Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Have you tried a few virtual networking events and felt they delivered a meh experience? However, networking is essential for most members, and you don’t want to give up on delivering this critical value, so how do you create a virtual environment for meaningful networking? These are the early days of virtual networking.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 9, 2022

How do we find just the right mix of structured programming while offering opportunities for organic networking and some fun too?? In today’s busy environment there are many things vying for attendee’s time and money, making it more important than ever to build the “perfect” event to entice them to attend.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 22, 2019

What is the best type of networking event to hold to get the maximum member engagement? Can you use your events not just to provide networking opportunities for today’s needs for today’s members, but also use them to pivot to a more diverse and inclusive future? It depends. I know, I say that a lot.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Get out of your own backyard and diversify your professional network by attending these formal and informal networking events. The post Networking in Your Industry and Beyond appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 26, 2021

One association has been offering online networking meetings every other week since the pandemic started. There is no shortage of problems with virtual networking. But the virtual networking you see now will not be the virtual networking you will see in the future. We are at this very same stage with virtual networking.

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Multiview

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Networking is essential in any career but it plays a particularly important role for members of trade and professional associations. Not only does networking create connections among members in the same organization, but it builds a stronger industry through sharing ideas and creating opportunities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 3, 2021

I have been a loyal and passionate disciple of networking for all of my adult life. I learned a lot over the first nine months of the pandemic as I collaborated with clients to design and deliver high-value networking experiences in the digital-only world we were living in. Virtual Networking is Hard. I got accepted!

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Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2020

Since lots of people attend conferences for the opportunity to network with fellow attendees and speakers, many meeting pros are concerned about making that possible in a virtual environment. At the top of that list for many is a staple of face-to-face events: networking opportunities. A look at some ways it can be done.

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Forj

MARCH 4, 2024

Listservs can be a good tool for starting a community, but many organizations outgrow the limited tech capabilities. Your members are used to using SMS, apps, social media, and many other forms of communication.

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Sidecar

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Despite the name, networking events often don’t produce much in the way of real connections, especially for the folks who most need to grow their network. The post How AI Matching Can Elevate Your Organization’s Networking Opportunities appeared first on Sidecar. Find out how AI matching has the power to change this.

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Raklet

MAY 23, 2023

A social networking site is a place online where a user may register, establish a profile, and develop a network. The post Best Social Network Site Builders 2023 appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

People ask me if it is necessary to use a specialized virtual networking platform to provide a tremendous virtual networking experience. But can you have meaningful, fun, effective virtual networking experiences without investing in extra technology? My answer is it depends, but generally, no. For example, I love Circl.es

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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A speed networking event is an accelerated way to meet people, get business contacts, and build community. Speed networking events can also be hosted as a way to boost community within your association. In-Person Speed Networking. Virtual Speed Networking. Speed Networking is Worth the Effort. get everyone talking.

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Membersuite

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here are 9 new ideas for networking meetups. Members are craving conversations with people outside their home and remote office. Create regular opportunities for members to get together as once a year during a conference is simply not enough.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Association networking events are critical to increasing member engagement and demonstrating value. Part two of our two-part series on successful member networking explores post-event tactics to maximize the opportunity. Share these post-event tactics with your members: Add each new contact to your LinkedIn network.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

We asked the participants of the Virtual Networking Incubator what feelings in-person networking brought up for them. We asked the same question at the end of each of our virtual networking gatherings, “what feelings did this gathering bring up for you?” Related: The roundup report on networking events of the future.

