EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding. Use multiple streams of communication (email, social media, paper mail, etc.), But on a practical level, how can you actively recruit and retain members for the long run? Why does member retention matter?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

Nor did the top methods for recruiting new members: word of mouth and email. Perhaps not surprising, associations said conferences and trade shows are also common recruiting tools, ranking No. More than 30 percent of associations offer certification of some kind. So why do associations remain popular?

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Share the news on your social media, organization website, and within your virtual community to spark the most conversation and engagement. Certifications and credentials. Both YM Careers YM Careers and Crowd Wisdom are designed to boost member recruitment and engagement while integrating seamlessly with Nimble AMS.

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Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

Recruiting and retaining members at the same time is a lot of work and usually requires different tactics—but not always. They become warmer leads for membership or for bigger purchases, like a conference or online course. Influencer Marketing Identify industry influencers on social media whose audiences align with yours.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Are you at a stalemate when it comes to recruiting and retaining members? Create a contest and challenge members to recruit others to join. For each new recruit, the member’s name goes into a drawing for an iPad. Branch out from the typical places you recruit members. Support member certification.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Well, here’s the post by Arianna Rehak of Matchbox Virtual Media that describes this focus on three event experiences: in-person, virtual and integrated. Virtual conference as ritual. Virtual conference tips. She just pulled off a successful virtual conference so her advice is based on experience.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. by predicting which members are most likely to register for a specific course or certificate program and then target your educational content by recommending relevant offerings.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Pave a clear pathway to building better eLearning programs for your association with this free, monthly webinar series from iCohere Academy, a worldwide professional community of practice dedicated to the evolution of webinars, web meetings and courses, and hybrid/virtual conferences. – Promoting Online Education & Certification.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ll also discuss how these organizations can use marketing strategies to enhance their recruitment efforts and ensure ongoing growth and success. Trade association events, like conferences and meetings, provide perfect opportunities for networking. What is a Trade Association?

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Write a blog post, add a website banner, or call out your volunteers in online community discussion forums or social media to thank them for their hard work. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Publicly Thank Your Volunteers. Make Them Leaders.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

One of the questions I get asked a lot is: “How much should I be willing to invest to recruit a member?” For example, let’s say you invest $1000 on a recruitment campaign and bring in five new members. Hopefully, at least a few of those five people you recruited will renew for years two, three, four, and beyond.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Seems like a good place to start. Lessons from the podcast world. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual expo. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. More info/register.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 15, 2018

That said, it’s important to think about boosting member engagement as the best way to set your recruitment strategy up for long-term success.¹. With an engaged member base, word about your association’s value will spread organically, supporting your greater recruitment efforts. Online lectures. Virtual classrooms.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

An unprecedented 865 associations responded to the survey, reporting on things such as membership recruitment and renewal, social media usage and marketing budgets. Most associations reported their communications staff manages social media accounts. Marketing General Inc.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. You’ve worked your a** off to recruit new members and you’ve successfully brought them aboard. How to Use Social Media to Raise Money Online. Tue 10/8 at 12:30 p.m. Tue 10/8 at 1 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Host: Fridays@4.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

Unlike social media platforms, your association controls your mobile app platform—a tangible reminder of membership benefits. By recruiting and retaining Latino and Hispanic employees, associations will build a workforce that is better equipped to achieve success. Member mobile app. Dirty data. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Lisa Block, EVP, Conference Strategy and Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Host: Fridays@4.

Nashville 370

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Open Space events. More info/register. Location: Arlington VA.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Bad conference habits. Brandt Krueger has seen five of our old bad in-person conference habits rear an even uglier head in virtual conferences. It’s time to stop these knee-jerk practices in both conference settings. 70 content ideas for social media posts. Top 10 Tips to Run a Social Media Audit That Works.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. AWTC Salon: Recruiting and Retaining Tech Talent. Join an interactive conversation on recruiting and retaining tech talent. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too. Guest: Ed Barks. 1 CMP credit.

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Leading Associations

JUNE 5, 2021

Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. A volunteer system, i.e., written processes for volunteer recruitment, training, accountability, and recognition, should be put in place as a key part of building volunteer bench strength. Do You Have a Volunteer System?

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Leading Associations

MAY 8, 2021

Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. A volunteer system, i.e., written processes for volunteer recruitment, training, accountability, and recognition, should be put in place as a key part of building volunteer bench strength. Do You Have a Volunteer System?

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Recruiting Recruitment Committee System 52

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Below, you’ll find seven easy steps on how to build a membership website to recruit and retain members plus find your perfect membership website builder! Members pay a fee for access to relevant perks, such as conferences, networking, or certifications. Marketing Tools : Social media and email marketing functionalities.

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Protech

JUNE 11, 2020

The responses will allow you to map out several “career paths” t o share with your members based on their title, salary, top skills, relevant jobs, descriptions, course certifications, event registrations and more. Lastly, associations are now communicating with members via a digital recruitment guide.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Conferences and tradeshows are ideal platforms to extend into year-round communities—and it can be incredibly lucrative and high margin. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. 1 CMP credit.

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Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

MemberClicks

APRIL 19, 2024

These may include: Access to members only content Certifications Discounts Networking Opportunities Prestige Marketing Opportunities Member Benefits It can help to categorize benefits into broader categories like educational, networking, and financial. A superb member value proposition will emphasize the overall benefits of membership.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It takes a lot less effort to retain the members you have than to constantly be in recruitment mode. As an added benefit, when your members feel appreciated, it creates a culture where they’re more likely to recommend your association to others, making your recruitment efforts a little easier. Shout-out members on your social media.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 5, 2022

Help Businesses Recruit Top Talent with a Job Board on your Chamber Website. This will give you the power to post online: Educational courses Relevant learning resources Online certification programs. Often, it involves promotion on social media. New to social media? 9 Ways You Can Support Local Business.

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Directory Social Media Video Discount 52

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Learn the pros and cons of offering micro-credentials, where micro-credentials fit in the ecosystem of professional development, ethical and practical considerations, and the impact a micro-credential could have on your existing certification program. Social Media Siloes (Association Chat). Costs of a Virtual Conference.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 18, 2020

Provide Community – Many associations have the opportunity to help members connect electronically like never before through private social networks and social media. Offer Online Training – Conferences and in-person training are no longer available for the immediate future.

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