Multiview

JULY 19, 2023

Community is a powerful tool amongst associations. It's used to describe everything from the local chapter meetings to online forums and social media groups. It's the reason people join and stay in your organization. It's why they're willing to pay membership dues year after year. But how do you build an effective community? Let's take a look at some of the most important aspects of a strong community and how they can be used to grow your association.

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MemberClicks

JULY 20, 2023

The backbone of your association’s revenue is traditionally based on membership dues. The need to develop revenue options beyond that core model is increasing and associations are looking for new ways to build non-dues revenue. That’s revenue outside of your membership dues. Non-dues revenue can play a crucial role in your organization’s growth and financial stability.

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WBT Systems

JULY 17, 2023

Since 2015, the skillsets required for jobs changed by 28% in the U.S. LinkedIn expects this figure to double by 2027. Another recent study says 37% of the top 20 skills requested for the average U.S.

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JULY 17, 2023

Starting today, association boards must become more. Even though it will be difficult work, building fit-for-purpose boards is our community’s best hope for shifting The Turbulent Twenties in a more favorable direction for ourselves, our stakeholders, and our successors. The post Association Boards Must Become More: Part I appeared first on Association Adviser.

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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.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 18, 2023

Today, associations are even more focused on increasing value and providing great experiences to attract and retain members. According to Community Brands research, enhancing the member experience is the top area of focus, and providing personalized experience remains the biggest area associations plan to invest in. Our Nimble AMS product strategy focuses on empowering associations to improve the member experience.

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Aptify

JULY 18, 2023

The next generations are the future of your union. Here’s how to attract more of these members to your organization. You might not think that your choice of membership management software can impact your labor union’s ability to attract the next generation of members. But it can. Historically, unionization rates in the U.S. have dropped. At the same time, some sources suggest that younger workers might be more open to labor unions than generations before.

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Associations Now

JULY 17, 2023

While a discount might sound like a good way to get more members to renew, consider your options before moving forward. Launching one without a plan could ultimately devalue membership and impact the association’s bottom line. Choosing to offer a discount during a membership renewal campaign can convince more members to stay, but it’s important to do some thoughtful planning before you make that decision.

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JULY 17, 2023

Ode to Association Marketing Professionals By ChatGPT In marketing’s realm, an executive ponders, seeking AI’s power, new pathways to wander. With data-driven insights, campaigns take flight, Association marketing soars to new heights. AI analyzes trends, revealing new ways, unveiling patterns, unlocking marketing’s maze. Personalization thrives, engagement’s secured, executives empowered, strategies assured.

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Associations Now

JULY 16, 2023

As more companies create C-suite roles around employee well-being, associations can do more to support it for its staff and members alike. Who’s in charge of wellness at your organization? Quite likely, the answer is “nobody”—or it’s an HR department that’s been asked to take on matters of DEI, office arrangements, and health-plan adjustments on top of its usual administrative duties.

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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.

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Member education. It’s impossible to predict the skills we’ll rely on in ten years.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 21, 2023

Want to show members how thankful you are for their support? Then hold a member appreciation day! Here's 10 unique ideas to get you started!

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2023

Rebecca McKie is our Gardian of the Month! Find out her favorite thing about learning something new and her go-to networking trick. She shares about an experience when she learned something new and applied to her life and a resource that she can't live without. Finally, she shares her favorite summer destination!

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JULY 17, 2023

From customer satisfaction score to net promoter score, there are a variety of metrics an organization can use to gauge its customer experience. But the latest metric gaining momentum focuses less on increasing delight and more on decreasing dismay. That measure? Customer Effort Score (CES).

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Associations Now

JULY 20, 2023

From fiction to business topics, association professionals are reading a little bit of everything this summer. Read on for some book recommendations from your colleagues. Looking for something to read on the beach or lake, in the backyard, or even on a plane this summer? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you like fiction or something more directly related to your work, here are some recommendations from fellow readers.

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Achurch

JULY 19, 2023

Teams with high levels of psychology safety outperform other teams. Safe environments reduce error, fuel creativity, reinforces shared team values, and improve employee engagement. Leaders can create psychologically safe environments for teams to thrive by: connecting, listening, admitting mistakes, and encouraging input from various perspectives. Psychological Safety is Good for Business High-performing teams feel psychologically safe.

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AMR Management Services

JULY 19, 2023

As we discussed in a previous blog post, an association management company (AMC) is a professional service provider that manages and administers the operations of associations, non-profits, and other membership-based organizations. The role of an AMC like AMR is to help the organization meet its goals, run its programs, and grow its membership. However, not… The post Why Choosing an Accredited Association Management Company is Crucial for Your Organization’s Success first appeared on AMR M

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The Journal by EXEC

JULY 17, 2023

They say, ‘behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back.’ Strong and visionary leadership is more vital than ever in today's fast-paced corporate market. As we strive to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce, it's essential to learn from the trailblazers who have shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for future generations.

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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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Associations Now

JULY 18, 2023

New messaging is intended to acknowledge the diversity of AWHONN’s members and their patients. Last month a leading women’s health association made changes to the language around its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, reflecting conversations within its own membership and national disputes around the term. The “ Accountability, Belonging, and Culture Statement ” was released in June by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

JULY 16, 2023

This week we continue our review of the legislative changes concerning community associations. In our last column, we were reviewing the changes to Chapter 720, Florida Statutes in HB 919, the Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights. In this column, we will finish our review of HB 919 and review HB 437 concerning the display of flags in community associations.

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Forj

JULY 21, 2023

The events of the last few years have deeply disrupted how we live and work and left many associations struggling to adapt. The assumptions that once guided their strategies have, in some cases, been rendered irrelevant. As a result, many association leaders have begun exploring new ways to elevate the member experience.

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Elevating Engagement

JULY 21, 2023

My mom and my aunt are big on holding doors for other people. They smile big smiles and wave people through, often making small talk the whole while. Everyone ushered through “their doors” walk on with a big smile. I’ve seen them do this in rural Vermont and busy New York City, and people notice, maybe especially in New York City. I like to think that this is one of the public services that my family does for society.

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Freestone

JULY 20, 2023

Is your annual conference on the horizon? Make your content go further and expand the reach of your continuing education (CE) program when you repurpose your event. Read on for strategies to repurpose your annual conference content, engage more learners, and increase your CE revenue. Why should your CE program repurpose annual conference content? When you limit your annual conference content to in-person learners, you miss out on an entire segment of attendees.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

JULY 19, 2023

The word “hot” has many connotations: it can reveal anger when you say someone is “hot around the collar”; it can invoke personal appeal or desirability “he’s so hot”; it can refer to a disorganized person or situation, hence the description as “a hot mess”; and can also be used to describe an emotional issue or topic as a “hot button”. However, since the earliest of times, the word hot has been used to describe the temperature and we’ve been hearing this word a lot lately in many parts of the U

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MemberClicks

JULY 17, 2023

What is an LMS? A learning management system, also known as LMS, is an essential tool for associations, chambers and nonprofits that provide online education programs for their members. Organizations using an LMS enhance their member engagement, streamline learning processes and maximize benefits for members. Stay with us to learn the following in this blog: What makes a good LMS Choosing the best LMS for you Must have features in your LMS Integration with your AMS Tips and best practice

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Effective Database

JULY 19, 2023

Take action. "The greatest wisdom not applied to action and behavior is meaningless data." - Peter Drucker This is my favorite quote about data. As I always tell my clients, "Don't collect data you're not going to use." And by "use," I really mean "take action on.

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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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