Association Freak

MARCH 2, 2024

Here are some of the transformative strategies and innovations we see shaping the future of associations. REBOUND IN MEMBER GROWTH After a decline in 2021 and 2022, associations are witnessing a significant rebound, with member growth rates reaching their highest since 2016.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

I have had hour-long conversations with 15 association professionals from innovative associations and these conversations provide the foundation for you to start effective staff (and board) conversations about the innovation efforts at your association. Who should read this research report? Association innovation leaders.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 30, 2017

Few of us exist in companies that openly embrace community as a compelling, wondrous silver bullet of a business strategy. A large majority of participants, most at the manager level or above, reported reactive methods as their main source of competitive advantage. Are Reported Community Results Solid – Or Are They Speculation?

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Achieve

APRIL 21, 2016

Here are four reasons why MCON 2016 is the must-attend conference of the year: Get the direction and resources to grow your passion. You’ll hear bold ideas, new ways of thinking and strategies to use now and in the future. There isn’t a more diverse, educational and innovative conference you can attend at such a low cost.

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Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2016

One of the biggest changes the associations are making is to their virtual meeting and media strategies, which both AICPA and APA have restructured, according to interviews with Folio magazine. — Deirdre Reid, CAE (@deirdrereid) March 14, 2016. 7lDSEPJgGL pic.twitter.com/0RYfxi0dp7. Using Game of Thrones to promote awareness.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Their member engagement and technology strategies are cutting edge, which makes sense—they have a global member base, with over 1,600 organizations comprised of 40,000 individuals spanning 100 countries/territories. In the first few months of 2017, Corporate Official Representative engagement almost exceeded their 2016 engagement numbers.

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While these investments involve several moving parts, impact investing is essentially leveraging capital to create positive change, earn revenue, and drive innovation across the social good sector. Essentially, they’ll elevate your content strategy both on and offsite. Does impact investing make a difference? Yes, it does!

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Association innovation. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Event Strategies 2021 and Beyond. Mindfulness. Host: FiscalNote.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Innovation is relatively new in the association industry. A recent association industry benchmarking report notes that 73% of associations have started their focus on innovation within the last 5 years (27% within the last year). Being innovative enough, fast enough. Not realizing success with the new innovations.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

IBM, makers of the chatbot Watson, describes the strategy like this: “Conversational marketing is a form of interactive marketing that engages consumers in dialogue-driven, personalized experiences at a one-to-one level, enabling brands to listen and gain unique customer insights while also providing value to the user.”

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Achieve

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Today Achieve, in partnership with the Case Foundation, released the second wave of research from the 2016 Millennial Impact Report. The first wave of research released in June 2016 gathered insights from March through May 2016 and revealed that most millennials believed people like them could have an impact on the U.S.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2017

If you’re in the IT department, you have to walk the fine line between saying “no” to some ideas while not shutting down your staff’s innovation muscle. DelCor explains how to both encourage innovation and reject ideas with no future. Tue 6/20 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Disruption is inevitable.

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Associations Now

MARCH 7, 2016

Because the marketplace changes rapidly, innovation is key to survival, regardless of your industry. Enter “innovation labs,” a concept adopted by many organizations and industry leaders to stay relevant amid the growing tide of competition. — SocialFish (@socialfish) March 7, 2016. Writing Tips of the Day.

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Potomac Core

MARCH 22, 2016

According to the 2016 PWC U.S. What’s more, Reuters reported that retail sales slipped in a recent report and fourth quarter U.S. Forward thinking associations continually find new and innovative ways for members to contribute knowledge, learn from others, and build solutions critical to their profession and to their industry.

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Potomac Core

APRIL 19, 2016

Where are CEO’s planning to spend their time in 2016? The same report notes the regulatory environment as the number one issue that can “impact a company”, and adapting to government regulation is ranked as CEO’s second most critical challenge. Advocacy Strategy Shift. How will regulatory activity reshape Associations?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. 3 Strategies to Future-Proof Your Association.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. 3 Strategies to Future-Proof Your Association.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

. “ This stark statement is the key finding of a new report by the World Economic Forum, Realizing Human Potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The report outlines practical measures for aligning education and training with future job requirements. ” ( Shift Happens , Innovate + Educate, December 2016.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2016

Learn how to apply event design thinking using the #EventCanvas, a practical visual language and innovation process to describe, challenge, and design high-stakes events. – MGI’s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Strategy and governance. Tue 6/7 at 12 p.m. Tue 6/7 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 15, 2015

The organizations reported varying levels of success, but after analysis, there are some clear takeaways. While social media was an effective tool, those organizations that supplemented digital efforts with engagement strategies – such as peer-to-peer or personal challenges, events, ambassadors and incentives – were the most successful. “By

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2017

George Barbee, author of 63 Innovation Nuggets , recommends building your foresight network and improving your imagining practice. If you need a DIY approach to analytics, take a look at Debbie King’s advice for creating an analytics strategy and roadmap at the Association Analytics blog. Duration: 1 hour. More info/register.

