Association Freak

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Written by: Erin Lemons Do you have a five- or ten-year plan for your career? What about milestones you want to achieve in your personal life? If so, these plans likely influence your decisions and help you make consistent progress toward your goals. Your association is no different. To innovate, grow, and offer more value to your members , you must make a comprehensive plan for the future.

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AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has boomed in the past few years across industriesand associations are no exception. In a matter of months, the number of association executives using AI grew from 8% to 58%. Todays professionals have diverse learning needs that traditional learning models simply cant meet. As your members increasingly seek personalized… The post 5 Reasons AI Is The Future of Association Learning first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When was the last time your association considered its pricing strategy? Without a comprehensive approach to pricing, your organization might run the risk of leaving money on the table or alienating long-term members with drastic changes and sticker shock. As you rethink your pricing strategy, youll want to evaluate using pricing discounts as a helpful tool in attracting new members to your association, increasing overall traffic, building member loyalty, and selling large quantities of products

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Freestone

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Introduction Are you looking to transform your continuing education program in 2025? Look no further than the latest Learning and Development (L&D) strategies to direct your organization to a successful future. In 2025, your continuing education program will face increasing pressure to cultivate adaptive, tech-savvy, and emotionally intelligent content for your learners.

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Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Looking to streamline your nonprofit program? Learn the step-by-step process for building a nonprofit logic model to see long-term success.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In this Association Insights episode , I tackle a challenge many associations face: making their issues resonate with the media and public. The best place to start is by framing your topics in ways that connect to daily life like jobs, healthcare or education. Align messaging with current events to increase media interest and show your relevance in the broader conversation.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 15, 2024

On The A100 Podcast , I sat down with David Jackson, executive officer of ASPET, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of open access publishing. Jackson shares how ASPET is preparing for the 2025 mandates, including launching their new journal, ASPET Discovery, and partnering with Elsevier to enhance publishing practices. We also explore how ASPET is adopting an author-centric approach to increase accessibility and support early-career researchers, while addressing critical concerns aroun

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Elevating Engagement

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Imagine your next new member saying, Im going read every single email you send me and act on itIMMEDIATELY! Not only that, because they are reading every email, they also read each new article and research report. They attend the onboarding event and each webinar, and they become the most well-informed member youve ever had. (By the way, this article is NOT about email; keep reading, and Ill explain the big strategic Ah Ha in a minute.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In this weeks Association Insights video , I share smart strategies to engage your members and extend your associations reach. Start by connecting them to the message help them understand its relevance to their lives or industry. Make participation simple with clear, actionable steps, like sharing a post or signing a petition. Equip members with tools like templates and talking points to ensure consistent, effective communication.

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Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. ~J.R.R. Tolkien Merry Christmas! This is the last Association Brain Food of the year, unless my list of good reads becomes unwieldy. Otherwise, Ill return to your inboxes on Friday, January 10.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I was honored to join Bart Berkey on the Most People Don’t…But You Do! podcast recently. Our conversation centered around the importance of asking tough questions and, even more so, how to deliver tough answers in a way that is direct yet empathetic, which makes it easier for people to embrace change. Bart and I discussed challenges and strategies within the association industry, including membership management, revenue generation, and non-traditional fundraising methods, with an emp

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NetForum

DECEMBER 16, 2024

To help you strategize for the New Year, weve consolidated our top list of NetForum resources from 2024. Read our blog to prepare for 2025. The best of NetForum AMS in 2024 appeared first on NetForum Association Management Software.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The 2024 A100 CommImpact Awards honor associations raising the bar in communications and engagement. This years winners achieved excellence across categories like Advocacy, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Thought Leadership, Member Engagement, Event Promotion, Internal Communications and Public Awareness. From innovative campaigns to impactful storytelling, these associations transform how they connect with members, influence change and advance their missions.

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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.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 20, 2024

When was the last time your association evaluated its pricing strategy? If youre unsure, or if the answer isnt recently, nows the time to reevaluate. Why? Without routine pricing reviews, your association could be leaving profit, and member satisfaction, on the table. Regular pricing reviews will keep your association ahead of competitors, alert you to missing revenue opportunities, and ensure you dont lose relevance with your members.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 18, 2024

AUTHOR’S ATTESTATION: This article was written entirely by Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE, a human author, without using generative AI. As of this articles publication date (12/19/24), there are 1838 days remaining in The Turbulent Twenties, and 13 days until this decades midpoint on January 1, 2025. Let me begin with an apology.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Associations dont often plan for an executives sudden departure, but its worth thinking ahead. A nonprofit financial pro explains the steps. Uncertainty is draining on an organization, never more so than when the uncertainty is around the chief executive. A leaders abrupt departure can throw a wrench in an associations best-laid plans, but most organizations are ill-prepared for it: According to one study, less than half of nonprofits have a written succession plan.

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SBI

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Social media is an essential tool for associations to foster vibrant online communities and strengthen connections with their members. Using social platforms effectively, associations can create places where members feel engaged, valued, and connected to a larger mission. Creating Community and Building Trust in Your Brand Social media provides a unique opportunity for associations to bring members together around shared interests and goals.

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HOA Strategies

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Its that time of year againsure its the holidays, but more importantly, its the snow season. And with snow comes snow removal contracts. As a homeowner in a wintry state, you have probably experienced snow-related confusion in the past. In an HOA especially, it can be difficult to sort out how snow removal is handled and who to go to when hiccups inevitably occur.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Association Adviser Podcast wraps up Season 2 with a powerful conversation featuring Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association. As a leader in the $103 billion golf industry, Jay shares his expertise on leveraging foresight to drive success in a rapidly changing world.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Emboldened by larger budgets and optimistic about in-person meetings, planners are focused on bolstering attendee engagement. Meetings and events professionals are optimistic about the industry in the coming year, especially with the expanded use of AI technology, according to a new survey. The 2025 Global Meetings and Events Forecast , released in October by Amex GBT Meetings & Events, is based on surveys and interviews with more than 500 meeting professionals.

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Association TRENDS

DECEMBER 16, 2024

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: 4 Steps to Winning the Championship of Member Engagement appeared first on AssociationTRENDS.

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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.

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Association Reserves

DECEMBER 16, 2024

“Weve got to do something about this! That was the sentiment I heard from a number of my friends in the community association industry in the days and weeks following the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South on June 24, 2021. For decades wed joked about the regular annoying parts of community association life: pets, parking, and people. Here in the Reserve Study business, a bad day was when we had to recommend a special assessment in one of our reports.

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Effective Database

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Problems without solutions are not problems, they are facts of life "Problems without solutions are not problems, they are facts of life." A form of this quote is attributed to James Burnham, a philosopherand political scientist. I've always loved this quote because there are so many "problems" in the world of data management.

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