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We love stories. They connect on a personal and emotional level. We trust them more than statistical evidence. Unfortunately, we tend to overgeneralize from others’ stories, from anecdotal information and from small sampling sizes. MORE
Words are open to interpretation. If we ask on a survey, do you feel supported by the association? What does that mean exactly? As a respondent I might deliberate for a while. MORE
We’re willing to bet that your association has educational resources you’d like to share in an easy, organized and professional way with your members and industry stakeholders. The tough part is finding a seamless solution for hosting and delivering that information. MORE
Believe it or not, your website acts as a sort of membership salesperson. In fact, it’s probably the best “employee” you have! It never complains, and it always lets you know what’s going on. How does your website tell you anything? MORE
How continuous delivery in association software can help offset costly upgrades and risk. When it comes to your association management software (AMS), you might not automatically think about how the software and upgrades are delivered to you. But it’s an important consideration. Old school software forces customers to wait for big, costly upgrades that are filled with risk. MORE
In its latest survey, the AMS platform GrowthZone says that more associations are seeing member stagnation or declines than are seeing growth. However, there are some signifiers of an organization that’s more likely to see member growth. MORE
Where do you get knowledge and insights about the association industry? I am lucky. I conduct member research all the time, so I get direct access to the bright spots in our industry. MORE
This post in Associations NOW recently caught my eye, arguing, as it does, for association conferences that span a fewer number of days in recognition of the increasing desire for "work-life balance" among association members. I've got a different take. MORE
Volunteer work not only aids your community, but it can also help you develop relationships and skills that are helpful in a professional environment. Find out how your fellow association pros have benefited from volunteering. MORE
Feeling the Pain Business travelers far and wide are seeing the impact of the federal shutdown, according to a recent survey by the Global Business Travel Association. MORE
While association meetings have already felt the impact of the government shutdown, the effects are likely to persist in the months ahead, even if the government reopens in the next few days or weeks. MORE
IStock/Credit_Nastco. One of the significant trends developing in 2019 is the increased interest by national organizations in strengthening their chapter operations. MORE
Happy New Year! As we all know, it’s customary to begin a new year by setting resolutions for what we’d like to achieve. This exercise can reveal better ways in which our time and resources can be allocated. MORE
The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your current marketing strategy and decide which tools and changes you can implement to drive maximum success in the months ahead. MORE
Think for a minute about all of the ways your members interact with others – social media channels, messaging apps, and your online community, just to name a few. Here are a couple of social technology capabilities to consider: Built-in online community Many association technology providers are seeking innovative ways to elevate social networking among association. The post Social engagement for a great member experience appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement. MORE
When is the best time of the year to begin renewal communications to members? How many notices should we send? Should we send paper or electronic notices? What should we send WITH the notices? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is no one right answer to these questions. There are some good guidelines, which we’ll go over in a minute, but really, you have to test different options and, more importantly, PAY ATTENTION to what happens. MORE
Wondering how to keep your members connected? Consider creating a member directory for your organization to facilitate outreach, support your communications, and more MORE
Partnerships can be beneficial to just about every company and organization. They’re how you expand your reach, maximize your resources, and provide your members with additional value. But what type of companies and organizations should you be partnering with? MORE
Does strategic planning create unwarranted concern in your association? Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship (ACE) is a group made up of association executives and stakeholders who think outside the association box about the future. We have conversations about an entrepreneurial approach to association leadership and implement the resulting great ideas in our jobs. In our most recent conversation live in DC, with a virtual component hosted by Association Success, we discussed culture. MORE
When it comes to staff hires or promotions and volunteer elections and appointments, it's long overdue that we shift emphasis from time served to talent demonstrated. Marking time alone is not qualification. It's what was contributed and accomplished in the time served that matters more. MORE
A seemingly freewheeling networking event over food and drinks can provide the structure needed to encourage new and lasting connections. MORE
The member experience ebbs and flows with activity throughout the year, which is why a content calendar can help you plan for member engagements in 2019. Here are a few tools and techniques to get you started. MORE
Get 1 CAE credit and and improve your organization’s renewal rates! Save your seat for GrowthZone’s upcoming live webinar, The Stickiest New-Member Engagement Programs , presented by association expert, Amanda Kaiser. We’ll be live on Thur., MORE
All great buyer personas are alike; each bad buyer persona is bad in its own way. Sound familiar? Well, it’s not exactly how Leo Tolstoy began his classic novel, Anna Karenina, but if he’d been a marketer, we’d bet at least a dollar that he would have. MORE
