Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Optimizing your website for the Age of Invisibility is complicated. But follow King's advice for website SEO and you should be able to break into Google's top website results. The post Staying Seen in the Age of Invisibility appeared first on Association Adviser.
Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Everyone likes to be appreciated, and your members are no exception. Here are five great ways to say “thanks”. Your association wouldn’t be an association without members. They’re what make your organization thrive. The season of gratitude is the perfect time to consider how you can make your members feel more appreciated. Here are five ways to thank your members for their support. 1.
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Associations Now
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Your messaging on membership’s return on investment is often as important as the benefits you provide. Consider whether you’re striking the right tone. Recently, I have become a bit of a podcast addict. I like one in particular, not only for its content but also because of its promotional strategy. It’s the New York Times podcast, The Daily. I’ve become such a regular listener that recently I started a monthly subscription with the Times , largely based on an advertising appeal The Daily makes i
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
11 Catalysts for Cross-Departmental Collaboration. Read more about 11 Catalysts for Cross-Departmental Collaboration.
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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.
.orgCommunity
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Several times a year, kids are sent home early or have a day off so teachers can attend professional development workshops. Teachers look forward to their Professional Development Day because they’ll learn about new instructional strategies and acquire new skills. Wouldn’t it be great if your members could have a Professional Development Day too? It’s easier for teachers because they all have the same employer who supports the initiative—their school district.
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Associations Now
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Whether it’s content from your prior events or old blog posts that can be given new life, content repurposing can be a major opportunity for associations to increase reach and build on prior efforts. Here’s how. One of the greatest resources that your organization has is content—and likely lots of it. But building more content takes lots of time and work, and it often may prove to be a wasted effort if not handled properly.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in December 2019 that the internet has to offer.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Will I see you at ASAE TEC next week? For me, TEC is like a reunion, camp and retreat combined in one. If we haven’t met and you see me walking around, please introduce yourself, I’d love to meet you. Association silos have been a topic of conversation for years now.
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
LMS Selection Resources. Read more about LMS Selection Resources.
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
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Investing in a learning management system to support online educational events may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a helpful checklist of key capabilities to look for that will help you deliver a top-notch learning experience for your members. Studies from Community Brands suggest that members of professional associations prefer to learn.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Credit card processing for nonprofits may sound high-tech and complicated, but even the smallest organization can easily get set up to receive payments. Here's how to get started.
Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
I was listening to a podcast the other day with Esther Duflo , a recent winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, who was talking about the importance of empirical evidence when you’re trying to change things (in her context, reducing global poverty). A lot of economists base their interventions around some logical assumptions that turn out not to be true when you look at real behavior.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
More tricks and tips for association new-member onboarding planning. SET A BUDGET. Statistics show that it costs 7x more to obtain a new member than to retain a current one, and that first-year members have the lowest renewal rates. New-member onboarding is a process that is clearly worth investing in, and with some planning and organization, it will make a big difference in an association’s success.
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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.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Download this 30-minute webinar recording to understand the basic principles behind AMS integrations and why your association might need one. The post Webinar: AMS 101 appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
In the November newsletter, we share a guide on the new finances module in the mobile app, resources to help you use the new email editor, and a Meet the Team interview with Sundus from our Support team.
ReviewMyAMS
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
ASAE has branded the ASAE Technology Conference this year to be called the “ Technology Exploration Conference ” and we will be there in a couple of weeks. This conference will be a great way to end the year, and because we LOVE YOU, the community so much, and appreciate the partnerships, we wanted to thank you again by doing a giveaway offering $500!
Smooth The Path
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Tara’s membership lapsed three years ago and now she wants to renew. She finds the membership application online, types in her email address, and the system populates her name. But it is the wrong name. The system knows her maiden name. Now she uses a new married name. Tara tries to make the change, but the form is locked down. After submitting her application, she calls the association, leaves a message, and does not get a return call.
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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!
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
Associations can often struggle to launch a foundation or sister organization. One persevered by sticking to its vision. Every association that launches a foundation does so with good intentions. Perhaps the idea is to serve charitable goals, such as providing scholarships or conducting public outreach. But the process can be fraught with complications.
HighRoad Solution
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
When you’re looking for help in modernizing your marketing, you’ll discover that there a lot of consultants out there ready to work with you.
Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Reducing manual burden for association staff while providing a great member experience online. Did you know 85 percent of members want their association to provide continuing education opportunities, making it the most important benefit of membership*? While association members are attending fewer in-person courses, their use of webcasts and on-demand training is skyrocketing.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
If it was possible to have shorter meetings, take a paid day off every week, cut the overhead cost of operating your office building and increase overall productivity, would you do it? Thought it sounds like a no-brainer, what it takes to actually get there might leave a lot of leaders immediately unsure. But that’s exactly what a Microsoft outpost in Japan did as part of a summer experiment, complete with paid days off every Friday for five weeks in a row, and an internally produced report show
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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.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The challenges that older workers face in finding new jobs could reflect darkening economic clouds—as well as weaknesses in the efforts to keep older employees up to speed with growing trends, particularly in fields such as technology. When gaps emerge in the workforce, they create opportunities for associations to step up and work to close them in their respective industries.
HighRoad Solution
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
When you’re looking for help in modernizing your marketing, you’ll discover that there a lot of consultants out there ready to work with you.
Delcor
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Many organizations are moving to Office 365 so they can shift from a premise-based Exchange server to a cloud-based option. They usually start this transition with the proverbial “lift and shift” migration of the existing application (Exchange/Outlook and sometimes a network drive) and its associated data and files to the cloud with little or no changes.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
When Hannah Andrews and her team started thinking about creating their first podcast, they weren’t actually thinking in those terms. Instead, they considered their strategic plan goals around consumer outreach for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control. . What’s a great way to build the audience they already had for their website, with info about infection prevention and hygiene?
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.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Should you treat content more like data? It’s the general idea behind the JAMstack, a growing class of content-management technologies that hold lots of value for forward-thinking organizations. As you probably know, technology comes with a dizzying array of terms that you find yourself having to learn. One that might not be on your list yet that should be?
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
With the help of the World Wide Web Foundation, Tim Berners-Lee has launched a new “Contract for the Web,” with a wide array of signatories who have pledged to take an ethical approach online. It took a few decades, but the guy who invented the World Wide Web is working to set some ground rules for its use. This week, the World Wide Web Foundation, where Tim Berners-Lee is a founding director, announced what it calls a “ Contract for the Web ,” which encourages organizations and individuals to t
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Less than three years after selling its decades-old business-to-business tradeshow, Snowsports Industries America is diving back into the show business with the purchase of two consumer-focused expos. Less than three years ago, Snowsports Industries America decided to sell Snow Show , its business-to-business tradeshow. “We took a step back, and [asked,] where do we go from here?
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