Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2018

One of the core staff values would be to be intensely member-focused. 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.

Innovation 74

Innovation Member Insights Member Experience Member Engagement 74

Smooth The Path

MAY 23, 2017

We can change the organization’s strategy. We can develop offerings members love. We can attract high-quality members with our improved marketing. In our Association Leadership Benchmarking Study , we found that some associations had far more autonomy from the board than others. Now we can act on that information.

Project 89

Project Member Engagement Conference Strategy 89

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Whether more engaging alternatives are popping up or you’ve simply run out of fresh ideas, it’s worth it to explore how you can strengthen your association member engagement strategy. The same best practices used to engage staff internally can and should teach you a thing or two about boosting external engagement with your members.

Member Engagement 98

Member Engagement Tips Recruiting Recruitment 98

Achurch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

But, your oldest daughter, who has been sitting in her seat waiting to burst into her natural leadership position, finally starts to plan. Team members make eye contact with each other and talk energetically with each other. Team members connect with each other and not just the leader. An hour goes by and nothing happens.

Team 79

Team Member Research Communications Leadership 79

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Associations must continue to advance America’s economic competitiveness through a renewed research and innovation agenda, through workforce development initiatives and the creation of global communities that invite and embrace diverse people, ideas and opinions. AA : How would you describe your leadership style? SW : We do.

Ohio 60

Ohio Innovation millennials Resources 60

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Overview, Roles, and Responsibilities) Executive committees, which are also known as standing committees, are governing bodies that work closely with others in leadership roles in an organization to handle both daily operations and urgent matters. The board of directors looks at long-term strategy and governance.

Committee 52

Committee Organization Leadership Strategy 52

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When one of my proposals for member research doesn’t move forward with a perspective client I know that I’m one proposal closer to one that will move forward. -Instead of being upset while deleting a blog post that is not quite good enough I try to think of it as the necessary draft needed before I get to a much better one.

Proposal 60

Proposal Member Research Tips Team 60

Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Your most engaged members and your board members may not represent the rest of your members. For example, long-time members love traditional receptions; new members typically hate them. New members need to learn the basics while long-time members get tired of hearing the same old sessions.

Examples 84

Examples Process Member Research Strategy 84

Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2016

What do you do if you are coming to an association that has a recent messy history? Perhaps the CEO’s desk has been a revolving door. Or the board has been particularly dysfunctional. Or many strategic planning efforts have been started but never brought to completion.

Project 60

Project Association Management Member Insights Member Research 60

Reid All About it

JULY 5, 2024

Lowell Aplebaum and his team at Vista Cova published an excellent report on strategies and practices to prepare your board for effective governance. You’re more likely to attract and keep members with either a combination or tiered membership structure. Board development. Tony Rossell of Marketing General Inc. Workplace challenges.

Strategy 270

Strategy Education Content Tips 270

CSAE

JUNE 27, 2023

Key highlights from the Town Hall are below: Members were reminded of CSAE’s strategic priorities: to be the champion for associations, to be the centre of excellence for the association sector and to be a model for continuous improvement in association management. The highlights of the study are available here.

Committee 40

Committee Team Library Review 40

Sequence Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes By: Karin Tracy Simple member engagement strategies such as sending monthly email newsletters and promoting an annual conference still have their place in association management practices. Members will feel understood, and their perceived value of your offerings will grow.

Member Engagement 72

Member Engagement Tips Recruiting Recruitment 72