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What Leaders Need to Do to Grow the Business in 2022 and Beyond w/ Dawn Sweeney

Higher Logic

The post What Leaders Need to Do to Grow the Business in 2022 and Beyond w/ Dawn Sweeney appeared first on Higher Logic. Hear Dawn Sweeney’s revenue strategies for association leaders on the Member Engagement Show. The post What Leaders Need to Do to Grow the Business in 2022 and Beyond w/ Dawn Sweeney appeared first on Higher Logic.

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7 essentials for your association’s online community strategy

Nimble AMS

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations.

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Do You Think the Corporate C-Suite Finally Understands the Value of Professional Development?

WBT Systems

It took a pandemic, an acceleration of unceasing change, and a surprising Great Resignation, but it looks like the C-suite finally understands and buys into the value of professional development for their…

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Conference Planning 101 (Plus a Check List!)

Wild Apricot

If you’re considering hosting a conference, we say go for it — it’s an amazing way to offer professional development to your community, provide them with networking opportunities, and grow your own presence in your industry. Every.

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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: 3.25.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Brain Food resources. Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more.

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How to Price a Sponsorship Package

Aaron Wolowiec

“How do you price a sponsorship and what factors should be considered when coming up with the package price?” Dr. Michael Tatonetti shares a few considerations in order to give a proper answer.

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Smart technology solutions for associations from Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

Getting a handle on your member data and putting it to work can transform your association. . Here’s how Nimble AMS delivers intelligent technology solutions that help your organization use member data to gain greater insights and drive new opportunities. Your member data is powerful. It can help your entire association work more effectively by doing things like: .

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How a Mindshift in Membership Management Can Change Everything

ReviewMyAMS

Guest blog post by Rick Rutherford, CE21 Looking back over the past two decades so much has changed in the life of an association, yet many of the same challenges they have faced over those years remain front and center. Member recruitment, member retention, member engagement, non-dues revenue - each of those are as constant as the seasons on the calendar.

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Breaking the Bias: How Women Are Impacting Male-Dominated Industries

Multiview

As we’re nearing the end of Women’s History Month, we see the progress our country has made to elevate women and eliminate barriers to their success, which gives us a lot to celebrate. That said, there’s still a lot more work to be done. Recent findings from the study Women in the Workplace show that women are still significantly underrepresented across all levels of leadership, which not only perpetuates the income disparities between men and women but contributes to the overall stagnation of w

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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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The Rise of the Chief Data Officer

PROPEL

Calling all Chief Data Officers, Chief Digital Officers, and tech-savvy CEOs! In this episode we chat with Bailey Kasten, Chief Data Officer for the Design Build Institute of America, about this pioneering new role and how an understanding of how data must inform strategic decision-making should be at the top of every organization’s must-haves.

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The Secret Reason Your Members Don’t Renew Membership

Association Freak

Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Don’t They Renew Membership? They Don’t Know What You Do. Every membership survey ever done says the reason people don’t renew membership is lack of value. The top reasons always include lack of engagement, value, or ROI. Which begs the question: “What do our members want us to do?” But you should be asking: … Continue reading "The Secret Reason Your Members Don’t Renew Membership".

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Simple Membership Calculations: Lapse Rate

GrowthZone

Association professionals are constantly working toward success for their organization and its members. Success can mean different things to different leaders, and for associations, one way to measure success is by keeping tabs on your lapse rate, also known as churn. The lapse rate is the percentage of members that discontinue their membership over a given period of time.

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Getting involved: How a community manager benefits from volunteering

Ungrated

Part of a series about women in leadership roles during Women’s History Month. Lisa Cox, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, community manager at Sienna Associations in Missouri City, Texas, knows firsthand the impact that getting involved and volunteering can have on a career. As 2022 chair of CAI’s Community Association Managers Council, she will primarily focus on the challenges that community management companies and associations are facing in attracting and retaining talent.

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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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5 Easy Fundraising Ideas Perfect for Small Organizations

Achieve

Community nonprofits, PTA fundraising groups, and thousands of other small fundraising teams struggle with the same issue: finding easy yet effective fundraisers to power their mission without breaking the bank. . After all, many of the most popular fundraising ideas seem like they take hundreds of volunteers and thousands of dollars in initial investments to pull off.

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Cracking the Code: The Real Reason Members Don’t Renew

Association Freak

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Real Reason Members Don't Renew Membership: They Don't Know What You Do Membership surveys consistently indicate that the primary reason for non-renewal among members is a perceived lack of value. The common factors cited by members who don’t renew membership often include lack of engagement, value, or return on investment (ROI).

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Here Is the Secret to Solving the Current Burnout Problem

PROPEL

It’s time to recognize that we need a more permanent system for dealing with the reality that we are currently experiencing. Great resignation, hybrid workplace, virtual this and that—it’s all been viewed as pandemic-specific, or something we must react to in the moment. That is true—being able to react to the curve balls thrown at us is important.

