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Association Evolution: What Association Leaders are Thinking About for 2013 and Beyond

Portage Group

Well, it''s 2013 and we''re still here. Whatever the reason, I know that all you association leaders out there are constantly thinking about how to do things better and how to better serve your members in what in all likelyhood is a profession or industry that is going through a lot of change.

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Long Live Your Education Sessions: How To Repurpose, Reuse and Recoup Meeting Costs

Tom Morrison

Let me give you an example of how this looks in the real world. Our association had a five module course that included a thick 3-ring bound Instructor’s Guide, five student handbooks and written tests. What if we also gave an option for members to take the course online and call it the Qualified Furnace Operator Program?

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Membership Goals: What’s in a Number?

Associations Now

In “ Do You Know How to Grow ” (page 62): When it comes to growth, the old saying is true: Smarter is always better. ” (They share plenty of practical advice for how to do this, but I won’t spoil that here.). NANN exceeded its goal in 2013 and, was up to 8,077 members by April 2014. It worked well.

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Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd and How To Find Them!

Beth Kanter

Both my books, “ Networked Nonprofit ,” and ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” has been added to the syllabus of many college courses – from nonprofit management survey courses, philanthropy, communications, measurement, and more.

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A Welcome Role for the Membership Committee

Associations Now

This is no different, of course, in the case of associations with volunteer membership committees. Meanwhile, executing a full-fledged membership operation is beyond the scope of a volunteer role, but member-to-member connection can be invaluable to recruitment, retention, and engagement. So, what’s the right mix?

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What Makes Members Volunteer and Keeps Them Coming Back

Associations Now

Two research studies on volunteer motivations and experiences offer new clues about how to find and keep happy member volunteers at your association. Of course, organizations need to be careful to make sure that they are able to provide the benefits that they are offering!”

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How Big Is Your Buildup of Past Members?

Associations Now

Even if your association is growing, the churn of recruitment and lapsed members means you likely have more past members than active ones. Pop quiz: How many former members does your association have in its database? And how does that number compare to your current membership total? What should your relationship be with them?