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The post The good, the bad and the ugly of career center networks. Not only do job boards provide value to existing members and help associations attract new members, but they also generate. appeared first on YourMembership.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Likely as we solve this problem, we will develop many options for virtual networking during virtual events and other synchronous and asynchronous methods. The post Fulfilling the Promise of Virtual Networking with Online Communities appeared first on Smooth The Path. Related: Reconsider Virtual Verbal Debriefs.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 2, 2023

Networking is hard and it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. As an association, it falls to you to facilitate these connections and help your members network like a pro. The Value of Networking There are lots of reasons why people join associations. Here are some association networking tips that will help.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 26, 2016

In alignment with Event Garde’s focus on networking, this month’s guest blog post is by John Rampton , the founder of Palo Alto, California-based Due , a free online invoicing company specializing in helping businesses bill their client easily online. For those who attend conferences and trade shows often, networking can become mundane.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 27, 2013

They have a lot of interesting suggestions, and if you have time, I recommend reading the entire article, but one in particular drew my attention: Employee Alumni Networks. The second is congratulate him on the new job and welcome him to your company’s alumni network. When members leave, we tend to write them off.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 31, 2020

The post Networking for Success: Robert Duke, CAE appeared first on Association Adviser. We speak with Robert Duke, CAE about how he’s guiding membership operations and encouraging professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 20, 2017

There are hundreds of nonprofit groups on LinkedIn. Here I’ve segmented the top ones into the categories and written a few lines about each to help you decide which ones to join.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Networking over drinks can be a minefield. Related: This study suggests networking events do not work. Improve the member experience with curated networking. Associations can reduce the anxiety caused by networking. The post Work to Network appeared first on Smooth The Path. We celebrate good work done.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Community platforms, like Mighty Networks, have changed the game for creators and educators looking to build a community business around their ideas and expertise. Platforms like Mighty Networks pioneered a space where ideas, learning, and connections thrive.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Career center networks reinforce membership value and investment in your association. Let's explore three reasons why joining a career center network is smart for associations. The post 3 Reasons to Join an Association Career Center Network appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 12, 2021

Delivering meaningful networking and connecting experiences in a digital or hybrid experience. In February, our two guests founded the 2021 Virtual Networking Incubator. Learning Outcomes: Learn the new considerations for hosts planning networking events. What is every meeting owner’s quest for the holy grail?

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2019

A new report looked at how people behave and communicate when they network, and then offered up tips to attendees about how do to it more effectively and to event organizers about how to create better environments for it. When it comes to networking, I find that there are typically two camps: those who love it and those who hate it.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 16, 2018

Traditional networking events – cocktail hour, name tags and business cards – can be intimidating for some of your members, particularly if they are new or uncomfortable in large social situations.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 1, 2021

If you missed our recent webinar on Cracking the Code on Digital Networking, you can watch it on-demand. It is well worth your time to learn from two masters: Amanda Kaiser (pictured, top right) and Arianna Rehak (pictured, bottom), co-founders of the 2021 Virtual Networking Incubator. Wonder for virtual reception-style conversations.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While the word “networking” strikes fear into many people’s hearts, the act of networking achieves a lot of good. Members say networking helps them: Get the funding they need for world-changing projects. Let’s figure out how to include great networking opportunities in our upcoming virtual events.

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Membersuite

APRIL 27, 2020

Whether in-person or online, networking can be tough. So in this new era of virtual events, it's critical to prep your attendees on how to network virtually. Read the post to learn how to get your attendees ready to network at your virtual event.

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Smooth The Path

MAY 17, 2018

Networking events can be awkward for some of us. Also, it takes a lot of luck to meet folks who know something about the problem we are trying to solve at a networking event. These two reasons explain some of why receptions and other networking events don’t meet our member’s needs. How do we solve this problem?

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Raklet

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Have you ever thought wanted to build your own social network like Facebook If you have, you might have backed. The post How to Build Your Own Social Network Like Facebook? appeared first on Raklet - Membership Management Software.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The network effect is growing my public speaking business. I credit the network effect for propelling all of my recent initiatives from speaking, to recruiting quality participants for association industry research, to having clients find me for custom member research. Networking is one of the top values we provide our members.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2015

These could help your attendees have a more meaningful networking experience. Imagine if only a fraction of that time was spent on networking apps. In this post you will find a list of some great networking apps perfect for event attendees , which will take their networking success to the next level! Don’t stress!

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Membership Management Software + Social Networking. What’s the point of social networking for member-centric organizations? YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. December 6th, 2011 | Posted in Social Media and Business Trends. Isn’t it all just fluff and a waste of time?

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