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Analyzing Online Communities: 44 Stats & Facts to Take Away for 2021

Higher Logic

The post Analyzing Online Communities: 44 Stats & Facts to Take Away for 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic. Explore 2021 research from The Community Roundtable’s annual report. These 44 stats will help you understand key findings and orient yourself for the rest of the year ahead. The post Analyzing Online Communities: 44 Stats & Facts to Take Away for 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Don’t Lead with Lower Prices

Aaron Wolowiec

Have you ever seen an ad that says “New Low Price” ? What effect did that have on you? Did it make you want to purchase the item? Or did it make you question why the price was lowered? In this article, we talk about the psychology of how you position discounts, and why it matters.

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Turning Efforts into Impact: Measuring Your Online Community’s Value

Higher Logic

The post Turning Efforts into Impact: Measuring Your Online Community’s Value appeared first on Higher Logic. Hear from 3 of our Engagement Experts about how they set online community KPIs & goals, measure their impact, and then share internally about the community’s value. The post Turning Efforts into Impact: Measuring Your Online Community’s Value appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics

WBT Systems

Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics. Read more about Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

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.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Good advice never goes out of style. WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now.

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Is Your Association Using Data to Increase Event Revenue?

Association Analytics

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. Now, as the world is opening back up, your association may be planning to go back to in-person meetings or use a hybrid approach. Whichever format you choose, you should consider your historical event data as you develop your event marketing strategy.

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Partner Spotlight: PROPEL

Aaron Wolowiec

PROPEL can help you achieve culture-driven performance & accountability. Their innovative and culture-driven consulting, coaching, and learning programs can take your organization to the next level.

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Digital Transformation—Once an Option, Now a Necessity

.orgSource

When do you stop having a choice? In May 2019, when the panel discussion below was first published in the.orgSource newsletter, digital transformation probably wasn’t top of mind for most association leaders. Since 2020 taught us that only the digital survive, new strategies and approaches for IT are on every agenda. The question is […]. The post Digital Transformation—Once an Option, Now a Necessity appeared first on.orgSource.

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Podcast: Creating the Place Where Talent Gathers

Association Adviser

Brian Hoffman, president and co-creator of BankTalentHQ, explains how the Illinois Bankers Association attracts talent to the banking industry. The post Podcast: Creating the Place Where Talent Gathers appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT

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

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5 Ways to Revamp Your Membership Committee

Membersuite

Every association is unique—that old saying is true and you can really see it in membership committees. Some associations can’t live without theirs, some got rid of theirs years ago, and some wonder what to do with their membership committee. If you’ve had an uneasy feeling about your membership committee, you are not alone. After reading this post, you can decide if your membership committee members are spending their time and talent in the best way and, if not, you can propose some changes.

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10 Association Membership Recruitment Ideas for 2021

MemberClicks

Now is a great time to be thinking about new member recruitment for your association. Your future members are likely more primed than ever for that feeling of community that comes from joining an association.

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SBI’s Tiffany Hanzo Martin Receives WSAE Rising Star Award

SBI

SBI is excited to announce that Tiffany Hanzo Martin , Association Executive and Director of Member Services, was presented with the Rising Star Award at the 2021 Washington Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Annual Convention. This award recognizes an emerging association leader in Washington State under the age of 40 and/or with less than 5 year’s experience in association management.

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Earn More Non-Dues Revenue from These Unexpected Places

Association Adviser

Recruitment advertising and sponsored content are 2 underutilized but accessible sources of non-dues revenue for associations. We explore both possibilities. The post Earn More Non-Dues Revenue from These Unexpected Places appeared first on Association Adviser.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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.

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Know before you fly: Not all flags are treated equally under the law

Ungrated

Contributed by Kevin M. Hirzel, Esq. Flag Day, held annually on June 14 since 1916, celebrates the history and traditions of the U.S. as Americans proudly display the Star-Spangled Banner. For those who live in community associations, it’s important to know how to properly fly a U.S. flag under the law and review a community’s rules on its display. The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act , enacted in 2006, and its accompanying executive order provide that community associations cannot adopt

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Third-Party Delivery Services & The COVID-19 Pandemic

InternetAssociation

The symbiotic relationship between third-party delivery services and restaurants has been more critical during the pandemic than ever. Lockdowns and social distancing rules saw restaurants, unable to operate at total capacity, relying heavily on delivery to stay afloat. Internet Association (IA) hosted a panel on May 25 to discuss the ways third-party delivery services aid the restaurant industry, as well as the changes we can expect to see moving forward.

