YM Careers
MARCH 12, 2024
How can you prepare your association for future growth? Put these three association trends and helpful tips to work for your organization. The post 3 Association Trends That Will Help Your Organization Grow appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
Association Analytics
MARCH 13, 2024
Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? You can glean a lot of insights about your members once you get your association on board with engagement analytics.
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Association Adviser
MARCH 13, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern employment, workforce development stands as a cornerstone for economic growth and individual prosperity. At the heart of this development lie associations, playing a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the skills, knowledge, and networks crucial for a thriving workforce.
The Association 100
MARCH 10, 2024
Effective member communication is critical for association success. This “ Member Communications Strategy Checklist ” is an essential resource designed to elevate your association’s engagement, foster stronger relationships and deliver unmatched value to your industry. This comprehensive checklist includes strategies for member segmentation, creating a dynamic communications calendar, leveraging social media for greater reach and offering high-value webinars and events.
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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.
NXUnite
MARCH 12, 2024
Without fundraising , nonprofits would be hard-pressed to fulfill their missions. But monetary gifts aren’t the only contributions beneficial to your nonprofit. Other donations, such as in-kind gifts, are just as useful. Accepting in-kind donations allows your nonprofit to increase support by capturing the generosity of supporters who might not be able to donate monetary funds.
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Multiview
MARCH 14, 2024
March Madness is back in full swing, with Selection Sunday set for March 17th! This thrilling wave of competition, passion, and brand recognition presents a golden opportunity for associations to join in and reap the rewards. Yes, that's right! Your association can dive into the excitement surrounding March Madness without needing any basketball knowledge.
Membership Marketing
MARCH 13, 2024
Over time, I have seen confusion in the association marketplace on what to call a mailing asking a member to renew their membership for the upcoming year. Two terms are regularly used. Some call the effort a renewal notice or statement; others use the term invoice and put that wording on the piece. Words matter. So, let’s examine the difference between the two and determine the proper way to ask a member to renew.
AMR Management Services
MARCH 13, 2024
In 2023, 49% of associations reported an increase in membership. This is a significant increase from 2021, in which only 26% of associations saw an increase. While some of this growth was due to market changes, associations say that members are excited to attend events in person, meet with fellow professionals, and get involved in… The post Using Digital Waivers to Streamline Association Events first appeared on AMR Management Services.
Associations Now
MARCH 12, 2024
Higher Logic’s analysis of more than 2 billion messages showed the advantages of moving beyond email blasts. Associations have more opportunities than ever to engage with their communities via email, though challenges remain in terms of personalization, targeting, and data security. The 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report , published last month by the technology firm Higher Logic, highlighted the virtues of sophisticated email marketing.
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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.
WBT Systems
MARCH 11, 2024
Pricing education programs gives many of us the heebie-jeebies. Too high—you turn off prospective learners, perhaps forever. Too low—you leave money on the table and set a dangerous precedent.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 15, 2024
Running a volunteer survey gives you key data about your volunteers' wants and experiences. Read our volunteer questionnaire examples plus 9 top tips!
The Association 100
MARCH 10, 2024
When member engagement is key, how do you ensure every communication effort from your association ties back to your overarching business goals, especially regarding member recruitment and retention? We’ve developed a framework designed to give your communications strategy a business goal-oriented lens. It prompts critical reflections on your association’s unique experiences, member needs and challenges, providing a structured approach to align your communications with business object
Nimble AMS
MARCH 10, 2024
According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. Why should your member-based organization leverage an online community to engage your members? An online community improves member loyalty and drives engagement. Read our blog to learn more about online communities and discover how your association can use one to boost member connections and loyalty.
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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!
Forj
MARCH 14, 2024
Professional communities improve our world by helping their members create strong connections and share knowledge. When these members join forces in active communities, they have meaningful experiences that boost their skills and push their careers to new heights.
Associations Now
MARCH 14, 2024
Extroverts get a lot of the attention in organizations—and, often, an unfair share of the credit. Strong leadership means better recognizing how introverts also do their jobs. This is a difficult time for introverts at organizations. Business literature celebrates the importance of teamwork over individual achievement, and hybrid offices can make more reserved workers feel invisible.
