At a recent conference consultation with a client, a millennial made me think that I wasn’t keeping up with the times. We were discussing their marketing and communication strategies for their event. MORE
When we were creating the Workplace Genome culture assessment, I had an assumption that organizations with really small staff would tend not use it. I used to joke: Hey, if you’re only 19 employees, then instead of the culture survey, why don’t you just sit around the table and hash things out!? MORE
Sick of executing conferences the same way you’ve done them for years? Consider making these changes to breathe new life into your events and boost attendee engagement. It’s easy to stick with routine. I tend to go with one of two routes when I head out the front door to go on a morning run. MORE
Note: This post was originally published on 8/19/15; Updated 10/8/18 for added value. It’s hard (and scary) to imagine a world without volunteers. They do so much! For your association, they probably assist with marketing, event planning, fundraising, etc. MORE
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You’ve done your research. You’ve read white-papers, investigated pricing and discussed with peers, you know that membership management software will help grow your organization. This will be one of the most important decisions your organization makes as it will impact members, staff, and the bottom line. An investment of a new (or first) membership management system will need to gain board approval. Your presentation to the board will move the project. MORE
So I gave myself the rare gift of time last week and read two business books: Ray Dalio’s Principles and Patty McCord’s Powerful. MORE
Takeaways on value-based change from a recent ACE discussion. Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship (ACE) is a group made up of association executives and stakeholders who think outside the association box about the future. MORE
As a leader, you should always be trying to gain new perspectives on how to best engage with your team, otherwise your association might start to feel disconnected. MORE
Even savvy tech users can get nailed by someone actively trying to trick them via a phishing email. What can you do to keep your association’s employees—and your organization’s data—safe? Whether a fluke or by skill, I pulled off a pretty impressive trick last week. MORE
We've added four new features to our Online Store module - read on to find out how they can benefit your organization, how to use them, and where to find out more. online payments taxes feature-release new-feature Online-Store store MORE
Have you ever heard someone say “there’s an app for that!” when you complain about your smartphone? Well, if you want to elevate the success and business impact of your online community, trust us – there’s a module for that. MORE
There are specific actions that associations need people to take to meet their core goals – typically membership and revenue. For associations to “stay in business,” they need people to become members, remain members, sign up for programs, buy products, and register for events. MORE
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Most of us know that membership software is designed to make association processes easier and more automated, but did you know that your AMS could earn your association essential non-dues revenue? MORE
Some people think of values like anchors: they hold you in place so you don't stray too far in your decision-making. Others think of values like the North Star: they are directional guideposts to help steer you in the right direction. MORE
When a new member joins your organization, don’t miss the opportunity to strike the tone with the right message from the get-go. Four tactics can help your welcome emails generate high open and click-through rates. When was the last time you updated your welcome email to new members? MORE
Note from Beth: When United Way Worldwide colleague Neil Parekh shared this piece earlier this week, I asked if he would publish as a guest post on my blog. I know it was a difficult piece for Neil to write and appreciate him sharing this. TRIGGER WARNING. MORE
IStock_Credit_Ahmetov_Ruslan. You’re face-to-face with a potential first-time sponsor – what are you going to say? How about nothing? The temptation is to talk about your organization, but ask yourself, what’s the best way to show the sponsor the benefit to their organization? MORE
If you’re an email marketer, you’ve probably heard acronyms like “SPF,” “DKIM,” and “DMARC” being tossed around with little explanation. People might assume you automatically understand these terms, but the truth is that many marketers’ grasp of these concepts is vague, at best. MORE
At the risk of stating the obvious, every membership organization needs members. Recruiting and retaining members is fundamental to the success of any association, but it’s often easier said than done. One reason for this is there’s often a disparity in what associations think members want from their organization and what members actually value. Another. The post Is your association helping millennials further their careers? appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
If your sponsorship inventory consists of food and beverage events and branding of the conference bag, sponsors are bored. And, it’s a guarantee the new, most sought-after sponsors will be aligning themselves elsewhere. MORE
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Is there a “tipping point” when too many benefits start to get lost in the shuffle? . People associate because they’re trying to accomplish something or solve a problem that they’ve been unable to do alone. So yes, your members come to you looking for something in particular – help solving a particular problem that has so far proved intractable or achieving a particular goal that has so far proved unattainable. MORE
