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Blogging Elsewhere: April 2011

Reid All About it

With 1300 committees, 11 dues-paying divisions, 17 roundtables, 57 sections and a myriad of possible membership combinations, members had trouble figuring out how to get involved. In a quest for revenue, the Times will erect a paywall on March 28. Many thought ALA was too bureaucratic and not responsive enough.

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Is Earning More Non-Dues Revenue an Obstacle Course for Your Association?

Association Adviser

Two out of five respondents (41 percent) to the 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey feel their inability to generate non-dues revenue from communications is a significant challenge. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of changing old, tired revenue streams no one is excited about anymore. Association Adviser Webinar Series.

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A Letter to My Association Family: Embrace the Pursuit of Non-Dues Revenue!

Association Adviser

To my association family: Generating non-dues revenue (NDR) and increasing those figures year over year for associations is a key responsibility of being a Senior Group Publisher (that’s me!) Often, they aren’t—which is where we run into trouble with membership growth, retention and revenue. at Naylor Association Solutions.

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Boosting Non-Dues Revenue through Sponsorships

Association Adviser

November 2011 -- Revenue In an era not seen since the 1930s, almost everyone is looking to generate more revenue. Associations are no exception, and this month’s issue targets non-dues revenue. Read on for a basic manual about how to make sponsorships a win-win proposition for your association and its supporters.

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The communications struggle continues

Aaron Wolowiec

But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Both challenges have increased since 2011, with 69 percent and 67 percent of associations stating those are the largest obstacles. It’s the center of everything I do – from my personal life to my professional life. That goes for businesses, too.

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Stronger by Association: How to Start an Association

AMR Management Services

How to Start an Association. Develop a tentative budget and revenue sources Setting dues level is difficult. The remaining revenue comes from meetings and conventions, publications, contributions, suppliers, etc. When you finish your budget projections, subtract 30 percent from your revenue and add 30 percent to the expenses.

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Membership Marketing Blog: The 2011 Membership Marketing.

Membership Marketing

Tuesday, September 13, 2011. The 2011 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report Now Available as a Free Download. It is my pleasure to announce the release of the 2011 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. I hope that you find the 2011 Report of help as you seek to maximize the membership results for your organization.