Smooth The Path

JUNE 4, 2020

From handshakes to hugs to friendly smooches, our welcomes are about to change. Because of COVID, welcoming new members is changing too. We can still call and email, but how do you convey that lovely, warm, in-person welcome we used to provide at events? Double down on one-on-one phone calls with members.

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GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2022

How does your association welcome new members? Don’t rush the process and be sure to give these members your full attention. The first email to a new member is a valuable opportunity to make a positive impression that only happens once. An Engaging Subject Line is Important. Avoiding spam filters.

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MemberClicks

JULY 27, 2021

That’s because they know retaining association memberships is tied directly to how you welcome new members. What about the first touchpoint with a member? When was the first time you truly felt like a member? Do you remember your first event with your current association?

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 7, 2014

Does your association or club have a new member onboarding process in place? Here are some ideas on welcoming new members. membership'

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 7, 2020

New member onboarding processes vary from organization to organization. But one key tactic nearly all organizations employ is the sending of a new member welcome email. That’s really your first touchpoint with a new member, meaning your first chance to get them engaged.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You got a new member! Well, member retention begins the moment that member officially becomes a member. Your onboarding process – including your new member welcome packet – is a big part of that. What is a welcome packet? What is a welcome packet? New member welcome packets.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 10, 2015

Next week, we’re getting the group together to talk about “Best Practices for Welcoming New Members”. Our conference calls connect you with peers in similar situations, facing similar challenges. It's a place to share ideas, work on strategies & contribute best practices.

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Robert Skrob

MARCH 21, 2022

What should you include in a new member welcome kit, to maximize retention? Astonishingly, most subscription businesses that deliver a physical product have no new member welcome kit for their subscribers. When you do deliver a new member.

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Aptify

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

You have new members. It’s the same with new members to your association. That’s why member onboarding is so important. Start by thanking new members for their membership. If you need new members to do something, be sure to state clearly what you need them to do and why. Be personal.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 15, 2020

We talk with Amanda Kaiser of Smooth the Path about helping association members feel like they belong, based on results from the New Member Engagement Study. The post Podcast: How to Welcome New Members to Your Association Home appeared first on Association Adviser.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

When a new member joins your organization, an email welcoming them should be your top priority. It’s important to note that a Welcome Email should NOT be a quick, generic email that you send simply for the sake of checking it off your to-do list. an Email Welcoming New Members. How and Why to Create.

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MemberClicks

MAY 19, 2022

Imagine going to a restaurant and having the hostess give you a warm welcome, quickly followed by the waiter coming over to get your drink orders and tell you all about the evening’s specials. Odds are, you’re more likely to return to the first restaurant — and a good new member welcome letter works in a similar way.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 9, 2019

A new-member Welcome Email is categorized as a “triggered” email which is generated when there is a meaningful change or event in a prospect’s behavior or profile. In this case, when a new member joins an organization. Statistically, welcome emails are the most powerful triggered emails. >> .

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YourMembership

AUGUST 7, 2014

I came across an article recently that was making the case for the undeniable value of the age old new member packet for today’s association. It mentioned how new members are most always engaged members, and that the trusty packet can help those members stay engaged beyond the first exciting months of membership.

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Association 141+

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Members often join for a single reason – perhaps it is a conference, or signing up for a course or certification, or wanting to join a local component. After the member joins they are automatically added into the marketing stream and receive email after email with further upsell, treating them as a customer first and a member second.

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Mariner

OCTOBER 5, 2012

The “straw” was the question from the hotelier asking if I was a member and eligible therefore for the discount. The “straw” was the question from the hotelier asking if I was a member and eligible therefore for the discount. So, now I am a card-carrying member of AARP. I broke down and did it. read more.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2021

Imagine going to a restaurant and having the hostess give you a warm welcome, quickly followed by the waiter coming over to get your drink orders and tell you all about the evening’s specials.

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EventMobi: Association Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When it comes to cultivating relationships with members, there’s nothing more important than making a warm first impression. Creating an engaging new member orientation process! It’s never too late to update how your organization handles new membership orientation. Give members engagement tools and opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? Read our blog for seven tips to use your online member community to enhance your volunteer program!

