Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2024

Becoming a good, strategy-minded board member is often another matter, though. Boards don’t always come in with a solid grounding of the work they’re being asked to do, or how to do it. First, he’s been working on something close to a one-size-fits-all introductory video that walks board members through the basics of their duties.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Every score has a treasure trove of insights you can work with to improve your members’ experience. Membership – This person works to get unengaged members more involved in the organization and target non-members for recruitment. Choose what works best for your association and its overarching mission and goals.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I’ve had a few writing projects finish recently and have room for more client work in my schedule. Since the pandemic, people are making more time for their personal interests and less for their work interests.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Focus on what matters to operational outcomes (ex. Focus on what matters to operational outcomes (ex. Plus, some people just don’t do well with navigating crowded spreadsheets, or might never work in spreadsheets to know what they’re doing. Make sure you have a reason you’re using each KPI. Provide context you can refer back to.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. But, seriously, has anyone seen the movie Join or Die yet? I’m hoping to somehow. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

You should segment your membership by the metrics that matter most to you, such as demographics, tenure, behavior, at-risk status, periods of time and more. Armed with this data, you can do more of what’s working or focus your attention on new tactics that might boost engagement.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

These webinars were repurposed from existing content, along with content from committee members volunteering as subject matter experts. Strategy 2: Double Down With the Double Down strategy, you’re looking for products, services, and member segments that are really working well for your association.

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YourMembership

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

To keep members happy and engaged long-term, it’s important to deliver the benefits that matter most to them. The Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study suggests associations might have work to. Community Brands’ latest study shows you might have room for improvement.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 9, 2022

That long-term, loyal relationship is critical – it’s a key part of the foundation both of associations’ revenue models and of the work we do to benefit our professions and industries. In position number 9 of the top ten all time Spark blog posts: Why Is Membership the Only Relationship ? How have things changed?

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 31, 2017

Subject matter experts (SMEs) have the potential to be the most versatile and impactful members of your community. We often find that online communities are unintentionally set up with roadblocks that make it harder for subject matter experts to participate. 4 Steps to Increase Participation from Subject Matter Experts.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 24, 2024

Our product team worked with Salesforce to identify that this was a new mandatory update release and found a simple solution. Product upgrades and release philosophies matter You’re investing in technology for today and tomorrow. That’s a lot of product innovation, enhancements, and mandates that occur each year.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 12, 2022

We looked at what associations were offering by way of volunteering – mostly rigidly structured committee service leading in a hierarchical way to board service, after which people were kind of pushed off the volunteering cliff – and what the data said about what people were looking for in their volunteering experiences – mostly flexible, (..)

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

Fri 3/1 at 4 p.m.* – Panel Discussion: Issues Women Face at Work That Men Don’t, and How Men Can Be Allies Our panel members will discuss issues they have faced in the workplace simply because they are women. Our discussion will also include how men can be allies at work when they see women treated differently. Advertising.

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NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

Assure stakeholders that you’re working hard to resolve the issue by explaining how you’re fixing things. When planning an event for your nonprofit or association, you’re probably focused on securing a venue, soliciting sponsor support, and encouraging people to register for your event online. Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 2, 2019

Connie then went on to talk about Cognitive Load , which she describes as the total amount of mental activity imposed on working memory in any one instant. She’s concluded that working memory – the aspect of our minds that is conscious where we manipulate information – dominates everything we do in terms of learning. Visual Design.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

When I started working at Blue Sky, we were already running webinars and hybrid events. There may be certain aspects of in-person conferences that can’t be replaced, but it’s truly up to the individual attendee if those things matter to them. I was an eLearning newbie. The whirlwind of 2020: Who saw that coming?!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, advocacy work doesn’t begin and end that day—it’s a year-round effort. We know that elected officials want to hear from subject-matter experts, but it can be difficult to get members to fly out to their state capital or to Washington, DC. It’s just one part of how your members can engage with legislators throughout the year.”

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Are you working longer and harder and getting less done than you did a year and a half ago? Do we need to keep working longer to make up for our lack of productivity? Focus your limited time on what matters most. Related: Leaning into emotional work. Persistence to do emotional work. Should we be feeling guilty?

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PROPEL

JANUARY 30, 2023

These culture patterns will throw you off, no matter how hard you’re working. No one comes to work and thinks, I’m so excited that a member or customer is going to ask me for information today, and I will. But if you can spot the patterns in time, you can stay ahead of the game (without getting burned out).

