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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

Associations Now

Reaching 100 years old is a milestone for any association , and it naturally prompts thoughts about how to reinvigorate the organization as it begins its second century. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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Membership 101: Effective Renewal Cycles

Spark Consulting

The annual Marketing General Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report for 2017 lists an average renewal rate of 77% in professional societies and 88% in trade associations. Run experiments on how to space out the notices. Run experiments on how long to keep pursuing people. What’s a good retention percentage?

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Monday Buzz: Membership Data You Need to Know

Associations Now

— Poynter (@Poynter) April 24, 2017. The Dallas Morning News had a problem: Over the years, its website built up a cache of bugs to resolve and upgrades to address. SocialFish discusses how to make the right video by setting the appropriate goals. Hackathon Inspiration. "It's Other Links of Note.

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Friday Buzz: Get Your Members to Exercise Their Membership

Associations Now

How to encourage your members to get the most from their membership. — Entrepreneur (@Entrepreneur) July 14, 2017. Bush and Bill Clinton discussed leadership lessons in Dallas. Also: Why work-life balance may not be as simple as you think. ” Understanding Balance. What makes a good leader? Presidents George W.

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ASAE 2010 Annual Meeting & Conference: A Look Back

Association Okie

Marshall Goldsmith talked about “Mojo: How to Get it, How to Keep it, How to Get it Back if You Lose it” I enjoyed this talk, and felt I gained some tips I can use from it. They lost a lot of their audience as the second day General Session drug along. The workshops and Thought Leader Sessions were hit and miss.