Wed.Apr 19, 2017

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Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages

WBT Systems

There are countless articles describing how we need to change the way we deliver learning to attract and engage millennial learners, but many of these articles seem to forget that organizations must deliver learning to learners across multiple generational groups. How can you ensure your education program provides benefits to members of all ages? Recent studies have focused on the importance of training and development to millennials, for example, the State of the American Workforce report from

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Membership Database Selection Guide: Everything You Need to Make the Right Decision

Wild Apricot

This membership database selection guide is perfect for small organizations, associations and nonprofits just getting started with formally managing their member data or looking to switch systems.

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Association of Women Surgeons Boosts #ILookLikeASurgeon Movement

Associations Now

With the help of its dedicated communications committee, the Association of Women Surgeons capitalizes on a New Yorker cover that went viral. The April 3 issue of The New Yorker featured striking cover art by French artist Malika Favre. The illustration portrays four female surgeons wearing surgical masks as they peer down at a patient. Susan Pitt, an endocrine surgeon at the University of Wisconsin and a member of the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS), saw the cover while attending a medical

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Are Associations Friendly Enough with Lapsed Members?

Smooth The Path

Related: Associations should associate with industry celebrities. Increase participation by not calling attendees “attendees” The difference between an engaged association and a distanced association. The post Are Associations Friendly Enough with Lapsed Members? appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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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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To Increase Member Retention, Rate and Score Engagement

Associations Now

Associations place a lot of value on retention rates, but that’s not always the right metric to focus on if you want to boost renewals. A new benchmarking report says engagement scoring may be a better way to increase retention. Most membership managers can tell you their association’s member retention rate off the top of their head. A common target is 75 percent or higher.

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Member Email Fails (And How to Recover From Them)

Association Success

Once you've hit the "sent" button, you can't take it back! If you have sent a mass email to your members before, I’m sure you can relate to the nervousness as you hit the “Send” button. Even though you have triple checked each field, and asked a co-worker to proofread it for you, the indelible nature of the send-off has you paranoid that something will go wrong.

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Wednesday Buzz: Benefiting Learners Across Generations

Associations Now

By adapting to the preferences of millennial learners, associations have consequently benefited members of all ages. Also: Deliver a more persuasive presentation with these body language tips. By tailoring professional development offerings to the needs of millennials, it’s likely that associations have improved the quality of education for members of all ages.

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Repair Association Backs Farmers Seeking to Unlock Tractor Software

Associations Now

Farmers shouldn’t have to hack their own tractors when they break down, say advocates for state laws that would require manufacturers to provide a way for owners to repair the high-tech products they buy. The Repair Association says its an issue that extends to a wide variety of consumer products outfitted with software, from tractors to cellphones.

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Water-Efficient Toilets Could Save 170 Billion Gallons Each Year, Study Says

Associations Now

With threats of water shortages looming in the coming years, a new study from two associations shows how water-efficient toilets can save billions of gallons of water. How much water could be saved by replacing non-efficient toilets with water-efficient ones in residential properties across five states? Enough water to fill 1,000 Rose Bowl Stadiums, or up to 170 billion gallons a year, according to a new research study by the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) and Plumbing Manufacturers Interna

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.