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How to Handle Risk at Risky Moments

Associations Now

Looking into new markets or revenue opportunities can give associations a cushion in a downturn, but boards can stop short of investing in new ideas if the economic picture isn’t sunny. As a hint of how to think about managing that issue, a brief history less might be helpful. Share your experiences in the comments.

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How to Drive Engagement with Data-Driven Email Campaigns

Association Briefings

Heck, in 2009 – 38 years after the first email was sent – the Wall Street Journal put its epitaph in print: “Email has had a good run as king of communications. Now, I would definitely agree that the email of 2009 is certainly dead. Who knew that something so trivial would revolutionize the way we communicate. But its reign is over.”

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Stronger by Association: How to Start an Association

AMR Management Services

How to Start an Association. Develop a tentative budget and revenue sources Setting dues level is difficult. The remaining revenue comes from meetings and conventions, publications, contributions, suppliers, etc. When you finish your budget projections, subtract 30 percent from your revenue and add 30 percent to the expenses.

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Non Dues Revenue and Affinity Programs for Members

Membership Marketing

Non Dues Revenue and Affinity Programs for Members. So here is a quick list of possible non-dues revenue and affinity products that I have put together to get your thinking going. Labels: new products , Non-Dues Revenue. How to Calculate Where your Membership is Headed. How to Recognize a Good Strategy? Technology.

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Visit U.S. Coalition Urges Congress to Reauthorize Brand USA

Associations Now

How to Sign On Organizations wishing to add their name to the sign-on letter urging Congress to reauthorize Brand USA may do so online until Tuesday, November 13. billion in visitor spending and $5 billion in tax revenue since fiscal year 2013. With international visitors to the U.S.

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Membership Marketing Blog: How to Recognize a Good Strategy?

Membership Marketing

How to Recognize a Good Strategy? How to Calculate Where your Membership is Headed. How to Recognize a Good Strategy? Non Dues Revenue and Affinity Programs for Members. ► 2009. (69). ► 2009. (69). 2009 Benchmarking Survey. (12). Non-Dues Revenue. (1). Speaking Engagements.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.26.18

Reid All About it

WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it. How to ask your boss for time to learn new things. How Much Does an AMS Really Cost? Learn about pricing confusion, what you can expect to pay for an AMS, and how you can keep costs down. Host: ASAE.

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