Association Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

With the quarter coming to an end, it’s no wonder association professionals are looking for ways to boost their recruitment and retention rates before the end of the year. Every week, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our newsletters to keep up with what’s trending. How do we come up with this list? Subscribe here.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 17, 2018

I've been thinking this week about metrics for the marketing and communications function of my organization. Specifically, what's the best way to measure the contribution of our marketing efforts in the achievement of our program goals? We want to recruit new members. Maybe I need to explain that.

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Associations Now

JULY 2, 2019

Digital marketing tools make it easier to test out a member recruitment campaign in real time. At the American Optometric Association, piloting several marketing tactics with chapters first helped inform a national campaign targeted to young prospects. Email marketing. Here’s how the AOA team did it.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

What are the best ways that your organization can step up its online strategy in order to acquire more members? When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. Prioritize social media engagement.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

What are the best ways that your organization can step up its online strategy in order to acquire more members? When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. Prioritize social media engagement.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As of 2019, email marketing boasted a 4,200% return on investment —or $42 in returns for every $1 spent. So, whether you’re sending a sales email, sharing company news or promoting content, email remains a valuable way to spend your marketing dollars. 10 Membership Newsletter Best Practices. Promoting upcoming events.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As of 2019, email marketing boasted a 4,200% return on investment —or $42 in returns for every $1 spent. So, whether you’re sending a sales email, sharing company news or promoting content, email remains a valuable way to spend your marketing dollars. 10 Membership Newsletter Best Practices. Promoting upcoming events.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 10, 2018

What changes would make your email newsletters more engaging? The Wall Street Journal is starting by cutting back on the number of newsletters it produces. How many newsletters does your organization send out each week? If, like The Wall Street Journal , the answer is too many, it’s time to consider a new strategy.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 31, 2016

He continues his primary work specializing in international strategy development for associations, but he calls the The Graphene Council “a real-life proof of concept” for that experience and his strategic approaches. So, to grow The Graphene Council, he pursued a LinkedIn-only strategy. as compared to inside the U.S.,”

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Higher Logic

MAY 19, 2016

Could your marketing department benefit from your organization’s community? It doesn’t matter what your community is for or why your organization decided to establish one -- it can be a powerful tool for your marketing department. Your most dedicated members or customers are also some of your greatest marketing allies.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

Join this engaging conversation as Vince Caldwell leads us through the latest and best new business books on the market and shares his advice for young professionals along the way. Presenter: Chris Klauda, Senior Director, Market Insights, STR. Addressing Burnout: Strategies for Leaders During The Great Resignation. Host: CQbd.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Data strategy. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General, Inc., associations surveyed revealed the most common level of segmentation for their member marketing efforts: 55% – Membership level/type. Behavioral data and segmentation are key to maximizing the value of your targeted marketing efforts.

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Optimist Consulting

MAY 31, 2016

I was delighted to recently present at CHASE on how to develop your membership marketing strategy and plan. These are the most commonly used channels: Direct marketing: Member emails, hard copy mailings, SMS/instant messages, and via direct marketing from partnerships you may have (if opted in). Potential members.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2022

Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Your marketing team constantly talks about the buyer’s journey. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Decoding the Buyer’s Journey. CAE credits.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals. From creating processes for handling your association’s most valuable asset (your data) to delegating tasks to maintain an organized strategy, this guide covers it all. Let’s dive in!

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many strategies for attracting new members over time, but if you want to see a boost ASAP, the best thing you can do is start brainstorming membership drive ideas! We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. Step 7: Market, market, market!

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Maximizing Revenue through Smart Pricing Strategies. Josh Spector ). Dreading a winter lockdown? More info/register.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To be more specific, in this article, you’ll learn: What member retention is Why them matter What retention rates can tell you Top 10 membership renewal strategies. This makes it way more cost-effective to retain the support of existing members than recruiting, onboarding and engaging new members all the time. What is member retention?

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Membersuite

MARCH 16, 2022

A Proactive Data Strategy Helps You Stay in Touch With Members and Customers. Without clean, complete data, no one on staff can keep up with the changing behavior and interests of members and customers, send them relevant content and marketing messages, and deliver the value they seek. 3: Newsletters. 1: New Member Onboarding.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

A digital pass subscription gets you regular small group meetups, monthly expert live streams, weekly newsletter, benchmarking data, on-demand content, one-on-one brainstorming session, and event discounts. WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. Association strategies.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

17 non-negotiable things your email newsletter needs right now. ( Jodi Harris, Content Marketing Institute ). The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Amy Gitchell, Marketing Specialist, GrowthZone AMS. Ann Handley ). 20 striking findings from 2020.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

Amanda Milligan, Content Marketing Institute ). Would you like to subscribe to this newsletter? Michelle Brien, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy for TopClass LMS by WBT Systems. Presenters: Chase Brunson, Marketing and Development Manager, The Rise School of Austin. Ed Salvato, LGBTQ marketing specialist.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Content/education strategy. Kim Moutsos, Content Marketing Institute ). Lisa Block, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting ).

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 3, 2020

Are 2x more likely to have a formal strategy to encourage loyal customers to become brand advocates. Online communities bookend your customer reference program by allowing you to both identify and recruit strong customer advocates , as well as connect prospects and customers in the community for a positive and authentic reference experience.

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Arc 3 Communications

JULY 21, 2021

From social media to email, blogs to newsletters, many of your association’s marketing efforts are most likely digital. Both communicating with and providing value for your members, while also bringing in new members is achieved through digital marketing efforts.

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

Associations have a role to play in the training, credentialing and lifelong learning market, but few have taken advantage of those opportunities. – Proven Strategies to Increase Member Retention. Presenters: Tara Pawlak, Membership Marketing Expert, and Tirrah Switzer, Association Advocate, Community Brands. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Event Strategies 2021 and Beyond. Hear actionable advice and tested strategies for hosting both virtual and hybrid events. Quick hits.

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Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

Follow our tips to improve your association’s email open rate and boost member engagement, building a stronger communications strategy along the way. If you send out different kinds of emails (newsletters, event information, system communications about your technology etc.) The same is true of email marketing communications.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Some early newsletter insights emerge from the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. Marketing and fundraising advisor Kivi Leroux Miller has released a few tidbits on her eponymous blog. ” The post Monday Buzz: The State of Nonprofit Newsletters appeared first on Associations Now.' Reading List of the Day.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The term was coined in 1994 by Joel Kurtzman , who was the founding editor-in-chief of Strategy+Business magazine and editor of the Harvard Business Review. But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. That’s the beauty of thought leadership.

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Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. How to create an editorial calendar that will streamline your content strategy. Presenter: Brudis Limar III, Head of Revenue – Sales and Marketing, e180. Quick hits. Neil Patel ). Host: Remo.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

In order to recruit new members, associations need to provide a unique value proposition , something compelling enough that people see value in paying for membership on their own or asking their company to sponsor their membership. Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments?

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