June, 2023

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Engaging Gen Z Members: How Associations Can Attract and Retain Young Professionals

Higher Logic

The post Engaging Gen Z Members: How Associations Can Attract and Retain Young Professionals appeared first on Higher Logic. The post Engaging Gen Z Members: How Associations Can Attract and Retain Young Professionals appeared first on Higher Logic.

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What Associations Need to Know About Launching a Podcast

WBT Systems

Do you listen to association-focused podcasts? You might know about Leading Learning podcast from Tagoras because it's mentioned frequently on this blog, but there are plenty more.

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How to boost association revenue with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking for strategies to drive revenue to help you meet your organizational goals? If so, you’re not alone. To meet the growing demands of your membership base, your association should consider adopting innovative technology like association management software (AMS). Leveraging modern software at your organization can help you provide an excellent member experience and ensure you remain a valuable member resource.

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Research Report: How Your Association Can Better Attract, Support and Retain Adult Learners

WBT Systems

An episode of the Leading Learning Now podcast, hosted by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steel from Tagoras, inspired this post about attracting, supporting, and retaining adult learners.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Professional Development as an Employee Retention Strategy for Your Association

WBT Systems

Employee retention is an ongoing issue for associations.

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Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations!

AssociationChat

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4 pm ET – “Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations in Your Business and Life! – A Conversation with Sam Horn” Is there a tough conversation that you keep putting off because of anxiety or insecurity over how to handle it? If so, you’re not alone. Many people avoid difficult discussions – often to their detriment – and in this interview, we aim to tackle that issue head-on with our special guest.

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Member Profiles: Key Components and Best Practices

MemberClicks

For associations and other membership-based organizations, it’s no secret that the key to long-term success involves understanding their members. Anyone who’s ever spoken to long-time members who didn’t renew their memberships often learns that they felt like they weren’t valued or that the membership wasn’t adding value to their life. Maybe they felt they were treated as just one member among many rather than as an individual.

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How to Compete Against New Membership Communities for Gen Z’s Attention & Loyalty

Membersuite

The evidence is in: Gen Z are joiners. They may not join associations, but they do join membership communities created by their peers. GenZer Meagan Loyst wrote about the amazing success of these paid membership communities for Gen Z audiences. Loyst should know. She’s the founder of GenZ VCs , a global community of 24,000 Gen Z venture capitalists (VCs), founders, angel investors, operators, and aspiring VCs.She says, “When we see a lack of community in our chosen field/profession,

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Top 30 Association Management Software (Reviews + Pricing)

Raklet

Association and membership management in today’s digital age is more intricate than ever. When working with a large number of. The post Top 30 Association Management Software (Reviews + Pricing) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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How Association Professionals Are Using ChatGPT—and Related ChatGPT Musings

WBT Systems

In early March, we published our first post about ChatGPT. Since then, I’ve heard many association professionals discuss how they’re using ChatGPT.

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

When you turn to another person for relationship advice, whether that’s a trusted friend or therapist, you often start by discussing what’s bothering you. You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. But when it comes to a troubling relationship with your data, can you turn to those same people?

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Gardian of the Month: Melissa Schank

Aaron Wolowiec

Melissa Schank is our Gardian of the Month! Find out how she learns best, how she would help a wallflower feel more comfortable networking, the tools she finds most helpful to retain new knowledge, that one (or two) resources she can't live without, and her favorite thing about summer!

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Association Brain Food: 6.30.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. MemberSuite explores why new membership communities are so popular with Gen Z. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. Employee retention. Professional development is a highly valued employee benefit, according to dozens of research reports, especially by early-career professionals.

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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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Event Lead Retrieval: How to Transform Your Exhibitor Experience

EventMobi: Association Events

Event lead retrieval has evolved from sharing business cards to scanning QR codes. It’s faster, easier, and can be done on the fly—but how do you optimize the process? Microscanners might seem like a simple answer, but what if you want to include additional information or your exhibitors want to access their leads in real time? A comprehensive event tech solution supports your event’s needs in one place and makes lead retrieval a natural part of the event experience.

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What are the Most Profitable Fundraisers? 24 Ideas + 8 Top Tips!

Wild Apricot

What are the most profitable fundraisers? And how do you turn your ideas into a reality? Here's 24 ideas that'll get donations rolling in!

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What the Association Sector can learn from our Events Industry Partners: Part 2

Association Adviser

In case you missed part one, a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend MPI’s the EVENT, hosted annually by the MPI Chapters in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. Event professionals are known for being warm, friendly, and welcoming, but as an Association Executive in a room full of MICE Industry professionals, I still […] The post What the Association Sector can learn from our Events Industry Partners: Part 2 appeared first on Association Adviser.

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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

You can’t scroll your social feed, glance at an industry newsletter, or sit through a national news broadcast without hearing about AI. The fact is, AI has b.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Tackling Your Food and Beverage Challenges

Aaron Wolowiec

Wouldn't it be nice to have a secret formula that would magically select the perfect F&B that would accommodate all attendees and ensure everyone was happy with every meal? Unfortunately, we haven't found that quite yet, but here are a few tips and considerations you may find helpful while planning your next meeting or conference.

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Association Brain Food: 6.9.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Fought against it for a minute. Then looked out the window at the rain. And gave over. Put myself entirely in the keep of this rainy morning. Would I live my life over again? Make the same unforgivable mistakes?

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24 Top Association Member Engagement Strategies to Rock Retention

EventMobi: Association Events

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement.

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Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget!

Wild Apricot

The post Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget! appeared first on WildApricot.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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What Lessons Can Failure Teach You?

Association Adviser

For some individuals, failure carries a connotation of embarrassment, triggering a paralyzing fear that hinders them from attempting again. However, for those committed to lifelong learning, failure serves as a motivating force that inspires them to uncover valuable lessons from their experiences, persevere with increased determination, and strive for success through unique and innovative approaches. […] The post What Lessons Can Failure Teach You?

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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI – 6/27/23

Association Analytics

The post From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI – 6/27/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Juneteenth: What is it? Why is it important? And in what ways can we educate our members and participants?

Aaron Wolowiec

This post sheds some light on the history of Juneteenth, why it is important and steps you can take to educate and open dialogue for your members and/or participants to talk about it.

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Association Brain Food: 6.23.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT. Nearly seven months ago, ChatGPT entered our world. WBT Systems goes over some ChatGPT basics, brings up some concerns—like why you shouldn’t rely upon it to do all your work, and explains how association professionals, including education te

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The 23 Best Event Management Software for Nonprofits in 2023

EventMobi: Association Events

Events are the lifeblood of nonprofits and associations. Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. Fundraising events are an invaluable opportunity to drive revenue and build community, whether they’re online or in person.

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How to Make Sponsorship Packages Shine: 3 Examples + Free Template!

Wild Apricot

This guide to sponsorship packages will show you how to create sponsorship packages with real value—plus, get a free template!

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How association IT leaders can drive organizational success

Nimble AMS

Technology is the core of your organization. To guarantee your association thrives, you need to invest in the right technology for your staff and members. But how can you ensure your organization chooses the right association management software (AMS) to enhance your staff and member experience? Consult your IT leaders to begin the conversation and lead your association’s digital transformation.