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Associations Now

JULY 21, 2016

A call about rescuing a whole lot of tomatoes from going to waste didn’t faze them: It was about taking on a challenge and approaching it realistically—and thinking innovatively about partnerships in the process. ChatterBachs) July 20, 2016. Check out the latest news at Nick Statt’s report on The Verge. Tweet of the day.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. Learn about strategies to create, distribute and measure the effectiveness of video content to amplify your message.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. Learn about strategies to create, distribute and measure the effectiveness of video content to amplify your message.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 29, 2019

A new benchmarking study indicates that associations view chapters as an increasingly important element of their member engagement strategy. According to this year’s report, 91 percent of chapters are designing their own mix of PD programs, both in-person and virtual events—an increase from 68 percent in 2016.

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Potomac Core

MAY 3, 2016

KPMG’s 2016 report “Setting the Course for Growth: CEO Perspectives” underscores how today’s CEO is laser focused on staying relevant in a turbulent global market. Its focused advocacy strategies are key components of achieving Association relevance despite market turbulence. Innovation Helps an Association Remain Relevant.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Looking to personalize and target your email communications strategy to different member segments? The Promotional Products Association International used this strategy to promote their community launch , boosting their initial success. A community is your chance to continue innovating and providing high-value benefits to your members.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

I also traveled to the Middle East , met an NBA superstar , and reported from a hurricane command center —a big deal for a kid who always wanted to be a meteorologist. If you’ve read ASAE’s ForesightWorks research , you might label this member engagement strategy as an attempt to foster “ more human humans.”. What does that mean?

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) reports that in 1953, associations received 95.7 In 2016, that number fell to 45.4 UK-based Professional Associations Research Network (PARN) reports that, 30 years ago, subscription revenue made up 80 to 90 percent of revenue in professional bodies.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

This week kicks off with a webinar you won’t want to miss: Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn discussing their insightful new report, The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm. – App-tastic 2016: 45 of the Best Productivity Apps You Should Be Using. Tue 9/13 at 1 p.m. Gamify Your Fundraiser. 1 CAE credit. Host: iCohere.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2016

The Conference Board’s CEO Challenge 2016 survey identifying top concerns of for-profit chief executives may sound familiar to association CEOs: Human-capital-related issues dominated the list of challenges that organizational leaders from around the globe are most concerned about this year. executive vice president at The Conference Board.

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ISAE

APRIL 4, 2024

Essential legacy donor stewardship strategies So what are the specific strategies and best practices you can use to steward legacy donors? We recommend structuring your strategy into a stewardship matrix that lays out your segments and outreach cadences in an easy-to-reference way. Collect feedback and testimonials.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 17, 2016

Meeting planners need to stay on top of technological advances, corporate initiatives, budget restrictions, attendee expectations, meeting innovations and organizational goals or risk becoming obsolete. Presenter: Kristi Casey Sanders, director of digital marketing strategy of Plan Your Meetings @ Meeting Professionals International.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

MARCH 9, 2023

In our first episode of the “Middle Market Report” podcast , we covered three pervasive trends happening right now in the community association management industry. LISTEN NOW: Complete transcript: Middle Market Report: 3 Major Challenges Facing Community Association Management Companies in 2023 Host: Travis Durkee, Sr.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Data from the survey will form the basis of a report Tagoras will release in the coming months. Mon 10/24 – Design Thinking for Innovation (Coursera). Hear about five web strategies that will help you beat the competition, engage members and prospects, and grow revenue. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Wed 10/26 at 9 a.m.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

We’re pleased to report that since the program’s launch in 2016, more than 7.7 Temporary freelancing was one strategy for staying involved on a limited basis. Deliver Delight Allison’s podcast, Disruptive CEO Nation is a place where her curiosity and questions connect listeners to innovative company founders and thought leaders.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

HubSpot’s 2016 INBOUND conference is coming up fast and next week most of us will be hopping on a flight to Boston to attend. They include kickass skills and strategy sessions as well as the keynotes and entertainment that your best networking opportunities will be attending. Gary Vaynerchuk. Anna Kendrick. Alec Baldwin.

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