The Women’s Skydiving Leadership Network is launching a pair of new campaigns that aim to bring both awareness and training for women interested in the sport. The group has seen more than 2,000 members join since its 2016 creation. MORE
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When you think of membership renewal strategies, you might think about the few months leading up to a member’s renewal date. But your members’ entire experience with your organization — not just the last 90 days — informs their decision to renew. From the moment they click the “join” button, your members are deciding if. The post 4 membership renewal strategies to start now appeared first on YourMembership. Membership & Marketing Member Engagement Member Retention Member Renewal MORE
It worked. There's not much more to say than that. Last week, in Behaviors Are a Necessary Part of Values , I wrote about an upcoming discussion on values at my association's Board meeting. MORE
What is the real value of associations for members? I have heard members say, “I felt very uncertain, even scared, about taking the next step in my career but, the association helped me be confident.” MORE
Istock_Credit:Michail_Petrov96. Successful association leaders will tell you that you can’t take your members’ interests for granted. What worked before to get members to enroll is changing. MORE
It’s already October (goodness!), which means a lot of associations and chambers are heading toward the “most wonderful time of year” - budget season! MORE
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Moery Company
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Istock_Credit:Michail_Petrov96. Successful association leaders will tell you that you can’t take your members’ interests for granted. What worked before to get members to enroll is changing.
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OCTOBER 15, 2018
It worked. There's not much more to say than that. Last week, in Behaviors Are a Necessary Part of Values , I wrote about an upcoming discussion on values at my association's Board meeting.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2018
When you think of membership renewal strategies, you might think about the few months leading up to a member’s renewal date. But your members’ entire experience with your organization — not just the last 90 days — informs their decision to renew. From the moment they click the “join” button, your members are deciding if. The post 4 membership renewal strategies to start now appeared first on YourMembership. Membership & Marketing Member Engagement Member Retention Member Renewal
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Joanne Smikle, PhD. What is your association doing to ensure that it has a talent pipeline for key positions, especially leadership positions? This article provides practical strategies for addressing succession and leadership development in a thoughtful, structured manner.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Liberal artsy types, you too can be a data analytics professional. In fact, any organization that wants to effectively use its data needs this person on their team: the analytics translator.
MembersClicks
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Note: This post was originally published on 8/19/15; Updated 10/8/18 for added value. It’s hard (and scary) to imagine a world without volunteers. They do so much! For your association, they probably assist with marketing, event planning, fundraising, etc.
Moery Company
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Thought leadership is a hot topic in business these days, and developing a thought leadership strategy is an excellent opportunity for associations to push membership value.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 8, 2018
So I gave myself the rare gift of time last week and read two business books: Ray Dalio’s Principles and Patty McCord’s Powerful.
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2018
If you're planning on starting a nonprofit Instagram and aren't sure where to begin, Lilach Bullock, social media expert, has you covered. nonprofit-instagram-strategy nonprofit-instagram
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Is there a “tipping point” when too many benefits start to get lost in the shuffle? . People associate because they’re trying to accomplish something or solve a problem that they’ve been unable to do alone. So yes, your members come to you looking for something in particular – help solving a particular problem that has so far proved intractable or achieving a particular goal that has so far proved unattainable.
Moery Company
OCTOBER 10, 2018
IStock_Credit_Ahmetov_Ruslan. You’re face-to-face with a potential first-time sponsor – what are you going to say? How about nothing? The temptation is to talk about your organization, but ask yourself, what’s the best way to show the sponsor the benefit to their organization?
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 11, 2018
If you’re an email marketer, you’ve probably heard acronyms like “SPF,” “DKIM,” and “DMARC” being tossed around with little explanation. People might assume you automatically understand these terms, but the truth is that many marketers’ grasp of these concepts is vague, at best.
MembersClicks
OCTOBER 11, 2018
As a leader, you should always be trying to gain new perspectives on how to best engage with your team, otherwise your association might start to feel disconnected.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 10, 2018
When we were creating the Workplace Genome culture assessment, I had an assumption that organizations with really small staff would tend not use it. I used to joke: Hey, if you’re only 19 employees, then instead of the culture survey, why don’t you just sit around the table and hash things out!?