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Associations Now

APRIL 5, 2016

Introduce your members to your association with a seamless onboarding program. When you sign up new members, they’re looking for benefits right off the bat. If you give them a weak welcome, they could slip away. Need to brainstorm something new or solve a problem? Science Can Help. Medium grows up.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 7, 2020

New member orientation doesn’t have to be boring. With these orientation tips and activities, your organization can welcome new members smoothly and easily, inspiring member engagement and retaining them longer.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

In this post, Greg offers insight into his organization''s event planning and member welcoming processes as well as some final words of advice for his membership peers.' Here is our final post in our 1-On-1 interview series with Greg Damron of ATD St.

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Associations Now

MAY 17, 2017

Among the 14 new nonprofit groups are the Center for Democracy & Technology, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Future of Privacy Forum, Human Rights Watch, and UNICEF. The post Partnership on AI Welcomes New Members, Including 14 Nonprofits appeared first on Associations Now.

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Smooth The Path

MAY 26, 2020

New member onboarding is evolving across the association industry. Once upon a time, the standard in onboarding was a mailed letter and maybe a welcome kit. Perhaps the new member would be asked to introduce themselves at a chapter event. Here are a few more emerging trends in new member onboarding.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Sometimes we have to tell people things we do not think we should have to say to them: The vibrant association is dynamic because members like you tell professionals like you all about the association. Your experiences in our industry or profession might be very different than our other members’ experiences.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And finally, coming in at #1 in the Spark All-Time Top 10 Blog Posts (and it wasn’t even close): Membership 101: The Welcome Series. The problem is, how do you learn which benefits any given member needs to help her solve her most important problems and achieve her biggest goals? . Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2023

The welcome kits of yore might be losing their luster in an age of immediate engagement. This is the first part of a three-part series on member onboarding. The second part is on making sure members get their money’s worth , and the third part is on long-term onboarding strategies. Are Welcome Packets Fading?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

Two-thirds of associations plan to develop new products/services, yet only one-third plan to hire more staff. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now dug into new research about membership organizations from iSeatz, a loyalty technology company. They learned a sense of belonging is essential for retaining members. 1 CAE credit.

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Smooth The Path

MAY 28, 2020

New member onboarding programs are technically advanced at some associations. These associations segment members and deploy sophisticated automated email campaigns. Here are some low tech, but impactful ways to onboard new members without breaking the bank. Sunny welcomes. Introductions.

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Elevating Engagement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And you may be wondering what other new member strategies and tactics scale. We have more than 150,000 members. Any advice on how to engage or onboard new members on a large scale? When I say “scale,” I mean how do we ensure each member gets a lovely, warm welcome? Have you got a lot of new members?

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 15, 2024

The most successful new member onboarding programs engage members within three days to 3 weeks after they join. New members are excited when they join (and they want to confirm they didn’t make a mistake), so take advantage of this open window of opportunity and engage them quickly. Want to engage members?

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

You’re not a true Star Wars fan unless you’ve seen A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. We recently released the 2018 State of Marketing Automation: Association Benchmark Report , which reported the three most popular automated campaigns for associations: New member onboarding. New Member Onboarding.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 14, 2021

The post Get New Community Members Engaged with an Onboarding Email Series appeared first on Higher Logic. Instead of sending just one welcome email, onboard your new community members with an email series. This online community engagement tactic will help you get your new members involved successfully.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So much time for membership organizations is focused on getting new members. What do you do when you finally get that new member? Member onboarding is vital to the long-term success of your organization. Member onboarding is vital to the long-term success of your organization. can be a challenge.

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Higher Logic

MAY 20, 2020

Video conferencing and virtual events have never been more important to business as it is now - especially for associations who need to keep members engaged and revenues high. Check out these six ideas for creating engaging webinars that deliver a valuable experience to your association’s members: Create Educational Opportunities.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Does membership retention really begin the second a member joins your association? The better you onboard, the more likely your members are to renew. So the question then becomes…how do you effectively onboard your new members? Here’s a breakdown: Month 1 – Welcome. Who doesn’t love a shoutout?!).

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you’re running a club, association, or any other kind of membership organization, your long-haul members are one of your greatest assets. That’s why having multiple member retention strategies in place is a must! Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding.

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