Meet Amber Hulsey, a Georgia native and die hard Bears and Cubs fan who recently joined our MemberSuite team as a Sales Development Representative. Learn more about her background in this month's Employee Spotlight MORE
I’ve been thinking, writing and talking a lot about Association 4.0. That’s how I describe best practices in a game-changing time for the association community and across the business world. Technology is driving the most visible disruption. MORE
Become Educational Content Partners with Member Companies Before Someone Else Does. Read more about Become Educational Content Partners with Member Companies Before Someone Else Does MORE
Is remote working the answer for the many or the few? My friends were planning a get together last November at a cabin in Virginia. While we were chatting and figuring out arrangements, one of my friends said, “We can head up on a Friday, but if we do, I’ll have to work from the car. I can turn my phone into a hotspot for internet.”. I didn’t bat an eye at that at all. It’s become normal to be able to work from anywhere, even a moving car. MORE
A client of mine recently wrote the following to me: “It’s so hard to set up a new database and decide how/where you want to track information when you don’t have a really good understanding of the database and how different fields/screens relate to each other. MORE
I’ve been with Naylor for 22 years. I’m currently the longest-tenured sales rep in Gainesville, and man, have I seen a lot of changes – almost all positive – since I started with the company. Christine Ricci, senior sales representative, Gainesville. MORE
Reporting is one of the most valuable tools you have in your association’s toolbox. With reports, you can gain the insights needed to better your organization - and who doesn’t want that?! But are you fully leveraging the power of reporting? Are you pulling the right reports to garner the right data? MORE
One of my mantras is that workplace culture isn’t as complicated, difficult, vague, etc. as we make it out to be. I’m not saying it’s super simple and easy, but it’s definitely something we all can handle. MORE
198 Reid All About it
JANUARY 18, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement.
Higher Logic
JANUARY 16, 2019
The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your current marketing strategy and decide which tools and changes you can implement to drive maximum success in the months ahead.
Moery Company
JANUARY 15, 2019
IStock/Credit_Nastco. One of the significant trends developing in 2019 is the increased interest by national organizations in strengthening their chapter operations.
Jamie Notter
JANUARY 14, 2019
One of my mantras is that workplace culture isn’t as complicated, difficult, vague, etc. as we make it out to be. I’m not saying it’s super simple and easy, but it’s definitely something we all can handle.
Eric Lanke
JANUARY 14, 2019
This post in Associations NOW recently caught my eye, arguing, as it does, for association conferences that span a fewer number of days in recognition of the increasing desire for "work-life balance" among association members. I've got a different take.
Moery Company
JANUARY 15, 2019
Host JP Moery doesn’t hold a brainstorming session without a plan – otherwise, you’re doomed by the same old back and forth – “Hey, John. What do you think? Hey, Bob. What’s your idea?” During his latest podcast, he shares a few ways to successfully map out your approach.
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Higher Logic
JANUARY 15, 2019
All great buyer personas are alike; each bad buyer persona is bad in its own way. Sound familiar? Well, it’s not exactly how Leo Tolstoy began his classic novel, Anna Karenina, but if he’d been a marketer, we’d bet at least a dollar that he would have.
Associations Now
JANUARY 17, 2019
While association meetings have already felt the impact of the government shutdown, the effects are likely to persist in the months ahead, even if the government reopens in the next few days or weeks.
Wild Apricot Blog
JANUARY 15, 2019
Wondering how to keep your members connected? Consider creating a member directory for your organization to facilitate outreach, support your communications, and more
Moery Company
JANUARY 14, 2019
The 2019 Moery Corporate Profile from JP Moery. The post Introducing the 2019 Moery Company Corporate Profile appeared first on The Moery Company. Association Business Strategy Business Development Sales
Spark Consulting
JANUARY 14, 2019
When is the best time of the year to begin renewal communications to members? How many notices should we send? Should we send paper or electronic notices? What should we send WITH the notices? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is no one right answer to these questions. There are some good guidelines, which we’ll go over in a minute, but really, you have to test different options and, more importantly, PAY ATTENTION to what happens.
Effective Database
JANUARY 17, 2019
A client of mine recently wrote the following to me: “It’s so hard to set up a new database and decide how/where you want to track information when you don’t have a really good understanding of the database and how different fields/screens relate to each other.
Associations Now
JANUARY 15, 2019
The member experience ebbs and flows with activity throughout the year, which is why a content calendar can help you plan for member engagements in 2019. Here are a few tools and techniques to get you started.
GrowthZone
JANUARY 15, 2019
Get 1 CAE credit and and improve your organization’s renewal rates! Save your seat for GrowthZone’s upcoming live webinar, The Stickiest New-Member Engagement Programs , presented by association expert, Amanda Kaiser. We’ll be live on Thur.,
MembersClicks
JANUARY 16, 2019
Reporting is one of the most valuable tools you have in your association’s toolbox. With reports, you can gain the insights needed to better your organization - and who doesn’t want that?! But are you fully leveraging the power of reporting? Are you pulling the right reports to garner the right data?
