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The #1 Driver of Member Retention, Revealed

Forj

Each year, Forj conducts research to explore member expectations and uncover what professionals really want from the associations they belong to. The resulting State of Member Experience (MX) Report offers association leaders critical insights to understand, improve, and master MX. This year’s report revealed key findings about the number one driver of member retention: community.

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Increase the Value of Webinars by Delivering More Than Your Audience Expects

WBT Systems

If you asked members which of these experiences most resembles your association’s webinars, which would they choose? A. Lecture by a military historian on C-SPAN B.

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Blog | How to Capture the Attention of the Next Generation | Multiview

Multiview

Did you know 70% of students were interested in joining an association, but only 38% knew how to find one relevant to their field of study? For association leaders, this should be alarming considering attracting younger members is one of the top challenges for associations reported in 2022. So how do associations close this gap? By taking a new approach to membership growth.

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The Association Exec’s Guide to Improving Organizational Performance

Association TRENDS

Does your business strategy drive technology investments? Or, is it the other way around? iMIS just released the newest edition of The Association Exec’s Guide to Improving Organizational Performance and it’s full of the innovative tips, tools, and step-by-step advice you need — all in one place. Compiled from best practices used by our association.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

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.

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Building community: Discovering ways to prioritize service and relationships

Ungrated

What does building community mean? Where did the concept come from? How is it relevant to community associations today? Answers to these questions, and many more, can be found in the third edition of Building Community from CAI Press. Twenty-five years ago, CAI members were introduced to the concept of strengthening community with an article in Common Ground and sessions at CAI’s annual conference.

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A KPI-Driven Strategy for Building Stronger Affiliate Groups

Associations Now

After some of its state affiliates closed during the pandemic, the Medical Group Management Association used four KPIs to assess the overall health of its remaining affiliates. With that data in hand, MGMA could support affiliates in areas where they were falling behind. During the pandemic, Allison Gault, CAE, director of member engagement at the Medical Group Management Association, began to get calls from several of MGMA’s state affiliates.

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What We Learned from the 2023 Association Member Experience Survey

Higher Logic

The post What We Learned from the 2023 Association Member Experience Survey appeared first on Higher Logic. Learn what association members care about most in Higher Logic’s annual Association Member Experience Report.    The post What We Learned from the 2023 Association Member Experience Survey appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How to Build a Vibrant Community to Boost Member Retention

Forj

Today’s professionals want to be part of a community—but not just any community will do. What they really want is a vibrant community that pulsates with life and an energy of its own. But how do you create that space for your members? And why does it matter? In a recent webinar , the Forj team revealed how building a vibrant community can help associations solve one of their biggest challenges: boosting member retention.

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Learn what AI means for associations

HighRoad Solution

Bicentennial Man. AI Artificial Intelligence. Ex Machina. iRobot. Meghan. What do these movies all have in common? Yep, you’ve got in. They’re all sci-fi films with artificially intelligent characters. Some were predicting AI before today’s AI architects were even born. Let that sink in. So were the writers and directors geniuses? Were they clairvoyant?

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How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT

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

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How to Start a PTO: 19 Steps to Set Your School up for Success! 

Wild Apricot

Start investing in your local school's future by creating a robust parent teacher organization! Here's everything you need to know about how to start a PTO.

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The Threatening Thirties: Part II

Association Adviser

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI.

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10 Tips to Jump Start Your Event Planning Process

Aaron Wolowiec

Planning events can be exciting and challenging. Sometimes the most difficult part is determining where to begin. Here are 10 ways to get a head start on planning your next event.

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Data Insights for Learning

Association Analytics

The post Data Insights for Learning appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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How to Make a Forum on Your Nonprofit Website: 13 Steps + Best Software

Wild Apricot

Online forums are the perfect space to generate conversation between your members!

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14 reasons associations love NetForum

NetForum

Discover why hundreds of associations use NetForum every day for their AMS solution. 14 reasons associations love NetForum appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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Volunteer Grants – Nonprofit Catalog

NXUnite

If you have a devoted volunteer base but haven’t heard of volunteer grants, you’re missing out on easy revenue! Corporate volunteer grants are an excellent way to supercharge your volunteer relationships, kickstart new corporate partnerships, and enhance your fundraising strategy. Tapping into this resource is pretty simple when you know the basics.

