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How Much Is Too Much for a Membership Dues Increase?

Associations Now

Then in 2011, it surveyed members. Communicate Member Value. NACDL’s success came partly from a strategy that emphasized individual member value and responsiveness. When a discount was applied, the member usually renewed the following year at the full rate, Connor says. The new dues model is a big success story for NADCL.

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Association Subculture: Associations Are the 99%

Association Subculture

Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Nobody needs your 10% Hertz rental car discount. I'd love a 30% Hertz discount though. October 15, 2011 3:04 AM. Shelly’s favorite words are change, vision, strategy, tactics, learning, teaching and Lord of the Rings. communications. (4). community. (3).

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How Top Leaders and Advocates Navigate Fast-Changing Times

Association Adviser

While most industry participants appreciate your association’s advocacy efforts, Scott Hildebrand , CEO of Starboard Strategies, LLC told a large audience at the recent ASAE annual conference that you have to be creative to get non-member “freeloaders” to pay dues to join your association and get more deeply involved with your advocacy efforts.

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Words Make Worlds - Part 2 - Membership vs Citizenship

Association Subculture

Tuesday, March 8, 2011. This paper is a MUST READ for anyone interested in innovation in our association community. Is a “better marketing message” or “finding more attractive discounts” really the answer to doubling your membership base? March 10, 2011 10:09 AM. March 10, 2011 10:12 AM.

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Membership Marketing Blog: Five Steps to Building a Membership.

Membership Marketing

Friday, November 11, 2011. Five Steps to Building a Membership Recruitment Strategy. I just responded to a question on how an organization should put together a membership recruitment strategy. at Friday, November 11, 2011. November 15, 2011 2:05 PM. November 15, 2011 5:44 PM. November 18, 2011 11:15 AM.

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Membership Marketing Blog: Customers Love 'Em or Lose 'Em

Membership Marketing

Monday, November 14, 2011. 13 Communicate! Communicate! Communicating regularly demonstrates your accountability, conveys your customer satisfaction emphasis, and that you’re dedicated to serving them. Finally, when in doubt, it’s better to over communicate then under.” ▼ 2011. (29).

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Inside a 29-Month Membership Growth Streak

Associations Now

Think back to March 2011. March 2011 was the last month in which ACA’s membership declined. In a field with strong CE requirements, ACA learned that discounted rates on education for members weren’t quite enough. March 2011 was the last month in which ACA’s membership declined.

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