Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Posts with images and videos get shared up to 230% more than those without. To create your own stunning visuals, here are 10 inexpensive and free nonprofit marketing tools that can help.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 16, 2017
We can’t believe how eventful 2017 has been for Higher Logic. We’re so proud of all the hard work our employees, partners, and customers have put in to help make this a banner year. And the news doesn’t stop there - we have acquired Informz and Real Magnet! Informz and Real Magnet are old friends of ours, so we’re beyond excited to officially welcome them into the Higher Logic family.
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YourMembership
OCTOBER 17, 2017
I’m a numbers girl, it’s true. Data tells such a rich story when used appropriately, and can really be a guide to so many decisions we make daily. As influencers in our organizations, it’s crucial we have the data in our back pocket to justify spending allocations, strategies and execution. Community Brands recently sponsored a report. The post 5 key takeaways from association learning and technology report. appeared first on YourMembership.
WBT Systems
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? You can tell by the intensity of their conversation that getting the CAE credential is a transformative experience. However, the path to the CAE credential involves a great deal of sacrifice—and many give up along the way. The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required contin
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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.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 16, 2017
These 12 guidelines by two leading communications experts can help you create really great team communication in your organization.
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YourMembership
OCTOBER 19, 2017
I’ll admit, I was a bit late to the podcast craze. But, since season one of “Serial,” I’m officially hooked. “True Crime”? I’ve heard them all. “S-Town”? I listened to the entire series recently during a weekend. “This American Life”? A road trip is incomplete without it. According to the folks at Edison Research, more than 112 million. The post Member loyalty study featured on learning podcast. appeared first on YourMembership.
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 20, 2017
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… More evidence that I only associate with the most successful companies: my clients keep getting bought. This week, we learned Higher Logic acquired Real Magnet and Informz. Maybe I’m a good luck charm? Listen to Higher Logic CEO Rob Wenger talk to DelCor Technology Solutions founder and CEO Loretta DeLuca about the deal.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 19, 2017
Here are 25 great membership website examples from all sorts of different organizations. See how they've set up membership benefits, events, and more. Plus learn how to easily create your own site in 3 easy steps.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Many associations and nonprofits work with data on two levels: organization-wide and individual. They can see both how single members are interacting with their organization and view association-wide results. Unfortunately, that means that many groups are missing out on valuable information, because most associations aren’t organized only around individual members or organizations.
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
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Once members join, the next question becomes: How do you keep them? How do you build real relationships over time that deepen your commitment to each other and lead to long-term loyalty on both sides? The answer is ladders of engagement. I’ve already talked a little bit about ladders of engagement in the membership 101 series, in that earlier instance, specifically related to joining an association.
Blue Sky eLearn
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Did you miss the live webinar? Read the recap here! We are at the end of an era. We’ve had a fluctuating, uncertain economy since 2002. This has influenced consumerism and membership. Rapidly changing technology. We have had more technology developed in the past 5-10 years than the 50 years before that. We are currently experiencing the largest shift in human capital in history.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Read Dmitry's update on our acquisition by Personify and what it means going forward.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 19, 2017
Advocates are five times more valuable than average customers because they spend more on products and increase product purchases, according to Advocate Marketing. That’s one of many reasons why organizations in all industries are focusing more on advocates. Higher Logic is no different. We’ve had active advocates in our customer base from the very beginning, but we haven’t had a formal advocacy program until now.
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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.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 20, 2017
So it was almost two years ago (January 2016) that we announced WorkXO to the world. It’s the company that Maddie and I created with Charlie Judy, a cutting-edge HR leader in Chicago. At WorkXO, the three of us created the Workplace Genome , which I feel (with admitted bias) is the best culture assessment out there. Today Maddie and I are announcing WorkXO Solutions (among a few other things).
Association Success
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Working for an association is incredibly rewarding. Let's tell the public why. You’re at a cocktail party surrounded by unfamiliar people. New faces loom up, eager to strike a conversation, but there is one hurdle you know you’re going to have to heave yourself over each time they try. “What do you do?” One friendly stranger asks. Here it goes again.
