YourMembership
MAY 3, 2019
Members are the lifeblood of associations – they help your organization fulfill your mission, not to mention, small staff associations report nearly half of their revenue comes from membership dues. Memberships propel your organization forward, so it’s no surprise that increasing membership is a top goal for many associations. Community Brands survey of small-staff associations.
Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2019
RespectAbility, a bipartisan group focused on inclusion for individuals with disabilities, says that bias is a key factor that puts disability-inclusive diversity on the sidelines at many nonprofits. Are nonprofits focusing enough on inclusion when it comes to individuals with disabilities? A new study not only suggests that they aren’t, but also that welcome mats are hard to come by for the roughly 20 percent of Americans who have some form of disability.
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Eric Lanke
APRIL 29, 2019
A while back I wrote a kind of mini-series on this blog I called Paradoxes in Association Management , which I described as the counter-intuitive practices that we must embrace if we want to be successful. I'm not sure if this one really qualifies, but I'm going to try and frame it that way. Associations are not responsible for hotel rooms that go unused.
Wild Apricot
MAY 2, 2019
Wondering how to keep your members around forever? Here are 9 ways you can improve their member experience of your organization and engage your members more than ever.
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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.
Reid All About it
MAY 3, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. I remember how mystified I was by the business of residential construction when I first started working at the National Association of Home Builders. I learned what I could from meetings and reading our publications but things didn’t click into place until I was lucky enough to land a seat in a weeklong Home Building 101 cl
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Association Leaders
MAY 2, 2019
Remember the phrase “Jack of all trades and Master of none”? Some people think of Association Management Companies (AMCs) as just that – Jack’s of all trades but masters of none. That perception is simply not true. AMCs are Masters of One, not Jacks of All. In fact, the opposite is quite true. Association’s that hire their own employees as staff (especially small to mid-sized associations) tend to ask their employees to be more “generalists” in association management than “specialists”.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 30, 2019
Every month, we compile a list of nonprofit jobs within the United States. Whether you’re looking for a career change or looking to enter the nonprofit space, this list is a helpful way to keep track of nonprofit opportunities in your area.
Spark Consulting
MAY 2, 2019
Thanks to the generosity of my friend and colleague Ed Barks , I had the opportunity to attend Influence Across America: The Rise of State and Local Power and the Impact of Digital Media , a National Digital Roundtable panel event at the Newseum earlier this week. Panelists shared some interesting and disturbing statistics, as well as good advice for breaking through the noise and getting local and national media attention for your organization’s signal.
Higher Logic
MAY 2, 2019
If your association is interested in maximizing the educational value its offering members, you might already know that having a publication is a great asset to your content strategy. Association members want to learn, and there are multiple different ways publications can support that. For example, an annual event publication could be your biggest print run of the year – and a huge opportunity for revenue growth and boosting member knowledge.
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
Association Adviser
MAY 2, 2019
You might have had a pink piggy bank when you were a kid. But did you manage to stuff it with $12,000 – and then give every penny away? Through their signature “Pay the Pig” fundraiser, the Georgia Society of Executives (GSAE) has raised more than $12,000 since 2015 for charities beloved by the cities […]. The post GSAE Raises Thousands for Host Cities through its Pay the Pig Raffle appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 30, 2019
With these 3 templates you can clone events (with registrants), import or export lists of registrants. It only takes a few clicks to use them - we show you how.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 30, 2019
And if so, why? Blockchain for Dummies offers some qualifying questions when you’re trying to figure out whether blockchain is an appropriate solution for your association and for which projects: Do we need to track transactions that involve more than two parties? Is the current system overly complex or costly, possibly due to the need for intermediaries or a central point of control?
Higher Logic
MAY 1, 2019
In today's global economy, you're no longer competing with just the businesses in your town. You're competing around the world, and you may offer similar products and services to half a dozen other vendors, maybe more. You need a way to differentiate yourself outside of product and price, which can only be tweaked so much. Smart businesses that find themselves in this situation turn to customer support as the differentiator.
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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.
