Smooth The Path

AUGUST 6, 2018

Here is another way to look for gaps in your association’s value proposition. The results of years of member research show that high-performing professionals tend to move through three stages during their career. Why long-time members are reluctant to leave your association.

Association Value 84

Association Value Team Industry Member Research 84

Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2018

One of the core staff values would be to be intensely member-focused. We would talk with members often, conduct listening tours, and interview them. We would use all the member insights we gain to develop our member communications, set our strategy, and create an innovation plan. What would you do?

Innovation 74

Innovation Member Insights Member Experience Recruiting 74

Smooth The Path

MAY 7, 2017

There is not another thing that will sustainably drive awareness, engagement, and retention more than understanding our members. Understanding our members helps us stay in lockstep with our members. It is our understanding of them that guides the organization’s strategy.

Member Engagement 84

Member Engagement How To Case Study Conference 84

Associations Now

MAY 4, 2016

Quantitative and qualitative methods for understanding members, then, are better viewed as complements, a yin and yang, each supporting the other. Ask engaged members when they realized the value of the association and many can tell you the exact moment. Please share your experience in the comments.

Member Research 40

Member Research Sample Industry Report 40