Association Adviser
JUNE 7, 2021
Your association should prepare to communicate during a crisis by developing a crisis communication plan. Melynn Sight walks us through her 6-step approach. The post A Six-Step Approach to Communicating in a Crisis appeared first on Association Adviser.
MemberClicks
JUNE 8, 2021
With the recent CDC modified masking recommendations and venues around the US announcing total openings, it is becoming more apparent that in-person (or hybrid) events will rebound more quickly than initially expected. Event organizers are scrambling to not only secure locations and venues but understand the technology and execution of hybrid events.
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Spark Consulting
JUNE 9, 2021
This is what it really comes down to, right? Learning about what digital transformation is (and isn’t), why it matters, what barriers are unique to associations, what advantages our industry has – that’s all interesting and useful. But how do you actually accomplish digital transformation in your association? Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess w
Wild Apricot
JUNE 11, 2021
So you want to start a membership site. Maybe you’re interested in developing a new source of recurring revenue. Maybe you have a lot of knowledge on a specific topic that you’re dying to share with the world. Or maybe you’re already.
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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.
WBT Systems
JUNE 7, 2021
How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development. Read more about How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development.
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Higher Logic
JUNE 8, 2021
The post A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project appeared first on Higher Logic. Working on a member data analysis project for your association? This useful framework will guide your efforts. The post A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project appeared first on Higher Logic.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 11, 2021
The Image Shoppe is a brand and digital marketing agency that provides the following services: brand marketing, digital strategy, design, copywriting, web development and fractional CMO.
Achurch
JUNE 9, 2021
Working from home certainly has its advantages. But if you’re the new guy or gal on staff, a remote workplace might seem challenging at first. You can’t rely on the convenience of casual office interactions to help you develop relationships with co-workers. We have advice on making remote work friends when chatting in the kitchen or stopping by someone’s cubicle is out of the question.
.orgSource
JUNE 9, 2021
What should we call it—the New Normal, the Next Normal, Another Normal? Please let go of normal. When the DJ stopped playing oldies, Normal left the party. Since well before the pandemic, I’ve been urging my colleagues and clients to consider that stability in the digital marketplace is a dangerous illusion. Guiding our association clients […].
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
Higher Logic
JUNE 9, 2021
The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic. See how web tracking, a powerful tool within marketing automation, can help your association target and personalize member content. The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic.
Spark Consulting
JUNE 7, 2021
As my The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward co-author Maddie Grant is fond of quipping, that’s what digital transformation is: culture change + vendor selection. The technologies of digital transformation are: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cloud. Data analytics. Internet of Things (IoT).
Association Adviser
JUNE 11, 2021
With the right tools and mindset, association innovation is achievable. So why do many associations struggle to embrace habits that would let them thrive? . The post Are Associations Truly Innovative? appeared first on Association Adviser.
AssociationChat
JUNE 5, 2021
“Where are we going and why does it matter?”. Some of you may recall, 11,000 forevers ago (or, during the launch of the series on the livestream yesterday ), I hoped that people would share their takeaways from the episode’s lesson, and it would turn out the series would inspire folks to think deeply about online community and how to make it better.
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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.
MemberClicks
JUNE 11, 2021
If you asked your members what a benefit looks like to them, you’d likely get many different answers. Many people join nonprofits for the community. They’re looking to find ways to connect and hang out with “their people” — like-minded folks who have the same interests, care about the same communities, and probably enjoy the same books and Netflix shows.
Ungrated
JUNE 9, 2021
Community associations comprise people with different ideals, preferences, and values. After last year’s mass protests and intense political divide, improving civility and facilitating conversations between board members, community managers, and residents matters now more than ever before. Association leaders are regularly faced with challenging and complex issues that can spark strong emotions.
Association Adviser
JUNE 11, 2021
Association boards can reassert legitimacy and renew trust with stakeholders and successors by focusing their attention on 3 ethical dimensions of foresight. The post The Ethical Dimensions of The Board’s Duty of Foresight: Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.
