Membersuite
MAY 25, 2021
In this year of tight budgets, it might seem like a bad time to lobby for a new AMS. Your leadership probably thinks the one you have is good enough, especially with all the other demands on your association’s limited budget. But you know better. You know how the existing AMS, CRM or database limits your association’s potential. You’re painfully aware of how much time is wasted because of its inefficiencies.
Wild Apricot
MAY 25, 2021
Individual giving makes up a large portion of funding for many nonprofits. While these donors are vital to your organization, many of these supporters may need to pause or shift their donations when difficult economic times hit. This is one reason.
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WBT Systems
MAY 24, 2021
Improve the Online Learning Experience with a Train-the-Trainer Program. Read more about Improve the Online Learning Experience with a Train-the-Trainer Program.
Association Analytics
MAY 25, 2021
When moving homes, you get rid of things you no longer need. When changing your AMS, you should also take time to determine what you really need to bring or else you could find yourself drowning in an unnecessary pile of (data) boxes. In an attempt to provide a seamless member experience and aggregate all member data in one place, associations have been working with technology partners to perform system integrations through single sign-on, pushing all of their transaction data back into the AMS.
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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.
Reid All About it
MAY 28, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Train-the-trainer. With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. WBT Systems suggests fixing that by launching a train-the-trainer program and explains how to get one going.
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Wild Apricot
MAY 27, 2021
Member engagement can mean different things to different folks. For-profit marketers and social media managers, for instance, often use the term “engagement” when referring to how an individual is engaging online – in terms of website.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 28, 2021
The Event Garde team has come to rely on well-researched models to support its internal work and collaboration among fellow team members, as well as its external work, relationships and deliverables with clients and other key stakeholders. In this post, Aaron Wolowiec shares three of these models and the associated coaching questions used to elicit productive discussion.
Spark Consulting
MAY 25, 2021
I’m so excited to announce that the next Spark collaborative whitepaper will be dropping ONE week from today. In it, Maddie Grant (Digital Strategist, PROPEL ) and I discuss digital transformation for associations, seeking to address what makes the process of digital transformation different for associations. Spoiler alert: it’s culture.
.orgSource
MAY 26, 2021
When marketing got hitched to technology and changed its name to MarTech, their relationship caught fire. That marriage is making an indelible impact on the way associations operate and their ability to engage with members. The MarTech stack, or the digital platforms that professionals use to understand and reach their audiences, is changing so fast […].
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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.
Wild Apricot
MAY 26, 2021
This month, we've added a Resource Library on our website where you can find e-books, checklists and more with tips on how to grow your organization. You can also anticipate the version 7.21 release early next month, featuring an email template to.
AvidXchange: Association Management
MAY 27, 2021
AvidXchange, the leading provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions for the middle market, today announced a renewed partnership with Vantaca , a leading accounting system designed specifically to meet the complex needs of community association managers, accounting teams, board members and homeowners. Initially formed in 2019 , AvidXchange and Vantaca’s strategic partnership serves customers and homeowner associations (HOAs) looking to transform the way they pay bills by
Virtual
MAY 27, 2021
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Margot Rodger, Virtual's VP of Events and Meetings, as well as Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck. During the COVID - 19 Pandemic, name badges and cocktail receptions have been replaced by ring lights and Zoom. Andy, Marogt, and Jennifer will discuss what will events look like in the future and take questions such as can face-to-face events be conducted safely?
.orgSource
MAY 28, 2021
What magic will– Define your association as the go-to source for education and career development? Engage members to click, like, share, download, purchase, and participate? Generate revenue, increase recognition, and build reputation? It’s a tall order, but no wands or capes are involved. A publishing strategy that unifies mission and messaging to deliver the information […].
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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!
Association Adviser
MAY 24, 2021
We talk with William Jones, editor-in-chief of IIABA's Independent Agent magazine, and how he keeps IA going strong in an era when print is in decline. The post Podcast: How to Keep a Member Magazine Thriving for 118 Years appeared first on Association Adviser.
AvidXchange: Association Management
MAY 26, 2021
Jason King, a board member for the condominium community Trellis Fifth Avenue in San Diego, California, recently took a vacation. While on break in Mexico, three vendor invoices arrived. For all three, he simply clicked “approve” from his smartphone. On the beach. Sound like a cool way to do business? We agree. But there’s more to it. The vendors for this homeowners association (HOA) got paid faster because they didn’t have to wait for Jason to return from vacation.
