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What Associations Need to Know About Launching a Podcast

WBT Systems

Do you listen to association-focused podcasts? You might know about Leading Learning podcast from Tagoras because it's mentioned frequently on this blog, but there are plenty more.

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Creating New Member Benefits for Each Persona 

MemberClicks

Did you know your members fit one or several of 10 different types of personas? These personas help define their preferences and drive how they make their decisions. It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. So, the question is, how can you utilize these personas to best serve your members? What’s a persona?

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Blog | 4 Steps to Setting Up a KPI System for Associations | Multiview

Multiview

Harnessing the power of data to make informed decisions for your association is one of the best tactics your staff can use to create an exceptional experience for members and suppliers. But what type of data should you be using to make this happen? Key performance indicators (KPIs) are an extremely valuable tool for any organization, and associations are no exception.

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Advancing Advocacy, Public Policy, Government Relations and Social Impact with Online Community

Higher Logic

The post Advancing Advocacy, Public Policy, Government Relations and Social Impact with Online Community appeared first on Higher Logic. Online communities are a powerful tool for an association’s advocacy, public policy, and government relations efforts. The post Advancing Advocacy, Public Policy, Government Relations and Social Impact with Online Community appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations!

AssociationChat

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4 pm ET – “Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations in Your Business and Life! – A Conversation with Sam Horn” Is there a tough conversation that you keep putting off because of anxiety or insecurity over how to handle it? If so, you’re not alone. Many people avoid difficult discussions – often to their detriment – and in this interview, we aim to tackle that issue head-on with our special guest.

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Easy, breezy Nimble AMS Summer ‘23 release to enhance your member experience

Nimble AMS

Is improving the member experience one of your most vital organizational priorities? If so, you’re not alone. According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends Research , 53% of association professionals report that enhancing the member experience is their most important business objective. A great method to improve the member experience is through personalization.

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Two Ways to Better Promote Volunteer Opportunities

Associations Now

During a website revamp in 2020, the American Society of Microbiology redesigned how it promoted and presented its volunteer opportunities. By taking a thoughtful approach that pulled everything into one webpage, ASM not only made the application process easier for members but also better showcased its volunteer opportunities. In 2020, the American Society for Microbiology overhauled its website.

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Four Paradigm Shifts to Reshape Your Next Meeting for Attendees 

Associations Now

Association members have received an education in how to get what they need without gathering face to face. So to get them to commit to attending an event in person, they need something fresh, surprising, and worthwhile. Planners who go off the beaten path with an unconventional venue can generate excitement, establish meaningful connections, and have members eagerly anticipating the next event.

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Develop Connections With Nonmembers At Your Annual Meeting

Associations Now

An annual meeting is a prime opportunity to engage with nonmembers—whether you want to gain a better understanding of their needs, start building connections, or showcase what your association has to offer. Though most annual meetings are filled with members looking to learn and network with peers, there are usually some nonmembers in attendance as well.

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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.

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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

You can’t scroll your social feed, glance at an industry newsletter, or sit through a national news broadcast without hearing about AI. The fact is, AI has b.

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Gardian of the Month: Melissa Schank

Aaron Wolowiec

Melissa Schank is our Gardian of the Month! Find out how she learns best, how she would help a wallflower feel more comfortable networking, the tools she finds most helpful to retain new knowledge, that one (or two) resources she can't live without, and her favorite thing about summer!

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Association Brain Food: 6.16.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” —Erasmus Podcasts. In the past few editions of Association Brain Food, I included a Good Listens section featuring association-focused podcasts. I left it out this week because I didn’t think you’d care about freelance writing, 18 th century British writers, medieval nuns or creativity—but maybe I’m wrong!

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What are the Most Profitable Fundraisers? 24 Ideas + 8 Top Tips!

Wild Apricot

What are the most profitable fundraisers? And how do you turn your ideas into a reality? Here's 24 ideas that'll get donations rolling in!

