GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Over 300 association professionals across the U.S. and Canada were surveyed by GrowthZone at the end of 2022. As part of the survey, membership and engagement trends were highlighted and here’s what the survey results revealed. Young Professionals Engagement 61% of respondents say they do not have a defined strategy for recruiting and retaining young professionals.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The post 5 Tips to Create Valuable Content for Your Community Forum appeared first on Higher Logic. This blog will provide you with 5 valuable tips to use when crafting your own content strategy, so that your content is engaging and can generate conversation. The post 5 Tips to Create Valuable Content for Your Community Forum appeared first on Higher Logic.
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Raklet
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Managers and leadership professionals need to develop along with the business environment that is constantly evolving and progressing. Especially if. The post Top Association Management Podcasts You Should Listen to In 2023 appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Looking to build your chapters but unsure about what areas to tackle? Investing in resources, giving members opportunities to grow their skills, and having streamlined communications are good starting points, according to one volunteer relations expert. During the height of the pandemic, Patricia Stefanczyk, CAE, vice president of governance and volunteer relations at the Institute of Management Accountants, approached her senior leadership team with a request on behalf of IMA’s chapter leaders.
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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.
GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
At the end of 2022, 474 chambers of commerce professionals across the U.S. and Canada were surveyed by GrowthZone about their membership and engagement experiences. 85% of those surveyed said overall member engagement was better or about the same since 12/31/2021. If you agree, that’s wonderful. If you’re struggling to get members to engage, it might be worth looking for resources to help so you can report improvement next year.
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Association Analytics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
“Are we going to have dinner now or try to get this list created before we eat?” I ask my two association colleagues nervously. It’s getting dangerously close to 8pm and I know that I need to eat dinner soon. Depending on the time of year, it was not unheard of to stay until 11pm. This was a familiar conversation in our small association where a handful of key employees worked well into many evenings compiling data from multiple sources.
Spark Consulting
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Would you like to learn more about how you can improve your information literacy and become a more discerning and knowledgeable consumer and sponsor of research? Caveat Emptor co-author Polly Karpowicz and I recently had the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Jeff Cobb (Tagoras) for an episode of the Leading Learning podcast, where we discussed some fundamental issues in research study design, like primary versus secondary research, qualitative and quantitative research, mixed research met
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Online calendars are our daily guides. Their ability to sync and be accurate is vital to our ability to effectively manage multiple clients, travel around the country for events, and easily schedule meetings at appropriate times. These calendars are needed to sync to a variety of places without having to enter things in 10 different places. If you have multiple calendars you are trying to wrangle, here are some tools that may be able to help you out.
Achurch
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
5 Signs Your Manager May Quit Good managers expect challenges at work. They don’t expect to feel voiceless, overworked, frustrated, alone, and stressed every day. If you want to hold onto your culture carriers–don’t ignore these red flags. #1: Constant firefighting What you see : A high-performing employee who always keeps the ship afloat. Manager POV : Monitoring email at all hours because something always needs their attention.
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
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The entire process of r esearching, buying, and implementing new association management software (AMS) is a major job for any organization. Not only must you oversee the adoption and implementation of new technology, but the process involves managing communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. For a successful AMS search, implementation, and launch , you r association will need to manage the expectations of your shareholders.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
People typically attend annual meetings to network, learn new skills, or keep up with the profession’s latest trends. But for association meeting professionals, they may attend another group’s conference to bring back takeaways that will improve their own events. A look at how one event pro embarked on such a journey in 2020. In 2020, Robyn Jones, director of conferences and events for the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), found herself with a virtual convention to plan for the following year
Elevating Engagement
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
I’m inviting you to become a CEO —a Chief Experience Officer. As you embark on this adventure, you might wonder if there are some examples out there in the real world to study. I have observed some national brands who seem to highly encourage all of their staff to take on the role of CEO: Trader Joe’s Chick-fil-A Jet Blue Apple Okay, but wow, they have incredible resources, so of course, they can encourage all of their staff to take on the role of CEO.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
This is the first post in a new series of case studies that showcase several different ways in which we have worked with a client to solve a particular presenting culture issue. As a company with historically high levels of employee engagement, this organization was concerned when a newly acquired group in a different city was struggling. So they dove into their culture data, and then turned the.
