Association Adviser

JANUARY 30, 2018

Last month, we asked readers in what area they plan to make the most innovative changes in 2018. Fifty-seven percent of respondents named this their top area for planned innovations. What does innovation in membership look like? Finally, what about innovating the member onboarding process?

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Associations Now

MARCH 15, 2016

From office culture to innovation strategies, a few important highlights from the 2016 edition of the ASAE Great Ideas Conference in Colorado. — Ernie Smith (@ErnieSmithAN) March 14, 2016. — Ann Michael (@annmichael) March 14, 2016. This is about the plant-science community,” Cato said of the platform.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Vanessa: “Speed to innovation”. Whenever you measure data, you need to know what decision it’ll help you make. It’s you selling yourself internally to your team, and ROI is one way of doing that. Sell internally and use ROI to accomplish your goals. There’s a lot of confusion about ROI in our industry.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

It’s a question that many associations ask when planning benefit programs and communications to members. The American Music Therapy Association offered an online disaster-response course covering the core principals of psychological first aid to both members and non-members, with free access until the end of 2016.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The natural next step was to create a secure online community to streamline communication, build new engagement, and increase participation within affinity groups. After a few years, AACSB saw how well the affinity groups used the community platform and decided to open the community to all members, without filtering by affinity group.

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Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2016

” APA has also restructured the way it reaches new industry members, leveraging a number of communication trends to improve transparency, change the public perception of psychology, and see which benefits younger members are looking for. — Deirdre Reid, CAE (@deirdrereid) March 14, 2016.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

TrainingPressReleases.com ) – WBT Systems’ TopClass LMS has been named as the #1 Association Learning Management System for the second consecutive year in the Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards 2016. Linda Bowers , CTO of WBT Systems, retained her title as Best LMS Demonstrator in 2016.

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Portage Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Reading this article on technology trends for 2016 got me thinking: It's hard to believe that just a decade ago, most of us had never heard of the term 'smartphone.' Did you know that by the end of 2016, nearly 2 billion people will have one of these little devices? Over sixty percent of you call, text or email from the washroom (!)

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Associations Now

JUNE 15, 2016

Amazon’s persistence in driving users to “Try Prime” is a lead associations ought to follow and just one of many highlights from this week’s ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference. But, as a constantly growing and innovating company, Amazon warrants continuing attention.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 6, 2020

Most Successful Online Community: CFP Board. CFP Board’s online community, Candidate Forum, launched in mid-2016 and has been highly successful in terms of supporting CFP Board’s mission of granting the CFP® certification. It has also surpassed Higher Logic’s community benchmarks! Could This Be You Next Year?

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Portage Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Over the next 2 months, leading up to Associations 2025 on April 26, 2016 we will be exploring the topics: How do association professionals anticipate big trends like information technology, aging demographics and industry consolation? Where is there innovation? How will your association be affected? What questions do you have?

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Higher Logic

JULY 25, 2016

The new question should encompass more than just CEOs: Is your entire executive team participating in your community? Senior executives are paying attention and past years’ data shows communities are growing in popularity -- they demonstrated their potential and kept those in charge of budgets interested and invested.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

“The result, we believe, will accelerate the creation of innovative payment solutions and the migration to digital commerce.” Plug-and-play services like Zapier and IFTTT , for example, have turned software into something that can easily communicate with other software. The post 2016: The API’s Breakthrough Year?

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Associations Now

AUGUST 16, 2016

During this week’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Salt Lake City, a trend of discussion during different sessions was that innovation quite often requires quick work, something many associations are not known for. Sensing an early theme of #asae16 —the idea that associations don't move quickly enough to truly innovate.

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While these investments involve several moving parts, impact investing is essentially leveraging capital to create positive change, earn revenue, and drive innovation across the social good sector. In March 2022, Hamilton Lane released a Climate Policy Statement to communicate its dedication to the global search for climate-change solutions.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Presenters: Tim Zanker, CEO of O’Keefe Communications. LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D.,

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Drift Research Report) 79% of consumers prefer live chat for quick communication. By answering the most predictable questions, chatbots free humans for more important communications. Luxury brand Burberry launched its chatbot back in 2016. It can’t provide the 24/7 assistance your members may expect.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 18, 2016

In 2016, many executives and organizations understand that building online communities for their constituents to learn, share and collaborate is critical for growth and relevancy. They know that successful online communities can help them engage and inspire everyone -- customers, partners, members and prospects.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The engagement data generated by your community can help your membership team determine who is likely to renew and who is at risk. Once you know who’s at risk, you use automated campaigns to send timely, personalized member communications to those members. MTI chose online community as a tool for digital transformation.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

