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How to Build a Healthcare Association Board: 8 Qualities of Top Directors!

Wild Apricot

Your healthcare association board of directors guides the future of your organization. Here’s how to find and recruit your industry’s top candidates!

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Intentional Learning: An Essential for Association Staff, Executives & Volunteer Leaders in Turbulent Times

WBT Systems

Can you believe only 55 days remain in 2023? Any day now, we’ll start seeing articles about trends and predictions for 2024.

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Infographic: Transform Your Email Marketing

Association Adviser

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where consumers are immersed with advertisements and promotions, standing out from the crowd is more challenging than ever. Email marketing, however, remains a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their audience effectively.

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What Is A Community Business Model & How To Create One

Disciple Media

Understanding and building a community business model A community business model enables the magic of human connection to fuel business growth and revenue. In this digital age, we’re transcending the old brick-and-mortar mindset and knitting together networks of passionate people in digital spaces. At its core, a community business model isn’t just about transactions; it’s about interactions.

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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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More demos is not better

Effective Database

More demos is not better When I work with clients on selecting a new system, I try very hard to limit to three the number of systems that make it to the demo stage. (We'll typically consider five or six systems prior to demos, but here I'm talking about demos specifically.

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How to Design Your Community Strategy: Roles and Badging

Forj

Imagine a thriving online community where members make meaningful connections and contributions. They have access to experts who can help them solve their toughest challenges. They can easily expand their networks by finding people who share their interests. They create a culture of reciprocity by sharing their experience and expertise.

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The Essential Workshop Feedback Survey Template (12+ Questions & Examples)

MemberClicks

Through professional development and training, your workshops provide value to your members, while also boosting your member engagement and retention. So how do you ensure your workshops are consistently satisfying member needs? Workshop feedback surveys are the best way to get objective, quantifiable feedback to create experiences that continue to draw members.

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Meeting the Needs of Lifelong Learners

Velvet Chainsaw

Our friends at Leading Learning/Tagoras are conducting a survey to help guide your association’s future learning strategy. We’re sharing this because Leading Learning has a great track record of doing high-quality research and sharing the insights with those participating in the survey. To contribute and learn about the trends that will have the most impact on association education in 2024, complete the survey here.

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Strategies for Hosting a Successful Shark Tank Competition at Your Conference

Associations Now

Holding a pitch competition can be a great way to not only highlight new innovations but also create a session that encourages thoughtful participation. To ensure success, associations should create a clear judging rubric and routinely improve the experience. Although the American Gastroenterological Association held a shark tank session during its annual Tech Summit for the last 10 years, the group decided to turn the session into a proper competition in 2019.

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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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A Deep Dive with CMAA: Getting the Most From All Your System Data

Association Analytics

As associations grow, so does their need for better technology and systems to help them operate. This has been especially true for the Construction Managemen.

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Association Brain Food: 11.10.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? After completing a few writing jobs, I have room for more client work in my schedule. I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope.

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Uncover the SPARK that Inspires Your Organization at Super Forum 2024

Higher Logic

The post Uncover the SPARK that Inspires Your Organization at Super Forum 2024 appeared first on Higher Logic. Registration is now open for Higher Logic’s annual Super Forum! Here’s a quick look at what to expect when you join us April 10-12, 2024 The post Uncover the SPARK that Inspires Your Organization at Super Forum 2024 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Gardian of the Month: Peter Houstle

Aaron Wolowiec

Our Gardian of the Month is Peter Houstle! Find out his strategy for helping someone learn a difficult subject, where he falls on the networking scale, the resource he wants you to check out and his favorite fall activity!

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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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A Deep Dive with CMAA: Getting the Most From All Your System Data – 11/16/23

Association Analytics

Hear how CMAA has expanded their tech stack with best-of-breed solutions and an analytics platform at the center pulling all the data together.

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New Member Orientation: 16 Ideas to Engage, Connect & Inspire Your Members

EventMobi: Association Events

When it comes to cultivating relationships with members, there’s nothing more important than making a warm first impression. The trick to getting off on the right foot? Creating an engaging new member orientation process! It’s never too late to update how your organization handles new membership orientation. In this blog, we’ll explore: The impact of a strong new membership orientation How to onboard your new members effectively 16 orientation ideas that will help you retain your members for the

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

.orgSource

COVID made us lab rats in a variety of unusual experiments. Remote work was one of those unsettling tests. it was also an experience that transformed the employment landscape. When Kevin Ordonez, my business partner, and I wrote our Association 4.0 books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community.

