Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. Fast forward: Naylor recently released the results of its 2016 Communications Benchmarking Study. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new survey by Advanced Solutions International shows that increasing member engagement is a key goal for membership executives. Adopting a strategy for measuring engagement is one way for associations to thrive. Wendling says that percentage must grow if associations want to retain high levels of member satisfaction.

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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. How can an Association overtake an economic cycle and put its members and itself in the driver’s seat? Positive Association Disruption through Member Engagement.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

The key step to a designing a new strategy or plan for association learning is to set achievable goals. The key to this is to understand the needs and expectations of your members with regard to association education programs. Increased Member Value – members place high value on association education, especially younger members.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 6, 2017

Online communities are now better known for their ability to improve member engagement, satisfaction, and retention than they were even a few years ago. AMS add-ons typically only contain basic features like discussion forums and member profiles, while dedicated community platforms have more robust features.

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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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Association Freak

MARCH 1, 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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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. Member Engagement. Industry Convener.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Mindfulness is going mainstream because the science says it works, reports Tanya Basu at The Daily Beast. Event Strategies 2021 and Beyond. Hear actionable advice and tested strategies for hosting both virtual and hybrid events. Nonprofit GAAP: Functional Expense Reporting – Make It Meaningful to You and Your Audience.

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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. Meanwhile, chapter membership structures and programs are starting to shift in new ways to support members. Emphasis on PD. Many associations are getting that message loud and clear.

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Potomac Core

MAY 28, 2015

In the Strategic Member Engagement Survey , Associations & Professional Societies reporting upward 3-year operating results are far more likely to have a very high level of board understanding and strategizing about the business and professional outcomes members seek, and actively engage members in creating new solutions.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The community also capitalizes on gamification strategies by awarding badges and levels. City of Hope, a nonprofit providing training to medical professionals working in the field of cancer genetics, uses its community to engage its audience. Example 3: City of Hope Community. Example 9: FabFitFun Community.

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Potomac Core

MAY 24, 2017

In today’s uncertain global business environment , associations must be perceived as extensions of company and industry business strategies and not be just another association. If an organization wishes to grow then its strategies, products, and services must be formulated around industry or profession challenges and outcomes.

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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. In order to remain relevant to their members Trade Association CEO’s focus more on understanding industry challenges then helping drive industry outcomes.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

In June 2016, an article in Association Now magazine referenced a study titled “ Member Engagement Study: Aligning Organization Strategy With What Matters Most to 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.”.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Launching a chapter network has helped PEN America, a literary organization with almost 100 years of history, recruit new members and reinvent opportunities for member engagement at the local level. The strategy reflects a significant shift from the way PEN America used to operate, says Director of Membership Rebecca Werner.

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

What’s more member companies are facing increasing demands for transparency from their board members, shareholders, and also from their consumers. Associations who customize their advocacy strategies will remain relevant. billion of current-dollar GDP in 2016. Those who don’t will falter. On February 14, 2018, the U.S.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. Membership Recruitment and Renewal Strategies. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 8, 2016

The Community Roundtable’s recent 2016 State of Community Management Report confirmed what we should’ve known -- that mobile engagement has an enormous positive impact on overall community engagement. Engagement would go through the roof. The more barriers to engagement you break down the better.

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The GEI 2016 was a first of its kind global index developed from a recent survey of 15 global associations [PDF]. The report measured engagement scores for 15 associations from a pool of 122,000 members and customers in markets around the world. For More on GEI 2016. What is GEI? Power of Relationships.

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ISAE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to ASAE, dues made up only 30% of total revenue for professional associations in 2016, a steep drop from 95.7% Additionally, these revenue streams can even boost member engagement. Add a paywall to certain resources on your website so members need to purchase access to view them.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Learn how modern website design elements can increase member engagement. Hear about strategies that help turn prospects into new members and ways to customize your website to fit the needs of your members. Membership Recruitment and Renewal Strategies. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast.

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Socious

DECEMBER 22, 2016

You can also use live videos to keep geographically-distant members engaged and excited about what you’re doing at the home office. Part of that will happen as reports become more robust and, better yet, understandable to more people. Membership organizations can use the rising popularity of video to connect with audiences.

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Higher Logic

MAY 3, 2018

But those of us in marketing, communications, sales, and membership are a little more concerned with what this unsubscribe notification means for future email strategy. Gmail is the second leading email client with 20% market share (as of December 2016). billion people use Gmail today (as of July 2017). notification.

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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. – How to Track Member Engagement (In Only 10 Minutes a Day).

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Do you find that your members connect with you only at your annual conference? That once the event is over, they delete the event app and that’s the end of their engagement. Getting your members engaged is crucial to the strength and relevance of your organization. Mobile 365 is easy, scalable and totally tailored to you.

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Higher Logic

JULY 7, 2016

Are there some qualities that all community managers -- no matter the industry, audience or strategy -- have in common? Understanding what your members want and need. No matter how hard you work, if you don’t understand what your members want and need, you’re going to have trouble cultivating a successful online community.

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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. New technologies and trends reshape the way we use the web, transforming your members’ expectations and what you need to do to not lose them. Join a productive discussion about strategies related to corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2017

If you can’t make it to AMS Fest in Chicago next week , stay tuned for my reports. LMS provider WBT Systems describes the different psychological, environmental, and technical obstacles that stand between your members and your online learning programs. Ultimate Member Engagement: The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Increasing Learner Engagement with Gamification and Micro-Learning. You don’t have to! ” Social and Collaborative Learning.

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Smooth The Path

MAY 23, 2017

A few days later my Dad mailed me the first pages of Amazon’s 2016 year-end annual report which is a letter from the company’s CEO to shareholders. We can change the organization’s strategy. We can develop offerings members love. We can attract high-quality members with our improved marketing.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 19, 2018

Data from YouGov BrandIndex shows that public perception of Pinterest is largely unchanged since 2016—namely, the platform remains stable in both the brand impression and consumer satisfaction departments. Here’s a checklist on how to attract and keep members engaged online, from YourMembership. Other Links of Note.

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Associations Now

JULY 28, 2016

. “New member welcome emails are only one part of the onboarding process,” writer Callie Walker stated on the MemberClicks Blog. “In In addition to that, there are several best practices to help boost new member engagement, and ultimately, retention.”. — PartnersInAssocMgt (@Partners_AMC) July 26, 2016.

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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. We’ve built our company around helping you improve customer and member engagement. Here are our session recommendations for customer marketing professionals at Inbound 2016: Tuesday, Nov.

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