Thu.Sep 08, 2016

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Is Small Data the Next Big Thing?

Higher Logic

Most people aren’t skilled woodworkers -- but almost anyone can build an IKEA dresser. That’s how intuitive the company’s design and instructions are. And it’s no accident that its furniture design is incredibly attuned to users’ needs. IKEA pays very close attention to consumers and can predict their behavior, from what they’ll furnish their home with to how they’ll assemble and use each item.

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How to Develop a Long-Term Member Engagement Strategy

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How to Strengthen Your Staff’s Soft Skills

Associations Now

Soft skills—though critical for the association workforce—are on a decline, according to some sources. But never fear: We’ve pulled together a few tips to boost soft skills around the office. Soft skills are those seemingly je ne sais quoi talents and traits that separate top job candidates from the rest of the pack. They can be qualitative in nature, and they might even be difficult to articulate.

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How Do Your Email Marketing Metrics Measure Up?

Membersuite

. One of the many things that makes email marketing such a valuable piece of an organization’s overall marketing strategy is the access to reporting metrics that it provides. How many other communications tools provide instantaneous feedback as to how well a message is delivered and engaged with? Many marketers pore over metrics, compare results to other campaigns, and hope to improve over time.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Groups Reflect, Remember Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary

Associations Now

The 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States offers an opportunity for groups around the country to remember what was lost and to focus on public service. The September 11, 2001, attacks have in many ways defined the 21st-century American psyche. But while 9/11 was a tragedy—one marked by prominent memorials in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and elsewhere, as well as by a variety of events —groups have also used the day to create a way forward, in

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Thursday Buzz: Lessons From the Apple Keynote

Associations Now

Apple makes another game-changing move, albeit a controversial one. Here are some lessons associations can learn. Plus: It’s time to recognize the importance of networks. If Apple is known for anything, it’s for banner debuts of new products. And those debuts offer lessons for just about everyone. For event planners, it’s worth noting the company’s formula for getting attention : Keep surprising debuts on the down low, make sure they’re on everyone’s radar, and give audiences a seamless presenta

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How to Survive Your Next User Conference

Membersuite

If you’re like us at MemberSuite , you like a good user conference. That’s why we are excited to host some of you at ENGAGE 2016 ! Who doesn’t love getting to network with peers and industry thought leaders while learning about new product features? Not to mention the cool swag and great food. For the most part, attendees travel near and far to part take in the festivities.

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White House Brings SXSW Vibe to South Lawn

Associations Now

Ahead of President Obama’s departure from office, the White House will hold a first-of-its kind cultural event that takes more than a little inspiration from South by Southwest. The event is being put on with the help of the Austin-based SXSW team. South by Southwest (SXSW) is known for a lot of things, but an East Coast location isn’t one of them—it’s an Austin, Texas, festival through and through.

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Task Management Reviews: Basecamp

.orgCommunity

From : Blog Entry >> Jessica's Blog Entry First of seven parts in this occasional blog series featuring the pros and cons of popular online task management tools. How effective are your to-do lists and project plans? Interested but overwhelmed by the avalanche of apps and platforms? Are you a user of pen-and-paper methods: Post-its, leather-bound planners, and the like?

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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Conference Circuit: Lots of History

Associations Now

Rundown Attendees: 1,000. Sessions: 75. Exhibitors: 60. The American Association for State and Local History’s 2016 joint annual meeting with the Michigan Museums Association begins next week in Detroit. Close to 1,000 history professionals are headed to Motor City in the upcoming days to learn from each other in order to improve their organizations and the field of state and local history.

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The Happy Healthy Social Change Activist: Passion for a Cause without Burnout

Beth Kanter

Last week I was honored to be a counselor at Museum Camp , an annual professional development event hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). Each year they bring together diverse, passionate people for a sleep-away camp for adults where they learn together through active, creative workshops and activities. Since the theme this year was “Change Making,” I taught a workshop on self-care for change makers based on my forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , c

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Newspaper Group Expands Focus to Include Digital Publishers

Associations Now

With a name change and an expanded membership base, the former Newspaper Association of America is ready for the future of the news industry. Emblematic of a larger realignment strategy in the face of a disrupted industry, the Newspaper Association of America has changed its name to the News Media Alliance. The name change comes as the organization expands its membership qualifications to include digital-first and digital-only news publishers, as well as introduces new products to better serve a

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Billhighway Heads to the Capital for AMS Fest 2016

Chapter Chat

We’re excited to announce our participation in the popular technology conference AMS Fest , which will be held in Washington, D.C., September 15-16. For two days, association executives, AMS consultants and vendors will come together to engage in discussions pertaining to Association Management Systems (AMS). An AMS is one of the most important investments an association has to make; therefore, AMS Fest was designed to bridge the gap that currently exists at massive technology conferences.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Ninja Moves for Improved Conference Session Marketing

Velvet Chainsaw

Better session copy helps put butts in seats! As conference education trumps the exhibit hall experience at many association meetings, or creeps into your trade show experience to create a solutions-driven, holistic experience for your attendees, upping your game with session titles, descriptions, and learning objectives has become more important than ever.