Eric Lanke
APRIL 27, 2019
Back in 2007 I read Boards That Make a Difference , which lays out the Carver Model of Policy Governance in book form. This series is comprised of twelve short pamphlets, intended to be read by Board members, that explains and accentuates important portions of that overall Model. The association I work for has been using its own adapted form of the Carver Model for a number of years now, so reading this series was a good refresher for me.
Wild Apricot
MAY 1, 2019
This month's newsletter covers the best free webinars on the internet, how to get an SSL certificate for free, and 3 new event registration hacks.
Association Adviser
APRIL 29, 2019
What factors associations should consider when deciding what to do with reserve funds and when, or how much to invest in a reserve portfolio. The post How Should Your Association Think About Reserves? appeared first on Association Adviser.
Associations Now
APRIL 28, 2019
Today, everybody wants to feel like a stakeholder in an organization, and a new study suggests command-and-control leadership is obsolete. But strong execs still have a role to play. Leadership models come and go, but humility never goes out of style. That’s one of the key findings from a recent report from McKinley Advisors. In “ The DNA of Top-Performing Member Organizations ,” published last month, the consultancy interviewed leaders of 11 organizations that scored high marks in terms of cust
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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!
GrowthZone
APRIL 30, 2019
Tweet. “The greatest asset our country has is not oil or gold, but the minds of our young people.” – Irving Fradkin. This generation is sure to determine the future of associations, making the participation of young professionals critical to the vitality and longevity of member-based organizations. So how do you take advantage of this demographic shift to attract young professionals to your association?
Association Success
APRIL 29, 2019
Are you ready to create a new member onboarding program? This year I joined three associations and let two memberships lapse. Since I specialize in member engagement I paid special attention to each association’s onboarding and renewal messaging. One association sent a welcome email from the executive director inviting me to reply with questions. I did have questions so I wrote back but never received an answer.
Delcor
MAY 3, 2019
Digital transformation has completely altered how associations use technology to interact with and deliver value to members and customers. But have you changed the way you select and implement technology? For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check.
Associations Now
MAY 1, 2019
SMS marketing has been around a while, and holds lots of appeal due to its higher engagement and relatively low cost. But adding text to your repertoire requires strategic thinking and careful timing. In a world where emails can be easily ignored and snail mail can get costly to send, it’s easy to see the appeal of the text message as a form of member engagement.
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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.
HighRoad Solution
MAY 3, 2019
One of the frustrating things about member engagement is that it’s such a vague concept. We know engagement matters, we know we need engagement, we know that we’ll lose members if they are not engaged. And yet, it's hard to say exactly what engagement is.
Smooth The Path
MAY 2, 2019
I was lucky my parents invested in an SAT prep course to help get me into a fantastic college. The prep course made it easier for me to dramatically raise my score because the course taught me all the little tricks needed to take the test. Later on, I used the same pre-test discipline to prepare and take the GMAT’s. But, is buying a prep course fair?
Delcor
MAY 3, 2019
Digital transformation has completely altered how associations use technology to interact with and deliver value to members and customers. But have you changed the way you select and implement technology? For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check.
Associations Now
APRIL 30, 2019
Your members create a culture that leaders and staff should understand and act on. One association executive, speaking from experience, explains how the nuances of membership culture drive member engagement and volunteer involvement. Beth Brooks, CAE, has spent a lot of time getting to know her members. For almost 30 years, she’s led many different associations—from the Texas Society of Association Executives to the National Association of Women in Construction to her current position as executi
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.
Membersuite
APRIL 30, 2019
Do you have event data siloed in a third party event management system? Here are eight reasons why your organization should keep event data in your association management software (AMS).
Smooth The Path
APRIL 30, 2019
What was breakfast today? Coffee. What did you have for breakfast yesterday? Coffee. What about tomorrow? Probably coffee. There are a million little automatic processes that run our days. We arrive at work, stow lunch, log on to our computer, and process email. Day, after week, after year each one of these little processes gets solidified until we do them without thinking.
HighRoad Solution
MAY 1, 2019
Technology doesn’t just make it easier for associations to connect with their members – it also makes it possible to measure how connected members feel to the association.
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