To make meetings more inclusive and welcoming, it’s often a good idea to get all generations—young, seasoned, and somewhere in between—involved in the planning process. Here’s a look at how to do it with your young professionals. MORE

When you receive a meeting invite, does your mind immediately seek out any excuse not to attend? I think we’ve all experienced this at some point (whether we openly admit it or not)! Meetings are a normal part of your work life and an expected part of your members’ lives too. Whether in person or remote, the productivity of your meetings has a direct impact on member engagement. MORE

If you want to see engaging, transformative online course design in action, add a little poetry to your life. An online Coursera course, Modern American Poetry , aka ModPo, is one of the 50 most popular MOOCs of all time. It’s taught by Professor Al Filreis of the University of Pennsylvania who received Coursera’s 2016 Transformation Award for helping 140,000 students transform their lives. MORE

Getting people to join your association is like making a sale. You need to offer them something they want enough that they’re willing to pay for it. The problem is that many other organizations have similar offers and value propositions. MORE

How do we give our suppliers the respect they deserve? What’s Your Treatment Paradigm? Some associations treat their supplier members like lepers, while others consider their associate members to be potential strategic partners. Where does your association sit in this dichotomy? The paradigm for some associations is that of continually figuring out how to squeeze the last possible dime out of their suppliers, while others instead seek long-term partnership. MORE

Conference season is upon us, and, as I do annually, I am attending a slew of events, forums, panels, and think tanks. This conference season I am thrilled by the changes I am seeing across the events space that are inclusive and promote women (shout out to CommBank’s new initiative Women in Focus ), but I am still troubled by the research that fills my news feed. MORE

Make sure you are getting mileage out of your association blog posts. While there are multiple techniques to maximize the benefits of blogging, using just a few can make a difference. Check out The Association Success Kit and. help your organization thrive ». MORE

Amazon entering the world of brick-and-mortar retail and grocery feels like we’re entering a new era in retail competition and offerings. Are these signs we must change and rapidly move towards different strategic objectives to keep up? It seems slightly overwhelming to think of all the moving pieces around us without some guidance and reflection. The post Amazon consumed Whole Foods. WOW, right? appeared first on YourMembership. Membership & Marketing MORE

As the juggernaut in consumer search, Google’s new focus on helping connect job seekers and employers carries with it the weight of tremendous scale. Working with Google, YourMembership (YM) has quickly ensured jobs posted to the career centers of our nearly 3,000 YM Careers customers are indexed and now discoverable in Google for Jobs. The post YM Careers customers see traffic lift from Google for Jobs. appeared first on YourMembership. Career Solutions Job Board Software Google MORE

Given how advanced and thorough the modern association management software (AMS) system has become, there are many opportunities for your organization to leverage it. Here are seven ways I believe every association should be using their AMS. Click here to read the rest of the article. Of course, if you’re already on my announcements list , you would have received notice of this new article right in your email box. Not signed up yet? Click here to sign up. New article MORE

CASL is the Canadian Anti-spam Law, which was passed several years ago, and is now in full effect in Canada. One of its key enforcement features, known as private right of action, which would have allowed lawsuits to be filed against individuals and organizations for alleged violations of the legislation, has been suspended. Click here to read more about that. This doesn’t mean associations are off the hook for dealing with CASL issues, but it does buy some time. MORE

Do you currently segment your association’s membership for marketing campaigns? Do you send out varying email messages based on member type, geographic location, special interest group, etc.? What about by generation? MORE

Strong membership retention efforts are key as associations have indicated it’s more expensive to recruit new members than to retain their current ones. The bottom line? Effective membership engagement is essential for success. For winning strategies and more, join JP Moery during his next webinar, “Engaging Members for Improved Retention Rates” on July 27th from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm EST. Contact Amanda@moerycompany.com to receive a complimentary calendar invite. MORE

When Host JP Moery first started his association consulting business, it was primarily a membership recruitment operation. However, the tide has begun to shift. With association data showing it’s more expensive to recruit new members than retain current ones; The Moery Company is moving into membership engagement services, as well. Sales Associate, Julie Divine has done a fantastic job developing a very successful member engagement program for a Moery partner. MORE

