Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. Membership mobile app. A mobile app is a tangible reminder of membership value. Wes Trochlil, Effective Database Management Web design requirements checklist: 10 must-haves for websites. Education + mentoring. Decline of trust.

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EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Association websites are the virtual homebase of your organization. We’ll show you 11 examples of the best association websites, plus a look at high quality association event websites! 17 Features & Elements of Great Association Websites Now you might be wondering, how do I build an association website?

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this post we’ll explore: Why member experience matters What makes a great membership experience How to improve member experience How event management software helps deliver better a member experience What is Member Experience? place on what your membership program has to offer. So how do you improve your member experience?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Tracy King at InspirEd says Gen Z has different ideas for how they want to learn, work and build a career —and she has the research to back that up. They also offer advice on building your subscriber list, sending effective SMS marketing campaigns and staying in compliance with regulations. Gen Z education. Member recruitment.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 8, 2019

Looking for a new membership site platform? Here are the top ten membership website builders and their features so you can build the best membership website possible.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

An app can help you solve what survey participants said was the biggest challenge for associations: communicating the value of membership. Katie Notopoulos at Business Insider shares findings from a survey of 16- to 26-year-olds: one out of three believe the best way to build wealth is to work for themselves instead of a traditional employer.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. Depending on how your organization sets up membership, you can allow free access to your member directory or gate it behind a paywall (or a members-only portal). What is a Member Directory?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Look to create new and innovative products and services for an underserved population in your membership. When looking to innovate and differentiate, IAEE took the following steps: Step 1: Segment – At IAEE, the team looked at several different membership segments that were underserved, identifying meeting and event planner members.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Website RFPs. If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask for RFP samples on ASAE Collaborate. You can get everything you need in Brightfind’s RFP template for CMS and website design projects. Next gen websites. Gen Z education. Users groups.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I agree, which is part of the reason I only registered for the trade show at ASAE Annual—the ridiculously high fee for consultants (the membership category for this odd duck) was another reason. Open Space events. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Financial statements. Microcredentials. Credit card processors.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. You can add magazines and websites too, which is how I found the Cook’s recipe. Online experiences.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Brightfind’s guide to association websites is loaded with useful advice on the 12 essential web elements for acquiring, engaging, retaining, and converting users into loyal website visitors, customers, and members. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsored education. As it should.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

However, with increasing demands and expectations, simply offering membership benefits is no longer sufficient. To build a thriving membership program , your association must evolve and find innovative ways to engage members continuously. In this guide, we’ll discuss five impactful ways to leverage this technology.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And finally, coming in at #1 in the Spark All-Time Top 10 Blog Posts (and it wasn’t even close): Membership 101: The Welcome Series. First written more than five years ago, this post remains the first or second most visited page on my entire website month after month (thanks, Google Analytics!).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

Brightfind’s guide to association websites is loaded with useful advice on 12 essential web elements for acquiring, engaging, retaining and converting users into loyal website visitors, customers and members. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. Hybrid work.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you’re looking to enhance your member experience and have an existing WordPress page for your organization, a membership website plugin is an easy way to monetize your member content with paid member subscriptions and build your member community. Can I create a membership site in WordPress? Yes, you can!

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Amanda Kaiser asks, “What if instead of focusing on providing networking opportunities, we set our sights on building a community ?” That’s what people really want deep down inside—and associations can help members build these communities. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 25, 2017

If you’re planning on building a membership website, here are the top ten membership website builders and their features.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

What does this have to do with your membership-based organization? We will discover how add-on job board software can add value to your organization and your website. We will show how adding the right job board software to your association website can add to your non-dues revenue stream. What is Job Board Software?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

Membership campaigns. Jason Cohen , senior manager, member services at ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, invites your participation in a survey on membership campaign practices. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Engagement boxes.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

They also give their take on sunsetting, membership models, subscription tactics, community and releasing the need for perfection. Fíonta shares what they’ve been hearing and seeing lately in the association community and what they suspect is on the horizon. Education program marketing. I only hope everyone pays attention to his warning.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

Building new norms. I was going to pull out a quote from Lowell Aplebaum’s piece about the exciting possibilities for associations in building new norms in 2021, but I can’t choose. Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The last session finished… and then nothing.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. iMIS invites you to participate in their 9th Annual Membership Benchmark Survey. Career website. Local community building. The competition for talent is as tough as ever. Orthodox beliefs. But that’s not enough.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

Membership. Dean West of Association Laboratory explores what dating apps can teach us about membership strategy. Membership, again. Your AMS is the utility player on your membership team. Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and builds the loyalty of young members.

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EventMobi: Association Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’s never too late to update how your organization handles new membership orientation. In this blog, we’ll explore: The impact of a strong new membership orientation How to onboard your new members effectively 16 orientation ideas that will help you retain your members for the long haul Why Does New Member Orientation Matter?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

Their guidebook shows chapters how they scored in each of five KPI areas, describes best practices to follow to raise those scores, and provides links to additional resources on the AGC website. Membership committees. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee? A terrific idea to steal! Quick hits.

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Associations Now

JUNE 21, 2023

Rohit Bhargava, founder of Non-Obvious Company, believes in the power of non-obvious marketing to build trust with various audiences. During the opening keynote at ASAE’s 2023 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference, he shared five principles for telling authentic and compelling stories.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

They share 19 activities to build into your asynchronous courses that will make them more effective and enjoyable. CMS/website RFP. If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask ASAE Collaborate about RFP samples. Check out the content lineup if you haven’t already. Humans and AI.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. To help you make an informed decision, let’s first answer some frequently asked questions about membership software.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Association membership is one of the most enriching experiences—particularly when you’re part of an association that prioritizes engaging its members. As your association evolves and increases its membership, your engagement strategy should evolve as well. Optimize your website. Offer an accessible online member directory.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The software allows you to organize and store member information, as well as generate reports to discover valuable insights on your membership. There are a few key features to look for when investing in an AMS: Mobile-friendliness: Choose an AMS that allows for the creation of a white-label, mobile-friendly website.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Live website chat. Sheri Budziak at orgSource writes about the benefits of offering a live chat (with a human) tool on your website. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Bulletin describes several ways a member app can enhance and foster member engagement.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While serving as the national director of engagement for the Australian College of Nursing, Vy Le, CAE, implemented a loyalty program in 2021 that rewarded fellows and members who held their membership for a minimum of two years. A loyalty program was our solution to encourage continuity in membership.”

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. But as your organization evolves, you’ll inevitably find yourself asking the big question: How do I grow my membership base? Ready to launch your membership campaign, but wondering where to start? What is a Membership Drive?

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ISAE

APRIL 21, 2024

4 Creative Ways to Promote Your Membership Incentive Program Membership incentives are the rewards or benefits that your organization’s members receive for being part of the program. However, members must be aware of your membership incentive program for it to boost retention and engagement. Leverage digital marketing.

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GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

Leveraging a robust membership management system enables chamber professionals to engage members and develop their chamber instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. Manage membership data and communications. Grow membership. When membership software was first introduced, it was offered as a desktop software product.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Next gen membership #1. Next gen membership #2. Conference design.

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