WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Two recently recently published articles in Associations Now magazine reference the report “ Tech Success for Associations ” and challenge associations to: think strategically about how they use technology to serve their members , learn quickly how to adapt their use of technology to better support members’ expectations.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Wendy Weiser with staff from the American Association of Clinical Urologists visiting her first office in 1993. From that group, my association management business grew through referrals. Wendy and staff moved into a new office – the third location for WJ Weiser and Associates – in 2007.

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Ngage Management

APRIL 5, 2023

While not immediately recognizable to some, the concept of association management is familiar to the world of professional societies, trade groups, not-for-profits and philanthropic organizations. In four short years, Ngage became Michigan's largest association management company.

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Virtual

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Several of our trade association clients produce customized “value reports” that help demonstrate a member’s return on investment. In 2013, no promotional strategy would be complete without a social media component. Membership Association Management Company social media' 3. Take advantage of press releases.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 23, 2023

The more you empower the education and development of these members, the happier they’ll be with your association. Fun, engaging and educational events will do well with this audience. They experienced a culture of acceleration unlike any other. Keep this in mind when planning events.

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GlowGlobally

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Every year record numbers of international meeting planners and association executives attend IMEX, the essential worldwide exhibition for meetings and incentive travel – featuring IMEX Association Day & Evening, a dedicated education and networking day for association executives.

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GlowGlobally

APRIL 29, 2014

Join Nikki Walker, MCI vice president for association management & consulting, as we explore answers to these questions and provide strategic concepts, benchmark data, real world success stories, and exchange ideas that can help associations find a path to relevance.

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GlowGlobally

JULY 3, 2013

Speaker: Nikki Walker, Global Vice President of Association Management & Consulting, MCI Group. Have you ever invested the time or resources to discover how your international members and customers view your association’s brand and its relevance? Thursday, July 18, 2013 – 1:40 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 5, 2014

This is the path that NICSA (formerly the National Investment Company Service Association) followed to a dramatically simpler membership structure last year. Prior to November 2013, NICSA asked its 170 member companies to join into one of 18 different member categories. This seems to often be the case in these sorts of overhauls.)

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 10, 2013

Here''s the story I told: One of the realities we all face in the world of association management is that some members want to direct their own volunteer efforts. It was a richly rewarding experience for myself, my task force members, and the association. They don''t want to assume a traditional committee leadership role.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 16, 2017

What are some of the biggest accomplishments the association has achieved in the past 100 years? Kavanagh : GSAE, along with other societies of association executives around the country, has made big strides in professionalizing association management. Kavanagh : I’m really excited about the education and speakers.

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SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Stronger by Association. When Do You Tell Your Association Members What It Really Costs? I just finished working with a group on the draft budget for its 2013 annual meeting. Labels: association conferences , association executives , association management , eventprofs , Jeff Hurt , SCD Group.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 4, 2013

After all, I am an aging association professional focused not on day-to-day association management but rather on thought leadership, blogging, speaking and consulting. Only at the 2013 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition can you find everything you are looking for. So, why attend? I’m not convinced this is why I attend.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

To begin 2014, we are featuring a new MCI white paper authored by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Vice President for its global association management and consulting practice, based in Dubai, UAE. Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community? A Global Satisfaction Index.

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2016

To hire an executive with experience in association management or in your members’ field is an important choice every association must make from time to time. But how does that choice affect your association’s membership performance and your members themselves—if at all?

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Association Adviser

JUNE 27, 2018

Since becoming Director, Membership for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2013, Mike Skiados, CAE has enjoyed a 98 percent member retention rate. We block all other communication for the first eight weeks of membership and focus on educating them about what ASHA can provide for them.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated. Most associations agree non-dues revenue is essential, but our research shows very few ask advertisers and sponsors for their input. What surprised us most in 2013? Plotke lamented that associations tell her non-dues revenue is more important than ever.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In the past few years, there has been a noticeable push by associations to leverage enterprise constituent relationship management (CRM) platforms from Salesforce or Microsoft as the platform for their association management software (AMS). Ready to learn more about Salesforce vs. Microsoft for associations?