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2018
At the risk of stating the obvious, every membership organization needs members. Recruiting and retaining members is fundamental to the success of any association, but it’s often easier said than done. One reason for this is there’s often a disparity in what associations think members want from their organization and what members actually value. Another. The post Is your association helping millennials further their careers? appeared first on YourMembership.
Moery Company
OCTOBER 15, 2018
If your sponsorship inventory consists of food and beverage events and branding of the conference bag, sponsors are bored. And, it’s a guarantee the new, most sought-after sponsors will be aligning themselves elsewhere.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 9, 2018
When a new member joins your organization, don’t miss the opportunity to strike the tone with the right message from the get-go. Four tactics can help your welcome emails generate high open and click-through rates. When was the last time you updated your welcome email to new members?
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Have you ever heard someone say “there’s an app for that!” when you complain about your smartphone? Well, if you want to elevate the success and business impact of your online community, trust us – there’s a module for that.
HighRoad Solution
OCTOBER 9, 2018
There are specific actions that associations need people to take to meet their core goals – typically membership and revenue. For associations to “stay in business,” they need people to become members, remain members, sign up for programs, buy products, and register for events.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2018
You’ve done your research. You’ve read white-papers, investigated pricing and discussed with peers, you know that membership management software will help grow your organization. This will be one of the most important decisions your organization makes as it will impact members, staff, and the bottom line. An investment of a new (or first) membership management system will need to gain board approval. Your presentation to the board will move the project.
Moery Company
OCTOBER 8, 2018
IStock/Credit:alekseykh. How do you sell government relations as one of the most valuable aspects of association membership? Today, selling advocacy requires a focused and strategic approach. Businesses have specific problems.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Even savvy tech users can get nailed by someone actively trying to trick them via a phishing email. What can you do to keep your association’s employees—and your organization’s data—safe? Whether a fluke or by skill, I pulled off a pretty impressive trick last week.
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Click Image to See Original Image in Larger Size. This infographic is titled “ Modern Wellbeing ” was created by Jeremiah Owyang and his business partner Jessica Groopman from Kaleido Insights.
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2018
We've added four new features to our Online Store module - read on to find out how they can benefit your organization, how to use them, and where to find out more. online payments taxes feature-release new-feature Online-Store store
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 12, 2018
At a recent conference consultation with a client, a millennial made me think that I wasn’t keeping up with the times. We were discussing their marketing and communication strategies for their event.
Association Success
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Takeaways on value-based change from a recent ACE discussion. Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship (ACE) is a group made up of association executives and stakeholders who think outside the association box about the future.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Some practical relationship advice for associations looking to build long-lasting relationships with their corporate sponsors. One-sided relationships usually don’t work out.
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Note from Beth: When United Way Worldwide colleague Neil Parekh shared this piece earlier this week, I asked if he would publish as a guest post on my blog. I know it was a difficult piece for Neil to write and appreciate him sharing this. TRIGGER WARNING.
MembersClicks
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Note: This post was originally published on 5/18/16; Updated 10/15/18 for added value. Member satisfaction surveys are valuable for a number of reasons.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Most of us know that membership software is designed to make association processes easier and more automated, but did you know that your AMS could earn your association essential non-dues revenue?
HighRoad Solution
OCTOBER 15, 2018
HighRoad Solution is excited to be part of this year’s Fonteva Users Network Conference. This opportunity to help the Fonteva community use marketing automation tools to increase membership, engagement, and revenue is a highlight of our year! HighRoad News & Events
Associations Now
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Sick of executing conferences the same way you’ve done them for years? Consider making these changes to breathe new life into your events and boost attendee engagement. It’s easy to stick with routine. I tend to go with one of two routes when I head out the front door to go on a morning run.
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. Most recently, we co-wrote an op-ed for the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the age of automation and it implications for fundraisers.
Idea Architects
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Some people think of values like anchors: they hold you in place so you don't stray too far in your decision-making. Others think of values like the North Star: they are directional guideposts to help steer you in the right direction.
Association Success
OCTOBER 9, 2018
How foresight, diversity and dissent helps one association board to thrive.
MembersClicks
OCTOBER 9, 2018
It’s already October (goodness!), which means a lot of associations and chambers are heading toward the “most wonderful time of year” - budget season!
Associations Now
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The Women’s Skydiving Leadership Network is launching a pair of new campaigns that aim to bring both awareness and training for women interested in the sport. The group has seen more than 2,000 members join since its 2016 creation.
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