Getting the trust of a potential member is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to building your member base. So, what’s the best solution? While you can work on your member acquisition strategy, we also recommend including the tried and true method of word of mouth marketing into your plan. MORE

The thing about social media is there are new platforms popping up every. single. And what works well for some associations, may not work well for others. So how do you know which platforms your organization should be using? MORE

Got dry, boring content for your e-learning course? Want to make sure your e-learning isn’t just “text and next”? As an education professional at your organization, you can create an engaging learning experience to help people do their jobs better. Yet, if you aren’t strategic about how you go about it, the learning can be. The post 7 ways to boost engagement in your e-learning. appeared first on YourMembership. Online Learning Professional Development MORE

According to new research released at an association event, neurological care is struggling to keep up with the demand in 20 states. The care gap is seen as an opportunity to both expand service and better educate primary care physicians on neurological issues. MORE

Mentors are a vital part of any industry. Through mentoring, employees get the chance to learn vital skills and increase competency in ways that boost morale and job satisfaction – something that’s improving with technology. MORE

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A grasp of the numbers helps, but an increasingly complex world demands better communication skills too. If you’re on the hunt for a CEO job, it’s good to have some hard numbers to talk about—how much you’ve increased revenue, membership, attendance, and so on. MORE

Historically, organizations have struggled to integrate community into their infrastructure and customer-facing offerings. MORE

A new report from the software firm BambooHR found that many employees leave their job because of frustrations with their boss. What drives those frustrations? Here’s a quick primer. If you’re the boss, it’s good to keep your employees happy with you, right? MORE

As we enter the age of automation, more and more nonprofits are using bots. If bots are designed well, they can have impact. MORE

As voice recognition apps spread, associations are exploring ways to answer common membership questions and provide popular services using voice command. Before we begin, I need to come clean—I’m quickly becoming an Alexa addict. Recently, I received Amazon’s Echo Dot as a gift. MORE

So you’re attending ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition for the first time, huh? Well yay! That’s SO exciting. Get ready to learn and network like never before! If you’re nervous about the show - don’t be! You’re going to have a blast. MORE

The gig economy is growing in prominence, but what’s the best way to leverage it? A new report breaks down why freelance is both popular and sometimes frustrating, while a recent experiment suggests a new way of leveraging freelance work within an organization. MORE

Why do people go to conferences even though online learning and books are a better deal? You might say for the networking. Because of relationships. For the experience. For fun. These are all reasons to go to a conference rather than buy a book or take an online class. MORE

Flickr Photo by Gavin St. Last week, I was honored to do several workshops hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara on how nonprofits can link a culture of well being to outcomes based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. MORE

It’s with great pleasure that Software Advice, one of the top software review sites, just awarded us their Top Five spot for Ease of Use when it comes to membership management software. Award SoftwareAdvice MORE

IStock/Credit: bdStudios. I recently listened to a video blog put out by Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur who extolls the hustle in business. Interestingly, his topic connected directly with an association survey TMC has been conducting on behalf of a client on association work place polices. MORE

Are you worried your association is dying off? Member engagement expert Sarah Sladek gives you a formula that will predict your organization's life expectancy, and shows you how to ensure your association continues to thrive. Sarah-Sladek membership-growth membership attrition leadership member-retention association MORE

Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) came into effect July 1, 2014. Its purpose is to protect Canadians while ensuring that businesses can continue to compete in the global marketplace. Improve Your Association’s. Email Open Rates ». MORE

As the retail and shopping mall landscape shifts, the International Council of Shopping Centers is optimistic about the industry’s future and is ensuring members are ready to adapt to changing expectations. MORE

During the summer meeting season, we see all the same social outings listed on everyone’s agenda: hosting a round of golf, running a 5k, taking a city tour, etc. And while that’s okay (there is something to be said about sticking with classic networking events that work!), MORE

“Be prepared” is a motto that’s suitable for more than just Boy Scouts. Preparation is the key to success when pushing to upgrade membership software. Just as every salesperson is prepared to overcome the most common objections to their product or service, you must prepare for the inevitable pushback when you present your case for a new system. AMS Selection Membership Software Selection MORE

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Evidence, not ego, must drive digital transformation , says Gerry McGovern. MORE