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Moving through the Association World

AUGUST 26, 2013

Earlier this year I stepped in to Chair the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executive’s Education Committee. Should be an exciting and busy end to 2013! ASAE Association Management MASAE Work Young Association Professionals ANSI Joseph Sapp Reno young professionals'

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Associations Now

JULY 31, 2013

21 st Of the 24 chief-level positions included in the latest edition of ASAE’s Association Compensation & Benefits Study , “Membership Chief” ranks 21st in median salary. Association-management experience (in general) isn’t as necessary for association CEO employment as you might think.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 17, 2014

At the Kentucky Pharmacists Association, Roamey the Gnome is popular guy. There’s a saying in association management that “we wear a lot of hats.” He travels the state, posing for pictures and talking KPhA membership. And it’s all just playful enough to work. “And Roamey’s a closer.

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Associations Now

JUNE 26, 2013

It takes some time and effort, but a new study says those numbers are possible with community management done right. A typical community manager is a mid-level professional, highly networked within their organization, with a few years of online community experience. How is your association managing its online community?

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2014

This is the path that NICSA (formerly the National Investment Company Service Association) followed to a dramatically simpler membership structure last year. Prior to November 2013, NICSA asked its 170 member companies to join into one of 18 different member categories. ” Click to enlarge.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 30, 2013

image source As we end another year, here''s a look back at the five posts on this blog that received the most page views in 2013. In laying out the guidelines that govern our activities, I realize that only one term makes any sense--association management.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2016

Last week, a handful of mainline tech firms found themselves having to discuss making challenging moves in the name of broader strength: Google is doing very well with its Chromebooks these days, thanks in part to their prowess in the education world. So what’s the problem?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 7, 2013

He was heading to TEDActive (the live Palm Springs simulcast) where he anticipated learning about association management from a dolphin researcher. Andy Freed captures why I like reading all kinds of things and making odd connections. And why not? When’s the last time you picked up a phone and called a member you don’t know?

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 27, 2013

Cain, a former corporate lawyer and negotiations consultant who delivered the opening keynote presentation at the ASAE 2013 Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, said that American business and American culture—even parents of young American children—tend to value extroverted personalities more than introverted personalities.

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GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

Whether your chamber of commerce is regional, local, or niche-specific, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you evaluate different association management software for chambers of commerce. What is Association Management Software (AMS) for Chambers?

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Whether your membership organization is in the association or chamber of commerce sector, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you compare and evaluate different association management software options to help you do just that. Sales funnel management.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 7, 2013

Each week, I will be joined by three guests on a Google Hangout to talk about a topic and how it might relate to the association management profession. Our first show is this Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Next shows are: Wednesday, January 16 - McKinsey Report: Education to Employment.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2015

It seems, however, that some associations may be missing some of their own “fitness” measurements. Struggling—or neglecting—to get a firm grasp on membership metrics is familiar territory for some associations, though. ASAE offers an array of publications and educational opportunities that can get you up to speed, as well.

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Associations Now

JULY 15, 2014

When she was hired as the new executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturers Association in April 2013, Amy Snell, CAE, took over at an organization that needed a new lease on life. Her first year on the job offers lessons for other association leaders championing change.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

” NAADAC’s major symptom circa April 2013 was declining membership, Storie says. NAADAC’s investment in technology upgrades shows the importance of having a healthy infrastructure to support your association’s work. Incorporating continuing education credit as a key free member benefit.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Healthier Association, Higher Membership Performance By Joe Rominiecki via AssociationsNow NAADAC’s major symptom circa April 2013 was declining membership, Storie says. They know how to self-educate and find information, and 52% use YouTube or social media for typical research assignments. It all had to change. “We

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Associations Live

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

It was a great way to kick off 2013, showcase and participate in MSAE's six networking groups, connect with members and share ideas. 2013 Communication Trends The idea that we are no longer in the "information age" - we are in the "attention age" - you must communicate to get people's attention and then keep it!

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