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20 Best Community Engagement Platforms for Nonprofits and Associations in 2022

Wild Apricot

Membership organizations thrive on the power of community. When members feel like they’re a part of something special, they’re much more likely to not only stick around, but encourage their friends and family to join. If you were a membership.

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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

Imagine, it’s your second day on the job when the CEO asks you to find a new AMS for the association. I mean, really, they couldn’t have mentioned that in the interview? You wouldn’t believe how often I’ve seen this happen to association staff who usually don’t know the first thing about selecting an AMS and don’t have the budget (or the inkling) to hire a consultant. 10 Steps to Choosing Your Next AMS.

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What is Member Engagement?

Association Adviser

Associations exist to bring people together who share common interests for a joint purpose. That purpose could be for educational opportunities, social advocacy, community, and even public charities. Those who make up the association are members. Many membership programs are organized so that a person/organization pays a fee to gain access to the full network […].

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Convince Industry Employers to Eliminate Unnecessary Paper Ceiling Requirements for Hiring

WBT Systems

In September 2022, common sense will hopefully prevail. A national advertising campaign will challenge the hiring status quo by championing skills-based hiring.

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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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Designing an Effective New Member Onboarding Process: 7 Tips

Wild Apricot

You’ve designed a value-packed membership program that offers amazing benefits and gives your members access to highly sought-after resources. So how is it possible that your renewal rates keep declining? Why are members dropping off when they.

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Is Your Association Facing a Crisis? What Great Leaders Do in Times Like These

Association Adviser

Leaders are expected to stand tall and embrace change in times of crisis. The same goes for associations. Members rely on the directional leadership of associations — even more so during uncertain times. Regardless of the industry, every association will face a crisis at some point because, try as you might, some are simply unavoidable. […]. The post Is Your Association Facing a Crisis?

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How to know if your association is ready for a technology assessment

Nimble AMS

Is it time for your association to invest in new technology? Maybe your current association management software is starting to cost you in complex customizations and product upgrades. Perhaps you’ve lost staff because of broken digital processes and slow technology. You might even notice your member retention numbers are slipping, as individuals choose other associations with better technology to provide a superior member experience. .

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Your Customer Service Problems Could Be Rooted in Transparency Issues

PROPEL

Nearly every organization has a version of this customer service problem: customers or members reach out to you because they need some specific answer or piece of information, but frequently the person they get a hold of (phone, online, in person) doesn’t have that information/answer and has to get back to them later. That may not sound like a big deal, but in the age of the internet we have.

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The Best Online Directory Software (and The Benefits Of Having One)

MemberClicks

If your organization relies on membership, a member directory can be your best friend! Not only does it legitimize your organization, but it also helps your members connect with each other. Let’s explore how to make your life easier with an online directory. The history of directories. Before the explosion of the internet, a directory used to be a big book with a list of names, companies and products.

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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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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Event Management

Association Adviser

Is your association hosting an event soon? It’s pretty overwhelming, right? There’s no question that events are stressful. From brainstorming and planning to organization and logistics, there’s just so much to do in so little time — and that’s all before the actual event even begins. Despite the pandemic, conferences and live events have been […].

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Satisfaction survey: Homeowners overwhelmingly happy with community association living

Ungrated

Maintenance-free, safety, and cleanliness are top features that make community associations a popular housing choice and lifestyle for millions of Americans, according to results from the 2022 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey. The overwhelming majority (89%) of homeowners and condominium association residents rate their overall experience of living in a community association as “very good” or “good” (67%), or neutral (22%).

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What to Look for in a Culture Assessment

PROPEL

A lot of organizations are realizing that the craziness of the last two years has had a big impact on workplace culture, to the point where they may not even know what their culture is anymore. That has them thinking about implementing some kind of formal culture assessment. There are many different culture assessments on the market, so here are some questions you’ll need to answer before making a.

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Always look for the MVP

Effective Database

Always look for the MVP I first wrote about minimum viable product (MVP) just three years ago, but the term itself was coined over 20 years ago.

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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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Naming Your Association: Tips, Tricks and Best Practices

MemberClicks

What’s in a name? When it comes to choosing an association name, a lot can ride on it. Your organization has to consider multiple factors when choosing a name. Current and potential members need to immediately understand your association’s purpose, and your name needs to be easy to remember. Have your association name and ready to update your website?

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The American Way: How Manufacturers and Motor Carriers Remained Resilient in Adversity

Multiview

The last two years have proven to be unusually volatile, even for the roller-coaster-ready manufacturing, consumer products, and truckload industries. The need for essentials like baby formula, face masks, cleansing wipes, and other consumer products soared, but accessibility to these items was still restricted during the height of the pandemic, while many families remained under lockdown.

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The Labor Drought. What the Future Holds

Association Strong

The labor drought every association and the memberships are struggling with is causing a lot of heart ache in the growth outlook for the future. Top onto that the current trends on inflation and supply chain issues and the storm seems even worse. Don't miss this highly informative podcast as Tom and Dave talk with Ron Hetrick, Chief Labor Economist at EMSI, on the long term impact of labor trends coming out of the pandemic and the impact of inflation and supply chain issues.

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5 Tips To Improve Your Organization’s Continuing Education Offerings | BeaconLive

Beacon Live

Grow Your Association’s Memberships By Offering High-Quality CE It’s no secret that workforce dynamics and labor needs are constantly changing. One thing that always stays the same is the need for professional development opportunities and education programs.

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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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Association Brain Food: 7.8.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Paper ceiling. WBT Systems writes about a new ad campaign coming in September from Opportunity@Work, a coalition asking employers to get rid of unnecessary bachelor’s degree requirements for hiring. This ‘ paper ceiling ’ holds back half the U.S. workforce. WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement.

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Subscription MVP for Success

Robert Skrob

Why do so many subscription businesses struggle to scale after they launch? Click here to find out. MVP, or “Minimum Viable Product” has long been misunderstood. Today, most founders hear the term MVP and think it means Millionaire Venture Payday. They want to get to that big money, and especially now with crypto down, subscription start-ups appear to be the.

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The First 5 Marketing Steps You Should Take After Launching Higher Logic Thrive Platform

Higher Logic

The post The First 5 Marketing Steps You Should Take After Launching Higher Logic Thrive Platform appeared first on Higher Logic. You’ve launched! Now what? Find out how to maximize the new marketing capabilities you’ll get with Higher Logic Thrive Platform. . The post The First 5 Marketing Steps You Should Take After Launching Higher Logic Thrive Platform appeared first on Higher Logic.