Associations Now

AUGUST 31, 2016

It’s a “a single layer of carbon atoms that are bonded together in a repeating pattern of hexagons” and, as Gigaom put it in 2013 , “could be the next silicon.” Barkan didn’t either when he first read about it in 2013. How does your association use LinkedIn for member recruitment?

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

We know that there are key points when recruiting new members to any organization that are crucial to survival. But focusing only on recruitment can be a big mistake if you are ignoring the qualities, characteristics and attributes that attracted members in the first place. by Megan Rockett. by Jeff Hurt. Have a great weekend!

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Newsletter/magazine articles. Following are just some of the ways you might consider sharing your content with association constituents: Newsletter. Likewise, how have you transformed your community into a collaborative learning environment (or what strategies are you considering for 2013)? Audio/video recordings. Case studies.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 6, 2013

To start 2013, I’ve created a list of “association challenges” that I’m labeling the “And/Or Dilemma Facing Associations.” [By Associations traditionally printed their materials (fliers, newsletter, magazines, etc.) So, they establish policies, pricing and promotion designed to keep recruiting new members. And, if so, when?

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 6, 2014

Leading Associations: How Individual Characteristics and Team Dynamics Generate Committed Leaders , an August 2013 report out of the American Sociological Association. As an aside, Associations Now just reported on the latest CNCS reports that indicate that volunteering is down in 2013. Volunteer Match’s 2012 Millennial Impact Report.

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Associations Now

JULY 13, 2016

One association turned this simple truth into a marketing success by integrating member data into its recruitment messaging. One reason for that high ROI was that the placement of member data in the actual recruitment message kept the need for flashy design low, Sherry says, calling it a “data-first, creative-second” approach.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 21, 2015

You can ask people to suggest topics for your newsletter, magazine, blog, webinars, or conference, or vote on topics others have suggested, a la sxsw. The 2013 Volunteer Canada Volunteer Recognition Study showed that for 80% of volunteers, the most effective recognition was hearing about how their work has made a difference.

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