. “Harley Davidson bikes are twice the price of the same exact Honda bike but will outsell it 13-1 because of community” – Ken Schmidt #HLSF16. David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) November 14, 2016. Telling your story and championing community value for you. Mertz, CAE (@DianaTMertz) November 14, 2016.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Thanks to all the companies in the association community that provide free professional development. Learn about proven member engagement tactics that effectively communicate and compel members to renew and buy more of your services and products. 5 Tips to Drive Mobile Event Sponsorships in 2016. You are appreciated. Register.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2017

If you’re in the IT department, you have to walk the fine line between saying “no” to some ideas while not shutting down your staff’s innovation muscle. DelCor explains how to both encourage innovation and reject ideas with no future. Tue 6/20 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 18, 2017

We’ve been busy here at Higher Logic - last September we announced our spot as a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape : Worldwide Online Communities 2016 Vendor Assessment, as well as our new investment and partnership with JMI Equity. Stronger communities all together.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2016

Discuss professional develop (PD) success stories and lessons learned from the 2016 ASAE Annual Meeting. With innovation moving today at light speed, you need to leverage a strong platform if you want to deliver a world-class member experience. Host: Community IT Innovators. More info/register. Wed 8/24 at 10 a.m.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 15, 2015

All the nine research partners employed social media and electronic communications vehicles – such as websites and blogs – to build support. This can happen through social media and electronic communications, but also through networking and during events. First, businesses and nonprofits should plan early. Engage your millennials.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 In support of its Future of Learning initiative, the AICPA launched a digital badge program in April 2016. The EDUCAUSE badge program includes the following categories of engagement: Community Service, Leadership Development, Communications, Awards and Subject Matter.

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 21, 2022

Burnout rates were an issue in the nonprofit sector (why I wrote the Happy Healthy Nonprofit in 2016) but now they are skyrocketing. Here’s a few highlights from the past two weeks, there are more events over the coming weeks, so don’t feel any FOMO! Register for this FREE this virtual event. Or buy it for a friend!

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Reid All About it

JULY 15, 2016

Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. Understand how tech tools can streamline communication and collaboration. Your Favorite Association Bloggers and Podcasters of 2016 (Association Chat on Blab).

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Associations Now

APRIL 22, 2016

A survey at the 2016 Digital Now Conference , taking place April 21-23 in Orlando, showed that many attendees at this year’s event were nervous about the steepening technology curve. — digitalNow (@digi_now) April 21, 2016. — Deirdre Reid, CAE (@deirdrereid) April 21, 2016. Results of Poll at #diginow.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The holiday season is upon us: take a moment to reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished thus far in 2016 and share what you’re looking forward to in 2017 in a tour through four “food for thought” stations. Presenter: Josh Hiller , white hat hacker cybersecurity expert and lead innovation engineer, Aptify.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 17, 2017

In 2016, businesses lost $63 billion dollars due to bad customer service. One-on-one email communication. When product information is kept up to date and customers are actively participating, your user group’s website and online community can become go-to resources for support. Innovate and Generate Higher-Quality Solutions.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. Host: ASAE Communications Section Council. Yes, we are blessed to be here on this beautiful planet. Tue 4/26 at 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. Host: ASAE Communications Section Council. Yes, we are blessed to be here on this beautiful planet. Tue 4/26 at 1 p.m.

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Potomac Core

MARCH 7, 2016

growth in 2016 is forecast at 2.0% Much of the cost reductions achieved on behalf of the industry have been as a direct result of a strategy to build relationships and maintain ongoing, open, and direct communications between the Industry and with key Regulatory Agencies. According to the Conference Board , U.S. Leading The Cold Chain.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Monday, November 21, 2016. Dear John and Scott: This letter is a call for meaningful community-wide dialogue and action on behalf of a nation at risk. Jeff De Cagna FASAE, Chief Strategist and Founder, Principled Innovation LLC. John Graham, President & CEO, ASAE. Scott Wiley, Chairman, ASAE. Marts, Ph.D., Mark Alcorn, J.D.,

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Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Technology has shifted everything from the way we collect membership dues to the channels we use to communicate with prospects. According to the 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report released by Marketing General, 49% of membership organizations are growing, and the other 49% are shrinking or remain stagnant.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on innovating and developing your education programs in 2017. Ensuring that your eLearning solutions can communicate with other systems is essential.

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