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Digital marketing is constantly evolving, one moment the algorithm works in your favor and then the next it throws a wrench into your efforts by completely changing overnight. MORE
Even your members need reminders every now and then. Here are five communications you should be sending them. If you’re like many people, you have some sort of system to make sure you don’t forget the important things in your day. You might use sticky notes. Maybe you have online calendar reminders. You may have. The post 5 email reminders your association should be sending appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
When executed with proper planning and resources, a customer community can have a tangible impact on key business performance indicators, including ticket deflection, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction. According to Aberdeen Research , firms with online communities: Enjoy 5.4x MORE
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. MORE
For some nonprofits, Twitter is the perfect platform to grow their community, while others are better off putting their efforts elsewhere. Is Twitter right for your organization MORE
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Editor's note: Anne-Margaret, online community manager for the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), shares her perspective on Super Forum 2019. There are so many great reasons for why I go to Higher Logic’s annual conference, Super Forum. One of my favorite aspects is the networking. MORE
Your brand is what sets you apart from your competitors, but are you leveraging all your resources to drive career center traffic? Recent research shows that members primarily join associations for career growth opportunities. MORE
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 MORE
9 Ways to Gain the Trust of Members and Customers. Read more about 9 Ways to Gain the Trust of Members and Customers MORE
While it’s easier to send a tweet or a social media message than to have a face-to-face meeting, legislators tend to react more strongly to advocacy efforts focused on in-person meetings, a new report finds. Social media seems to be where all the political discussion is these days. MORE
This year’s Golden Globes served an entirely plant-based menu for the first time. With more of your attendees going meatless and looking for meetings to have a smaller environmental footprint, should your conference menu be plant-based too? MORE
Even small associations can use social media to take member engagement to the next level. Here’s how. It might be time for your small association to “think bigger” when it comes to social media. Consider this: The Community Brands Digital Evolution Study points to the top reasons that members join a professional organization. They include. The post Make your association a part of your members’ social habits appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
11 Issues to Keep on Your Association’s Radar for 2020 and Beyond. Read more about 11 Issues to Keep on Your Association’s Radar for 2020 and Beyond MORE
When we walk out the front door, we lock it behind us. We double-check that our car keys are in our pockets, and we have our kids text us when they get to their friend’s house. . We do all these things because we’re concerned about our safety. MORE
There are a few fundamental items that your association should have in its toolbox: a strong value proposition, testimonials and referrals, and CRM. Value Proposition. This is not what you put in a brochure ten years ago and you just continue to update with new graphics and fonts. MORE
I’ve been in the association community for about five years now, and some topics, you just hear brought up over and over again. For me, one of those topics is “the great generational shift.”. MORE
The longtime association chief executive died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. It is with great sadness that ASAE announces the passing of its president and CEO, John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, after an extended battle with cancer. MORE
Over the past couple months we’ve provided you with helpful hints on how to recruit and pay webinar speakers , and how to train your speakers to deliver top-notch content, now let’s talk a bit about how to price your webinar content for maximum success. MORE
Associations are thinking about competition more than ever before and, more specifically, about competing in a digital world. I’ve got news for you: the internet is not going away and it’s your biggest competitor. MORE
Donations and Condolences The Graham family suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Graham’s memory to organizations that were particularly important to him, including: The National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. MORE
Every week I speak with associations about non-dues revenue opportunities. There are many options ranging from annual conferences, webinars, magazine ads, podcasts, and more. The question we help answer is, “What is the right mix for my association?”. MORE
If you’re considering hosting an event or conference for your association, it’s critical that you plan for a few key elements to drive value to your members: Education. Engagement . Experience. MORE
If you’re not being intentional about your culture, then it’s not doing enough to help your organization be as successful as possible. So how do you go about creating and maintaining your organizational culture? That’s where John Spence comes in. MORE
The following blog post was originally published on 9/12/18, but updated on 1/2/20 for added value. When it comes to membership management, there are few things more disappointing than when a member lapses. You worked so hard to recruit them! And engage them! And now they’re choosing not to renew? MORE
LinkedIn for nonprofits isn't just for connecting with professionals in your field, it's also a great platform that you can use to advance your mission and grow your fundraising. Learn how LinkedIn can help your organization in this guide MORE
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Interested in using the power of social media in your fundraising but unsure of where to start? We’ve outlined 6 tips to make the platforms work for you MORE
It’s that time of year, when we all think about what happened last year and what we’d like to do differently in the next. MORE
What Association Learning Professionals Read in 2019 & Plan to Do in 2020. Read more about What Association Learning Professionals Read in 2019 & Plan to Do in 2020 MORE
Blue Sky eLearn
JANUARY 20, 2020
Over the past couple months we’ve provided you with helpful hints on how to recruit and pay webinar speakers , and how to train your speakers to deliver top-notch content, now let’s talk a bit about how to price your webinar content for maximum success.
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 20, 2020
Even your members need reminders every now and then. Here are five communications you should be sending them. If you’re like many people, you have some sort of system to make sure you don’t forget the important things in your day. You might use sticky notes. Maybe you have online calendar reminders. You may have. The post 5 email reminders your association should be sending appeared first on YourMembership.
