Association Success
JUNE 2, 2020
The most challenging moments in life have some things in common. They are the moments we disappoint our peers or loved ones, don’t meet expectations, or fail to accomplish a goal. The fear of failure is deeply embedded in our culture, from the education system to the way many companies work. Failure is simply not an option. . But what if that wasn’t true?
Higher Logic
JUNE 5, 2020
Every year, The Community Roundtable releases the State of Community Management Report. It’s always filled with insightful analysis on how online communities, both internal and external, are making a difference. This year is no different. 2020's report, The State of Community Management: Changing the Way the World Works , highlights three big themes: Advanced communities create generative value.
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Wild Apricot
JUNE 2, 2020
Pledge fundraising raises money through promises of donations to be collected at a later date. Here's how you can pull off a successful campaign.
Reid All About it
JUNE 5, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. This tweet summed it up for me. It feels somewhat like that week in March when the impact of COVID-19 hit us all. It’s been hard to focus. I find myself staring blankly at whatever I’m writing while my mind is far away. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read.
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Spark Consulting
JUNE 2, 2020
Out of respect for the ongoing uprisings protesting the murder of George Floyd and longstanding, unaddressed racism and racial discrimination in American society, I’ve requested that Association Insights postpone our scheduled Wednesday, June 3 webinar, Leading Engagement from the Outside In, to a later date. I don’t feel it is appropriate to host this session in the middle of yet another tragic moment in our shared history.
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Wild Apricot
JUNE 4, 2020
If you're thinking about redesigning your site by switching your Wild Apricot website theme, this blog covers some best practices that have been shared with us by our guest blogger, Karen Wall, Webmaster of Wines and Steins.
Jamie Notter
JUNE 4, 2020
When the pace of change goes through the roof, you will need new skills and new knowledge in order to adapt to the new reality. Providing those skills and knowledge, of course, is a big part of what I do, and since the in-person events are obviously being put off for who-knows-how-long, we just completely revamped our online training website, the Culture Campus , to help you keep up with the pace of change.
GrowthZone
JUNE 5, 2020
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program was established in 1960 by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to promote the highest standards of association management. For over 60 years , it has served to credential association professionals and has stood as a mark of excellence. A vibrant program, CAE is designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and designate individuals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of associati
Association Success
JUNE 3, 2020
It feels as though the world is changing every single day, and with a global pandemic, that process has only accelerated. But one of the best ways to manage this change is through enforcing and developing our key relationships. . For associations, that means reaching out more regularly to our members. Sometimes the best way to do that isn’t by retooling an email newsletter or coming up with a punchier message for social media: It’s by picking up the phone and dialing.
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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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Membersuite
JUNE 3, 2020
At in-person and virtual conferences, attendees listen to speakers, take in new information, get excited about new ideas, and jot down next steps. Keep the momentum going and help attendees apply what they learned with these post-event activities.
Association Adviser
JUNE 4, 2020
Even as cities across the country begin a phased reopening of businesses following a months-long shutdown, large-scale events and conferences are being approached with caution. Events throughout the spring rapidly shifted from in-person to virtual-only – to varying levels of success – and, as we look ahead, it’s likely most events for the foreseeable future […].
Smooth The Path
JUNE 4, 2020
Some people are huggers. They greet everyone, even people they don’t know, with a big bear hug. From handshakes to hugs to friendly smooches, our welcomes are about to change. Because of COVID, welcoming new members is changing too. Two years ago, the three most popular and effective new member onboarding tactics were emails, phone calls, and welcoming new members at in-person events, events like chapter meetings, or conferences.
Achurch
JUNE 1, 2020
Virtual Event Platform Considerations. For the foreseeable future organizations will be providing virtual and/or hybrid events. Moving from an in-person to a virtual event requires more than just throwing together a few Zoom recordings or sessions. You need to consider platforms that will offer your attendees the highest quality experience and sponsors meaningful opportunities for exposure.
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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.
