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Essential Steps for Tracking and Reporting Association KPIs

Association Analytics

Leveraging your data throughout the entire member journey can impact your association and your members. From successfully converting non-member audiences into members, to your membership engagement strategy, to events and non-dues revenue, data can inform every step along the way. As valuable as data is, though, without a clear and actionable way to track and report across your entire association, it can be difficult to tell what’s actually working.

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Optimizing email marketing for associations: practical tips and strategies

The Association 100

On The A100 podcast , Amber Worthen, founder and CEO of Email Maven, shares her expert insights on overcoming common email marketing challenges faced by associations: • Effective email design – Learn how consistent design improves engagement and readability. • Combating email fatigue – Discover strategies to avoid overwhelming your members and keep them interested. • Segmentation and drip campaigns – Target the right audience with the right message to boost conversions. • Leveraging data – Use m

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Four ideas from the retail world for your association’s member service

Nimble AMS

Want to provide your members with great service? Of course — what association doesn’t? A great way to provide better member service is to consider your own experience at your favorite retailers. If you think about it, we tend to frequent stores that make things easy on us and provide us with a great customer experience. The same goes for your members and your association.

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The Challenge of Engaging Gen Z

Forj

Forj recently hosted a live webinar titled A re Gen Zs Joiners? How to Engage the Next Generation of Members with author and membership expert Sarah L. Sladek. She discussed proven strategies for engaging young association members and shared valuable insights on next-gen membership engagement research. During that session, we deployed several poll questions to our audience of over 300 live attendees to do a status check on how their organizations are currently engaging with young members.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Top insights from association leaders

The Association 100

In our latest A100 podcast , we bring you a special compilation of clips from previous interviews with some of the brightest minds and leaders in the association world. Chris Michaels of AAMFT shows the power of advocacy in legislative success. Mike Armstrong of NCARB emphasizes flexible professional pathways. Kinsey Fabrizio from CTA highlights seizing opportunities and mentorship.

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How to Create an Effective Attendee Journey Map

MemberClicks

Make no mistake. Those planning on attending a conference, meeting, or other events are about to go on a journey. The question is whether that journey will be a pleasant experience that exceeds expectations or one that is filled with barriers, disappointment, and poor ratings. The difference could be a well-planned and executed attendee journey map.

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Top Event Technology for Associations 2024

Expo Logic

Unlock the potential of event technology with our comprehensive blog on modern tools and trends, designed to help associations elevate event planning efforts. The post Top Event Technology for Associations 2024 appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Year-round sponsorship strategy for associations

The Association 100

On The A100 podcast , we dive into the world of sponsorships with Dana Johnston of EMC Outdoor and corporate sponsorships strategist Bruce Rosenthal to discuss how sponsorships can be a year-round responsibility, involving all departments within an association. Learn about moving beyond transactional relationships and building long-term, transformational partnerships, providing continuous value.

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Who’s Allowed to Have an Idea?

Spark Consulting

I’ve been thinking about innovation a lot recently, in part because of a big client project that just wrapped up and in part because the tenth anniversary of Innovate the Lean Way: Applying Lean Startup Methodology in the Association Environment is almost upon us (and if you’re wondering if co-author Guillermo Ortiz de Zaraté and I are planning on revisiting and revising that monograph in honor of its 10th anniversary, the answer is YES!).

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Association Brain Food: 8.9.24

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ASAE Annual. I love meeting Association Brain Food readers at ASAE Annual, so if you see me there, please stop (or interrupt) me to say hello. If you’re an industry partner who needs help with content that educates your audience and enhances your reputation in our community , message me in the event app and we’ll find a time to talk while at Annual or after.

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How The Hale Center Maintains their Innovative Edge With WildApricot – Case Study

Wild Apricot

Discover how the Hale Center enhanced operations through WildApricot. Our case study shares valuable insights for organizations looking to optimize their software.

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Crafting a killer pitch for reporters

The Association 100

In this episode of Association Insights , I’m diving deep into the essentials of writing a pitch that truly resonates with reporters. It starts with tailoring your pitch by deeply understanding the reporter’s beat and their audience’s interests. Craft a compelling opening that highlights a unique angle or timely problem your association is addressing.

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Make the Champion Disruptor Your Catalyst for Change—Use AI to Drive Transformation

.orgSource

If you asked me to describe the future of associations in one word, it would be “transformation.” And, if you asked why I made that choice, I would say “AI.” Maybe you are not keen on becoming a butterfly. Perhaps your organization is one of those tradition-bound groups with a history that has been a decades-long cast iron model for culture, governance, and operations.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Project Management Tool Adoption Tips to Get Your Organization on Board

Achurch

Selection and implementation is only as successful as your project management tool adoption. Thoughtfully thinking through selection , implementation , and processes pave the way for staff project management tool adoption. Below we offer tried and true ways to troubleshoot tool adoption issues that may arise post-implementation and get your organization to use your project management tool.

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Unlock Hidden Potential: Non-Sales Staff as Key Revenue Drivers

Association Adviser

“I could never be in sales!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that to myself, thinking I just didn’t have the confidence, tenacity, or negotiation skills to close the deal.

