Multiview
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Here’s a hot take that may blow your mind: Everybody uses mobile devices. [Insert sarcasm.] Whether you’re the baby boomer,… The post Can Your Small Staff Association Support a Mobile App? appeared first on MultiView.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
When Hannah Andrews and her team started thinking about creating their first podcast, they weren’t actually thinking in those terms. Instead, they considered their strategic plan goals around consumer outreach for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control. . What’s a great way to build the audience they already had for their website, with info about infection prevention and hygiene?
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Associations Now
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
Associations can often struggle to launch a foundation or sister organization. One persevered by sticking to its vision. Every association that launches a foundation does so with good intentions. Perhaps the idea is to serve charitable goals, such as providing scholarships or conducting public outreach. But the process can be fraught with complications.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Think back to your first job out of college. You were probably excited and wanted to learn everything. Along the way, did you have someone who mentored you and helped you along in your profession? If so, you probably never forgot that relationship and the people who made an impact on your career (and possibly your life). Many people want a mentoring relationship like this, but don’t pursue one because of barriers like feeling intimidated or not finding the right match.
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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
As your association prepares for 2020, make sure your membership management program is in top shape. You likely have goals around member acquisition, engagement, and retention. And, you may regularly review your progress toward these goals. But are you really taking time to assess your program’s vital signs and ensure your membership management program is.
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HighRoad Solution
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
American-based associations don’t usually take notice of data laws in other countries. However, there is one law that you should know about: GDPR.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Nearly a decade ago, Lady Gaga fans were introduced to Jo Calderone. . Calderone, a striking Italian-American from New Jersey, was in a kind of love affair with Gaga. When Calderone wasn’t appearing in a menswear fashion spread for Vogue Hommes Japan or heading to Bikram yoga classes, he was tweeting at Gaga, giving interviews , walking the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards and even sitting atop the star’s piano as she pounds its keys in the middle of a cornfield for her “You and I” video
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Before your hit send on that next member email, consider the role psychology plays in getting your message across. You could write and design the best email in the world, but unless you consider how it will be received, its ability to resonate with your audience is slim. That’s because email isn’t just about your message. Like other forms of communication, email is meant to connect with people—which means you have to appeal to your audience’s state of mind.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in December 2019 that the internet has to offer.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Will I see you at ASAE TEC next week? For me, TEC is like a reunion, camp and retreat combined in one. If we haven’t met and you see me walking around, please introduce yourself, I’d love to meet you. Association silos have been a topic of conversation for years now.
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
11 Catalysts for Cross-Departmental Collaboration. Read more about 11 Catalysts for Cross-Departmental Collaboration.
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
A recent Community Brands study shows that job opportunities are one of the most important benefits to members, yet associations have work to do in this area. According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study, job opportunities rank in the top 10 of most important benefits to members of professional associations. The study. The post Does your association value job boards as much as your members do?
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
For associations focusing on strategically attracting new members (and keeping them engaged for the long haul), it’s important to package your tech stack for ample growth and retention. Association membership in the modern age is all about providing people with real value on their terms, and strategically leveraging technology is an effective way to attract and retain those members who you’ll transform into your trusty advocates.
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Spark Consulting
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Lewis’s latest post in our ongoing, irregular series addresses making sponsorship offerings more valuable to your corporate supporters: understand what’s motivating them, structure the relationship to address their specific business needs, and offer different levels of investment. In short, create clear Return On Investment (ROI). Which brings us to the ROI of membership, and sharing that ROI with your members.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Planning to redesign your website? We've handpicked the top 50 nonprofit websites from organizations large and small to help you create the best possible website.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Remote work is business as usual for many of us. Most, if not all, of my clients have staff working from home in locations far from headquarters. I bet most association professionals seek jobs where they have the option to work remotely when necessary. WBT Systems explains how associations can help both members and employers adapt to remote working.
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
LMS Selection Resources. Read more about LMS Selection Resources.
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YourMembership
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Are your members satisfied with the benefits they receive from your organization? Community Brands’ latest study shows you might have room for improvement. To keep members happy and engaged long-term, it’s important to deliver the benefits that matter most to them. The Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study suggests associations might have work to.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Whether you’re attending Super Forum 2019 or putting our annual community conference on your wish list for next year, there’s plenty to look forward to. Here are the 25 things you will be glad you didn’t miss at our 10th Super Forum. 1. Dazzling Views. Each year, we throw a stellar appreciation party for our attendees, because we appreciate you. As you stand in the Pose Rooftop Lounge, you'll be able to see skyline views of our nation’s capital, the beautiful National Harbor Ferris wheel overloo
Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
I was listening to a podcast the other day with Esther Duflo , a recent winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, who was talking about the importance of empirical evidence when you’re trying to change things (in her context, reducing global poverty). A lot of economists base their interventions around some logical assumptions that turn out not to be true when you look at real behavior.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Trying to develop a social media strategy for your nonprofit? Here are 5 great examples that you can use to get inspired.
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.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The digitalNow 2020 call for presentations is open. This is one of my favorite conferences, however, if you’re a consultant or vendor who provides products/services to associations, the only way you can attend is by becoming either a sponsor or speaker. The deadline for proposals is next Friday, November 15.
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
How to Help Individual & Company Members Adapt to Remote Work. Read more about How to Help Individual & Company Members Adapt to Remote Work.
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Investing in a learning management system to support online educational events may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a helpful checklist of key capabilities to look for that will help you deliver a top-notch learning experience for your members. Studies from Community Brands suggest that members of professional associations prefer to learn.
Virtual
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The theme around the tenth episode of Virtual Inc.’s podcast “Five Minutes with Andy” is standards. People don’t realize how important standards – and associations that create standards — are in our lives. Standards keep things running. From firefighting to using technology — even buying a Coke in a vending machine. Standards in some way, shape or form impact all our lives daily.
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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.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
More tricks and tips for association new-member onboarding planning. SET A BUDGET. Statistics show that it costs 7x more to obtain a new member than to retain a current one, and that first-year members have the lowest renewal rates. New-member onboarding is a process that is clearly worth investing in, and with some planning and organization, it will make a big difference in an association’s success.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Want more event attendees? Who doesn't? Here are six tactics you can use to boost event attendance starting today.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway and Mariner Management just released the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report. If your association has chapters, affiliates, or some other type of component, this is a must-read. The report provides benchmarking data as well as several association success stories related to that data and some strong opinions.
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