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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

Idea Architects

Moreover, lets make this a standard part of the membership application process (or the confirmation of joining) instead of treating volunteer recruitment as a separate effort done at a different time. What other resources could help with our cause? In doing so they help expand the resources available for others to use in their efforts.

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The Importance of Getting Lots of Little Things Done Well Every Day

Association Adviser

Association career sites are great tools for recruiting new members and for engaging the passive job seeker that commercial job boards can’t tap. . CS: Career centers increase website traffic, generate non-dues revenue and increase membership recruitment opportunities, among other things. Why do you think that is? CS: Absolutely!

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Opening the Door to Government Members

Associations Now

In 2002, NIDA set a goal to bulk up government membership by piloting a free, three-year government membership category with the option to renew as a dues-paying member. We worked very hard to make membership, conferences, and resources both accessible and affordable to a group that’s impacted by policies, procedures, and budgets.”.

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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. In either case, the organization’s extraordinary growth reflects its success at attracting and recruiting new constituents. In this excerpt from our book, Association 4.0—Positioning

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Context Is Everything: Online Communities

Beth Kanter

We were part of an email thread with a small group of individuals offered input on community management systems and facilitator recruiting resources. Highlights: April, 2002 Netpreneur AdMarketing discussion. Below are several takeaways and pointers from that conversation. Customer service is really important.

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Big Data: Big Headache or Big Opportunity for Associations?

Association Adviser

AHA’s Drake said association research often falls short because resources are limited and there’s a lack of ownership for all the tasks that need to be done. If you’re taking shortcuts due to staffing, technology or financial resources, then don’t pretend what you’re doing is scientific. Who’s doing what and by when?

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