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What Does the Post-Pandemic “Normal” Look Like for Associations?

Forj

orgSource , a leader in helping associations improve efficiency and create growth strategies using technology, recently released a report that provides valuable insight into how associations handled the pandemic, and how it is shaping their future. Leaders from more than 100 associations responded to the survey , rating how they did adapting to everything from remote work environments and virtual conferences, to embracing online learning platforms.

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Create a Better Normal through Connectional Intelligence

Association Adviser

It's our moment to set new hybrid norms for how associations connect with members. Erica Dhawan explains the 4 Laws of Connectional Intelligence. The post Create a Better Normal through Connectional Intelligence appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

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!

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Divided we fall: Helping address inequality in community associations

Ungrated

Decades-long social movements have made progress in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in communities and workplaces across the U.S., but challenges to address inequality remain. Recent incidents involving the display of the Confederate battle flag in some community associations have renewed the need to understand the implications of the Civil War-era symbol.

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Grow member engagement?with your learning program

Nimble AMS

Associations are viewed as the top trusted source for professional education and training. Your continuing education program is one of your association’s key value propositions. According to Community Brands research , career advancement benefits – including?training and?certification/ credentials –?are important and/or increasing?in?importance?to?members.

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Top 8 Sessions to Attend at ASAE Annual and Why

Forj

The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition , taking place on August 13-18th, is one of the (if not the biggest) association-related event each year. The numerous amount of networking opportunities, educational sessions, and ways to earn CAE credit truly makes this event so valuable. All sessions listed are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Here are some of the virtual sessions we recommend attending to get the most out of your conference experience. 1.

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12 Volunteer Recruitment Ideas for Year-Round Support

MemberClicks

Volunteers are critical for all types of organizations, from nonprofits to schools to membership organizations. They can help organizations fill staffing gaps, build excitement around an event, give hours toward supporting your mission, and so much more.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

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.

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Are You a Puzzler?

Smooth The Path

There are many ways to engage members, but not all engagement tactics will work for your particular association or members. Other tactics will work at varying levels of intensity. Some tactics will work for a bit and then cease to be effective. Member engagement is like a marathon puzzle. We are always spreading the hundreds of possibilities out in front of us and picking the next idea that seems like it might have merit for our situation.

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Nimble AMS wins Partner of the Year Award from Salesforce.org

Nimble AMS

I can’t help bragging a bit today: Each year, Salesforce.org recognizes a select group of partners for their work over the past year as top partners. More than 4,000 independent software vendor (ISV) partners work with Salesforce.org today, and this award recognizes those who have excelled in serving customers, innovating on the Salesforce platform, and giving back to the community.

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Managing eLearning Podcast: Episode 5 Summary & Highlights

Forj

In episode 5 of Managing eLearning , Dr. Deb Stone , Assistant Director of Continuing Education at The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), sat down with Dr. Jon Aleckson and Matt Harpold to discuss how working with associations executives takes time and collaboration to build a digital strategy. Deb shares how she worked to understand the essentials of what to implement and how to prioritize her organization’s digitalization.

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5 pitfalls to avoid with your membership software implementation

Aptify

You might have realized it’s time for new membership management software for your organization: Your staff can’t easily run reports. You don’t trust the data to help you make solid decisions. The interface is confusing and, let’s face it, kind of ugly. So you’re going out to find a better option, get board approval, sign a contract, and gear up to implement new software.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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Membership Myth Debunked

Smooth The Path

People are just not that into joining, belonging, or being part of communities anymore. . My grandparents belonged to the same church, participated in the same few clubs, and volunteered their time for a couple of worthy causes, and they did this for decades. Now people come and go, so we think people are just not that into joining or belonging the way they used to be.

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Sizzling Summer release from Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

The season of flip-flops, BBQs, and out-of-the-office autoresponders has officially arrived. After a year of over-the-top value, reimagined events, and new programming, your team deserves some rest and relaxation. The Summer ’21 release is all about YOU – our Nimble AMS users. Every feature in this release will help you have more efficient and productive processes so you can focus on delivering even more member value.

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How to create an inclusive and diverse community

Disciple Media

Communities inspire change, create movements, and are powerful spaces for people to come together to feel seen, heard, and valued. After the impact of the pandemic, online communities have become increasingly more significant. As a community leader, it’s really important that you don’t overlook the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion into your community’s DNA.

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