Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

Chapters should offer plenty of member-organized social meetups, not just education programs. You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report rounds up data and trends based on the emails of 1500 associations. Event marketing.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. Harvard Business Review Analytic Services recently released a report that illustrates the gap between knowing and doing. There are technology tools that can make information and data analytics accessible to everyone. We all know this, right?

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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. That goes for businesses, too.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. MCI released a benchmark survey report on AI adoption in associations. Katherine Wayne, AMC Association Management Center ) Dealing with data: how to create reports that work for everyone. Member app.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

Bulletin describes how member apps help improve member engagement by providing centralized communication channels for members. And, unlike social media channels, your association controls the app. Take the 2024 Panels Report Research Survey conducted by Kristin Arnold. Quick hits Got opinions about panels? CAE credit.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 8, 2019

More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but underutilize other areas where the technology could shine. As a meeting planner, you know the potential that social media holds for events. Are planners effectively using the technology to reap the benefits?

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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. Use member data to strengthen communication. We need to unite generations to focus on moving forward together.” –Kim

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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. Unlike social media platforms, a mobile app is controlled by your association and serves as a tangible reminder of the value of membership. Member mobile app. Webinar latecomers. More info/register.

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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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Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

Professional development is a highly valued employee benefit, according to dozens of research reports, especially by early-career professionals. Whiplash: Communication Changes in a Post-COVID World Like whiplash, COVID-19 changed the way we work, live, and play—on hyperdrive. Employee retention. Non-dues revenue partners. CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

While reading GrowthZone’s 2024 association survey report , I noted a few common problems. They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that can help you achieve event goals. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Wed 4/10 at 1 p.m.

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Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2017

Recent research from a leadership development firm finds that CEOs who use social media are stronger than others in six positive leadership behaviors. Not every CEO is savvy on social media, but the ones who are often have a lot of other traits considered desirable in leaders. 46 percent stronger at influencing others.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

Hannah Carvalho at Associations Now recaps a report from Forj that surveyed association members to better understand the expectations they have for their associations and how well their associations are living up to them. Education and community are the top priorities for members. Member expectations. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 18, 2020

The field of AI4Giving is just beginning to take shape with promising new technology platforms helping nonprofits scale and improve their fundraising practices. It is timely given the impact of COVID-19 crisis on nonprofits, fundraising, and the social sector at large. Please sign up to download the report and share it with others.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

Building a relationship with donors and encouraging a response initiates reciprocal communication, through which both your organization and your donor benefit from stewardship. Supporters who live farther away may be more responsive to virtual events or consistent communications. What are their communication preferences?

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Your goal should be to demonstrate how the community aligns with and leads to achieving the goals of your association’s strategic plan. This is how you can prove your new member community will be a valuable technology investment. Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments?

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GrowthZone

MARCH 21, 2023

Healthcare associations must clearly communicate their value proposition, benefits, and services to potential members. Young medical professionals are tech-savvy – over 98% have the latest technology in their hands and spend nearly 4 hours a day on the internet. The information-rich report also provides links to helpful (and free!)

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. In addition, associations reported that innovation flows from the top down, with CEOs and other leaders serving as the primary drivers of new thoughts and ideas.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2019

These are just some of the questions that plague association leaders and communications experts when figuring out how to best interact with members – and encourage members to respond in kind. 1 in 2018, to be exact, according to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. is a communication challenge.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. Member app. Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement. Member retention. More info/register.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Membership directories help your organization in multiple ways: Providing networking opportunities Most of the time, members join a community or association for the networking opportunities. In fact, the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report states that 64% of associations believe members join to network with others in the field.

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Jamie Notter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Maddie and I put together a quick survey about social media and leadership a few weeks ago, and in no time at all we got 505 people to complete the survey (thanks to all of you who helped spread the word!). Reggie Henry, Chief Technology Officer at American Society of Association Executives, and.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Each year when Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions launch the Association Communications Benchmarking Study , we certainly hope to see measurable improvements in the ways associations communicate with members. 1 association communications challenge (cited by nearly 70 percent of respondents, up 16 percent from 2010).

Communications 60

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Promoting these special membership events is a multi-step process that could include written invitations, videos, and social media posts. According to this Experian report on customized messaging , personalized emails are six times more likely to deliver higher transaction rates. Target communications to segmented member groups.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 4, 2019

Inspired by a Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO survey report, David DeLorenzo at DelCor discusses the attributes of a transformational association CIO. Host: National Institute for Social Media. Presenter: Tim Johnson, owner of Positive Light Media. Jim Lynch, Senior Writer, Nonprofit and Library Technology at TechSoup.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for your members. Unlike social media platforms, your association controls your mobile app platform—a tangible reminder of membership benefits. Member mobile app. Dirty data. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The report includes detailed comments from respondents about their organization’s struggles. Regardless of association size or budget, the top 3 impediments were consistently time, money, and technology. Technology. Technology. Not fully understanding how to use technology and software programs to maximize efficiency.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Every time an individual gives, ensure you follow up with a thank you and details reporting how much their gift contributed to your financial campaign, exactly where the funds will go, and more. Social media shout out. Show your donors you care by highlighting them on social media.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 21, 2014

New data from McKinsey & Company found that although email use is declining, it is still significantly more effective than other forms of communication for marketers looking to gain new customers. consumers who use email daily and a 2013 marketing survey that found email prompted purchases at three times the rate of social media networks.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 31, 2016

Although still relatively new, online communities are quickly becoming popular platforms for engagement, discussion and membership. But there’s still some confusion about best practices and culture, according to a new report by The Community Roundtable and Higher Logic. “In Giving members a voice is key to community success.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Sze Pak Ng, Community Engagement Specialist, Matchbox Virtual Media. Disruptive Technology: Launching an AMS During a Pandemic.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

All this aside, while millennials crave technology, they still value face-to-face meetings – albeit with a different flare – and understand the importance of networking, according to a new report by Skift and Meetings Mean Business. At the same time, the report suggests mobile is the future of millennial-friendly meetings.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If your event app or community management software includes analytics and reporting , you can use this data to score insights into member behavior–and adjust your membership experience strategy in response. Communicating when and how to renew will keep your organization at the front of members’ minds, and eliminate stress or confusion.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

According to a recent report by Abila , what members want from associations vs. what associations think members want don’t always align. The problem: A one-size-fits-all approach to association management and communication doesn’t work, but associations aren’t always good at segmenting their memberships. 1 communication tool.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

You can also use parts of the template for other technology selection projects since prospective vendors will need much of the same information. Functional Expense Reporting Functional expense reporting is one of the more complicated areas of nonprofit U.S. Humans and AI. CAE credit. More info/register (PAR members only).

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

TopClass LMS analyzed their social media analytics to find out which of their posts resonated most with the association community in 2023. Curious about how other associations are putting this cutting-edge technology to use in better serving their members? Hot association topics. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 277

Revenue LMS Price Education 277

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Last month Reggie Henry, CIO of ASAE, recounted a story about an exchange with a University of Maryland student in which the student explained that younger people aren’t communicating by email anymore, but almost exclusively through social networks. MU: Relationships are formed when there is two-way communication.

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