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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.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. But risk doesn’t always come with a dollar sign attached.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
New research reveals a disconnect between what association volunteers do and the value they deliver. Leaders can close the gap with clearer goals and a plan for measuring progress. Association CEOs lead their staffs, their members, and to a substantial extent their boards. And though it’s not talked about as much, they also run their association’s volunteer model.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Whether your career center is a seasoned, well-oiled machine or new to your association, there is always going to be room for improvement. To build a career center that works for your association, it’s essential to look at the best practices in the industry and establish how you can implement them into your current plan. […] The post Career Center Best Practices appeared first on Association Adviser.
Aptify
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
To grow and thrive for years to come, your union must actively and continually engage with members and the communities you serve. Here are some effective ways to connect and engage with your union members and your community. As a labor union leader, you know that the environment for unions has its ups and downs. Sometimes the political climate favors labor unions, with pro-union administrations in power.
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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!
Multiview
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Your board presentation can make or break your association’s ability to achieve its mission-oriented goals. Leveraging your association data can help make a powerful impression on the board and prove the success of your teams’ efforts. With the right data, you can drive home your points and create an engaging presentation that will leave your board members feeling informed, inspired, and ready to make decisions that will move your association forward.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, the Hyperloop Association tells us what got them started, how they’re succeeding, and what they plan to do next. Starting point. Launched earlier this month by seven companies, the Brussels-based Hyperloop Association will work closely with government and regulatory agencies, industry value chain stakeholders, research centers, and academia to advance the progress and facilitate the widespread implementation of the innovative, high-sp
Raklet
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Nonprofit portals provide great opportunities to bring together every member of a nonprofit organization from volunteers to donors! Building a. The post Your Complete 2023 Guide to Nonprofit Portals appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Positive psychology shows that expressing gratitude is beneficial to both the giver and the receiver. However, research also shows that we undervalue the impact expressing our appreciation has and, as a result, don’t do it enough. Likewise, member appreciation efforts are crucial to your overall membership retention strategy and are a key way for how to boost membership.
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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.
Colorado HOA Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
House Bill 23-1131 , which would have required a majority of unit owners present at a Board meeting for the Board to approve a proposed budget, has been postponed indefinitely after its hearing in the Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee. Even a proposed strike-below, which would have allowed minute numbers of residents to veto a budget (and resulted in unpaid insurance premiums and other expenses) was not sufficient to keep the bill alive.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Associations recognize the value of building online member communities. However, cultivating these spaces requires respect for both members and staff managing the platform. One community manager shares her recommendations for how associations can offer support. Keeping an eye on conversations and content in online communities is not for the faint of heart.
Raklet
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Looking to increase engagement and donations from your alumni community? Raklet offers an all-in-one alumni management platform to help you. The post MCN & Raklet: A Match Made in Heaven With Alumni Management appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
MemberClicks
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
How do you know how well your membership organization is performing? Easy! If your membership engagement metrics are high. But what are membership metrics? How do you set them? And how do you measure nonprofit organization performance via metrics? That’s a lot of questions. Don’t worry. We’re here to help you get the answers. Even if you’ve never heard of the acronym ‘KPI’ before, this article will teach you everything you need to know to decide which KPIs to adopt, how to meas
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.
Membership Marketing
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
We often hear the question, “Why does it take so many contacts to convince an individual or company to join our association?” The pat answer from marketers is that it takes seven contacts to turn a prospect into a buyer. However, as opposed to just doing more, establishing an understanding of the decision process involved in joining an association allows for a more nuanced strategy to be put in place.
The Journal by EXEC
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Image Credit: Blade Much has been made of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impending workplace takeover. We’re all familiar with the dystopian nightmare: AI goes rogue, takes control of our jobs, and even predicts who we should date. But AI is more than just saving time or automating processes. Instead, it plays a pivotal role in shaping our work, enabling us to focus on what we do best.
Raklet
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
See why MCN chose Raklet to manage their global organization with thousands of members, several events, and active boards. Countless. The post MCN & Raklet: A Match Made in Heaven appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.
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