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Modernize your association with an integrated, cloud-based solution.

YourMembership

Leverage mobile capabilities to access member information anytime, anywhere. Are your strategies limited by your technology? As associations evolve, they sometimes do not have the time or resources to think long term about scalable management software and business productivity solutions. Instead, they react to the immediate needs of their organizations by patching together a […].

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Collaborate, Discover, Explore Learning at ASAE Tech 2016

WBT Systems

WBT Systems will be exhibiting our award-winning TopClass Learning Management System and association learning solutions at Booth #615 during ASAE Tech 2016 , December 13-14. ASAE Technology Conference will help association executives to “ keep an eye on trends and leverage the best approaches to stay adaptable, overcome challenges, and move quickly into the future.

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4 Things To Do Before Starting a Blog Program in Your Customer Community

Socious

You did all the work. When you started your customer community, you created the content, wrote the blogs, and encouraged your customers and prospective customers to join. It was all on you. And to some extent, the pressure will always be on you and your business.

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The Biggest List of Tips For Smooth Succession Planning

Wild Apricot

Over the years, we’ve gathered tips from hundreds of board members who have all been through succession planning themselves. Right now, his is the biggest list of tips for succession planning on the internet!

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.9.16

Reid All About it

It’s the most wonderful time of the year …Christmas, Hanukkah, frosty nights, comfort food, warm fires, cozy slippers, wool sweaters, and ASAE Tech. Huh? One of those things doesn’t belong, you say? Well, it does in my world and the world of my fellow association tech geeks – you know who you are. It’s a crazy time of year for a conference but somehow that makes it even more special.

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What Will 2017 Hold?

Spark Consulting

Aptify set out to answer this question, at least for associations, in their recent e-book: Top Association Management Predictions for 2017. In the monograph, 13 association pros (including me) share their thoughts about the future as relates to topics like member engagement, online learning, culture, innovation, membership models, growth, M&A in the AMS space, and change management.

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The Biggest List of Tips For Smooth Succession Planning

Wild Apricot

Over the years, we’ve gathered tips from hundreds of board members who have all been through succession planning themselves. Right now, his is the biggest list of tips for succession planning on the internet!

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4 Easy Steps to Effectively Evaluate Membership Management Software

Socious

Maybe it was a Friday afternoon and you were just counting down the minutes until the weekend. Then the board, your boss, or maybe a staff member uttered those dreaded words, “ I think we need new membership management software.” While new software can be exciting, the idea of sitting through countless hours of demos and sales presentations is enough to take the joy out of anything.

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‘Tis the Season for Giving

Virtual

We’re fortunate at Virtual to be in a position to support many worthy causes in the Boston area. Over the past few years, we’ve given tens of thousands of dollars to charitable causes ranging from the Jimmy Fund, to supporting employees who participate in various charity walks and runs, to volunteering our time at Habitat for Humanity and more. As CEO, I’ve been fortunate to have been the recipient of the thanks and good feelings that go along with that giving.

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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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Yes, We Opened That Can of Worms

Higher Logic

It’s fun talking about community strategy at the 50,000 foot, theoretical level, but sometimes you need to dig in and ask the nitty gritty questions. At Super Forum 2016, Higher Logic’s team of six community managers did just that in a two part break out session, “Let’s Open a Can of Worms.” We dove right into the weeds of many topics that community builders deal with every day.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.9.16

Reid All About it

It’s the most wonderful time of the year …Christmas, Hanukkah, frosty nights, comfort food, warm fires, cozy slippers, wool sweaters, and ASAE Tech. Huh? One of those things doesn’t belong, you say? Well, it does in my world and the world of my fellow association tech geeks – you know who you are. It’s a crazy time of year for a conference but somehow that makes it even more special.

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5 Must-Haves for Your Mobile Event Experience

Socious

I hated the last event app I used. Every time I opened it, I had to sign in all over again. It didn’t save my login information, so I had to manually type in my email address and password multiple times a day.

