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9 Tips for Enhancing Your Association’s Cybersecurity

Association Adviser

This article was originally published in Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE). Read the article here. THINK THAT CYBERCRIMINALS are too busy trying to hack into the computer networks of large businesses to go after your association? Think again! “Associations are very much at risk, even though they wouldn’t necessarily seem like a prime target […].

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Expand Your Market with Introductory Industry Education and Credentialing Programs

WBT Systems

Most associations focus their education and credentialing programs on their primary market: the people working in the profession for which the association was founded, for example, in ASAE’s case, association…

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Gardian of the Month: Rachel Kuntzsch

Aaron Wolowiec

Our Gardian of the Month is Rachel Kuntzsch! Check out her tip for balancing work and studying with family time, why the New York Times is her go-to resources and why she feels Spring truly represents her!

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Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Amanda Dollman

Higher Logic

The post Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Amanda Dollman appeared first on Higher Logic. We’re celebrating six association Marketing Movers and Shakers. Meet Amanda Dollman, and learn how she grew member upgrade requests by over 150%. The post Marketing Movers & Shakers: Meet Amanda Dollman appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Top benefits for association leaders to connect with their volunteer members

Nimble AMS

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. As you develop your volunteer program, members become association ambassadors, helping to build public trust in your organization. .

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Making the Right Shift for Your Association’s Technology Needs

ReviewMyAMS

Guest blog post by Rick Rutherford, CE21 One of the unique strengths of CE21 Lighthouse , our platform that combines Learning Management and Membership Management into one system, is closely aligned with our view on the value associations bring to the table. We believe that continuing education and professional development remain central to the member experience –.

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Meet Higher Logic Thrive: Our New Member Experience Solution for Associations

Higher Logic

The post Meet Higher Logic Thrive: Our New Member Experience Solution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic. Presenting Higher Logic Thrive, the complete solution for associations to create powerful member experiences, easily. The post Meet Higher Logic Thrive: Our New Member Experience Solution for Associations appeared first on Higher Logic.

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6 tips to create a volunteer group and successfully launch DEI initiatives

Nimble AMS

Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. .

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How to Talk About Culture in the Hiring Process

PROPEL

I’m hearing a lot of senior leaders frustrated right now by the recruiting process. It’s hard to find good people, and the longer it takes, the more their remaining staff are getting burned out from working short-staffed. In an environment like this, culture becomes incredibly important. Anyone you would consider top talent is going to care about the culture.

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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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Why a Strategic Core is Needed Today More than Ever

Association Adviser

Pivot. Nimble. Shift. Coming out of two years of ongoing societal disruption, there are frames and phrases organizational leaderships are exhausted of hearing. Yet, the underlying commonality of these areas is a focus on the needs of change in the moment. There is only so long anyone can live in a crisis and have rapid-decision […]. The post Why a Strategic Core is Needed Today More than Ever appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Understand how your EPC can improve member engagement and growth

HighRoad Solution

Customization and personalization is no longer a prized possession. It's expected when it comes to communicating with consumers. For associations, non-profits, and member-based groups—whose cornerstone value comes in the form of communication, content, and community —this 1:1 member communication is a must-have for marketers. The ability for members and customers to control the content that they receive, specifically through email, is invaluable to their satisfaction and your bottom line.

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How to effectively build a communication plan for pricing changes at your association

Nimble AMS

Change is never easy. According to a Gartner study , 50% of all change initiatives fail and only 34% succeed. When the time comes to introduce new prices at your association, transparency is key. Creating a clear communication plan to detail the shift in offerings and address potential member concerns is a necessary strategy in navigating change. .

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Knowledge sharing: HOAresources.com celebrates three years

Ungrated

Time flies when you’re making an impact. Three years ago, CAI launched HOAresources.com, a digital news site to engage in the latest buzz and critical discussions on key issues in today’s condominiums, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives. Our intent was to create a place where homeowners and community association managers could turn to for information, resources, and solutions to better lead and manage their communities and understand the unique responsibilities of community associ

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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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What Culture Metrics Do You Need?

PROPEL

I don’t think the “what gets measured gets managed” quote is 100% true, but it frequently does apply to culture. Culture is often written off as too hard to define or too complex, so people give up on measuring it. Unfortunately, that often contributes to them ignoring culture all together, and the end result is a bunch of bad cultures.

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How to Build an Online Community

Raklet

Regardless of the size of your business, it is very important to have a loyal and engaged online community. Communities. The post How to Build an Online Community appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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Building a Better Tomorrow: The Role Associations Play in Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability

Multiview

Between calls for increased energy security in Europe, inflated gas prices, and growing pressure to reduce global emissions, the demand for renewable energy is greater than ever before. As the world recovers and the global economy rebounds from the effects of COVID-19, more markets have re-opened, causing natural gas prices in Europe to soar. However, thanks to steadily decreasing costs for wind, solar, and energy storage technologies, making the switch to clean energy is gradually becoming the

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Mission driven: CAI’s Tom Skiba reflects on 20 years of leadership

Ungrated

Twenty years ago, there were approximately 240,000 community associations in the U.S. and about 48 million Americans living within them, according to estimates from the Foundation for Community Association Research. With common interest communities experiencing steady growth both domestically and worldwide, CAI had to maintain pace with the rapidly evolving needs of its present and future members.

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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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Try not to OFFEND your members…

Effective Database

Try not to OFFEND your members. I recently received an email from an association where I've been a member for nearly 30 years. In that time I've provided hundreds if not thousands of hours of volunteer time to them. The first line of the email read: "Wes, have you ever considered volunteering for [association name]?

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How to Start a Membership Club in 4 Steps

Raklet

Setting up a membership club in your college, neighborhood, or social group is one of the best ways to communicate. The post How to Start a Membership Club in 4 Steps appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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The Association Podcast – Episode 36 – Chris Ecker and Brian Sheehan

The Association Podcast

Cyber Security 101, Cloud Migrations, and More with Chris Ecker and Brian Sheehan We have another double dip this week on The Association Podcast, from Delcor Technology Solutions we welcome, CTO, Chris Ecker, and Executive Vice President, Brian Sheehan. Chris and Brian have decades of experience in the association and 501C space and join us to talk about cyber security.

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House Bill 1040: Closures Notifications and More

Colorado HOA Law

The Governor signed House Bill 1040 into law last week, enshrining into law the obligation for community associations to provide notice to community members should it need to restrict access to common elements for more than seventy-two hours. While this is an appropriate, fair, and laudable goal, many other provisions of House Bill 1040 create liabilities and ambiguities for common interest communities.

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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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Association Brain Food: 4.22.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. New education markets. How much more successful would member companies—especially industry partners—be if all their employees had a better understanding of what your members (their co-workers or clients) did every day and the challenges they face? WBT Systems suggests offering introductory industry education to industry partners and to support, operations and shared services staff at member companies.

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How to Set Up a Coaching Business

Disciple Media

If you are a wizard in the weight room or someone who rose through the corporate world and retired at 50, you already have the basic ingredients necessary to become a successful coach. Now all you need to know is how to start a coaching business. Having a successful coaching business will provide personal freedom, financial independence and a deep sense of satisfaction that you are helping others improve their lives.

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