The Association 100
MARCH 10, 2024
In a world where capturing the national spotlight can catapult an association to new heights, understanding the ingredients for success is paramount. O&U’s new tip sheet distills this process into an actionable strategy. Starting with a pinch of newsworthiness, this guide emphasizes the blend of creativity, social media savvy and persistence required to make headlines.
Freestone
MARCH 14, 2024
Introduction Are you looking for strategies to boost learner engagement in your continuing education program? Look no further! Freestone LMS has reviewed the top learner engagement strategies to foster a successful continuing education program. Check out our top seven strategies for learning engagement. Why your continuing education program should utilize learner engagement strategies To drive learner engagement in your continuing education program, you need the right strategies and the best t
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.
Forj
MARCH 12, 2024
Forj , the leading community and learning platform provider for associations and professional networks, announced the appointment of Dhaval Vasavada as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Elevating Engagement
MARCH 11, 2024
“Don’t misbehave, say the wrong thing, or be bad!!! Now, go be creative.” ? This is the weird internal monologue I have nearly every time I read codes of conduct or participate in a ground rules-setting exercise. We tell people what they can’t do and hope they bring their best, most generous, and creative selves to the conversation. Too heavy-handed and codes of conduct or ground rules may make a community quiet, but they are often ignored.
The Association 100
MARCH 10, 2024
Dive deep into the often-mystifying world of PR services with myself and Meghan Henning. This episode demystifies the cost, effort and significant benefits of PR for associations: “We tell everyone you don’t communicate just for the sake of communicating. It has to come back to your business goals.” Discover the real work behind becoming an industry leader, the strategic planning involved and the tangible outcomes of PR investments.
Freestone
MARCH 14, 2024
Introduction Do you want to attract new learners to your continuing education program? It may be time to make your learning content more accessible. How? Embrace multimodal learning in your continuing education strategy. Continue reading for helpful strategies to leverage multimodal learning to reach more learners today! What is multimodal learning?
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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.
MemberClicks
MARCH 15, 2024
If your mind draws a blank when hearing the terms Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) or Association Management Software (AMS), you’re not alone. This is especially true when describing their roles and defining their differences in terms of what they offer a company or an association. In actuality, the role these two types of software can play for your brand can be blurry as they can often act interchangeably as both systems are designed to collect and store data.
Ngage Management
MARCH 15, 2024
In today's dynamic and complex business landscape, managing an association efficiently requires a multifaceted approach. Associations serve a vital role in various industries, providing networking opportunities, professional development, advocacy, and much more to their members. However, the administrative tasks of running an association can be overwhelming, often diverting valuable resources from strategic initiatives.
CMA Solutions
MARCH 14, 2024
DEI & Accessibility Initiatives, Magazine Rebrand Powered Member Engagement Efforts at ESPA, IMARK PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J.—March 11, 2024— CMA , one of the nation’s top association management companies, announced today that it won two national marketing awards from Association TRENDS, a leading association industry publication. The award-winning, full-service communications, marketing and association management company took home the following honors: Silver for “Best Advocacy Campaign” for
YM Careers
MARCH 14, 2024
Learn how your association can provide the member career planning resources your industry seeks through an online career center. The post How to Provide Member Career Planning Resources for Your Industry appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.
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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
MemberClicks
MARCH 14, 2024
If you are looking to recharge, re-energize, and power up your membership-based organization, one of the best places to start is focusing on and revitalizing your membership committee. If your organization uses membership as a key funding source, every attempt to improve your membership committee and streamline its efforts will pay dividends. In this guide to running a successful membership committee, we will elaborate on critical elements, including why the chairperson is so important.
Multiview
MARCH 14, 2024
In an era where innovation and adaptability are keys to thriving, your organization deserves a partner that understands your unique challenges and propels you towards unparalleled success. Multiview stands out as that indispensable ally, transforming the landscape for associations and non-profits through strategic collaboration and cutting-edge digital marketing solutions.
Clowder
MARCH 12, 2024
The Importance of Mobile App Engagement Mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. In fact, people spent 3.8 trillion hours on mobile apps in 2022, according to data.ai. Whether it's for entertainment, productivity, or staying connected, we rely on mobile apps to enhance our daily experiences. However, with millions of apps available in app stores, it's becoming increasingly challenging for app developers to capture and retain users' attention.
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