Associations Now

MAY 10, 2019

Here are a few internal communications strategies to try. A lot of thought is often put into external communications, such as marketing materials and member engagement. When it comes to internal comms, strategies, of course, vary greatly. So why bother with an elaborate strategy? Gallagher & Co.

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Protech

MARCH 16, 2020

A s Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management points out , “CRM is not a functionality or a technology; it is a strategy and philosophy. T echnology giants like Microsoft, Oracle and SAP frequently tout their enterprise CRM technology , which drove the global market value to $40 billion in 2018, according to Investopedia.

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

As Associations ponder their future strategies, the message is clear: Members hire industry advocacy and promotion. Organizations who embrace the mantra that Members hire Industry advocacy and promotion are doing well. This is helping the Industry position itself with its global customer base. Robert Newsome.

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Eric Lanke

AUGUST 20, 2018

Back in May 2018, I participated in a virtual conference session on co-creation. It was called SURGE Spring 2018, and the organizers just posted a blog summary of some of the points I made in the session. Both are critically important, but we have to be clear about who is responsible for each so each group succeeds.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

In the months leading up to the event, we shared content like this: Super Forum 2018: We’re Back, and Better Than Ever. Communicate, Collaborate, Elevate: 3 Big Reasons Why You Should Attend Super Forum 2018. Award-Winning Success Stories from Super Forum 2018. Monitor social media feeds + hashtags.

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Elevating Engagement

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New member engagement is critical. After all, we can’t have lifetime engagement without having new member engagement first. Last week, we talked about how to engage new members with email. So, how do we engage our newest members virtually? Anything Else?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

All the “most popular posts of 2018” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from MemberSuite , provide good intel. Hear our executive team discuss the technology trends that grew over 2018 and what they expect in nonprofit technology in 2019. A+ Strategies for C-Suite Communications (Alexandria VA Brown Bag).

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 4, 2019

The first step to developing a 2019 member engagement plan is looking back at 2018’s engagement metrics. Alyssa Ford, Data and Strategy Lead at Tech Impact. Duane Capuano of Tecker International will facilitate a discussion on digital strategy/digital transformation. Wed 1/10 at 3 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Members need certifications and certificate programs to advance in their careers, and associations need the non-dues revenue those programs provide, says MemberSuite. New member engagement programs work , and they don’t have to be big or expensive,” says Lisa Vivinetto in an Association Success article. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 18, 2019

Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 5 content strategies for niche B2B industries. Embracing Data and Technology to Increase Member Engagement (online and Washington DC). Ultimate Member Engagement: The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making. The Stickiest New-Member Engagement Programs .

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Marketing General’s 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report revealed fascinating statistics on why members don’t renew their association membership. This is precisely why you can, and should , be addressing these top reasons members aren’t renewing: 37% of associations report l ack of engagement with the organization.

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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. On February 14, 2018, the U.S. How Associations Build Their Own Customized Advocacy Strategies.

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Potomac Core

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Members hire Associations, Members fire Associations is what the new mantra will be for Association Executives in 2018. The evolving external environment is continually redefining how member executives assess the impact of their memberships. Will not be hired by your prospective members. Product-lifecycle focus.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

If you work in an association, I encourage you to think about content strategy for five minutes because the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation is studying how associations use content strategy. This research will: Document which associations are developing and implementing content strategies.

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SBI

AUGUST 9, 2021

Black Panther, the first major superhero release of 2018, made more than a billion dollars in its first month. Understanding how your members view themselves as the hero of their own stories is a fundamental part of attracting new members and improving existing member engagement. That’s “billion,” with a “b.”

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Associations Now

JANUARY 15, 2019

The member experience ebbs and flows with activity throughout the year, which is why a content calendar can help you plan for member engagements in 2019. And it seems to me that this is a strategy that membership teams can adapt to shape future member engagements. Share your comments below.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The majority of its users are on it daily, which provides businesses and brands with a great platform for implementing a social media marketing strategy.”. And that strategy starts with building out an in-depth profile for your organization. link] #assnchat pic.twitter.com/vCciBBxcri. — NetForum (@NetForumCB) September 24, 2019.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Association Coffee Talk: Web Usability Workshop: Strategies for Big Results (Alexandria VA). Come share and discuss strategies you can implement immediately that will produce big results. Learn why leaders and employers should prioritize their employees’ well-being as one of the most effective ways to make broader impact in 2018.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Kathleen Kruse at Talented Learning explains how to put this strategy to work for your company. – What to Budget for in 2018: Web, Mobile, Social. Michael Gips,Chief Global Knowledge & Learning Officer, CAE, Chief Global Member Engagement Officer, ASIS International. Guest: Ryan Williams. Tue 11/21 at 11 a.m.