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Higher Logic
JANUARY 3, 2020
When executed with proper planning and resources, a customer community can have a tangible impact on key business performance indicators, including ticket deflection, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction. According to Aberdeen Research , firms with online communities: Enjoy 5.4x
Why do organizations managed by Association Management Companies outperform standalone organizations? This paper seeks to answer that question through the results of a study examining the rates of change in the length of chief staff executive tenure and changes in office locations of membership-based organizations between 2009 and 2015.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 15, 2020
For some nonprofits, Twitter is the perfect platform to grow their community, while others are better off putting their efforts elsewhere. Is Twitter right for your organization
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Spark Consulting
JANUARY 7, 2020
It’s that time of year, when we all think about what happened last year and what we’d like to do differently in the next.
Reid All About it
JANUARY 10, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox.
Higher Logic
JANUARY 15, 2020
Editor's note: Anne-Margaret, online community manager for the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), shares her perspective on Super Forum 2019. There are so many great reasons for why I go to Higher Logic’s annual conference, Super Forum. One of my favorite aspects is the networking.
Golden's Rules for Association
JANUARY 6, 2020
We are a product of history. None of the inequities, whether trivial or profound, at work in our lives came about overnight. Small injustices compounded over time and became institutionalized and even sublimated into our unconscious collective and individual biases
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 6, 2020
Your brand is what sets you apart from your competitors, but are you leveraging all your resources to drive career center traffic? Recent research shows that members primarily join associations for career growth opportunities.
Blue Sky eLearn
JANUARY 6, 2020
If you’re considering hosting an event or conference for your association, it’s critical that you plan for a few key elements to drive value to your members: Education. Engagement . Experience.
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
WBT Systems
JANUARY 20, 2020
9 Ways to Gain the Trust of Members and Customers. Read more about 9 Ways to Gain the Trust of Members and Customers
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 13, 2020
Even small associations can use social media to take member engagement to the next level. Here’s how. It might be time for your small association to “think bigger” when it comes to social media. Consider this: The Community Brands Digital Evolution Study points to the top reasons that members join a professional organization. They include. The post Make your association a part of your members’ social habits appeared first on YourMembership.
Moery Company
JANUARY 3, 2020
Associations are thinking about competition more than ever before and, more specifically, about competing in a digital world. I’ve got news for you: the internet is not going away and it’s your biggest competitor.
Associations Now
JANUARY 16, 2020
While it’s easier to send a tweet or a social media message than to have a face-to-face meeting, legislators tend to react more strongly to advocacy efforts focused on in-person meetings, a new report finds. Social media seems to be where all the political discussion is these days.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 14, 2020
The most effective fundraising trends change from year to year. In 2020, here are the ones we predict will be most effective
WBT Systems
JANUARY 13, 2020
11 Issues to Keep on Your Association’s Radar for 2020 and Beyond. Read more about 11 Issues to Keep on Your Association’s Radar for 2020 and Beyond
Moery Company
JANUARY 3, 2020
There are a few fundamental items that your association should have in its toolbox: a strong value proposition, testimonials and referrals, and CRM. Value Proposition. This is not what you put in a brochure ten years ago and you just continue to update with new graphics and fonts.
Associations Now
JANUARY 16, 2020
Donations and Condolences The Graham family suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Graham’s memory to organizations that were particularly important to him, including: The National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 10, 2020
Ready to join the world of Facebook for nonprofits? Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up, managing and making the most of a Facebook page for your nonprofit, club or association
MembersClicks
JANUARY 6, 2020
I’ve been in the association community for about five years now, and some topics, you just hear brought up over and over again. For me, one of those topics is “the great generational shift.”.
WBT Systems
JANUARY 6, 2020
What Association Learning Professionals Read in 2019 & Plan to Do in 2020. Read more about What Association Learning Professionals Read in 2019 & Plan to Do in 2020
Moery Company
JANUARY 8, 2020
Every week I speak with associations about non-dues revenue opportunities. There are many options ranging from annual conferences, webinars, magazine ads, podcasts, and more. The question we help answer is, “What is the right mix for my association?”.
Associations Now
JANUARY 13, 2020
The longtime association chief executive died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. It is with great sadness that ASAE announces the passing of its president and CEO, John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, after an extended battle with cancer.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 22, 2020
LinkedIn for nonprofits isn't just for connecting with professionals in your field, it's also a great platform that you can use to advance your mission and grow your fundraising. Learn how LinkedIn can help your organization in this guide
Association Success
JANUARY 6, 2020
When we walk out the front door, we lock it behind us. We double-check that our car keys are in our pockets, and we have our kids text us when they get to their friend’s house. . We do all these things because we’re concerned about our safety.
MembersClicks
JANUARY 2, 2020
The following blog post was originally published on 9/12/18, but updated on 1/2/20 for added value. When it comes to membership management, there are few things more disappointing than when a member lapses. You worked so hard to recruit them! And engage them! And now they’re choosing not to renew?
Moery Company
JANUARY 15, 2020
Digital marketing is constantly evolving, one moment the algorithm works in your favor and then the next it throws a wrench into your efforts by completely changing overnight.
Associations Now
JANUARY 9, 2020
This year’s Golden Globes served an entirely plant-based menu for the first time. With more of your attendees going meatless and looking for meetings to have a smaller environmental footprint, should your conference menu be plant-based too?
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 21, 2020
Interested in using the power of social media in your fundraising but unsure of where to start? We’ve outlined 6 tips to make the platforms work for you
Association Success
JANUARY 13, 2020
If you’re not being intentional about your culture, then it’s not doing enough to help your organization be as successful as possible. So how do you go about creating and maintaining your organizational culture? That’s where John Spence comes in.
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