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Are Chapters Worth It? Infographic

Mariner

This infographic captures the highlights from the 2016 Chapter Benchmarking Study and Report. Where do your chapters compare? Where do your chapters produce value? Are they worth it?

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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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Meet Your Community Manager: Will Machin

Higher Logic

Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). In this sixth installment, we’re introducing our newest community manager, Will Machin.

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Stop Calling It Failing

Eric Lanke

At my association, we set goals every year. Some of them we're pretty sure we can achieve and others seem a little more far-fetched. I typically don't shy away from those "stretch" goals, but you do have to be careful that you don't pile too many of them on top of each other. Nothing but stretch goals can often lead to low morale. But a handful, carefully placed in areas where "better than normal" performance is required to achieve wider organizational goals, can help organize and concentrate ef

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4 Things To Do Before Starting a Blog Program in Your Customer Community

Socious

You did all the work. When you started your customer community, you created the content, wrote the blogs, and encouraged your customers and prospective customers to join. It was all on you. And to some extent, the pressure will always be on you and your business. You need to moderate discussion forums and ensure that there’s a constant flow of information and engagement opportunities.

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Making Augmented Reality a Reality for Membership

Associations Now

A technology expert explains how augmented reality apps can deepen the membership experience for associations. Next Tuesday marks the start of ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo at National Harbor, Maryland, and I’m looking forward to hearing from association leaders who will be talking about new and emerging technology trends. But there’s one emerging tech in particular that I’m excited to test for myself—augmented reality.

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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!

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The Problem With Associations’ Tendency to Complicate Situations

Smooth The Path

Related: Learn about members’ why. Do our association’s members feel taken care of? When to make innovation a priority for your association. The post The Problem With Associations’ Tendency to Complicate Situations appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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10 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right CMS for Your Association.

Vanguard Tech

It could be argued that the content management system (CMS) is the most important element of your site. Sure, having a credible and professional association website is paramount, too, but an efficient CMS is a bedrock upon which you can build stellar digital experiences. Unless your users get a consistent experience across sites, channels, and devices, any attempt to engage them will likely fail.

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4 Easy Steps to Effectively Evaluate Membership Management Software

Socious

Maybe it was a Friday afternoon and you were just counting down the minutes until the weekend. Then the board, your boss, or maybe a staff member uttered those dreaded words, “ I think we need new membership management software.” While new software can be exciting, the idea of sitting through countless hours of demos and sales presentations is enough to take the joy out of anything.

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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

Associations Now

A new report suggests that events will continue growing next year, but due to narrowing GDP growth, planners should work to rein in costs. This year has been fairly consistent for the meetings industry , and next year promises to be more of the same—but with a couple of wrinkles. That’s according to a recent forecast from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) Meetings and Events, which finds that meetings will continue their growth globally, despite a slight downward trend in global domestic product.

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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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Top Questions Asked About the Association Value Trigger Point Concept

Smooth The Path

One of the best ways to engage members early is by ensuring they have contact with your Association’s Value Trigger Point. How do you identify your Association’s Value Trigger Point? Many times staff don’t know if their association has an Association Value Trigger Point (AVTP) or what it might be. So how do you get the answer to those two questions?

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Be Authentic with Your Members

Membersuite

Last month, Joe Rominiecki from Associations Now wrote a post outlining the things he has learned while writing about association membership.

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Have the courage of your convictions

Effective Database

To have the courage of your convictions means to do or say what you think is right no matter who disagrees with you. What I often see from my clients is a very strong conviction about the value of their products and services, but very low willingness to price these products and services according to their value. I commonly hear it stated this way: Client: Our members LOVE our products and services and tell us they couldn’t live without them.

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Marketing: Getting Personalization Right

Associations Now

How three companies created personalized marketing campaigns without being creepy. Are you—like me—looking for a festive blanket scarf online? If so, chances are you’re going to see an ad for that cozy accessory following you around on other sites. And, sometimes, that sort of personalization is a nice reminder: Who doesn’t love seeing a nice plaid from time-to-time?

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.