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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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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In 2022, 52% of companies in the S&P 500 disclosed that they conducted a combination of full board, committee, and individual director evaluations, up from only 37% in 2018. Their example highlights the importance of clearly establishing goals and outcomes that align with the mission and strategy at the onset.

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Mariner Management

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Volunteer Management Best Practices: Top Strategies for Finding Volunteers & Maintaining Accountability. Member volunteers are key to your association success. But today’s associations and nonprofits are struggling to engage their members. This webinar captures the sage advice of 3 CRPs in our 2018 CEXy Talks.

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Associations Now

APRIL 16, 2019

Email remains the most popular way to engage new members, but some associations are testing creative alternatives in an age of email fatigue. When a new member joins your association, the first thing you probably do is send an email to make that person feel welcome.

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Potomac Core

APRIL 23, 2019

Some leaders already acknowledge that relevance by itself can’t be a winning strategy in a dynamic business environment. Since new technologies and consumer shifts are constant and there is no accepted strategy for success in the Publishing Industry.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

Search engine ranking signals that matter in 2018. Tue 4/3 at 2 p.m.* – Learn the Secrets of Better Member Engagement. Find out about strategies that go beyond common sense and provide cutting-edge verbal and nonverbal techniques that can be applied directly with immediate success. Search Engine Journal ).

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Increasing membership numbers should always be a priority—and these three membership growth strategies can deliver on that goal. Also: building an online community that encourages engagement. Audra Hopkins from the WebScribble blog recommends these three growth strategies to boost membership numbers today: Get your members talking.

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Fonteva

APRIL 19, 2019

Your goal is to design a website that your members can navigate—and your team members can update—with ease. An attractively designed website that is regularly updated with all of the most relevant content for your members is an excellent way to improve member engagement. Turn your ideas into strategies.

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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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Mizz Information

JUNE 12, 2019

I’m just going to pull a few high-level findings from the report but I hope that after reading them, you’ll read it in its entirety alongside the two other reports I compare it with– MGI’s 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report and ASAE’s ForesightWorks. Advanced Strategies Enable Success. Why this matters to associations.

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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. But in 2018, knowing your subscribers and sending personalized content is the only way to make sure your emails hit the inbox and stay there. Personalize your emails.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It’s crucial to link D&A to the high-level organizational strategy as defined by the board. Step 3 — Predictive: “Every quarter we continue to do this; it costs $100,000 in working capital in the form of wasted staff time and decreased member engagment.”. Point out timely, unique challenges of D&A.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Intentional onboarding makes members feel part of a community and impacts retention numbers , as this study shows. Any good email marketing campaign comes down to a content strategy defined by two things: value proposition and tone. So how does it work? Strategize. Click here to watch the sessions on demand.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 19, 2018

. — ASAE Foundation (@ASAEfdn) August 19, 2018. Sorry to say, he didn’t show up at the Canadian conference, but he does make an appearance at the 2018 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago—in painting form. (In Here’s a checklist on how to attract and keep members engaged online, from YourMembership.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth The Path) and Dynamic Benchmarking just published the New Member Engagement Study. – 2018 Convening Leaders Rebroadcast. Hear about the latest fixes and best strategies for applying them. Host: Smart Meetings.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 6, 2019

Chasing shiny new objects is never going to be a successful strategy in a downturn. But according to ASAE research during the last recession, member engagement in virtual-only meetings never cracked 10 percent. Members will be resilient—but you have to serve them.

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Mizz Information

JUNE 12, 2019

I’m just going to pull a few high-level findings from the report but I hope that after reading them, you’ll read it in its entirety alongside the two other reports I compare it with– MGI’s 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report and ASAE’s ForesightWorks. Advanced Strategies Enable Success. Why this matters to associations.

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