Virtual
MAY 27, 2021
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Margot Rodger, Virtual's VP of Events and Meetings, as well as Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck. During the COVID - 19 Pandemic, name badges and cocktail receptions have been replaced by ring lights and Zoom. Andy, Marogt, and Jennifer will discuss what will events look like in the future and take questions such as can face-to-face events be conducted safely?
Forj
MAY 25, 2021
Administering continuing medical education (CME) is no simple task— from the advanced accreditation reporting to the ongoing evolution of medical best practices, it can be a huge administrative task for your team. This task is made even harder if your CME learning management system ( CME LMS ), the platform that delivers eLearning to your association’s members, fails to support you in the effort.
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.
Ungrated
MAY 27, 2021
As the U.S. reopens, many community associations are continuing to navigate conversations with residents about COVID-19 vaccines. Since there is so much information surrounding them, navigating the myths and truths has been an ongoing challenge for board members and community managers. When the vaccine rollout started in December, some community associations took initiative by partnering with health care providers to organize clinics where vaccines were administered on-site to residents as they
Mizz Information
MAY 23, 2021
Holy roly–where to even start after getting totally out of the habit of blogging when it was so much a part of your life and routine for 13 years. Yep, Mizz Information turned 13 back in February– here’s the first post , and damned if my original goals for starting this blog didn’t come true and then some. This blog literally launched a new career for me and basically opened up a whole new world of friends and business opportunities that to this day still drive much of my
Achurch
MAY 24, 2021
It’s time to retire the phrase “soft skills.” So-called “soft” skills are essential for all professionals, especially those who work remotely. Remote employees can’t succeed without these competencies. In a remote work environment, miscommunication easily arises when someone lacks the skills to understand the tone of a message or ask for necessary clarification.
Association Adviser
MAY 25, 2021
Use this 8-part membership marketing campaign template from Mighty Citizen to help your association plan, execute and evaluate your next membership drive. The post Using a Membership Marketing Campaign Template appeared first on Association Adviser.
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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.
SBI
MAY 27, 2021
Imagine running the same race, year after year. As far back as you can remember, every April you lace up your shoes and run a half-marathon. Or a full marathon. Or even a 10k. The distance doesn’t matter. What matters is that you have a pretty good idea of how to prepare for your race. You know what to expect while you’re running. You know you’ll be sore for a few days after your feet leave the pavement.
Yes Elections
MAY 25, 2021
The phrase “new normal” has become commonplace over the last year because a lot has changed for people personally and in their professional lives. The same can be said for member elections, which many organizations had to adjust for public health reasons.
Smooth The Path
MAY 27, 2021
I remember walking off stage and thinking I had delivered the worst presentation ever, and was surprised to see a fan line just as long as ever. Somehow I forgot a super important story and key learning, so it felt like the audience received 25% less of the good stuff I had to share. Later on, I was talking about this experience with another professional speaker, and he said, “they don’t know what you are going to say, so if you miss a bit, no one knows but you.” This is not ju
Nimble AMS
MAY 26, 2021
My Nimble AMS colleague recently wrote an article on this blog about what it’s like for associations to work with the Nimble AMS team. She wrote it from the perspective of how our consultant team partners with customers during the implementation process. It’s a good read. As a member of the product team at Nimble AMS, it got me thinking about what our team does to work with customers after the implementation of the product.
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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
Aptify
MAY 26, 2021
Where would your association be without member engagement? Active, engaged members renew their memberships and help to bring even more members into the fold. But getting members more involved isn’t always simple to achieve. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in the daily operations of your association. The next thing you know, your role as a champion for members might move to the back burner.
MemberClicks
MAY 25, 2021
If your membership organization is like most, you likely have one simple goal in mind: grow your membership. You do this by attracting new members and getting your existing members to renew for another term.
Smooth The Path
MAY 25, 2021
When I planned my wedding to my now-husband, many guests sent back their acceptance right away. The quick response gave me a small, happy mental boost because I knew that our friends and family were enthusiastically joining us. When I get a wedding invitation, I respond immediately because I suspect it makes the couple happy. Road biking makes me slightly nervous, so I’m always so grateful when motorists slow down and give us a wide berth.
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