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JUNE 21, 2019

Mon 6/24 at 2 p.m.* – 3 New Strategies to Boost Your Member Onboarding, Engagement, and Retention. Hear insights from over 400 member interviews that will help you boost member engagement and increase renewals. Organizer: ASAE Technology Professionals Council. But for 2019, we came armed with data.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

The first step to developing a 2019 member engagement plan is looking back at 2018’s engagement metrics. Nonprofit Tech Trends 2019. Our panel of experts will each share their take on emerging technologies and examples of how nonprofits of all sizes are using them. Host: orgCommunity. Wed 1/10 at 1 p.m.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

This is how you can prove your new member community will be a valuable technology investment. New Member Acquisition. The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list. Member Engagement and Retention. It’s easier and faster for you to get members involved.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

I continue to learn new things about the “bones” of an AMS, a technology I thought I knew enough about but apparently didn’t. Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to avoid application sprawl by taking a strategic approach to Office 365. The March/April 2019 issue of Cook’s Illustrated has the recipe.

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MARCH 15, 2019

MemberSuite describes the different ways technology can be used to save staff time and stave off frustration. Billhighway shares advice on ways your association can provide member recruitment training to chapters and affiliates. Harald Becker, Director Industry Engagement & Research, Microsoft. Tue 3/19 at 2 p.m. CMP credit.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. As events are more judiciously considered on their return on time, value, and investment, organizers must adjust for this new normal (your 2019 tool kit won’t cut it). Audience avatar.

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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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APRIL 12, 2019

Association professionals, please consider participating in the 2019 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Mike Guerrieri at DelCor Technology Solutions shares his observations and advice from two years of association technology assessments. In this post, he focuses on data management and digital strategy.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

In a 2019 survey of high-tech companies, more than 40% of the respondents said they hire Customer Success Managers , according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. Member Engagement Party. An engaging membership experience needs constant attention and interaction, just like any good party. 1 CMP credit.

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MARCH 22, 2019

They suggest working with your chapters on an onboarding plan that helps you learn about new members’ needs, introduce them to the chapter and association, and guide them onto the most relevant membership path. Dan Hickey at DelCor describes the seven steps your association should take when building a technology project team.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 10, 2019

If a digital transformation is on your association’s to-do list in 2019, be warned: A recent study shows that about half of senior executives don’t think their organizations have executed 50 percent of their strategies successfully. Technology shouldn’t be at the heart of digital transformation, your customer should.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2019

Use these strategies to keep members interested and engaged. Also: Event tech in 2019 will focus less on innovation, more on existing technology. And though a break can be beneficial and productive for your team, it can be dull for members. ” Diving Deeper with Existing Event Technologies.

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Member Engagement Scoring. 4 CAE credits.

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Associations Now

MARCH 15, 2019

But successfully implementing AR means thoroughly understanding of the intricacies of the technology, a job that often requires too much time from a planner’s already busy schedule. So, when it comes to getting started, Event Marketer suggests these do’s and don’ts: Do work with a technology partner. Do start simple.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Find out from Rebecca Achurch, CAE, who also explains why your association need a data strategy and how to get started. The future of technology and virtualization has become a more important and relevant topic to discuss within your association. Digital Marketing Trends and Traditions 2019. Ottawa, Ontario). More info/register.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

A digital transformation is about more than new technology. Also: New members feel new longer than you might think. Digital organizations don’t become so overnight, they work and rework their strategy until they are able to create new and stronger forms of engagement with their members. Going digital?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The other is another José Andrés recipe from Milk Street (Sep/Oct 2019 issue) for cauliflower with smoked paprika, honey and sherry vinegar. Join a discussion on what it takes to nurture a digital first mindset across an association and how it can drive real member engagement, yield meaningful data, and help reach new stakeholders.

