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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

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HIMSS began reaching beyond “member” to “audience” in 2002 by offering resources and benefits not exclusive to dues-paying professionals. It was an evolutionary process more than an overall strategy at the time, according to Lieber. Where is there opportunity for engagement, collaboration or partnership? Martin explains.

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Yet our research shows that very few associations— just 1 percent of respondents to our 2013 association benchmarking study—”embrace advertiser input when setting their content and communications strategy.” Features 2014 communications engagement events member engagement non-dues revenue plan priorities'

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2104 Summer Recommended Reading

Holly Duckworth

Member engagement, recruitment, and retention are fundamental activities that all membership organizations must master to ensure the growth and viability of their organizations over the long term. A few might ask me for what book I am taking on my vacation. Association Leadership: The Art of Membership, Sheri Jacobs.