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3 ways to take your association’s online community to the next level

Nimble AMS

Using the right tools and techniques makes it easy to get more out of your association’s online community. . Here’s how Nimble Communities can help you take your online community to the next level. Your association might just be getting started with an online community. Or maybe you have one in place, but it could be doing more for your organization.

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Is Your Association Delivering on the #1 Membership Benefit??

Membersuite

These last two years, it’s become really obvious to me how much people value connection and community as a membership benefit. Despite Zoom fatigue, when members can talk shop with peers, they jump at the chance. ASAE’s Membership Mondays are a good example. After Amy Hemphill, Senior Director of Member Relations at ASAE, announced them in a couple of Collaborate communities, 250 members expressed interest, 195 registered, and 104 showed up for the first meetup. .

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7 Ideas Worth Stealing from For-Profit Professional Development Brands

WBT Systems

This week, we’re looking at news in the for-profit professional development market. Why? Some of these companies might be your competition—it’s always good to know what they’re up to.

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How to Take Board Meeting Minutes

Wild Apricot

Taking board meeting minutes can feel tedious, but doing it well will help your team in the long run! Board minutes serve as a point of reference for what was discussed AND as a resource in legal matters. The best minute takers have: a keen ear for.

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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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Should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in a post-pandemic world?

Association Analytics

After two unprecedented years, it feels like things are getting back to “normal.” Most of the associations we have spoken with are returning to in-person meetings and conferences in 2022. However, virtual and hybrid events proved to be very valuable during the pandemic. This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world?

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11 Email Marketing Mistakes You Might Be Making

Higher Logic

The post 11 Email Marketing Mistakes You Might Be Making appeared first on Higher Logic. Are you making any of these email marketing mistakes? Check the list – and if you are, never fear, we provide solutions! The post 11 Email Marketing Mistakes You Might Be Making appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How to find the best union software to help your staff work more efficiently

Aptify

Your choice of membership management software can make a big difference in your staff’s efficiency. . Here’s what to look for in membership software for your labor union organization. Industry research suggests that professional membership organizations are working harder these days. So, if you’re feeling overworked at your labor union, you aren’t alone.

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4 reasons association executive directors love Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

As an executive director, you need technology that will help your entire organization succeed. . Here’s what makes Nimble AMS your perfect technology partner. As an executive director for an association, you need to set your association up to succeed today and for years to come. Making sure you have a strong technology foundation in place is one of the most powerful things you can do to help your organization work optimally and adapt processes as your organization and the world evolve.?.

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Get Them to Build Castles—Strategies for Successful Cross-Functional Teams

.orgSource

Great leaders rely on both sides of the brain. The right brain meticulously lays out the goals and follows the tasks, timeline, and budget. The left brain uses emotional intelligence, empathy, creativity, and artful facilitation to keep all the players working productively together. The more diverse the group, the harder the left brain must work. […].

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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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ASAE Research Foundation Announces 2022 Recipient of Sal Martino Grant for DEI Research

AssociationChat

April 6, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. WASHINGTON — ASAE Research Foundation announced today the recipient of the 2022 Sal Martino Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research: Khaldoun AbouAssi, Ph.D., Provost Associate Professor. Department of Public Administration & Policy, School of Public Affairs, American University. Proposal Title: “The Effects of the Intersectionality of Gender and Race on Members’ Involvement in Membership Associations”.

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2022 Conference Registration Pacing

Velvet Chainsaw

Before March of 2020, pacing data was a useful tool for predicting final attendance and revenue. If you were pacing behind, you could make midcourse corrections. As we come out of the pandemic, we need a different playbook to drive attendance and earlier commitment. Use these five tips to develop a plan for optimizing registration for your major event in quarters 2, 3, and 4.

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Delight your association’s members with a great e-commerce experience

Nimble AMS

Your association’s ecommerce experience can go a long way toward delivering a great member experience. . Read on for six ways to take your ecommerce site to the next level. . Many factors go into a great member experience: onboarding, engagement, and customer service – just to name a few. Here’s one that might seem small but can make a big difference in how your association engages with members and how your members feel about your association: your association’s e-commerce experience. .

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How American Psychological Association Achieved Near-Perfect Alignment

Association Freak

Reading Time: 3 minutes How Can an Association Achieve Near-Perfect Alignment? Here’s How We Helped APA Do It. The American Psychological Association (APA) had to get aligned behind a strategy. That was easier said than done. APA’s 133,000 members represent every aspect of the field — academics and practitioners from every specialty in psychology.

