Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Think back to March 2011. March 2011 was the last month in which ACA’s membership declined. Some kind of recruitment and retention superjuice? In a field with strong CE requirements, ACA learned that discounted rates on education for members weren’t quite enough. So, what’s in the water at ACA?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Fireworks in Grand Rapids on July 4, 2011. With the volume of education programs available today, it’s clear to see how understanding and effectively sharing your meeting’s ROL with your target audience could impact not only program attendance, but ultimately perceived value and your organization’s bottom line.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

MAY 27, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Friday, May 27, 2011. Need C6 Support? Contact Me. Not So Much.

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AMR Management Services

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Tuesday, November 29, 2011. 17 as as a Community Outreach Coordinator. In that role she supports Monsantos Customer Advocacy programs, including America’s Farmers Grow Communities and America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. ▼ 2011. (37). CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. AMR Hires Four.

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Plexus Consulting

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Plexus Consulting Group® For health, education, workforce, finance and other non profit and public service organizations that want to leverage resources and strategically plan for U.S. Monday, February 7, 2011. ▼ 2011. (56). Better Communications: Make A Plan, Stan! skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The leaders who focus on “more” often judge staff and volunteer performance on new member recruitment numbers rather than current member retention. They can even recruit more members than the association staff can adequately serve leading to disappointment and low retention rates for new recruits.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Thursday, August 18, 2011. ▼ 2011. (12).

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SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

In larger associations, our content is often produced in silos we label as publications, meetings & conferences, communications, marketing, etc. To recruit/retain more members. To recruit participation in our conferences, events and other programs. 5 Articles on Association Meetings & Education. ► 2011. (42).

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Trade Association CEO Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Tuesday, October 18, 2011. ▼ 2011. (12).

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

” Everything from the way your members pay, she said, to how you communicate with your members—being flexible will become increasingly important to your sustainability. People join their professional society for career advancement, mentoring and education.” That’s led to membership growth in both recruitment and retention.”

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Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

Associations must adapt to shifting demographics, new communication platforms and changing member preferences. If you look back at our most popular reader polls of the past three years it’s interesting to see how your peers’ concerns have shifted from strategy (2010) to communication and innovation (2011) to tools and technology (2012).

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Plexus Consulting

JUNE 11, 2012

Plexus Consulting Group® For health, education, workforce, finance and other non profit and public service organizations that want to leverage resources and strategically plan for U.S. As the CEO, how can you help your Board enhance their leadership and communications? ► 2011. (56). skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 9, 2012

ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference. There promises to be many great speakers and sessions at the upcoming ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference held May 23 and 24 in Washington, DC. He serves on the Direct Marketing Association of Washington, DC, Educational Foundation Board of Directors.

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Eric Lanke

APRIL 23, 2012

I dont want to comb through a thousand educational sessions or a hundred magazine articles to find the salient points of information that can get me over the next hump in the road. The days of one-to-many communications are over, and associations are losing their authoritative positions in the eyes of their members. ► 2011. (25).

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

There is value in what hes doing -- connecting members, providing job posting services for employers and hosting some educational opportunities. Develop sound communications tools This can range from a printed or email newsletter to a simple website. Focus efforts on both member recruitment and retention. ► 2011. (37).

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

We dont need no education. Why are we developing policy to combat employees downloading and utilizing new communication tools on the job - [yes on the job, of COURSE on the job - how else can they learn how to translate personal skill into direct business application] ? communications. (4). community. (3). education. (1).

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Trade Association CEO Blog

JANUARY 24, 2012

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. ► 2011. (12). ► October 2011. (2).

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SCD Group

JULY 29, 2012

Of course you can – you certainly know what you think would be the pat answers (if you’re in trouble you can always go to your association’s web site to find copy points) – probably something like, “great education and networking resource, terrific lunch meetings” – sound familiar? ► 2011. (42).

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 19, 2010

Ensuring decisions are clearly documented and communicated to all interested parties. She worked her way up from receptionist to executive director, switched directions to passionately pursue developing her skills as an educational content specialist and is now a consultant. communications. (4). community. (3).

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 11, 2010

membership recruitment and retention. marketing and communications. She worked her way up from receptionist to executive director, switched directions to passionately pursue developing her skills as an educational content specialist and is now a consultant. communications. (4). community. (3). education. (1).

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AMR Management Services

OCTOBER 2, 2012

This trend strips traditional media and associations of subscription / membership revenue, depresses ad revenues and results in little left over for investment in good journalism, or educational programs and new ventures in the case of associations. ► 2011. (37). American Academy on Communication in Healthcare. Older Post.

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SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

In exchange for giving SBAM basic information and permission to call them a member, they get access to “low value” products and services, a subscription to our magazine (printed), all electronic communications and opportunity to attend our annual conference as a member. 5 Articles on Association Meetings & Education.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 25, 2016

Don’t just reach out blindly to legislators and policymakers—educate them with facts, data and hard evidence. . Boomer succession plans can be just as important as millennial recruiting. . That’s part of what the Kellys would call controlled, educated risk-taking. 1 source of information — up from 28 percent in 2011.

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Association Subculture

APRIL 12, 2011

Tuesday, April 12, 2011. This paper is a MUST READ for anyone interested in innovation in our association community. That's good for getting current Board members to take ownership, and for recruiting new ones with the right mindset. April 26, 2011 9:22 AM. April 26, 2011 10:03 AM. communications. (4).

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Association Subculture

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

New employees are not office "ally" recruitment prospects. She worked her way up from receptionist to executive director, switched directions to passionately pursue developing her skills as an educational content specialist and is now a consultant. communications. (4). community. (3). education. (1). advocacy. (1).

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Membership Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

When you actually do a recruitment campaign, they join. If you can get your existing members to recruit new folks then you can just sit back and count the cash. It is incumbent upon any association to first provide value to its membership and then to communicate that value to the members on an ongoing basis. Its not easy.

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GlowGlobally

APRIL 18, 2011

In the West, Social Media tools provide an excellent platform for association communities to share ideas and comments and are helping organizations to increase their brand awareness, listen to customers and benefit from the power of viral marketing. Theresa joined MCI in January 2011. Education (5). Market & Biz Plan.

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