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leaders who succeeded in the hard work of changing their boardroom culture and growing engagement for all members started with honest conversations , with each board member and senior staff, about why inclusion matters and how it reflects the organization’s values,” they write. That’s debatable. What to do?

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Blue Sky eLearn

AUGUST 16, 2019

And while they’re doing that, you’re spending the time marketing the webinar, you’re spending the money to work with a company who will assist you in hosting a professional event and take care of the technical and customer support needs. Have other ideas that have worked for you? Write a blog post (or two!). Share them below!

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Freestone

MARCH 17, 2024

To assist in any of these situations (and more), you might consider working with an eLearning consultant. Working with an experienced eLearning consultant can answer these questions and help organizations avoid common mistakes while identifying the best tools and processes for a successful learning strategy.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 29, 2024

When Meagan Roloff, CAE, joined the National Association for Gifted Children in April 2023 as director of member services and engagement, she knew she’d be working on strengthening NAGC’s volunteer program. We saw there was some confusion from committee members and leaders about where and how their work fit into the big picture.

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Associations Now

MAY 7, 2023

But McKinsey & Company’s State of Organizations 2023 report, released late last month, puts some meaningful metrics around matters of CEO self-awareness. Just as no department works well when it’s siloed off, top leaders can’t be islands unto themselves without consequences. How do you work through fears?

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Associations Now

JANUARY 1, 2024

Getting smarter about technology is a big piece of it: The report found that concerns about AI and cybersecurity are paramount, and that boards are still working through its challenges. The report found that concerns about AI and cybersecurity are paramount, and that boards are still working through its challenges.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this post we’ll explore: Why member experience matters What makes a great membership experience How to improve member experience How event management software helps deliver better a member experience What is Member Experience? But first… Why Does Member Experience Matter? So how do you improve your member experience? Streamlined.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Whether it’s a matter of retaining talent, bolstering your volunteer base , making your workplace more accessible , or making meetings more welcoming , there are plenty of good reasons to put DEI at the center of your association’s work. Associations are increasingly in justify-your-existence mode. DEI is worth the effort.

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Associations Now

APRIL 4, 2024

If we’re going to be prepared to make a comment about race-related matters in one country or one region, we’d better be prepared to make them about race-related matters in other regions,” he said. So what does that smart and explicit strategy look like? That doesn’t mean you should do nothing around hot-button issues.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Hyperloop Association Launch: February 2023 Leadership: Ben Paczek, President Early work. In the upcoming months, the group expects major developments in the hyperloop space, including the European Commission initiating work on the hyperloop regulatory framework—a significant milestone for the industry. Starting point. Next steps.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 5, 2021

“Where are we going and why does it matter?”. Here’s the first part of what she wrote: She then applied this question and thinking to the work that she, and the team we work with, does with our association clients. She wondered if Hotsenpiller’s “Where are we going and why does it matter?”

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Association Success

AUGUST 18, 2020

It’s not just a matter of a simple, declarative sentence. And your story is what drives people to want to work with you and join your organization. And your story is what drives people to want to work with you and join your organization. But telling a story that matters isn’t easy. Who are you? That’s what opens the door.

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NXUnite

MARCH 22, 2024

Effective event management software must meet your specific needs, and while these may change, consider what key factors matter most or how adaptable your prospective platform is. It also ensures your organization has ongoing access to data that you can use to guide your future decision-making. What is Event Management Software?

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Elevating Engagement

JUNE 2, 2023

Maybe what the big picture wants us to know is mattering matters to us humans, and one way to do work that matters is to be of service. Maybe what the big picture wants us to know is mattering matters to us humans, and one way to do work that matters is to be of service. A kind word.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The most important thing for an employee to know is that they’re making a difference, that they are contributing to something that matters,” said Jaya Koilpillai Bohlmann, MA, APR, president and founder of Designing Communication and a career coach for ASAE’s Association CareerHQ. “The

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Why does member retention matter? It’s one of the most cost-effective ways for your organization to grow and succeed!

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Culture experts say that culture will happen no matter what, but the best cultures happen with some planning and encouragement. Some version of member engagement will happen no matter what, but real, authentic, meaningful member engagement happens with some thought and encouragement. Member engagement is just like that.

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Achurch

JULY 14, 2022

Unfair treatment at work Unmanageable workload Lack of role clarity Lack of communication and support from managers Unreasonable time pressure. The pandemic has been a Great Reset and people are rethinking what really matters most. The soft side of business matters—it’s an essential part of being a manager. #3:

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