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Data Insights for Marketers

Association Analytics

The post Data Insights for Marketers appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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Give your members a place to connect and collaborate with Nimble Communities

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking to drive member engagement? Offering an online community is a great way to foster member connections and collaboration. According to the 2023 Community Brands Association Trends Study, 51% of members rely on their professional organization the most for networking, collaboration, sharing ideas, and participating in a professional community.

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Associations Join Appeal in Music Licensing Case

Associations Now

Venue- and business-events-related groups joined with local radios stations, major motion picture studios, online streaming services, and music venues to file an amicus brief seeking to overturn a recent federal court decision that would significantly raise music licensing rates. Last month, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM ) signed on to an amicus brief in the appeal of a major music licensing rate court decision earlier this

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Comingling of Funds Questioned

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Q: Can a condominium association’s operating funds be combined with the reserve money? My association has not moved money into the reserve account and out of the operating account in the last year. The money is there, it is just not in the right account. Is it permissible to keep the reserve and operating funds together? (D.R., via e-mail) The post Comingling of Funds Questioned first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog.

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6 Steps to Better Member Retention

Association Analytics

The post 6 Steps to Better Member Retention appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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Unlocking the Secrets of Member Retention: Your Essential Guide

MemberClicks

You strive to keep your members engaged and involved in your organization because you know that member retention is key to your success. It’s more cost-effective for you to retain an existing member than to recruit a new one. Plus, your loyal members are likely to become ambassadors for your cause, recommending your organization to others and driving referrals.

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Rethinking Business Cards for a Digital Era

Associations Now

If you’ve ever left an event with 15 business cards but little memory of the connections you made with those individuals, you’re not alone. While digital business cards can help reduce the clutter, there are other creative ways associations can revamp their printed business cards to reinforce networking and engagement. The humble business card many of us know and love is typically 3.5-by-2 inches, fits snuggly into a wallet or purse, and lets you easily share your contact information.

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Organic SEO and Conversion Reporting Dashboard for Clients

Nexus Marketing

When working with Nexus Marketing, one of the most crucial aspects clients are curious about is our reporting process. How do we track and communicate progress in traffic, keyword rankings, and lead generation? Let’s delve into this. Live Google Data Studio Dashboard Shortly after you kick off your engagement with Nexus, you’ll gain access to a live, interactive dashboard on Google Data Studio.

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All About the HOA Board of Directors (Your HOA Governance Questions Answered!)

HOA Strategies

Your home is more than just a place to live, it’s an investment. In fact, Community Associations are centered around the idea of helping maintain and improve property values in order to protect the investment of every member, or homeowner, in the community. Just like any investment, careful management and strategic planning are essential for long-term growth and prosperity.

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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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13 Best Community Association Management Software in 2023

MemberClicks

Are you in search of the perfect tool to manage your homeowner’s association (HOA), condominium association, or residential community more efficiently? Welcome to the world of community association management software – your answer to simplified, effective community management in 2023. In this comprehensive guide, we’re diving into the 13 best software options available, including standout solutions like MemberClicks , designed to meet your unique community needs.

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The Impact of Spirituality in the Workplace: Insights from Kris Boesch, CEO of Choose People

PROPEL

In today’s episode, our guest Kris Boesch, Founder and CEO of Choose People and Spirited Leadership, keynote speaker, and advocate for transforming workplace culture leads us on a captivating journey as we delve into the realm of spirituality in the workplace. Join us as we uncover the impact of integrating spirituality into our professional lives, fostering inclusivity, and redefining how we.

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Understanding The Expectations & Values Of The Workplace's Newest Generation

The Journal by EXEC

The landscape of the corporate jungle is changing. The playground, once dominated by millennials with their gluten-free diets and love for artisanal coffee and craft beer, is now under new management. The tech-savvy, socially conscious, pragmatically idealistic, and relentlessly ambitious Generation Z is here, and they're ready to make their mark. Born from 1997 onwards, these digital natives are fresh out of college and stepping into office corridors across the globe, bringing with them a uniqu