Associations Now

AUGUST 28, 2023

That growth was correlated with associations that have compelling value propositions, embrace innovation, and focus on recruitment. The rebound is likely due to several factors, including a focus on innovative programs and new member recruitment, as well as associations successfully communicating their value proposition to members.

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Report Recruiting Recruitment Innovation 91

Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2018

We would talk with members often, conduct listening tours, and interview them. We would use all the member insights we gain to develop our member communications, set our strategy, and create an innovation plan. Related: The new member engagement rule of three. Association trend watch: member experiences.

Innovation 74

Innovation Member Insights Member Experience Recruitment 74

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Based on this input we outlined two goals for the research project: Understand member’s current challenges. Learn if there were any barriers preventing deeper member engagement. Listening to members. Based on the goals of the research project we selected the qualitative in-depth interview methodology.

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Case Study Project Member Insights Association Value 104

Smooth The Path

APRIL 24, 2018

Associations can no longer make it by marketing benefits.The only way to get their attention and to keep them engaged is by marketing and then delivering solutions and experiences. Can you stand in your member’s shoes and do this? Related: Member Engagement Research.

Member Engagement 95

Member Engagement Marketing Member Insights Member Research 95

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Scott Wiley, CAE, head of the Ohio Society of CPAs , and newly elected Chair of the ASAE board, shares his thoughts about advocacy, millennials, member engagement and the importance of financial literacy in an exclusive Association Adviser interview. . AA : OSCPA has a reputation for being very innovative.

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Ohio Innovation millennials Resources 60

Membership Marketing

JULY 11, 2024

These membership drivers include providing value, adding new members, engaging in continuous innovation, reaching emerging generations, and increasing member engagement. The good news is that associations report positive trends in the value that they provide to members.

Report 40

Report Marketing Member Research Innovation 40

Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 4, 2016

It is so frustrating… Industry suppliers launch competitive products and events and our members purchase them. Members have a challenging problem and we have the solution but they do not use our solution. We reach only 14% of the population of potential members. Only 25% of our members come to the conference.

Price 127

Price Products Member Experience Communications 127

Smooth The Path

MAY 23, 2017

Related: How to exponentially improve member engagement at any association. If you are thinking “oh no, we are a Day 2 association” we can explore ways to get the organization firmly back to Day 1. I am happy to bat ideas around. 3 levers of opportunity for associations who are preparing for the future.

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Project Conference Member Engagement Strategy 89

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Related: When we create a vacuum of information, our members make up stories. Some engagement tactics paradoxically prevent member engagement. New board members feel like an alien in an alien land. The post Our Member’s Decisions Are Not What They Seem To Be appeared first on Smooth The Path.

Member Engagement 60

Member Engagement Conference Member Insights Member Research 60

Reid All About it

JULY 5, 2024

You’re more likely to attract and keep members with either a combination or tiered membership structure. Tech Tuesday: Driving Organizational Growth Through Empowerment and Innovation Hear Juan’s experiences and strategies on how to foster an environment where innovation flourishes and teams are inspired to reach new heights.

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Strategy Content Communications Tips 267