Eric Lanke
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Last week I wrote about a message my Board chair and I had crafted to help frame the discussion at our recent Board meeting. With a Board that was committed to maintaining a governance role for the organization, the message was designed to help them determine and decide the pertinent strategic questions that were to be addressed at this point in our annual strategy and execution cycle.
GrowthZone
OCTOBER 19, 2017
We recently hosted a webinar presentation with Shari Pash of Strategic Solutions for Growth , entitled Engaging the Disengaged Member. It’s now available on-demand free of charge! Shari shares useful ideas and tactics for engagement that can be implemented right away. Learn about foundational tools for growth, multi-step retention programs, recruitment systems, and strategies to reach passive members.
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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!
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Water is essential to life, and for the American Water Works Association , there may be no function more essential to its mission of “providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most important resource” than advocating for clean, safe drinking water. Since its beginning in 1881, AWWA has grown to become the largest association of water supply professionals in the world with 50,000 members that represent 3,900 utilities that provide about 80 percent of the United States’ drinking
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 16, 2017
How many chapter meetings start at 8 AM? How many associations put on happy hours? These events plus conferences, symposiums, and golf outings all exclude many working moms. The morning school bus arrives right around 8 AM making early morning meetings nearly impossible. Most after-care facilities have rules about late day pickups. Day or days long events are also hard to get to for all the same reasons.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 18, 2017
I think we take management teams for granted, but given the power they have to impact both strategy and culture inside an organization, I think that’s a mistake. We should be intentional about them and, frankly, hold them to a higher standard. Here are some tips for moving in that direction. Design your meetings. I am amazed by how many management teams use the ever-popular meeting design of “sit around a table and talk about things.
GrowthZone
OCTOBER 16, 2017
This third and final installment of the blog series, “Where to Begin Your Association’s AMS Search” provides a critical checklist for evaluating the vendor’s proposal. When narrowing down your search for association management software, the most important step is to ensure you understand what you are getting and what it will cost. Read Part 1 of the blog series to get an. understanding of what features are available.
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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.
Vanguard Tech
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Having a great looking, functional website is one thing. (And an important thing). But the true test for an association is finding a way to not only get your members to visit your site, but to keep them engaged once they get there. If you haven't considered any of these 7 tricks, you should.
CommPartners
OCTOBER 18, 2017
When considering how to monetize your learning, it is important to have a clearly defined and executed business strategy that properly aligns with your Learning Management System. Organizations often think of the LMS as simply the container and delivery site for their online programs. While this is true, if a goal is to make these […].
Association Success
OCTOBER 19, 2017
We might need strong communication, but we also need to nurture positive team relationships. Do you know why cliques and silos form in your team or organization? It has nearly become cliché to hear from organizations that “our sales staff cannot stand to work with those service guys,” or “we have people inside our department that just won’t communicate!”.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 18, 2017
A friend of mine asked me to test a new app he is funding. After a few minutes of fiddling around, I was having a hard time getting it to behave the way I thought it should act. I started texting my friend with questions. After each time he answered one of my questions he added, “thanks for testing this app.” Silicon Valley is comfortable living life in beta.
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.
Aptify
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Every other department competes against yours for the limited funds your association has to purchase new technology. If your membership department (and association) needs a new membership management system, you must build a business case that justifies allocating money and staff time to selecting and implementing new membership software.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving. However, I still plan to make my year-end gifts (during Giving Tuesday), but I couldn’t help but wonder about donor fatigue and if there will be any impact on year-end campaigns. .
Association Success
OCTOBER 18, 2017
How does the era of disruption challenge the shape of our labor force? We live in an era of disruption. The workplaces and career trajectories we took for granted in the past no longer exist. Due to changes in technology, the economy, and changing needs of generations from Baby Boomers to Millenials, the shape of the labor force must be reimagined in order to survive.
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