Association Success
AUGUST 11, 2020
I had the pleasure of participating in my favorite hobby last night: mindlessly scrolling through social media. However, instead of watching funny cat videos or meme compilations, I wound up watching an endless series of Ted Talks. While they were all inspiring, one in particular resonated with me the most: “ 10 ways to have a better conversation ” by Celeste Headlee. .
Association Success
AUGUST 12, 2020
Associations were once at the heart of many professionals’ social lives. Take London’s Royal Society, for instance. Founded in 1660, the Royal Society published many of the world’s most crucial scientific papers in its signature peer-reviewed journal. From Isaac Newton to James Cook, the Royal Society’s members were responsible for paradigm-shifting discoveries.
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MemberClicks
AUGUST 10, 2020
Adopting new technology — whether it’s a membership management system, a learning management system, a conference app, or something else entirely — is exciting! Think about all the new capabilities you’re about to have. And not just you, but your members as well. (Remember, software empowers them too.). But, before launching that new technology, it is important to communicate that shift to your members — especially if the software you’re adopting is member-facing.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 11, 2020
We surveyed over 1,000 membership organizations to help solve all of your most pressing challenges related to virtual events. Read this post to learn the top three takeaways and download the Virtual Event Report to read the full insights.
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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.
WBT Systems
AUGUST 10, 2020
Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry. Read more about Virtual Fellowships Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Association and Industry.
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Association Adviser
AUGUST 11, 2020
Ever find yourself talking with someone who is draining the life out of the conversation? Are you afraid YOU’RE that person? Or do people tune you out when you’re talking, preferring to check their phone instead? Deedre Daniel of The Interesting Conversations Company guided ASAE attendees through the “7 Deadly Habits” that might send your conversations to the emergency room in an effort to show How to Be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone®: The post How to Be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone®
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 12, 2020
We sat down with events expert Rich Vallaster to answer your most pressing questions about virtual events and trade shows. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.
Association Success
AUGUST 12, 2020
By definition, independent venues figure things out on their own, and they almost never ask for help. But when COVID-19 began spreading across the country, independent venue operators were forced to close their doors on the large groups of people their businesses rely on and realized that, without help, they would not survive. It was this realization that caused a small group of independent venue operators to come together to make change, forming the National Independent Venue Association in Apr
MemberClicks
AUGUST 12, 2020
The key to an engaging newsletter is to keep the content fresh. Of course, value is of utmost importance, but when you can, try playing around with the types of content you include month-to-month (or week-to-week). The more you switch it up, the more interested readers will be! Not sure where to begin?
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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.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 13, 2020
The buzzwords "diversity” and “allyship” dominate the American conversation right now, but why? Bernadette Smith of The Equality Institute explains. The post Voices Carry: The Power of Allies and Inclusion in the Workplace appeared first on Association Adviser.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 14, 2020
Do you manage a yoga studio? Here's how yoga studio software can help you automate your administrative tasks and our top 10 picks.
Membership Marketing
AUGUST 10, 2020
It is my pleasure to announce the release of the 12 th edition of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. A free download of the report is available using this link. Each year the goal of the report is to help associations better understand what is working in membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. Providing these insights comes from not just cataloging the practices of responding associations but through cross tabulating the survey responses with the outcomes that associations
MemberClicks
AUGUST 11, 2020
The following post was originally published on the GiveCentral blog. As this article gets drafted and published, there continues to be a big cloud of uncertainty that looms above us. Future of fundraising for nonprofits seems bleak, but all is not lost as long as organizations do not give up. Given our current situation, there is hope in the fact that nonprofit businesses can be run online, communication can be carried out online, and remote donations can be made and accepted.
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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
AUGUST 10, 2020
Kindness is the greatest strength we can extend to others, said Leon Logothetis, author and philanthropist, during the 2020 ASAE Annual Meeting. The post How to Be a Hero through Kindness appeared first on Association Adviser.