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Behind a Winning “Coolest Thing” Contest

Associations Now

Now in its second year, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association’s competition is a helpful advocacy and outreach tool. Associations looking to expand their advocacy efforts and building public awareness have known that one popular move is to create a gamified experience. March Madness-style brackets and innovation contests can put a spotlight on a particular industry’s efforts both to legislators and the general public.

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Streamlining Internal Communications

Velvet Chainsaw

The Exhibitor Advocate recently released its 2023 Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates. This report compares material handling, labor, and equipment costs across 24 major U.S. destinations. Here are two takeaways you should consider. Not only is the Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates a handy tool for comparing exhibitor costs in one city vs. another, it offers other helpful insights for event organizers.

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A Guide To Creating an RFP for a New AMS

Discover how to create an effective RFP for a new Association Management System. This comprehensive ebook walks you through how to create an efficient Request for Proposals (RFP) for Association Management Software (AMS). It offers key elements to include as well as crucial tips, and advice from seasoned AMS selection experts. Download today to learn how to get started with your AMS RFP.

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Communicating Reserve Study Results to Homeowners

Association Reserves

Board members and managers sometimes ask us how to effectively communicate the results of their Reserve Study to homeowners, or how to “sell” the value of a Reserve Study to their homeowner members. We’ve spent decades focusing on preparing Reserve Studies for our clients, but appreciate now that boards and managers often need some help to “cross the finish line” and effectively deliver these results to their homeowners.

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Podcast: How to Lead a Small but Mighty Team

Association Adviser

In the latest episode of the Association Adviser podcast, host Christine Shaw, CEO and President of Naylor Association Solutions talks with Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS).

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Survival Tips for #ASAE24

Associations Now

Navigating the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Some advice for how to make it both meaningful and fun. Every time I’ve set foot in the home for the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo, I stress out a little. There are a lot of people, a good amount of noise, and a lot of things going on. Looking at the lineup of education sessions and events , it’s easy to feel like I want to be—need to be—in at least three places at once.

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9 Best Ideas for Generating Non-Dues Revenue for Your Association

YM Careers

Looking to boost non-dues revenue? Read this blog to learn the nine effective ways to drive more non-dues revenue for your association. The post 9 Best Ideas for Generating Non-Dues Revenue for Your Association appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Connecting the Dots of Innovation to Value and Engagement

Association Strong

WOW! Don't miss this episode of Association Strong podcast as Tom and Dave interview award winning CEO, Sheri Jacobs. She is founder and CEO of Avenue M Group. Sheri breakdown amazing research and methodologies on the do's and don't of maximizing value and engagement within associations. WOW! Don't miss this episode of Association Strong podcast as Tom and Dave interview award winning CEO, Sheri Jacobs.

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How to Create an Effective Attendee Journey Map

MemberClicks

Make no mistake. Those planning on attending a conference, meeting, or other events are about to go on a journey. The question is whether that journey will be a pleasant experience that exceeds expectations or one that is filled with barriers, disappointment, and poor ratings. The difference could be a well-planned and executed attendee journey map.

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Protected: Ultimate Guide for Choosing Public Affairs Software

Association TRENDS

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Ultimate Guide for Choosing Public Affairs Software appeared first on AssociationTRENDS.

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Clowder to Debut in ASI’s Association Solutions Showcase Booth at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo

Clowder

Alexandria, VA (December 7, 2023) — Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits — and the developers of the iMIS Engagement Management System (EMS) — announced it will feature Clowder and ASI’s full suite of association solutions in booth #948 at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Cleveland on August 10-13, 2024.

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Thriving as a Lean & Mean HR Machine

Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover

Feeling like you’re drowning in HR responsibilities? If you’re an HR professional with little or no additional support, or in a non-HR role juggling HR tasks with other responsibilities, you likely wear many hats – from recruitment and onboarding to benefits and employee engagement. This can be overwhelming, but Adri Glover and Kjerstin Greene are here to help!

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Change anything you want, except your name!

Effective Database

Change anything you want, except your name! This is an oldy but a goody, but since it came up with a client recently, I'll share it again. As a rule, you should allow your members and customers to update any of their primary contact information (e.g., address, phone, etc.) online, EXCEPT for their name. Why?

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Breezio to Exhibit at ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Cleveland

Breezio

We’re thrilled to announce that Breezio will be showcasing our cutting-edge community engagement platform at the upcoming ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, held in Cleveland from August 10-13, 2024. This event is a pivotal gathering for association professionals, industry leaders, and partners, making it the perfect venue to introduce the latest innovations in online community engagement.

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50 Tactics to Improve Subscriber Retention Rates

Robert Skrob

Onboarding and Initial Engagement Customized Welcome Emails: Send personalized welcome emails to new subscribers highlighting key features and how to get started quickly. 100-Day Onboarding Plan: Develop a 100-day onboarding email sequence with tips, tutorials, and check-ins to guide new subscribers. Welcome Call or Video: Schedule a welcome call or send a personalized video message to introduce new subscribers to.

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