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How to Design Your Community Strategy: Roles and Badges

Forj

Imagine a thriving online community where members make meaningful connections and contributions. They have access to experts who can help them solve their toughest challenges. They can easily expand their networks by finding people who share their interests. They create a culture of reciprocity by sharing their experience and expertise.

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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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VisionCSI 2023 – 11/15/23

Association Analytics

Experience the future of cybersecurity and IT at the VisionCSI conference by designDATA. Stay ahead of technological shifts with virtual sessions and in-person interactions.

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The Art of Online Storytelling: 5 Tips For Your Website

AMR Management Services

In the digital age, associations like yours are presented with a unique opportunity to connect with your members, engage your audience, and make a lasting impact. One powerful tool in your arsenal is the art of online storytelling. A well-crafted narrative has the potential to transform a mundane website into a dynamic hub that resonates… The post The Art of Online Storytelling: 5 Tips For Your Website first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Surprise and Delight: How to Make Your Meeting a Sleeper Hit

Associations Now

Meeting planners want their events to be smash hits. But there is power in the sleeper hit, too—one that delivers more than promised and has attendees returning home to rave about their experience. “I think sleeper hits are places where everybody feels comfortable, and then there’s more than you expect when you get there,” said Tory Ondrla, conference manager for the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association.

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Attracting More Early-Career Volunteers

Elevating Engagement

“Many of our volunteers are older professionals. How do we get more early-career volunteers?” asks Doug. Doug asks the question that is on the minds of most association professionals and volunteer leaders. Some leaders tell me that their current volunteers are burning out. Others say some long-time volunteers don’t want to give up the reins. However, it is good for member communities to have many volunteers.

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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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Holiday cheer: Planning a season of joy in your community

Ungrated

Community associations come alive with holiday cheer this time of year. Many have been preparing for months to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, but there’s still time to capture some magic. Effective signage and decorations play a vital role in transforming streets and neighborhoods and fostering a sense of belonging and joy. Some communities turn to a homeowner-led committee that is responsible for organizing festivities.

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Use of Assessment Money Regulated by Statute

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Q: My condominium association board recently adopted and collected a special assessment to fund a construction project at the building. However, due to a change in circumstances, the board of directors has now decided to not proceed with the project. A question has come up as to what the association should do with the money from the special assessment.

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What a Pending Supreme Court Antitrust Case Means for Associations

Associations Now

During a recent ASAE webinar, experts discussed how an antitrust case could have major implications on association membership, particularly recruitment and retention. In 2019, U.S.-based sports marketing agency Relevent Sports Group filed a suit against the United States Soccer Federation for allegedly entering into a conspiracy with football’s governing body, FIFA, to stop teams from playing competitive international matches in the U.S.

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Offering Memberships to Remote Workers: Supporting Employee Well-Being in a Digital World

The Journal by EXEC

As we hurtle through the 21st century, the concept of 'work' has undergone quite the metamorphosis—fueled by technological advancements. The traditional office atmosphere, with its synchronized symphony of clicking keyboards and bubbling coffee pots, has been replaced by a new frontier: the digital realm of remote work. Make no mistake; this is not a passing phase or a flighty trend.

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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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Why Stress Relief is Important for Association Professionals

ISAE

Why Stress Relief is Important for Association Professionals As an association leader, you have firsthand experience of the rigorous demands of working at an association. Just as you’re busy trying to determine how to add value to your member experience, your team is hard at work growing your organization’s revenue, scheduling networking events, and searching for resources to offer your members.

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Saving Lives in Your Community Association: Defibrillators (AEDs), Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs), and CERTs with Dr. Jason Mansour

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Does your community association have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or a Bleeding Control Kit (BCK) on hand in the worst-case scenario and do you have trained people on hand to use these devices? Do you have a gym, pickleball/tennis courts, and other recreational amenities where a cardiac event may be more likely? Are you familiar with the responsibilities and value of a volunteer Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT)?

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Do You Need a Chatbot for Work Meetings?

Associations Now

More powerful AI tools can summarize key points from work-related meetings. But some meetings demand a leader’s presence. Nobody ever needed more meetings in their lives. But the Zoom/COVID era has made the stress of meetings even more acute. According to Microsoft study released earlier this year, more than two-thirds of workers say they “ don’t have enough uninterrupted focus time during the workday.