Associations Now

JUNE 18, 2014

Tech tools were the talk of ASAE’s 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. And we want to take our marketing to the next level with tools to help us parse that data, or even, y’know, make our tweets prettier. Some of those highlights in today’s Social Media Roundup: Tools to Watch.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Find Accounting Software has released the findings from its 2014 Fundraising Technology Trends Study , and the results are clear. But only 1 in 3 say they have the tools they need to be effective,” Find Accounting Software project specialist manager Adam Bluemner writes. — Association HQ (@AssociationHQ) October 14, 2014.

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Tom Morrison

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

When you look at your membership recruitment strategy, my question always is, "Have you empowered your members and especially your suppliers with the tools needed for them to communicate your story to non-members?" This tool should be used by every volunteer, supplier and staff member. That tool is a "VIDEO."

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The natural next step was to create a secure online community to streamline communication, build new engagement, and increase participation within affinity groups. After a few years, AACSB saw how well the affinity groups used the community platform and decided to open the community to all members, without filtering by affinity group.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

Jennifer Grau, president, Grau Interpersonal Communication. This month’s guest blog post is by Jennifer Grau , president of Grau Interpersonal Communication , who is a listening trainer, coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant. Listening is a powerful relationship development tool. Leverage the face-to-face experience.

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Mizz Information

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

I gave a quick presentation about the top 5 trends impacting association social media in 2014. Each social media platform has it’s own analytics, then you''ve got Google analytics for your association''s website, then if you’re using third-party tools, that’s more data and reporting possibilities.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. Learning Meetings Professional Development Association Virtual Events 2014 associations Celisa Steele email Jeff Cobb study survey Tagoras technology tweet virtual event webinar'

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The American Society of Association Executives has tools to help develop, implement and execute a strategy to get all cultures involved in your association. Employ the use of other effective tools in your tool box. It’s a good sign - and high time diversity became part of your organizational strategy.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Communication breaks down. Whatever tool you use, this was an opportunity to think more deeply about it – and to possibly identify areas where it could be improved. This is a simple but powerful tool for understanding where power lies in a business scenario. Communicate. Priorities clash. Decisions stall.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Since the launch of Link (The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s online community) in 2015, Jamie Chapman has worked tirelessly to make it an engaging platform and valuable networking tool. This is the first complete overhaul since their launch in 2014. They worked with eConverse to do their Higher Logic redesign. Highlights.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 2, 2017

Participants , who will be given access to an API containing data from AGU’s upcoming Fall Meeting , are tasked with developing web-based tools that will help users—including AGU members—with everything from finding new collaboration opportunities to identifying relevant research.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

Jennifer Grau, president, Grau Interpersonal Communication. This month’s guest blog post is by Jennifer Grau , president of Grau Interpersonal Communication , who is a listening trainer, coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant. Listening is a powerful relationship development tool. Leverage the face-to-face experience.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 18, 2016

Think of a community for a specific group. If it’s a community for people who use a specific tool or product, it’s purpose is learn, educate and network with similar people. Or, if the community is for a local cycling group, it’s purpose is to connect, plan biking events and advocate for bike safety.

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Ungrated

JUNE 23, 2021

We are proud to share with you that the Ungated blog is one of three CAI publications recently honored with EXCEL Awards , an annual program that recognizes excellence and leadership in nonprofit association media, publishing, and communications. important to community associations. ways to communicate effectively ?and?

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 25, 2014

We had a wide ranging conversations about how to apply network mapping and visualization and debated about its use as a measurement technique vs strategy tool. Harold Jarche (@hjarche) April 25, 2014. He started with a simple tool call Netviz that analyzed how his friends were connect. The notes are here. Organization.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 18, 2014

Text polling is an inexpensive and easy tool for presenters to use before, during and after a talk. ” I have incorporated text polling into several association presentations during the last few years, and it has been a great tool to use before, during and after my talks. I have the most experience with PollEverywhere.com.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I served as director of communications for an association for four years – and I loved every minute of it. I was all things communications, media relations and public relations. Eighty-eight percent think members perceive their marketing and communication efforts as sometimes to always relevant and professional. But marketing?

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 11, 2016

The North American Association of Subway® Franchisees (NAASF) uses online community to advocate for members and solve industry problems for fast food franchises. Franchisees want to communicate with each other and share resources and best practices, but they don't always want franchisors steering those conversations.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 21, 2014

All marketing efforts are measurable and data is not only one of associations’ most valued tools, but a must-have marketing tool. As an integrated marketer, I believe all marketing efforts are measurable and data is not only one of associations’ most valued tools, but a must-have marketing tool.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 20, 2016

According to a 2014 survey, around 1 in 5 veterinarians said that they or their colleagues had been victims of cyberbullying. Dr. Kim May, an assistant director in AVMA’s Marketing and Communications Division, says that she receives one call per month from veterinarians asking for cyberbullying assistance.

