Associations Now

APRIL 5, 2017

Offering volunteer opportunities can be one of the most effective ways to bring members closer to your association. One way to deepen member engagement is create enough different opportunities to match your members’ volunteering preferences. The Project Management Institute recently undertook that task.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Member recruitment. YourMembership describes 13 steps small-staff associations should take to attract and recruit new members. Hear about the findings of the 2024 Association Trends Study and the transformational power of technology and its role in shaping the future of member engagement and association growth.

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Arlington DC Washington Revenue 276

Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Ours is focused on member engagement, and you can get an overview of what it is and what we're trying to achieve with it here. I've previously posted on some of the member engagement issues people in the Circle are wrestling with. Work to find new ways to engage them in the organization.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 10, 2013

image source Thanks to my co-presenters, Elizabeth Engel and Peggy Hoffman , and all the folks who joined us at our "Walking the Walk of Deep Member Engagement" learning lab at last week''s ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference. What barriers would stand between the idea and the successful completion of the project?

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Member Engagement Wisconsin Committee Project 100

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Gauging member engagement can help you improve interactions with your members. . Here’s what your organization needs to know about member engagement scoring. Drive explosive growth for your organization with engagement scoring. What is member engagement scoring? Get the guide. For example: .

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Many of them admit to not having documented plans for member engagement, young professional recruitment, and lapsed member reengagement—that’s a natural place to start. Member engagement. Merritt Rohlfing at Association Analytics encourages associations to change the way you think about member engagement.

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Revenue Strategy Technology Member Engagement 259

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Elevating New Member Engagement How well are your new members joining and engaging in your community? I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s

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Aptify

MARCH 4, 2019

In the past, unions have had a relatively easy time recruiting members and collecting dues. of American are members of unions – down from an estimated 30-40% in the 1940s and 1950s. You’ve got the software and data collection mechanisms in place for your union members. Now how do you take advantage of it?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Seems like a good place to start. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Freak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Recent surveys paint a vibrant picture of growth driven by positive economic indicators and a renewed focus on member engagement. This optimism is further reinforced by stable or growing marketing budgets, with over 40% of associations expecting their budgets for recruitment and engagement to either increase or hold steady.³

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset.

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Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Your association and chapters vie for your members’ attention and time, so how do you become membership partners instead? Billhighway shares Elizabeth Engel’s advice for tackling this conundrum, including how to help chapter volunteers excel at member recruitment, engagement, and retention. Podcast recommendations.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Unlock the power of timeboxing for project management and professional development. Setting a Strategy for Recruiting Talent Learn about best practices for effectively hiring candidates for both permanent and project work in the meetings and events industry, including defining the role and devising a game plan for recruiting.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Membership engagement. Project management. But these meetings often occur only after things go wrong or big projects end, says Ethan Mollick. Membership trends. Membership budget.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 230

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AUGUST 2, 2024

GrowthZone’s latest association survey report reveals a few common challenges: associations have a hard time proving the value of membership and persuading members to make time for association engagement. Host: UST Education Speaker: Olivia Wilkins, Business Analyst/Project Manager, PerByte Tue 8/6 at 1:10 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Manage chapter structure, connect membership applications with a chapter, and execute member communication at the chapter level. When these processes are executed, members are engaged. When members are engaged, they renew and recruit. The ROI is clear. Don’t work harder, work smarter.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. Member app. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Project management basics. I bet many of you once found yourself in a project manager role without the benefit of project management experience or training. Achurch Consulting removes some of the mystery by sharing project management basics for AMS implementation projects. Host: Remote Leader Project.

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Project Education Software Review 370

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Volunteer leader recruitment. If a member is already dealing with stress and burnout at work, they will not have the mental capacity or time for a chapter or association leadership role. Gain insights on best practices for selecting and implementing education technology to drive member engagement and organizational growth.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Project success stories. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. .

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MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2024

This blog post will cover key duties, best practices, and tips for success so you can enhance your member engagement, whether you belong to a trade or professional association, nonprofit, or any other organization. To recruit new members, you need well-rounded marketing plans that reach people where they are.

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Recruitment Recruiting Social Media Review 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2016

Eastern* – Project Management Techniques for Non-Project Managers (Association Chat on Blab). Project management…it’s an art and a skill. What if you had the guidance of an expert in project management who could show you some great techniques for working with your current projects? Wed 3/16 at 1:30 p.m.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Our goal remains the same: to work together as vendors and consultants to help associations achieve better outcomes with their technology projects. Walk away with actionable ideas on collaboration, team synergy, and impactful member engagement that will help you take your gatherings to the next level. Location: Washington DC.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Thanks to positive market changes, members’ finances seem to be in a better place, which allows them to continue paying dues. However, there are a few factors that could be harming member engagement, retention, and overall growth. Promote collaborative projects.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 30, 2021

I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. I’ll refer them to this post from MemberSuite which advises what you need to do before this monster project begins. How to Ask the Right Questions to Improve Your Content and Drive Member Engagement. Yikes, I can’t even imagine. Quick hits. Wes Trochlil ).

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Growing up, my brothers and I were huge Monty Python fans so naturally this article caught my eye: what ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ teaches us about project management. Brad Egeland, Association for Project Management ). Member Engagement Party. Host: Event MB.

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Raleigh Review Class Education 259

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MARCH 5, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Hear about the strategies and tools modern associations are using to supercharge member engagement. Website Redesign and Management: Straight Talk and Things to Know Before Starting Your Next Project.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

EventMobi: Association Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When new members join your organization, it’s important that they feel invested in your cause, resources, or opportunities. Optimize your member orientation process to show off the top qualities of your organization’s culture. Give members engagement tools and opportunities.

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Social Media Member Engagement Software Newsletter 130

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JUNE 11, 2021

Billhighway talked with Peter Houstle of Mariner Management and Christi Beatty of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who are working together on AGC’s chapter benchmarking project. Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Event budgets. More info/register.

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Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Watch demos on how to enhance donor and member engagement. Leading Member Engagement from the Out-side In (Membership Monday) Could we’ve been thinking about engagement all wrong, focusing on what we want members to do and how we define value? More info/register (ASAE members only).

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NJ Email Marketing System Education 254

Membersuite

OCTOBER 21, 2022

You don’t want to get too deep into your AMS project before learning you’ll have to budget for additional software and manage another vendor relationship. Analyze customers’ historical journeys so you can see what turns some of them into members. Uncover the behavior of people who spend the most money at your association.

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Analysis eBook Software Report 142

Elevating Engagement

APRIL 28, 2023

You can list all the first impressions new members will likely have and consider ways to warmly welcome them each time they connect with your association. Some associations recruit volunteer chat ambassadors who welcome new attendees by name when they sign on to the monthly virtual orientation event.

Member Engagement 95

Member Engagement Recruiting Recruitment Project 95

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support, and evaluation. The report offers much to digest about communication, member engagement, events, staffing, outsourcing, and more. Event design.

Revenue 276

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 276

Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

Recruiting and retaining members at the same time is a lot of work and usually requires different tactics—but not always. Put your promotional machine in high gear if you do a pilot project, so your experiment has a fair chance. Although membership is the goal, keep those who don’t become members in your orbit.

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Content Marketing Social Media Video 93

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

More time – your staff can spend more time on valuable projects rather than creating reports or developing Excel spreadsheets. Member engagement – you can identify what products and services your members are interacting with to help increase engagement. Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

Starkweather Association Services’ shares best practices for change readiness that will help you understand and minimize the complications people bring to technology or any other change project. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. More info/register. No Soliciting!

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