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Membership Value Just Changed Right Before Your Eyes

Association Adviser

The pandemic changed many things about life for associations, and maybe a critical piece that’s been overlooked, amongst the event cancelations and revenue shortfalls, has been membership engagement. Cathi Hight, President of the Hight Performance Group, who recently spoke at the Texas Society of Association Executives New Ideas conference, says that COVID was a “black swan” event, altering what is valued and how members prefer to interact.

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Your Complete Guide to In-Kind Donations

Wild Apricot

“I wish there were a way for kids to play sports with no equipment,” Arielle half-joked to her office mate Mike as she placed yet another order for jump ropes and mitts for their nonprofit, Kids Sports. “I think that’s just.

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Five tips to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising at your association

Nimble AMS

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is quickly becoming a go-to strategy for nonprofits to reach their fundraising goals. The Global NGO Technology Report states 33% of nonprofits are using a P2P platform to raise funds for their organizations. But it’s not just nonprofits finding success with peer-to-peer initiatives. Individuals from all backgrounds leverage P2P platforms to encourage giving to their favorite causes.

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Striving for Success: Member Engagement

GrowthZone

This is the first in the Striving for Success series of blog posts featuring excerpts from our 2022 Chamber Success Competition entries. We hope you enjoy (and can relate to) hearing from our customers and how they are reaping the benefits of using GrowthZone’s software solutions to grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue. In the Success Competition entry form, we asked “Explain how using ChamberMaster or GrowthZone software has benefited your chamber and/or members.

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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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Association Meetings in a Post-Roe World

Spark Consulting

On Tuesday, October 11, Shelly Alcorn hosted Joan Eisenstodt and me on The Phoenix Cast for an important conversation about association meetings in a post-Roe world. Just as meetings are starting to recover from pandemic shutdowns, new (and old) laws are putting pregnant attendees at significant risk. The key thing I think associations need to take from our conversation is that choices about where we host our meetings could be putting pregnant attendees at SIGNIFICANT risk if they have a medic

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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Burn-out And Depression Among Remote Workers

Aaron Wolowiec

Remote workers are more likely to experience burnout and depression due to long hours, isolation, and communication problems. Burnout can lead to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates in your company. This post discusses how you can use remote working as a benefit for your employees without putting them at risk for burnout or depression.

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How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships

Higher Logic

The post How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on Higher Logic. In an episode of the Member Engagement Show podcast we heard from a foremost expert on corporate partnerships about how the approach must change. Plus, we got the results of a survey revealing what corporate. The post How to Modernize Your Association’s Approach to Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Church Management Software: The Best Options in 2022

Wild Apricot

Religious organizations do so much for their communities—from bringing people together for fellowship, to hosting family friendly events, to performing acts of service for those who are less fortunate. With such a focus on community, church staff.

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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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Ditch Data Discomfort

Association Analytics

The post Ditch Data Discomfort appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How to Prevent & Eliminate Content Clutter in Your Online Learning Catalog

WBT Systems

Imagine walking into an antique shop looking for a specific item. There’s so much to wade through, but you’re short on time. Pricy antiques are mixed in with flea market junk.

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The Odds Are in Your Favor with a Purpose-Built Community

Higher Logic

The post The Odds Are in Your Favor with a Purpose-Built Community appeared first on Higher Logic. As we head to Vegas for TSIA World: ENVISION, the only gambling will be done at the tables because a purpose-built community is always the safe bet for your organization and customers. The post The Odds Are in Your Favor with a Purpose-Built Community appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Solutions Day Delivers! A Meeting of Minds, a Journey to Discovery

.orgSource

Once upon a time, technology was an isolated country ruled by a few savants who spoke a strange language. They were powerful but others didn’t always understand, or even care to know, what magic they were up to. Today, the castle is breached. Technology’s strength lies in the opposite of its reclusive beginnings. Collaboration and […]. The post Solutions Day Delivers!

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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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Level Up Your Marketing with Analytics

Association Analytics

Association membership marketing is much different than marketing a product for sale. Sales are instant. With membership marketing, the key is to build loyalty. Fortunately, with data, we can better understand members’ behavior and which marketing channel is most effective to reach our members. In this blog, we share tips on how to take your marketing to the next level with the help of analytics.

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Associations Experimenting with AI

PROPEL

In this episode, we talk to Erica Salm Rench of rasa.io about how to get associations to experiment with AI and new tech, especially in an area (email marketing) that is so entrenched in “we’ve always done it that way” Have a listen! Source.

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Minding mental illness: Solving community conflict that involves psychological disorders

Ungrated

By Leah K. Burton, Esq., and Noelle G. Hicks, Esq. At a time of continuing economic and social unease, how should community association board members and managers confront mental illness issues? Sometimes, community conflict is unavoidable and associations must take action to avoid liability while honoring its obligations. Here’s a prime example: Last year, an overwhelmed manager of a large master-planned community was on the verge of quitting her job due to a precarious situation involving a re

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How to Get Comfortable with Artificial Intelligence

Association TRENDS

The term artificial intelligence (AI) was coined in 1955. Now, 70 years later, AI is helping associations solve problems and make fast, data-driven decisions cost-effectively and at scale. As it becomes more mainstream, associations that have become acquainted with the technology and its uses earlier will be better positioned to leverage the latest innovations to.

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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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Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics – 11/2/22

Association Analytics

The post Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics – 11/2/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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You Can Fix Your Culture in 180 Days

PROPEL

The pandemic is slowing down, but the great resignation is heating up, so what are you doing about your culture? Most leaders have already sensed that their culture has shifted in the last few years, and they are now dealing with a lot of turnover and uncertainty. Yet I’m seeing a widespread hesitancy for leaders to jump into the work of changing their culture to be more successful in today’s.

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How Email Newsletters Can Help Recruit and Retain Members

Multiview

If you’re not using your email newsletter as a marketing tool, then what are you using it for? Yes, email newsletters are a great way for you to share top industry news and announcements for your association, but are you taking advantage of the additional tools you have? Let’s think about this for a second.

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Valencia homeowner at odds with HOA over drought-tolerant landscape rules

AMG

A homeowner at North Park in Valencia says he reached out to his homeowner’s association with an application to put in a drought-tolerant garden, but says his application was delayed and ultimately rejected by the board.

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.

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Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics

Association Analytics

The post Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Once you buy crap…

Effective Database

Once you buy crap. "When you buy something cheap and bad, the best you’re going to feel about it is when you buy it. When you buy something expensive and good, the worst you’re going to feel about it is when you buy it." - grandmother of Sasha Aickin, former CTO at Redfin.

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Bob's Corner - The Keys to Board Succession

Multiview

The leadership asked for a succession plan. “How do we fill the long-vacant seats at our board table?”.

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Man's Comeback to HOA Fining Him Over His Truck Applauded: 'Motivation'

AMG

A homeowner has been praised online after confessing to parking his truck outside a home and revving its engine daily in a bid to annoy his homeowner association.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management appeared first on Association Analytics.

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White Label Social Network Guide (2022)

Raklet

White label social networks have become more and more popular with the rise of online communities and increased branding. Creating. The post White Label Social Network Guide (2022) appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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Why annual subscriptions are the key to Be Unleavable growth

Robert Skrob

What’s the fastest way to increase recurring subscription revenue? Click here to find out. There’s ONE place where the biggest subscription brands come together each year to share best practices, discover what’s working and to build lasting personal relationships. Increase your monthly recurring revenue by offering annual subscriptions FIRST! Yes, that’s right, annual subscriptions INCREASE recurring revenue compared with monthly. .

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