Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals. We’ve gathered four tips to help you organize your association’s key data and communications, and then keep them organized as the year progresses. Let’s dive in!

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GrowthZone

MARCH 5, 2020

Of those respondents, 15% credited a deliberate strategy and dedicated focus on engagement as the reason for the improvement. In this installment of our association blog series on member engagement, we explore the specific focus and strategies used by organizations with strong member engagement rates.

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Association Freak

JULY 26, 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes Member Engagement Is The Key to Renewal What is member engagement? We usually talk about it from our organization’s perspective. However, real growth happens when we start thinking about it from the perspective of a member; as an experience of value. Measuring engagement is critical.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. That goes for businesses, too.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Did you know that professionals in smaller organizations particularly identify member engagement, along with time and financial constraints, as their biggest challenges. This shows the urgent need for effective engagement strategies in today’s competitive landscape. What is Member Engagement?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2021

Increase member engagement. ?. Three effective ways to increase member engagement. Build a bustling online member community. You can maximize membership value by providing members with the connections and resources they care about most, year-round. Deliver targeted, personalized email communications.

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Aptify

MAY 26, 2021

Where would your association be without member engagement? Active, engaged members renew their memberships and help to bring even more members into the fold. But getting members more involved isn’t always simple to achieve. Make New Members Feel Welcome. Build an Active Community.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Recently, Salesforce announced a product enhancement, empowering organizations to be more inclusive in how they collect, utilize, and manage data. With the latest update, organizations can leverage new data fields for a member’s gender identity and/or pronouns. Read our blog to get started. Use inclusive verbiage.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 12, 2019

If so, interdepartmental silos might be keeping you from an effective member communications schedule. Member communications often hover between extremes like this - too much and too little, or both. But too often, departmental silos and lack of communication tip the balance toward extremes. So here’s the secret.

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Aptify

MAY 6, 2021

If you’re like most association professionals, engaging your members is a top concern. It’s especially challenging as so much of our world has moved to virtual communications. An association industry study by Community Brands shows that member engagement and loyalty are still strong. But there’s good news.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, as time goes on, the same old engagement tactics won’t hold out. Whether more engaging alternatives are popping up or you’ve simply run out of fresh ideas, it’s worth it to explore how you can strengthen your association member engagement strategy. Email marketing and communication. Read on to learn more.

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Potomac Core

AUGUST 3, 2016

Presidential and Congressional Elections, economic performance inside and outside the United States, mergers and acquisitions, baby boomer retirements , terror threats, and technology disruptions will influence whether or not professionals and corporate executives engage in their associations. Engage More and Sell Less.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Construct a communication plan to engage members.

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 12, 2019

Member engagement is what makes associations successful. Member engagement should be every association’s first goal because everything from revenues to member satisfaction to advancing the profession or industry flows from this single goal. Member engagement is everyone’s job.

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ISAE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Mastering Leadership Communication to Connect with Members Whether you manage a social or professional fraternity or sorority, communicating with members should be one of your top priorities. With all your organization has to do on a daily basis, member engagement activities can unintentionally fall by the wayside.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we’ll touch on what a member directory is, how it can help your association, what type of information should you include in a membership directory, how you can create one, and several platform options for you to choose from. What is a Member Directory?

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GrowthZone

APRIL 3, 2020

During a crisis situation, timely communication and reacting in the present are essential for associations. WHEN BUILDING A CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGE: Focus on the User Experience. How to Keep Members Engaged Amid COVID-19. >> member-based organizations navigate the current COVID-19 situation. >>

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2021

According to Community Brands research , half of Members believe their organization is more important since the pandemic. Offering unique benefits that deliver member value. Great – you’re halfway to member growth. ability to communicate?member member value.? member value.?How membership?will

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Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Here are five ideas from the association trends study to help prepare your organization for the future: 1. Provide greater member value. The organization was providing little value.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 .

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Gain tips and tools to become more strategic, think more strategically and, even more importantly, communicate strategically. Challenge your understanding of your association’s members. Hear the findings from the recently released 2024 State of Association Member Experience Report and put your knowledge to the test.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

A mobility strategy thus becomes crucial for harnessing member engagement for your association. Engaged members directly translate into increased member retention as well as an increase in new members. So how can you go about leveraging mobility strategies to gain traction in member engagement?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s pretty much impossible to renew a disengaged member, says Fíonta. Their useful advice on member engagement and renewal is bound to increase your association’s retention rate. In recent years, thousands of entrepreneurs and for- and non-profit organizations started online learning businesses. Member engagement.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It’s a win-win strategy that, when executed well, creates a positive feedback loop— happy members become advocates, attracting even more new members. Impact on Membership Growth and Retention Incentives don’t just help bring in new members—they can also play a critical role in keeping existing members engaged and satisfied.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention.

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 18, 2019

But this is a shame since turning the membership funnel upside down is a big opportunity for many organizations to increase their member retention rates. That’s because new member onboarding programs raise new member renewal rates by nearly 10% on average, according to the New Member Engagement Study.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. That goes for businesses, too.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 19, 2021

In the GrowthZone AMS 2021 Association Industry Survey Report , we asked association staff and executives, “Related to your organization’s response to COVID, are there any success stories you’d like to share?” We are in the healthcare provider industry, so our members are in the midst of COVID response.

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Association TRENDS

MARCH 2, 2020

Chapter 1: Enlightenment is a journey: It’s time to rethink the entire member journey. How will your membership organization answer the call? The fact is, members and their needs have changed. Building an enlightened member engagement model starts with a shift in perspective. Chapter 2: Hindsight isn’t 20/20.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 24, 2013

I was talking about some comments offered in the "Walking the Walk of Deep Member Engagement" learning lab Elizabeth Engel , Peggy Hoffman and I ran at the recent ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference. Member Engagement Associations' And what can you and your association do to remove them?

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MemberClicks

JUNE 15, 2024

You don’t have much of an organization without your members. Although growth isn’t the only nonprofit KPI or focus of a good member-based professional organization, it is certainly an important factor. Thus, you’re going to need a member acquisition strategy. What is a member acquisition strategy?

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here are the features, tools, and solutions to look out for to modernize your organization. A medical association is focused on furthering and protecting the interests of its members, like helping them with career growth and keeping them up-to-date with industry trends. Not sure where to start? What is a Medical Association?

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Mariner Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

One thing is certain; if there is one essential truth about component relations it’s that we are in a partnership with our chapters and nothing is more effective at maintaining those partnerships than good old fashion communications. Two-thirds of the battle is just communications. Not everyone communicates or learns in the same way.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Check out Amanda Lea Kaiser’s answers to a question from a Member Engagement Lab participant. Organizer: GLAM Wed 2/28 from 9 a.m. Webinar latecomers. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 11, 2021

Membership benefits certainly aren’t a one-size-fits-all, and organizations will offer different benefits based on their membership base. But one thing every nonprofit should know how to do is to let the world know about all the goodies it offers, to attract and retain the right members.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. Download a recording of “A Balanced Approach to Member Engagement” here. Have additional questions? It’s harder, but possible.

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