Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Is your association maximizing the reach of your online community? With proper practice, your organization can leverage your virtual community to drive engagement, boost retention, and attract new members. . Keep reading for three key tips to improve the member experience with your online community platform.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. Collect the right kind of data on your members Talk to most association executives and they’ll tell you that their data is not in the best place.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

If your organization manages a membership program, you know that it can be a real challenge keeping your members fully engaged while developing ways to grow your program. After all, no matter how many new members you attract, it’s your retention rate that drives real growth.

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Association Freak

JULY 26, 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes Member Engagement Is The Key to Renewal What is member engagement? We usually talk about it from our organization’s perspective. However, real growth happens when we start thinking about it from the perspective of a member; as an experience of value. Measuring engagement is critical.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals. We’ve gathered four tips to help you organize your association’s key data and communications, and then keep them organized as the year progresses. Let’s dive in!

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Industry thought leaders are turning side-hustles into fee-based communities that are exclusive and career advancing. Becoming a digital-first organization is an expectation today.

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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In the Success Competition entry form, we asked “Explain how using ChamberMaster or GrowthZone software has benefited your chamber and/or members.” Responses relating to member engagement included: “Since using GrowthZone, we have seen an increase in revenue since members can now conveniently pay online.

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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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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

TopClass LMS also discusses factors that limit participation and strategies to improve your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now dug into new research about membership organizations from iSeatz, a loyalty technology company. They learned a sense of belonging is essential for retaining members.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We’re here to help you improve your events and enhance your member experience with three event survey strategies. S urvey s trategies to improve the member experience at your association events Offering routine event surveys is a great way to gain actionable insights and boost member engagement at your organization.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

A mobility strategy thus becomes crucial for harnessing member engagement for your association. Engaged members directly translate into increased member retention as well as an increase in new members. So how can you go about leveraging mobility strategies to gain traction in member engagement?

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Check out Amanda Lea Kaiser’s answers to a question from a Member Engagement Lab participant. Organizer: GLAM Wed 2/28 from 9 a.m. Webinar latecomers.

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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. So here’s the secret.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. Post-event attendee engagement. They also identify common pitfalls you might encounter. Fri 2/16 at 4 p.m.

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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. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Assess your data to create a long-lasting strategy. Let’s jump in! .

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, as time goes on, the same old engagement tactics won’t hold out. Whether more engaging alternatives are popping up or you’ve simply run out of fresh ideas, it’s worth it to explore how you can strengthen your association member engagement strategy. Email marketing and communication.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

Dean West of Association Laboratory explores what dating apps can teach us about membership strategy. The Informal Consultants Networking Extravaganza An informal online networking event for the ASAE consultant community. More info/register (Consultant Members Community). Membership. Membership, again. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Young member engagement. She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members.

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ISAE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Mastering Leadership Communication to Connect with Members Whether you manage a social or professional fraternity or sorority, communicating with members should be one of your top priorities. With all your organization has to do on a daily basis, member engagement activities can unintentionally fall by the wayside.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. 4 best practice strategies to keep up with the for-profit competition Now more than ever, it’s vital your association sh are s the value of your membership. Read our blog for tips to get started.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

This year, hundreds of a ssociation professionals gathered on Capitol Hill to share how their organization s contributed to the US economy. Follow these tips to get started at your organization: 1. Dedicate space on your association website to update members and stakeholders about your advocacy efforts. Enhance your website.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. Building a thriving online community starts with a well-considered strategy.

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 12, 2019

Member engagement is what makes associations successful. Member engagement should be every association’s first goal because everything from revenues to member satisfaction to advancing the profession or industry flows from this single goal. Member engagement is everyone’s job.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 6, 2019

Many membership organizations are facing a challenge right now. And it comes down to making members feel like regulars in a quickly-evolving digital world. Norms are changing, and members expect the same thing, a personalized experience, from you too. What's the best way to create that personal encounter for members?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. Staff meetings. More info/register. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

In 2024, the data continues to show how the historical assumptions that drove association strategy are less and less valid.” Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. Membership Mondays: What Does Member Engagement Mean to You? Loneliness. Event marketing.

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Associations Now

MAY 10, 2019

Think long and hard about the tactics you use to communicate to them—as well as how they can respond. Here are a few internal communications strategies to try. A lot of thought is often put into external communications, such as marketing materials and member engagement. Gallagher & Co.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we’ll touch on what a member directory is, how it can help your association, what type of information should you include in a membership directory, how you can create one, and several platform options for you to choose from. What is a Member Directory? How has your community grown over the years?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app serves as a centralized communication channel for your members. Bulletin describes how a member app enhances and fosters member engagement.

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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. Member app. Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Member retention.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy. By supporting these pairings, associations can foster a learning culture and community. Consultant/founder wisdom.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 .

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Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Here are five ideas from the association trends study to help prepare your organization for the future: 1. Provide greater member value. The organization was providing little value.

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MultiBriefs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

{summary} There's no doubt that social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing the way we connect and communicate. Whether you are a professional, trade or community-based association, no one can afford to ignore the potential benefits of having a robust social media strategy.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 3, 2020

During a crisis situation, timely communication and reacting in the present are essential for associations. WHEN BUILDING A CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGE: Focus on the User Experience. How to Keep Members Engaged Amid COVID-19. >> Either commit to a long-term update strategy or unpublish the page.

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