Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Extroverts get a lot of the attention in organizations—and, often, an unfair share of the credit. Strong leadership means better recognizing how introverts also do their jobs. This is a difficult time for introverts at organizations. So how do you surface and reward the positive things introverts bring to an organization?

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Ewald Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Communication is one of the hardest things to get right, but it is arguably the most important. In this post, we will review some of the ways you can improve communication with your volunteers. Be consistent: No one wants a ton of emails every day, but you should communicate frequently.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The sooner associations wake up to the reality that their multigenerational membership base isn’t going to retain itself with an outdated communications strategy, the sooner they can break through to emerging generations and maximize overall engagement and retention. 10 Association Communications Stats + Membership Tips.

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NXUnite

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By investing in staff training, your organization can: Attract top candidates. For instance, you might be trying to promote more matching gifts and determine that you need to educate staff members on how to speak about these opportunities with donors. Every member of your nonprofit’s team is a key contributor to your mission.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

How to make an annual communications plan that shows your association's leadership how communications will help reach your organization's strategic goals. The post How to Write a Communications Plan using an Annual Communications Plan Template appeared first on Association Adviser.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Board committees are an important part of your nonprofit organization. They also help improve your board’s effectiveness by bringing their own specialized knowledge and perspective and making strategic recommendations to improve your organization as a whole. What is a board committee? What are board committees and their functions?

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Achurch

JULY 28, 2021

Remember when you only needed your phone, email, and sparkling personality to communicate at work? You need the support of management if you want to improve the state of communication and collaboration in your office. Establish Communication Guidelines. Every communication and collaboration tool must have a unique purpose.

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Associations Now

APRIL 26, 2024

That process starts with getting smart about data, according to Vista Cova CEO Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE: “It’s going to be up to the association to become more fluent in not just how to aggregate [data], but to translate it into implementation for their members,” he said.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. you guessed it.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. The outcomes you can achieve tend to fall into four buckets that benefit your organization. This will drive adoption of being a data-driven organization. Analyze your short and long-term returns.

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NXUnite

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Crises can strike communities and organizations at any moment. Grantmaking organizations like yours provide the funding that powers these relief efforts. During a crisis, these tools can work overtime to help your organization handle community outreach and a sudden influx of applications. Budget management tools.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2024

To get ahead of these schisms, they write, organizers need to be better at communicating on both the front and back end, addressing how conversations will be handled before they happen, and how inevitable conflicts will be addressed. The post How to Lead Across Generations appeared first on Associations Now.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 8, 2024

…but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? That’s why you’ll want to put together an event communication plan that takes into account what you should tell them about before, during, and after the event. What is an Event Communication Plan? Attendee Feedback : Communication got both ways.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation. Let’s jump in!

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“The most important thing for an employee to know is that they’re making a difference, that they are contributing to something that matters,” said Jaya Koilpillai Bohlmann, MA, APR, president and founder of Designing Communication and a career coach for ASAE’s Association CareerHQ.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

From your applicant tracking system to your online reputation and reviews, to the high-touch communication that top candidates will expect, they should feel knowledgeable about your company and feel engaged throughout the process,” she said. Communicate your bigger purpose. Need more guidance on how to attract the very best employees?

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Freestone

APRIL 11, 2024

However, when you repurpose content from your live events, you can save your organization time and money while reaching new learners. Read our blog to discover how your continuing education program can repurpose content from live events, drive long-term revenue, and attract new learners. What are the benefits of repurposing content?

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Association Success

OCTOBER 9, 2020

As many organizations are taking steps to create dialogue on racism and inclusivity, they must ask themselves: Are we communicating in ways that actually allow others to feel comfortable and welcome enough to speak up?”. How this survey revealed the racial inequities in the association industry. Subscribe here.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 12, 2024

Navigating through membership churn is like trying to sail a leaking boat—it’s a daunting yet common challenge for any organization. We’ll provide insights into how to improve retention rates and how to keep members engaged. Organizations with an 8-10% churn need to monitor turnover carefully.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

Sales are critical to just about every organization, including those that rely on the sale of memberships. How can your association or organization sell more memberships? In this article, we will take a deep dive into how to sell memberships and steps to making memberships more appealing. Are you actively marketing?

