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Association Brain Food: 11.1.24

Reid All About it

Member workplace challenges. This member research report from Halmyre Strategies describes the challenges faced by various professions as a new generation enters the workforce , including burnout, work-life balance, client demands, value of credentials, diversity, and changing workforce roles. . Ok, and then what? 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food: 7.5.24

Reid All About it

You’re more likely to attract and keep members with either a combination or tiered membership structure. Learn about budgeting aligned to the mission and requirements within by-laws, examples of the budgeting process at all stages of development, and a plan for next year’s association budget built on an “opening day” mindset.

Strategy 270
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Four ideas from the retail world for your association’s member service

Nimble AMS

The same goes for your members. While you never want to lose a sale, a frustrating cancel or return process can lead to a poor member experience. Make it easy for members to cancel an event RSVP, merchandise purchase, and, yes, even the membership itself. So do your members.

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Many Organizations Accidentally Ignore New Members

Smooth The Path

The online membership application process didn’t allow me to set my username and password, so right after I joined, I couldn’t log in and check out my new member benefits. My first-year member experience lines up with many other new member’s experiences according to member research.

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Three More Problems Attendees Experience at Association Conferences

Smooth The Path

These six insights were straight from member research, and I have three more for you. Receptions are awkward for most attendees except for a few long-timers. I’m a first-time attendee, and I don’t know how to navigate your conference. The topics I care most about are not on the agenda.

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Members Who Share Their Opinions Expect Action (here is what we are going to do!)

Smooth The Path

One unusual process they’ve recently started caught my ear. They created a few formal channels for staff members to submit their great ideas (this is not so unusual). If it is put into the new product process the submitter knows why, when and how. If you are considering a member survey this post is worth your time.

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Understand the Three Professional Stages to Improve Association Value

Smooth The Path

The results of years of member research show that high-performing professionals tend to move through three stages during their career. Here is another way to look for gaps in your association’s value proposition. They recognize that they have a lot to learn and they want to prove or distinguish themselves.