AssociationChat
JUNE 7, 2021
What role does community play in your creativity? In The Creative Curve , this week’s Association Chat podcast guest, author Allen Gannett explains, “I found that creatives had four different types of people in their networks: a master teacher, a conflicting collaborator, a modern muse, and a prominent promoter.”. What type are you for the creatives you know?
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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!
Achieve
JUNE 11, 2021
Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. However, with all the effort that goes into planning a successful event, it can be easy to forget to continue. cultivating relationships. after your event wraps up. While one-time attendees are appreciated, it is much more cost effective to turn these guests into repeat attendees.
Forj
JUNE 7, 2021
For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS? Even further, should you invest in one?
Association Adviser
JUNE 9, 2021
PropFuel's Ask, Capture, Act process for deepening member engagement shows you how to meet the needs of people who want your association to reach them. The post Ask, Capture and Act Your Way to Better Member Engagement appeared first on Association Adviser.
AssociationChat
JUNE 6, 2021
KiKi’s Take on Episode 1 of Why Community Matters: Vision. Editor’s note: This is my personal take on the subject discussed in episode 1 of the Why Community Matters series. For episode 1 (you can view and listen to it here ), we discussed the importance of having a shared vision for a community. To subscribe to the Why Community Matters series, signup here.
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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.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 10, 2021
When you’re in the market for a new association management software (AMS) system, you need all of the information you can get. That’s why AMS Fest 2021 is the perfect place for you to be next week. AMS Fest is a virtual event focused on AMS systems, so you’ll have multiple ways to learn about today’s AMS marketplace. While you’re there, you can see AMS product demos and ask questions directly to the product vendors.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 10, 2021
I gained more than a few unwanted pounds during the pandemic. My kryptonite is baking. I bake bread, my husband makes pies, and my son experimented with fake-out cakes (the latest was a cake that looked like a big dish of cereal). These homemade goodies were too good to pass up. It wasn’t too long before I realized that the sweet treats were not doing me any favors, so I decided to start seriously counting calories and committing to 10,000 daily steps.
Aptify
JUNE 10, 2021
Choosing the right membership management software – and using it optimally – is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the long-term success of your organization. So, if you’re in the market for new software, or just interested in what software is out there for associations, the AMS Fest 2021 virtual event is the place to be next week.
Achieve
JUNE 7, 2021
“The only way to learn fundraising is to just do it!” he declared with hubris. “Either you got it, or you don’t.”. Given where I was—at a college—and who he was—the college president—I was pretty. surprised to hear that declaration. After all, our mission was all about teaching. Yet across the table was an educational leader who denied that teaching could have any impact.
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.
Mariner Management
JUNE 8, 2021
Benchmarking is a powerful tool in helping you – and your volunteer leaders – assess where your chapters are in terms of what’s working and what’s not working. Its power is two-fold: to provide a focus on what’s important and to provide a ready incentive. Our benchmarking guru Peter Houstle recently shared a case study to highlight one of the key prerequisites — one of 5 — to a successful chapter benchmarking project: the well-designed chapter self-assessment tool.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 8, 2021
Right now, at this very second, I am practicing a new skill. I am dictating this blog post while I walk in a park. Of course, by the time you see it, I will have imported it to my computer and done some serious editing, all while sitting on my rear end, but the first ugly, messy draft is happening via audio. Why practice audio dictation? I like the idea of working and exercising at the same time.
MemberClicks
JUNE 9, 2021
Between shutdowns and layoffs, 2020 was not kind to the businesses that make up small-town chambers of commerce, thanks to COVID-19. But good days are ahead as analysts predict a lot of pent-up consumer demand is about to be unleashed onto the economy, making now an excellent time to help your members get their strategy in tip-top shape. Here are six of our best small-town chamber of commerce ideas to support your community.
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