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Compared with 2020, employees still feel more detached from—and less satisfied with—their organizations and are less likely to connect to the companies’ mission and purpose or to feel someone cares about them as a person,” a report on the survey states. Their perception of communication with the organization?

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And that means communication. The NACD report cites one case study, for instance, of an organization that makes a distinction between “consensus” and “alignment.” The post How to Repair a Toxic Board appeared first on Associations Now. For some major decisions, the standard is that all board members agree on the move.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 12, 2019

If so, interdepartmental silos might be keeping you from an effective member communications schedule. Member communications often hover between extremes like this - too much and too little, or both. But too often, departmental silos and lack of communication tip the balance toward extremes. Use the same communication tools.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Regardless of the type of event you’re organizing, event attendance tracking is one of the keys to optimizing your future plans and remaining flexible on event day. and how to track attendance at an event using software. Excel sheets A digital step up from pen and paper lists, Excel sheets offer organization. experience.

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Achurch

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In a remote or distributed workforce, arguably, the most important rules are around communication etiquette. It is vital to establish a communication etiquette that is accessible and universally applied across your organization. However, it also presents the challenge of delaying communication and a lacking personal boundaries.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some of the host organizations were transparent and shared these reported cases with attendees. Over the next year or so, conference organizers will need to define their responsibilities for duty of care, as well as what is expected of those who choose to attend your conference in person. How transparent will/should we be?

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What do you hope your members feel when they think about your organization? Perhaps excited about an upcoming event, proud to contribute to your successes, or grateful to be part of your community. So how do you improve your member experience? Membership experience ultimately defines the value of your organization.

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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. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! How Do I Create a Membership Drive? What is a Membership Drive?

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Enhance Communication The other three Cs depend on this fourth quality. I’m not sure communication is the priority it should be. Don’t waste valuable brain power.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

After you’ve purchased your new technology, you’ll want to share the goals of the AMS project and the expected outcomes for your organization and your members. When you provide your organizational priorities to members and key stakeholders, you can more effectively communicate why you selected your AMS. Share key member perks.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

Impexium and Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First invite you to participate in The Future of Association Boards (FAB) Survey , our community’s first comprehensive tracking survey of board composition, practices and performance. Rachel Mace at Association Analytics explains how to set up and use an engagement scoring model.

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Achurch

JUNE 9, 2021

How to Make Remote Work Friends. You could help them imagine what it must be like in your shoes by joking about the challenges of learning about your new organization from afar. A colleague’s communication style might offer insight. When you figure out their communication preferences, you’ll know the best way to respond.

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Association Success

JUNE 4, 2019

The onboarding of new senior leaders is similarly critical since these individuals have a greater sphere of influence within the organization and can have a significant impact on culture (good or bad) in a very short time. UNDERSTANDING HOW THE LEADERSHIP TEAM ADDRESSES AND MANAGES CONFLICT.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 16, 2024

It is an important official document that is a must for both large and small membership organizations. A perfect membership agreement template should allow your organization to create a membership agreement specific to your group. It explains what is required for membership and how that membership can be severed.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

APRIL 27, 2021

Community association managers are vital to the overall success of an association management company. After all, they’re responsible for communicating with boards, maintaining properties, and managing finances. Unfortunately, community managers are often stuck dealing with tedious, manual tasks that take up significant amounts of time.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 31, 2019

When Kim Lear spoke at our most recent Super Forum , she reminded us that improving intergenerational communication has never been more pertinent than now. Effective communication is all about managing expectations. How will their expectations change? Use member data to strengthen communication.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Here’s how to get there. That way, prospective employees know what to expect from a career with your organization, and you know that people are applying to work with you because they believe in and admire the culture that you have built. How do you communicate your company culture in your hiring process?

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