YourMembership
MARCH 2, 2020
There’s no need to struggle through event planning because you have a small staff. An AMS system with modern event technology built in can make your association’s event planning easier.
Associations Now
MARCH 2, 2020
Both startups and large companies are finding a lot to like about a recent trend of building tools using graphical websites, rather than in a code editor. For associations, it could be a way to cover gaps in your technical staff. I’m a pretty tech-savvy guy who knows his way around NPM, Sass, GitHub, and the terminal. So I’m fully aware that it’s become harder to try out a new idea on its own merits—especially for people less technical than me.
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Association Adviser
MARCH 5, 2020
Committees are the lifeblood of associations. Here's how you can better appreciate their value and identify steps you can take to better realize that value. The post Know Your ABCs: Associations Benefit from Committees appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 4, 2020
Whether you're looking to refresh your nonprofit's website or create a new one from scratch, be sure to follow the latest best practices in nonprofit website design for 2020.
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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.
YourMembership
MARCH 6, 2020
Why do I call it an art? There’s no art behind being thankful. Anyone can do it, right? Anyone can be thankful but expressing the thanks in a meaningful way (to the recipient) is an art. In this case I’m not talking about the medium, I’m referring to the message. If you want your appreciation to be.
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Blue Sky eLearn
MARCH 3, 2020
Whether a virtual conference is driven by the current virus COVID-19 virus, financial considerations, member outreach, or beneficial global dialogue, the fundamental process for planning and implementation remains the same. These five success factors outline important steps to creating a successful virtual conference. 1. Know your audience. At the heart of a conference’s success is audience participation.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 5, 2020
Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.
Potomac Core
MARCH 3, 2020
Breaking news. Executives and Professionals seek strategic solutions from their Associations. Facing increasing pressure to produce results, they only engage in activities that help them overcome business challenges and achieve results. Associations are meeting their new mandate, by energizing their Boards to do big things, and help their members thrive in an era of uncertainty.
YourMembership
MARCH 4, 2020
?You might already know the importance of an online career center for providing member value. According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study, job opportunities are tied for the number one reason people join a professional membership organization. Seventy-three percent of members say help with career advancement is an important member benefit.
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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.
Higher Logic
MARCH 6, 2020
Every year at Super Forum , we award customers who went above and beyond with their communities and automated campaigns. We’d like to take a moment to look back at the 2019 winners and share the tips and tricks they’re using to truly shine. Meet 9 Award-Winning Higher Logic Customers. 1. Most Successful Online Community: CFP Board. CFP Board’s online community, Candidate Forum, launched in mid-2016 and has been highly successful in terms of supporting CFP Board’s mission of granting the CFP® cer
Wild Apricot
MARCH 3, 2020
Membership marketing is one of the best ways to grow and maintain your organization’s membership program. Here are some of the top membership marketing strategies you should be using in 2020.
Membersuite
MARCH 2, 2020
National Volunteer Week is fast approaching. With demanding work schedules, long commutes, and always-connected office cultures, members feel they lack the time to volunteer. Here are a few ways you can help members eliminate the obstacle of time.
YourMembership
MARCH 3, 2020
There’s nothing like a new year for a fresh start. It’s the perfect time to take stock and think about ways to renew and refresh how your association goes about its business. Here are three questions to ask yourself: 1. What could we do to boost non-dues revenue? When you’re looking to increase revenue, you.
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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
MARCH 1, 2020
At ASAE’s 2020 Great Ideas Conference on Sunday, two Main Stage Speakers pushed association leaders to prioritize diversity to create better workplaces and foster creative decision-making. Better workplaces and better decision-making are the direct result of association leaders prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. That’s according to two Main Stage speakers who kicked off ASAE’s 2020 Great Ideas Conference in Salt Lake City on Sunday.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 5, 2020
A member satisfaction survey is a great tool your organization can use to identify the needs of your members and how to best meet them. This article will help you get started.
