Wed.Jul 31, 2024

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From Sprint To Marathon: 6 Reasons Associations Should Rethink Annual Meetings

EventMobi: Association Events

An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. Bringing together thousands of people passionate about the same cause or industry is a great way to get a shot of energy for a few days. (That’s especially true once you hit the trade show floor.) By the time the event is over, an attendee is likely to feel pretty good about their association.

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How to Collect Member Feedback the Right Way

Wild Apricot

Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.

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Pay It Forward

Spark Consulting

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my 27 years in association management is: When somebody hits you up with a request for a favor in a professional context, ALWAYS try to help them out, or connect them to someone who can. Call it good karma, or ninja-level networking, or spreading the love, or paying it forward, or whatever, but people remember that you tried to help them and that you know people.

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3 top strategies to enhance staff meetings at your association

Nimble AMS

We’ve all been there, stuck in a meeting that feels like a complete waste of time, with no end in sight. According to research conducted by Sloan, only 50% of the time spent in meetings is measured as effective or engaging. As a leader, it’s vital to prepare for and execute an effective staff meeting to ensure your association is on track to hit its goals.

Strategy 105
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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

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Top Responsibilities of a Membership Chair and Best Practices

MemberClicks

At first glance, membership chair responsibilities may not seem like the most important in an organization. Between raising funds, running programs, and staying true to the mission, every nonprofit or chamber’s board has a thousand tasks at any given time. Who’s to say which is most important? Yet without members, you don’t have an organization. For that reason, it is critical you have a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of a membership chair.

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The ASAE Annual 2024 List of Parties

AssociationChat

ASAE Annual 2024 is almost here! Join us in coordinating the ultimate party experience by contributing to the ASAE Annual 2024 Party List. Add your events, check out what’s happening, and plan your schedule to make the most of the conference fun! The post The ASAE Annual 2024 List of Parties appeared first on Association Chat.