Tue.Feb 07, 2023

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Nailing New Member Onboarding: Everything You Need To Know

MemberClicks

So much time for membership organizations is focused on getting new members. Advertising, events, emails, cold calls, networking socials, lunch and learns, webinars and sponsorships (just to name a few). What do you do when you finally get that new member? Unfortunately, that is the worst time to pull back on your efforts. Member onboarding is vital to the long-term success of your organization.

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Does Your Chamber Have a Plan for Innovation? Most Do Not.

GrowthZone

At the end of 2022, GrowthZone surveyed 474 chambers of commerce professionals across the U.S. and Canada. The results showed that 74% do not have a formal innovation process. Does this sound familiar? You may need to do a comprehensive assessment of your value proposition and consider writing (or rewriting) your mission statement. 6 Steps to the Perfect Chamber Mission Statement A well-developed mission statement is a practical tool used by chambers of commerce to help guide decisions about pri

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Managers wanted: Solving the talent shortage

Ungrated

Contributed by Melissa Guyott, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Anyone working in community association management is likely aware that the industry is facing a talent shortage. At CAI’s event for management company executives in October, attendees were questioned about the scarcity, with 85% of respondents reporting current openings. In a time of high turnover and the so-called “great resignation,” how do we attract and retain new talent?

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2023 Association Survey Results Show Innovation Opportunities Await

GrowthZone

At the end of 2022, GrowthZone surveyed 388 association professionals across the U.S. and Canada. The survey asked, “Does your organization currently have a formal innovation process or plan to pursue new ideas for adding value to your members’ business?” The results showed 63% do not have a formal innovation process. If you find yourself in this same situation, the vision you have for your organization today may no longer be effective, relevant, or possible.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Associations Partner to Address Housing Supply Crisis

Associations Now

Last month, the American Planning Association and National League of Cities launched an “accelerator” to identify roadblocks to affordable housing. Two associations have created a partnership to develop solutions to the United States’ growing affordable-housing challenges. In late January, the American Planning Association and National League of Cities announced the creation of the Housing Supply Accelerator , which is designed to address the need for an estimated 3 million to 5 million new hous