Association Adviser
MARCH 3, 2020
Here are a few ways to encourage passive job seeekrs to visit your online career center for job openings and stay for the community. The post Keep Your Guests at the Party: How to Keep Passive Job Seekers Coming Back to Your Online Career Center appeared first on Association Adviser.
YourMembership
MARCH 2, 2020
There’s no need to struggle through event planning because you have a small staff. An AMS system with modern event technology built in can make your association’s event planning easier.
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.
GrowthZone
MARCH 5, 2020
According to the recent results from GrowthZone’s 2020 Association Survey , the majority of respondents indicated an improvement in year-over-year association engagement rates. Of those respondents, 15% credited a deliberate strategy and dedicated focus on engagement as the reason for the improvement. In this installment of our association blog series on member engagement, we explore the specific focus and strategies used by organizations with strong member engagement rates.
Associations Now
MARCH 1, 2020
RWA’s ethics inquiry into a member had so many missteps that the entire board has resigned. A report sheds light on how your association can avoid such a meltdown. What role does an association have when it comes to disputes among members? The crisis at the Romance Writers of America has been providing a few lessons on the matter, though not in the way anybody in the organization would have wished for.
Jamie Notter
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
In our first two books, Maddie and I were fairly traditional on the dedication page—the first one went out to our respective parents, and the second one was dedicated to our respective kids. So when we put out The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement last year, we took a different approach to the dedication: The reality in today’s workplace is that a large percentage of people simply expect work to suck.
Association Success
MARCH 4, 2020
If you take a moment to head to the analytics page for your Twitter profile , you’ll find tons of data: How many tweets you posted in the past 28 days, how many impressions they got, the number of profile visits your account received, the top follower you gained and exactly how popular your most popular tweet was in the same stretch of time. Curious about Instagram?
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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.
Smooth The Path
MARCH 5, 2020
When it comes to member research, and maybe even feedback, your board is not a reliable source. Your board is supposed to represent the membership, right? In most cases, they don’t, and here’s why. Board members may: Remember the good old days and want to return the association to that time. Tend to be much older than the young professionals you are trying to retain.
Associations Now
MARCH 4, 2020
As fears about the spread of the virus rise, associations are determining how they will cope if a severe outbreak hits the U.S. Business continuity plans cover many emergencies—including infectious disease—so make sure yours is up to date. Get Prepared These resources can help you address COVID-19 business continuity concerns: • COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist (Wipfli CPAs and Consultants). • SHRM Coronavirus Resources. • CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to C
Jamie Notter
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
In our first two books, Maddie and I were fairly traditional on the dedication page—the first one went out to our respective parents, and the second one was dedicated to our respective kids. So when we put out The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement last year, we took a different approach to the dedication: The reality in today’s workplace is that a large percentage of people simply expect work to suck.
Idea Architects
MARCH 2, 2020
In their book, a simpler way , Margaret Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers shared a concise, but compelling proposition: “Life accepts only partners, not bosses.” While I believe this statement has always been true, more individuals and organizations are finally embracing and operationalizing it. Our memberships and communities are increasingly diverse in needs, aspirations, and perspectives.
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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
Smooth The Path
MARCH 3, 2020
How long does it take to create a presentation for an hour-long session? Some people may be able to whip one out in under 10 hours. For me, it takes at least 80 hours to create each presentation. It takes time to outline the key points, develop the sides, think of stories, mine my data, and write the script. More time goes into organizing the logistics with the event host.
Associations Now
MARCH 2, 2020
Those content pillars your association leans on appear to be holding your association up, but they may be holding it back. Here’s a case for tying content to your brand’s ambitions. By Eric Goodstadt. Whether you base your current content model on content buckets or pillars, at some point you may find that the organizing strategy for the content your association creates is no longer serving its purpose.
ReviewMyAMS
MARCH 5, 2020
Guest post by Mani Jagadeesan, ShuffleExchange Overall, the significance of integrations increase is due to the number of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications that have emerged across industries. The SaaS market is projected to be a $278 billion market by 2021 according to. Read more. Tags: integration. AMS. connectors. associations. SaaS. iPaaS.
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