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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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Association Chat Open Chat on Zoom April 11

AssociationChat

Tuesday, April 11, starting at 2:00 pm ET. Join Association Chat for an “open chat” inviting anyone who wants to catch up on association industry news to join in and discuss! Bring your favorite beverage and come as you are! Join Zoom Meeting [link]. Meeting ID: 841 1851 8808 Passcode: 166454. One tap mobile +19294362866 ,,84118518808#,,,,*166454# US (New York). +13017158592 ,,84118518808#,,,,*166454# US (Washington DC).

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How will you use that data?

Effective Database

How will you use that data? One of the beauties of technology today is how easy it is to collect data. Add a field to your database, set up a survey, collect the data. Couldn't be easier, right? But there are several trade-offs involved (as there always are!). One of those is that odds are good that … How will you use that data?

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15 highlights from Xperience 2022

Nimble AMS

For the past two years, associations have been working harder than ever to adjust to disruptions and reimagine member programs and events. But what does the next normal look like? . Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation.

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Ethical standards: New changes for CAI codes of ethics and enforcement procedures

Ungrated

Successful community association managers and business partners must possess a diverse skill set to provide sound advice to the homeowner leaders who serve on association boards. They also must perform their duties while following robust ethical standards that show integrity in their work. CAI provides educational opportunities for community association professionals to achieve credentials such as the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation, Large-Scale Manager (LSM) specialization,

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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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What is Culture Management?

PROPEL

Culture management is the set of systems and processes an organization has in place to design and continuously maintain and strengthen its workplace culture. Culture is just like finances. It’s a critical aspect of business health, so it should be intentionally managed with appropriate processes, systems and the attention of staff at all levels, including the senior team.

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Association Software Platforms Are Better. Period. 

ReviewMyAMS

Guest post by Fonteva Fonteva and Protech are two leading solutions for associations built respectively on the Salesforce and Microsoft platforms. These two companies were united in 2021 through. Read more. Tags: SaaS. AMS. associations. software. technology.

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Cyber Attacks & Data Breaches – Podcast Transcript

AssociationChat

Cyber Attacks & Data Breaches: What Associations Need to Know…. Tue, 4/5 10:32AM • 47:46. LINK to REPLAY (VIDEO). SUMMARY KEYWORDS. people, organization, data, policy, data protection officer, data breach, company, ransomware, risk, governance, talking, staff, happen, david, association, problem, data sharing agreements, place, lost, protect. .

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How To Build a Membership Site: The Basics

Raklet

Recently, especially with the development of technology, the number of membership sites that make it easier for people to access. The post How To Build a Membership Site: The Basics appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.

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16 Best Small-Town Chamber of Commerce Ideas from 2022

MemberClicks

Chambers of Commerce exist to help support and grow local businesses. From hosting events to promoting local businesses to advocating for community and supporting charities, chambers are the real superheroes of their community. But fresh ideas can be hard to come by! After a challenging few years, getting those juices flowing can be tough—but we’ve got your back.

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10 Simple Rules for Effective Database Management

Multiview

Data is a key asset for any association. It’s what drives member engagement, increases member retention, creates additional revenue, and enhances marketing efforts. The majority of associations are not doing as bad as they think at managing data. Still, there are always opportunities for improvement.

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The Association Podcast – Episode 35 – Angela Kisskeys and Stephanie Berg

The Association Podcast

Small-staff Association Superpower with Angela Kisskeys and Stephanie Berg On this episode of The Association Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Angela Kisskeys and Steffanie Berg from Associations North. We hear about the many roles that they play at their small staff organization that serves association executives and professionals in the upper Midwest.

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YouTube Starter Kit: How To Produce the Best Content in 2022

Raklet

Youtube is one of the most famous platforms of today, especially if you’re planning to create and monetize your content! The post YouTube Starter Kit: How To Produce the Best Content in 2022 appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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Why the FTC is Investigating Amazon Prime

Robert Skrob

How can you do everything possible to prevent subscribers from canceling their subscription or membership, without the FTC coming after you for fraud? Does Amazon Prime’s subscription processes cross the line? Click here to judge for yourself. Maximizing new subscriber sign-ups and minimizing churn or cancelations should be a high priority for every subscription business.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.8.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. New member onboarding survey. Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights are teaming up again to launch the second edition of their popular New Member Engagement Study and would love your participation. Their research measures the effectiveness of various elements of new member onboarding, orientation and welcoming programs.