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JULY 24, 2020

Although Elizabeth Merritt wrote this article for the museum community in 2019, it’s applicable to the association community in 2020. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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MAY 17, 2019

Mike Guerrieri of DelCor Technology Solutions shares a rescue plan for improving your association’s IT maturity —coconut shell cocktails not included. Start Attracting Event Investors: How to Develop a Successful Sponsorship Strategy. Hear about industry trends and fresh ideas to inform your sponsorship strategy. 1 CMP credit.

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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. — NetForum (@NetForumCB) September 24, 2019. Are chapters worth it?

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Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

billion by 2019). Keep this in mind when trying to reach your busy members. A “good” email open rate among members depends on your industry and the end goal of your email. Follow our tips to improve your association’s email open rate and boost member engagement, building a stronger communications strategy along the way.

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Build nimble strategies to address new or critical Industry or Professional challenges and opportunities. Develop metrics and key performance indicators with Board leaders to measure how relevant your Association is to the member’s marketplace. Donna Orem. Instead they hire them to make progress.” Based on the Clayton M.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 6, 2019

Economic signals suggest some belt-tightening may be on the agenda for 2019. A sizable number of corporate CFOs believe one is coming in 2019 , the markets swooned in unsettling ways in recent weeks, and some who read the market see a slowdown of some sort in the offing. Members will be resilient—but you have to serve them.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2019

“Managing the rate of losses your association’s membership takes is all about noticing what’s driving members away in the first place and fixing those errors,” says Audra Hopkins on the Web Scribble blog. Does your strategy run smoothly and make new members feel welcome? — Harvard Biz Review (@HarvardBiz) May 31, 2019.

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.orgCommunity

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But before we roll up our sleeves for the Innovation Summit (February 28, 2019), we’re taking a moment to recap the exhilaration of a great learning experience. Watching my kids dive fearlessly into the deep end of technology is always an inspiration. Success requires a proactive strategy.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Inclusion strategy. If your association wants to create a more inclusive association, you must identify and remove the barriers standing in the way of a member’s desire to volunteer or serve in leadership , says MemberSuite. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. More info/register.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

In a recent webinar, WBT Systems and three other association tech providers discussed three big ideas from the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. Create a content marketing strategy in seven “easy” steps. I added those quotation marks because developing a strategy is never that easy, you do have to think hard, but it’s immensely doable.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning. Learn how to incorporate tactical strategies designed to enhance the management, engagement and training of millennial employees. Exploring Event Technology Stacks (Association Chat).

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MARCH 3, 2023

They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior, including the incentives and technology that will help you achieve event goals. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ? . Host: ASAE Technology Professionals Community Fri 3/3 at 4 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Strategy as currently practiced rarely emphasizes the importance of community.” Gaining a Competitive Edge with Content Strategy (Washington DC). An impactful content strategy can add member value, expand your influence, bust the internal silos, and help you achieve your business goals. In one word, CONTENT.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

WBT Systems continues its series on project management basics for accidental project managers —otherwise known as the education, membership, communications or marketing directors who get saddled with overseeing LMS, AMS or other technology implementations. Like everyone else, members do not have time to engage with your association.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Member Value through Wise Investment Strategy ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). Fri 2/4 at 12 p.m. – EventTech Chat.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

If you’ve ever been in charge of a technology implementation project without the benefit of project management experience, then you know what a wild ride it is. Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It’s 2019 and people interact with technology all day from their mobile device to systems at work to smart devices at home. Why do staff members and associations members keep saying ‘I don’t know anything about IT’ then? Host: Association Women Technology Champions. Location: Orlando FL.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

And that’s just one of the reasons why a learning management system (LMS) can be a game changer for members and associations , says WBT Systems. How do you differentiate your B2B technology company from competitors? Learn how technology could be the networking game-changer you need for your events. 1 CAE credit. Info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. Everyday Meeting Disasters: Creative Work Arounds—and Smart Planning Strategies to Save Your Event. Design Trend Forecast 2019. Tue 9/25 at 2 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Need to know info: the ultimate guide to Google ranking factors in 2019. Presenter: Brooke Homar, Director, Strategy & Data, Freeman. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Pat on head. Take note! (

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