Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The post 10 Examples of Beautiful Email Designs for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic. Get inspired by these engaging email designs for associations, with insights on each from our email designers. The post 10 Examples of Beautiful Email Designs for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Professional associations exist in nearly every industry. Apart from ensuring that members adhere to a set of standards and follow policies related to their work, these associations provide a vast number of benefits to those who join. They allow professionals.
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WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
New Ideas for Online Learning Programs When You Don’t Have the Resources to Design a Course. Read more about New Ideas for Online Learning Programs When You Don’t Have the Resources to Design a Course.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Accepting reality. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. “Resist the magical thinking that if you can hold out long enough, everything will be okay.
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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.
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
James Bell III, Founding Principal of Just Solutions LLC is our Gardian of the Month.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
From VIP clubs to fancy swag and tiered pricing, the tactics to win members’ hearts are only limited by imagination. When the economy, technology, or social disruption, like the pandemic, threatens to come between us and our reason for being, a little panic is understandable. But before you load on the giveaways and short-lived solutions, […].
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The post Launching Your Online Community: 4 Tactics to Help Spread the Word appeared first on Higher Logic. How do you build hype around your community launch? Check out these tips to get people engaged with your new online community. The post Launching Your Online Community: 4 Tactics to Help Spread the Word appeared first on Higher Logic.
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
2020 brought a significant increase in organizations providing statements and reflections on diversity, equity, and inclusion. While they were appreciated, it also prompts a series of actions.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Kennedy's work advocating for higher quality hospice care as well as the adoption of palliative care models an association career with heart. The post Caring from Cradle to Casket: Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization appeared first on Association Adviser.
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
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Goals are not just for strategic planning meetings. Setting goals is useful for many big and little things in life. What is our goal, and why are we doing this? What would a great outcome be? How do I want my members/attendees/listeners/co-workers/readers to feel? These three questions can be used before: Hosting a conference, chapter meeting, board meeting, or even a party.
AssociationChat
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Arlington, Va., February 10, 2021 – Fonteva announced that it has been acquired by Togetherwork , the leader in integrated software and payments for managing communities, groups and organizations. Togethrwork CEO Neil Platt. “I’m really thrilled to have Fonteva in the Togetherwork family,” said Togetherwork CEO Neil Platt. “The team there has built an incredible business – a true market leader in association and events management.
Membersuite
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Organizations and people share the same success principle: if you want to get ahead of the competition, you must stand out. You need to differentiate yourself by the value you can deliver. Organizations use marketing campaigns to promote their value. People prove their value by the certifications and certificates they’ve earned. Certifications and certificates are proof that someone is committed to the industry or profession.
SBI
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The transition from one association management company (AMC) to another can be one of the biggest challenges an association’s board of directors will ever face. Even when the transition goes smoothly, replacing one staff team and headquarters with an entirely different one in a relatively short timeframe is always going to be difficult. But while transitioning to another AMC may be challenging, it is often necessary.
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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.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
My husband and I wanted a long-weekend destination wedding in Maine where we could enjoy lots of time with our families and friends. We wanted it to be nice, but we decided on a tight budget, so we went for the DIY option, borrowing what we needed and asking guests to take on a job or two. My aunts in wedding-planner-style ran the schedule keeping everyone on track.
Eplys
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Keeping within a budget is probably one of the top stressors for most event planners. There’s a lot to consider: venue, entertainment, transportation, food and drink, etc. So, how do you save where you can? Don’t worry!
Fonteva
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Why do members join associations? For the professional value they provide. As an association leader yourself, you already know that this value often revolves around the experiences you offer, the people members will meet, and the abundance of opportunities you provide. These engagement methods aren’t just used to recruit new members, but are also essential elements needed to actively retain those members.
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Over the past nine months, many industry experts have proclaimed that meetings and conferences are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. While I agree in principle, I think the future is so much more than hybrid. Meetings of the future will be improved and monetized by embracing the tenants of strategic product management. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we should optimize the benefits of the best, most-advanced and relevant content from your annual conference by thinking
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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!
Membership Marketing
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
For many years I have cataloged my experiences as I consulted with perhaps a hundred professional and trade associations to understand and capture the successes and challenges these groups have had in growing their membership. That is why I am happy to share many of these lessons with you in my just-released book, MembershipRecruitment: How to Grow Recurring Revenue, Reach New Markets, and Advance Your Mission.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
A smart marketer knows they should build a strategy around content formatting. Here are 3 content formats you should be using to attract and retain readers. The post 3 Content Formats Digital Marketers Should Be Using (But Probably Aren’t) appeared first on Association Adviser.
Fonteva
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
A major driver for joining associations and becoming a member is the opportunity to further a skill or advance in a particular field. Depending on your association’s mission and offerings, you likely host in-person events with live speakers, or maybe even multi-day panels, all to provide ample networking and learning opportunities. However, your regular plans were likely thrown in for a loop the past year.
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
It’s a love story for the ages: your association and your members. Like any good relationship, you and your members are stronger together. You provide them with resources to help them grow and succeed in your industry while they help your organization thrive. But the bond between you and your members needs attention to stay strong. Tend to it carefully, and you’ll have a lifelong partnership.
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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.
MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Securing sponsors is tough enough. But that’s only step one. From there, you then have to deliver on your promises and ensure each and every sponsor gets the value they were expecting.and then some. Now most of your sponsors will walk away happy, but every now and again, despite your best efforts, you’ll have one leave dissatisfied. Maybe it was because of something you did (or didn’t do).
Ungrated
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Like the community associations and management companies they serve, business partners such as insurance professionals, attorneys, reserves providers, and landscapers adjusted their operations to ensure continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Business partners are professionals who offer services to associations and provide expertise to help boards meet their responsibilities to homeowners.
Delcor
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Loretta hosts Neil Platt from Togetherwork, and Paul Lundy and Patrick McGlynn from Fonteva to discuss the acquisition. View TechTalk here: View additional TechTalks | Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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.
Effective Database
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Work on your relationship with your AMS vendor It is no coincidence that my most successful clients are those that have a very strong relationship with their AMS vendor. I've written in the past about how buying an AMS is more like getting married than buying, for example, a new car. It's possible (even likely!
MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Member preferences are constantly changing, particularly as generational shifts occur. Did you know that Millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force ? That shift just happened over the past couple of years. The question is, has your association or chamber’s communications shifted along with it? (New generation, new preferences!).
InternetAssociation
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Washington, DC – Today, the Maryland Senate joined the Maryland House of Delegates in voting to override Governor Hogan’s veto of HB 732. Internet Association’s Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs Robert Callahan commented: “It is a shame that the Maryland General Assembly chose political theater over sound public policy with today’s veto override vote of HB 732.
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