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’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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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI – 6/27/23

Association Analytics

The post From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI – 6/27/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Top 10 Reasons an Association Should Work with an Association Management Company

AMR Management Services

Associations and professional societies play a crucial role in bringing people together for a common cause; however, managing the strategic and day-to-day operations of an association can be time-consuming and complex. Many associations begin with a volunteer-managed structure or operate with a small staff, both of which can become overwhelming as an association grows in… The post Top 10 Reasons an Association Should Work with an Association Management Company first appeared on AMR Managem

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Why Summer is a Good Time For HOAs to Recruit Volunteers

AMG

June officially ushers in summer. During the summer months, people are outdoors and more active. You will find attendance at community events and businesses to grow during the summertime. In communities, people are outdoors, enjoying their pool, and their homes, leisurely, walking, and enjoying the neighborhood. Summer is a great time to take advantage of people being outdoors.

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Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget!

Wild Apricot

The post Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget! appeared first on WildApricot.

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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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On location at WorkHuman: The Power of Recognition

PROPEL

In this episode of the Empowering Workplaces podcast, Maddie Grant reports from on-site in San Diego at the WorkHuman conference (“the world’s most transformative HR conference”), where she interviews Tom Libretto, President at Workhuman; Khalil Smith, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement at Akamai Technologies; and Peter Church, Chief People Officer at Point32Health.

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How to Support Emerging Leaders

Associations Now

Keeping good people, on staff or among volunteers, means training them up. It also requires looking across an organization and maintaining focus. Employee retention is still a top-of-mind issue for leaders—it drives many of today’s conversations around DEI, the hybrid workplace, efforts to improve workplace wellness, and more. Ultimately, people want to feel like they belong in an organization, which is why beyond just supporting the day-to-day aspects of work, giving people something to aspire

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Restaurants are Labs for Engagement

Elevating Engagement

Remember the little green aliens from Toy Story? They were so cute… and also a little spooky. More on those little guys in a minute, but first, let me set the stage. Years ago, my family adopted a little neighborhood restaurant. It was called “The Other Side” On one side of the old building was an old-time bar, the main attraction, and on the other side was the restaurant named The Other Side (the main attraction for us).

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EXECUTIVE SESSION GUIDE

Virginia Condo & HOA Law Blog

This edition of our newsletter focuses on two topics: (1) new legislation concerning appointment of homeowner representatives for association purposes and (2) proper utilization of executive sessions by boards of directors. We decided the best way to approach the executive session topic is to provide a script for proper navigation of this important tool for boards of directors.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Common Contract Concerns for Community Associations

AMG

Contracts can be tricky and difficult to navigate. Read this article to learn multiple implications that appear in Community Association contracts, and tips on how to fix them.

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Survey: Leadership Development Boosts Bottom Line

Associations Now

A report from Ascend2 and the Arbinger Institute recommends investments in staff culture to increase their sense of belonging. A new survey found that organizations are more successful when they make extensive commitments to improving culture through leadership development and DEI initiatives. Creating a High-Performance Culture: The Role of Company Culture in Driving Success , released earlier this month by Ascend2 and the Arbinger Institute, is based on a survey of 302 U.S. organization leader

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How to Build Cohort Courses with Crowd Wisdom LMS

Crowd Wisdom

Are you looking for strategies to reach more learners and boost revenue for your continuing education (CE) program? You might consider offering cohort courses. Providing cohort learning opportunities is a smart method to make virtual education more engaging. In cohort-based learning, your CE learners will work together to complete the course curriculum in a combined part live, part virtual setting.

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Associations, Event Design, and #IMEX23

AssociationChat

One of the things I love best about going to conferences and trade shows is meeting up with fellow podcasters who I respect and admire. I was excited to be a guest on the Event Design Collective PODcasts #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast with Ruud Janssen and Devon Pasha in late May while we were all in Frankfurt for IMEX. Ruud has been my guest on the Association Chat Podcast before talking about event design and his latest book and this was our chance to sit down and catch up on goals, events, and what’

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!