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Making The Case for Data Hygiene

Association TRENDS

It’s no secret that dirty data is expensive, reputationally dangerous, and causes major inefficiencies — but that doesn’t mean “selling” the idea of investing in data clean-up to your boss(es) will be easy. Historically, this has been a labor intensive and overwhelming process. Not anymore! With our list of frequently asked questions (and answers!

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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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11 Best Online Collaboration Tools to Boost Your Capacity

Leading Learning

Take your team work and collaboration online with tools like Monday.com and Asana. Whether you’re trying to tackle a single project or achieve broad organizational goals, you’ll accomplish a lot more using online collaboration tools that empower everyone involved to shares ideas, document required activities, and track progress. As an inherent bonus, you’ll greatly boost the amount of learning that happens for yourself and your organization if you start to think of online collaboration tools not

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The Number One Reason Your Members Don’t Renew

Association Freak

Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Members Don't Renew? They Don't Know What You Do. Every membership survey ever done says the reason members don’t renew is lack of value. The top reasons members don’t renew always include lack of engagement, value, or ROI. Which begs the question: “What do they want us to do:” But you should be asking: “What do they think we do?

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Associations Trends Talk Recap: Analyzing 75 Critical Factors for Associations

Ewald Consulting

On March 18, 2022, Ewald Consulting hosted the second Associations Trends Talk of the year. CEO David Ewald sat down with Dean West, President of Association Laboratory, Inc., where West discusses research his firm conducted and how it applies to associations in 2022. West worked as an association executive before founding Association Laboratory Inc.

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Making The Case for Data Hygiene

Association TRENDS

It’s no secret that dirty data is expensive, reputationally dangerous, and causes major inefficiencies — but that doesn’t mean “selling” the idea of investing in data clean-up to your boss(es) will be easy. Historically, this has been a labor intensive and overwhelming process. Not anymore! With our list of frequently asked questions (and answers!

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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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The Purpose of Branding

Ngage Management

Does this orange color seem familiar to you? Maybe you were able to identify it right away, or maybe you just know you’ve seen it before. Your brain may have automatically made the connection if you have a sweet tooth… Or, if you’re a hyper-focused designer like me (whose party trick is being able to identify brand colors and typefaces; people hate playing The Logo Game with me), then you may have recognized it instinctually.

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The Number One Reason Your Members Don’t Renew

Association Freak

Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Don’t They Renew Membership? They Don’t Know What You Do. Every membership survey ever done says the reason people don’t renew membership is lack of value. The top reasons always include lack of engagement, value, or ROI. Which begs the question: “What do our members want us to do?” But you should be asking: … Continue reading "The Number One Reason Your Members Don’t Renew".

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Staying Informed in the Perfect HOA: Board Member Education

HOA Strategies

After 15 years working side by side with homeowners associations throughout Utah, I’ve spent a lot of time considering the idea of “the perfect HOA.” It may sound like a pipe dream, but it’s a very real goal to strive for–one that would increase property value, simplify the home-selling process, reduce board member workload, minimize frivolous lawsuits, and provide a level of peace to your community.

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The Smart Nonprofit: Free Book Event

Beth Kanter

Free Event: Register Here. It has been whirlwind two weeks since our book launched on March 9th. Here’s a few highlights from the past two weeks, there are more events over the coming weeks, so don’t feel any FOMO! Highlights include: We had a glowing book review by Philanthropy News Digest #1 and #2 rankings continuously on Amazon in for nonprofit books and innovation Interviewed by Julia Campbell on her Nonprofit Nation Podcast Free launch event hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthr

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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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The Association Podcast – Episode 31 – Amy Hemphill – ASAE

The Association Podcast

Personalizing the ASAE Member Experience with Amy Hemphill Amy Hemphill, Senior Director of Member Relations at ASAE, joins The Association Podcast with her phenomenal story and experience. Before Amy joined ASAE she was the Senior Director of Member Services at NACUBO where she worked her way up to that role from the receptionist’s desk. We talk about using the power of the association network in your career and when seeking advice.

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How you respond matters

Effective Database

How you respond matters Very recently I wrote that I measure customer service by how a given company reacts to a problem. I'm impressed when a company takes ownership of a problem and seeks a mutually agreeable solution, rather than trying to make excuses or shift blame. The same attitude can (and should!

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How Review Sites Will be a Game Changer for Associations

Association Strong

The likes of Yelp and Trip Advisor have been game changers in the B2C world of business. Associations have the potential to sit in the driver seat of the next phase of review sites focused on B2B and create new levels of sponsorship and non-dues revenues. In this episode, Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Teri Carden, Founder of 100 Reviews, the association industry's leading provider for review sites.

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