AssociationChat
AUGUST 14, 2020
Looking at content metrics isn’t always fun. I won’t lie. Sometimes I dread looking at the analytics for my website, social media, and podcast. It’s like when I weigh after an indulgent weekend full of homemade apple pie and nachos. I suddenly regret every extra calorie and am filled with a desire to turn back time. Still. Sometimes, especially after dutifully going about the boring business of regular posting and caretaking for my website or social media accounts, I see numbers I don’t hate.
Association Success
AUGUST 14, 2020
Every Friday, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our weekly newsletters to keep up with what’s trending. This week, we’re getting back to the basics. Starting off with communication skills and ending with philanthropy practices to avoid, association professionals are interested in key advice. How do we come up with this list? We look at the most-read articles from subscribers to our personalized twice-weekly newsletter.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 13, 2020
My son’s pediatrician put together a carefully researched letter about COVID and back to school for parents. They combined recommendations from the Department of Education with the CDC’s and the American Association of Pediatrics to provide some guidance for family’s decisions whether to go back to school in-person or remote. In their letter, they recommend both options.
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.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 14, 2020
Break through to elected officials and their staff with these four guidelines from Mike Bober of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. The post The Four Fs of Building Effective Relationships with Lawmakers appeared first on Association Adviser.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 10, 2020
Are you ready to support a changing mix of onsite and remote workers? Here’s how modern association management software can help. A few months ago, most associations made the move to a remote workforce. This required adapting their technology and related processes for remote access, collaboration , and security. Now it’s time to face another challenge: As offices begin to re-open, associations must support a combination of onsite and remote workers.
Association Success
AUGUST 13, 2020
As someone who oversees blog content creation in my full-time job and freelance writes on the side, I know from experience that once you hit a bad patch of writer’s block, it can be really tough to brainstorm new ideas that feel interesting and fresh. To combat this, I’ve developed a few tried and true methods over the years to help keep my creativity flowing, even when it feels like it’s all dried up. .
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 11, 2020
A conference that typically draws over 20,000 in-person attendees a year just announced their keynote speakers. I could not help but notice that of the seven speakers listed, only one was a woman. Professional women still do a disproportional amount of childcare, making it hard to travel and, therefore, difficult to speak, but now the travel constraint is gone.
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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.
Association Adviser
AUGUST 12, 2020
Improve your members' event app user experience and get more people using it widely and frequently with these 5 UX tips from Molly Holt. The post Be Fanatical About Your Event App UX appeared first on Association Adviser.
Ungrated
AUGUST 12, 2020
Community association managers remain largely protected from the employment impacts, such as furloughs and layoffs, that have affected so many other Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers are performing essential services for their clients, guiding communities with operational support and advice that affects the health, safety, and welfare of homeowners and residences.
Association Success
AUGUST 10, 2020
The pay and benefits are stellar. You host team-building events. Most of your team members have stayed on board for a while. Overall, your organization seems like a great place to work. But how do you really know if your organizational culture is a “good” one? Here are signs you need to rethink your organization’s culture: Your employees don’t seem happy to be there.
Membership Marketing
AUGUST 14, 2020
Each year the goal of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is to help associations better understand what is working in membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. Providing these insights comes from not just cataloging the practices from the 800 responding associations but through cross tabulating the survey responses against the outcomes that associations achieve.
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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
Yes Elections
AUGUST 13, 2020
With nearly 74 million people residing in homeowners associations (HOAs) across the United States, annual elections play an important role in the vibrancy of these communities.
AssociationChat
AUGUST 12, 2020
WASHINGTON— New officers and directors for the ASAE and ASAE Research Foundation Board of Directors were installed during ASAE’s Virtual Annual Meeting & Exposition held August 10-12. The ASAE Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2021 was selected by ASAE’s Leadership Committee in June and is carefully assembled to be representative of the organization’s membership profile and diversity – including geography, size, gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, skill sets and areas of experti
Eplys
AUGUST 12, 2020
There’s a lot to juggle with event planning and sometimes, you just need a refresher. So we have asked a few fellow event planners — what are some of your MUST-KNOW tips and hacks for planning events?
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