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Associations Now

JUNE 17, 2014

It came as no surprise that more than 95 percent of respondents said they used their sites as sales tools or for outreach. Welcome to the 2014 @MMCconf ! — ASAE MM&C Conference (@MMCconf) June 17, 2014. But the follow-up question contained a shock. For more of what he learned from the survey, read his full post here.

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Associations Now

MAY 20, 2014

— Aptify Corporation (@Aptify) May 20, 2014. Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image , applied his expertise in digital marketing to the question of how to present your association to members and audiences in the internet-first communication ecosystem. — Bill Sheridan (@BillSheridan) May 20, 2014. digi_now @FusionProd.

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Associations Now

MAY 20, 2014

— Aptify Corporation (@Aptify) May 20, 2014. Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image , applied his expertise in digital marketing to the question of how to present your association to members and audiences in the internet-first communication ecosystem. — Bill Sheridan (@BillSheridan) May 20, 2014. digi_now @FusionProd.

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 14, 2014

These are challenges like the ability to communicate value, insufficient staff, identifying prospects, lack of marketing expertise, and the lack of a plan or strategy. 2014 Benchmarking Survey Growth Strategy Marketing Tips' These are situations like the economy, competing organizations, market perceptions, and industry consolidation.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 16, 2014

These numbers are from the “ 2014 Fundraising Technology Trends ” study, which also found that a significant number of fundraisers feel they could be more effective at raising revenues. three or more software management tools. The survey created a profile of “very effective” fundraisers, who on average are using.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2017

For the Membership Blog, I frequently turn to the Collaborate community [ASAE member log-in required] to hear about some of the most pertinent issues and challenges in membership. What started in 2014 with a just a handful of participants grew into a communication channel with about 2,600 users.

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Beth Kanter

DECEMBER 10, 2013

The 2014 version – new and improved has arrived! The template has been adapted by others, including this version for small organizations created by John Haydon. Become Your Own Publishing Powerhouse with LightBox Collaborative’s 2014 Editorial Calendar guest post by Holly Minch. You can download it here. Great idea!

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

In Part 1, The Emergence of the Chief Data Officer , I mentioned my belief that all marketing efforts are measurable and data is not only one of associations’ most valued tools, but a must-have marketing tool. Analytics has been—and will continue to be—a critical component of an Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) plan.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2015

Aside from helping the planet, these trends will also improve attendee experiences, build stronger communities and generate significant cost-savings. Between now and 2020, organisations will make it a priority to more effectively communicate their sustainability strategies and progress. 1 – Transparency & Ethics.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Social media is a great tool for connecting with non-members, i.e. prospective members, in your industry. That must present some tough communication challenges. Our industry is very tech savvy, but we’re not very tech savvy about communication. We’re taking advantage of every tool we have out there to get them up to speed.

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Membership Marketing

JULY 29, 2015

Of the participating associations this year, 46% reported membership growth, representing a decrease from the 53% who reported growth in 2014. The communication methods used to engage new members. · The communication methods used to engage new members. · The biggest challenges reported in growing membership. ·

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Over two decades, an ambitious firm has grown from startup subsidiary to the established maker of a tool used by millions. But (despite the obvious hardware element) it most certainly is designed like one, with a monthly fee for access to a wide variety of communications tools—including directions, emergency services, and vehicle diagnostics.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 11, 2014

Social media is a two-way communication channel that makes it fast and easy to address the five Ws. Communicate in the spaces where your members feel comfortable, where they feel valued, and where you know you’ll get the results you want. What can you, the communication professional, learn from my colleague’s daughter?

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

— HootSuite (@hootsuite) February 27, 2014. The popular social media platform will be hosting a webinar on using the new security tools on March 11. (ht How do we handle member complaints in our online community? — Ben Martin, CAE (@bkmcae) February 27, 2014. ht @ hootsuite ). Keeping Trolls at Bay.

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Mizz Information

MARCH 28, 2014

And now I just learned that another great tool that’s been free up until now will be disappearing soon: LinkedIn page’s Products & Services tab. From the LinkedIn announcement: Your Products & Services tab will be removed on April 14, 2014. Remember the Facebook organic reach outrage of spring 2014. Photo credit ).

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Associations Now

JUNE 17, 2014

Anthony Shop, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Social Driver, outlined three techniques associations can use to help ensure successful social strategies and greater connections with members at ASAE’s 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. You all know your respective industries better than anyone else.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Also: Automating unstructured tools is the next step in smoothing out workflow. — CMSWire.com (@cmswire) December 8, 2014. “Overall, the word choices you make add up to the tone of your communications,” author Bernard Marr explains in a LinkedIn blog post. How rewards can encourage good member behavior.

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