Smooth The Path
JANUARY 15, 2019
Where do you get knowledge and insights about the association industry? I am lucky. I conduct member research all the time, so I get direct access to the bright spots in our industry.
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 17, 2019
We love stories. They connect on a personal and emotional level. We trust them more than statistical evidence. Unfortunately, we tend to overgeneralize from others’ stories, from anecdotal information and from small sampling sizes.
Associations Now
JANUARY 15, 2019
A seemingly freewheeling networking event over food and drinks can provide the structure needed to encourage new and lasting connections.
Idea Architects
JANUARY 15, 2019
When it comes to staff hires or promotions and volunteer elections and appointments, it's long overdue that we shift emphasis from time served to talent demonstrated. Marking time alone is not qualification. It's what was contributed and accomplished in the time served that matters more.
MembersClicks
JANUARY 17, 2019
Partnerships can be beneficial to just about every company and organization. They’re how you expand your reach, maximize your resources, and provide your members with additional value. But what type of companies and organizations should you be partnering with?
Smooth The Path
JANUARY 17, 2019
Words are open to interpretation. If we ask on a survey, do you feel supported by the association? What does that mean exactly? As a respondent I might deliberate for a while.
.orgCommunity
JANUARY 15, 2019
I’ve been thinking, writing and talking a lot about Association 4.0. That’s how I describe best practices in a game-changing time for the association community and across the business world. Technology is driving the most visible disruption.
Associations Now
JANUARY 18, 2019
Volunteer work not only aids your community, but it can also help you develop relationships and skills that are helpful in a professional environment. Find out how your fellow association pros have benefited from volunteering.
The Nimble AMS Blog
JANUARY 14, 2019
How continuous delivery in association software can help offset costly upgrades and risk. When it comes to your association management software (AMS), you might not automatically think about how the software and upgrades are delivered to you. But it’s an important consideration. Old school software forces customers to wait for big, costly upgrades that are filled with risk.
MembersClicks
JANUARY 15, 2019
Believe it or not, your website acts as a sort of membership salesperson. In fact, it’s probably the best “employee” you have! It never complains, and it always lets you know what’s going on. How does your website tell you anything?
Association Adviser
JANUARY 18, 2019
Happy New Year! As we all know, it’s customary to begin a new year by setting resolutions for what we’d like to achieve. This exercise can reveal better ways in which our time and resources can be allocated.
Association Success
JANUARY 17, 2019
Does strategic planning create unwarranted concern in your association? Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship (ACE) is a group made up of association executives and stakeholders who think outside the association box about the future. We have conversations about an entrepreneurial approach to association leadership and implement the resulting great ideas in our jobs. In our most recent conversation live in DC, with a virtual component hosted by Association Success, we discussed culture.
Associations Now
JANUARY 14, 2019
In its latest survey, the AMS platform GrowthZone says that more associations are seeing member stagnation or declines than are seeing growth. However, there are some signifiers of an organization that’s more likely to see member growth.
Membersuite
JANUARY 15, 2019
Meet Amber Hulsey, a Georgia native and die hard Bears and Cubs fan who recently joined our MemberSuite team as a Sales Development Representative. Learn more about her background in this month's Employee Spotlight
MembersClicks
JANUARY 15, 2019
We’re willing to bet that your association has educational resources you’d like to share in an easy, organized and professional way with your members and industry stakeholders. The tough part is finding a seamless solution for hosting and delivering that information.
Association Adviser
JANUARY 18, 2019
I’ve been with Naylor for 22 years. I’m currently the longest-tenured sales rep in Gainesville, and man, have I seen a lot of changes – almost all positive – since I started with the company. Christine Ricci, senior sales representative, Gainesville.
Association Success
JANUARY 15, 2019
Is remote working the answer for the many or the few? My friends were planning a get together last November at a cabin in Virginia. While we were chatting and figuring out arrangements, one of my friends said, “We can head up on a Friday, but if we do, I’ll have to work from the car. I can turn my phone into a hotspot for internet.”. I didn’t bat an eye at that at all. It’s become normal to be able to work from anywhere, even a moving car.
Associations Now
JANUARY 14, 2019
Feeling the Pain Business travelers far and wide are seeing the impact of the federal shutdown, according to a recent survey by the Global Business Travel Association.
WBT Systems
JANUARY 14, 2019
Become Educational Content Partners with Member Companies Before Someone Else Does. Read more about Become Educational Content Partners with Member Companies Before Someone Else Does
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