Jamie Notter
JUNE 4, 2020
When the pace of change goes through the roof, you will need new skills and new knowledge in order to adapt to the new reality. Providing those skills and knowledge, of course, is a big part of what I do, and since the in-person events are obviously being put off for who-knows-how-long, we just completely revamped our online training website, the Culture Campus , to help you keep up with the pace of change.
AssociationChat
JUNE 1, 2020
Support Black Lives Matter: [link]. What a strange and extraordinary time to be alive in the United States. We are living in a land full of people who have reached a breaking point. With the ridiculous racist evil that continues to take place in our country, we need to collectively and individually do more. We need to do better. I need to do better.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 2, 2020
If your pool noodle knocks someone else’s pool noodles, it means you are closer than 6 feet. You may have seen the article about a German cafe that passed out pool noodle hats to help customers keep their distance. Pool noodle hats are a clever (and silly) solution to a real-world problem. People want to get out and be social, but they also want to be safe.
Association Adviser
JUNE 3, 2020
It doesn’t matter if you are an individual or a company, we’re all in the same boat trying to make sense of some very new territory because of challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes are happening quickly, requiring that we adjust how we live and go about our routines as well as how […]. The post Empathetic Marketing: Cultivating Creativity and Connection appeared first on Association Adviser.
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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
Association Success
JUNE 4, 2020
We are so excited our SURGE Connect virtual conference is almost here! . Each day of SURGE Connect begins with a keynote interview, conducted by AssociationSuccess.org’s content manager Chelsea Brasted, meant to present new ideas and creative connections between association professionals and experts in other industries. For SURGE Connect, we’ve got a diverse trio of conversations dedicated to brain science, cybersecurity and entrepreneurism thanks to keynote interviewees Alexander McCobin, Jo Bo
AssociationChat
JUNE 5, 2020
The year 2020 has been dedicated to change. Through COVID-19, economic crisis, and a growing population of US citizens demanding meaningful societal change, there is nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. . If you are in business, you are undoubtedly seeing some kind of impact. For many in the association and events industries, that means reevaluating value propositions.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 3, 2020
Your members’ last great online experience is their new expectation. Is your association keeping up? Here’s how to catch up with member expectations – no Amazon-sized staff or budget required. Here’s something to think about: Your members’ last great online experience is their new expectation. So, even if their last experience was with a personalization powerhouse like Amazon or Netflix (highly likely), that experience sets the bar for their experience with your association.
Idea Architects
JUNE 3, 2020
A decade ago, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) asked 14 thought leaders about the metamorphosis we need to see in meetings and conferences. I was privileged to be one of them. I recently revisited my contribution to see how it stood up 10 years later: I want more meetings that crackle with energy and excitement—where participants are on the edge of their seats in general sessions and the din of hallway conversations between breakouts is ear-splitting because people have
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.
Multiview
JUNE 5, 2020
As the novelty of virtual and hybrid events wears off, one thing that will also mature is the monetization models… The post Promote and Profit Off Your Virtual Events with Retargeting appeared first on MultiView.
ReviewMyAMS
JUNE 2, 2020
Guest post by Peggy Hoffman, FASAE, CAE, Mariner Management More than 50% of associations have reported a disruption in existing member programs or activities. Nearly 40% indicated they don’t see resuming in-person events before 2021. We don’t have any projections on member retention yet however the first two data. Read more. Tags: AMS. associations. member retention. member engagement.
Ungrated
JUNE 2, 2020
All of us have been forced to adapt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve canceled nonessential meetings and events to limit large gatherings of people, moved our operations online , and adjusted our daily routines and interactions with others now that we’re observing social distancing. We’ve learned some valuable lessons. Social distancing has promoted and fostered civility.
Aptify
JUNE 2, 2020
Provide a personalized experience while keeping your member data safe. . Your member’s expectations for a personaliz ed experience are high. But, so are their demands for data security. Here’s how to balance the two. These days, your members expect a high level of personalization. T he Community Brands Digital Evolution Study shows that 79 percent of members of professional associations say it’s very or somewhat important that their organization provide targeted, valuable content.
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!
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