consider thanking new members for joining your organization by offering discounts to your annual conference or other big-ticket events.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 28, 2017

Do you know if they offer a certification? Do you know if your association offers discount programs that could save your organization money? Today, Aplebaum oversees the commission for the Certified Association Executive certificate. When is your association’s next educational event? I think you get the point.

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MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2022

Offer a discount. Here are a few offers you may want to consider: A discount on membership. A discount on event registration. For example, If they want a discounted rate on your annual event, they must rejoin by the end of the month. Benefit example: Education, training, and certification] . Best regards, [Name].

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Associations have a tendency to use language and abbreviations that are only meaningful to them internally without realizing the public won’t understand their system of communication. Send an email blast giving away a teaser or sneak peek of your new product, plus a promo code for a discount off their purchase. Make it a party!

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MatrixG

AUGUST 17, 2023

The internet was created for communication between computers, but our presence as individuals on the internet is less formally defined. Verifiable credentials could be used for membership, continuing education, certifications, credentialing, and more. Perhaps an association requires proof of certification to become a member.

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