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Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America

Associations Now

The crisis at the Romance Writers of America has been providing a few lessons on the matter, though not in the way anybody in the organization would have wished for. Under the association’s process, the decision was approved by the RWA board. A report sheds light on how your association can avoid such a meltdown.

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Thanks For Playing: Happy Birthday, America!

Thanks For Playing

Happy Birthday, America! Process Killed the Association Star. Happy Birthday, America! skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 04 July 2012. Independence Day seems like a great time to refresh ones memory on our founding documents. Amendment VI. Amendment VII.

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Communications Workers of America Chooses Aptify’s AMS to Power Unions

Aptify

The Aptify software solution provides CWA with out-of-the box membership management and union-specific functionality including dues processing, grievance management, and event management, plus a development platform capable of handling CWA’s unique and complex processes. Learn more about Community Brands and its Association Solutions.

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The Ultimate Membership Renewal Guide

Wild Apricot

If you are looking for ideas to refresh your membership renewal process, you’re not alone! With access to thousands of organization across North America, we decided to conduct an extensive survey on their membership renewal practices.

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Members Hire Strategic Solutions

Potomac Core

Through a flexible planning process, Associations energize their Boards to do big things : Focus and unite on data. Once the process is complete, Associations regularly: Report to members on alignment with the metrics and KPIs that help them overcome uncertainty and succeed. Jeff Morgan. Creating the climate for change.

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Member Onboarding Series, Part 2: How to Make Sure New Members Get Their Money’s Worth

Associations Now

America , has been making tweaks to the trade organization’s onboarding model in recent months, and just launched a refresh at the start of 2023. America, were staying around—ensuring that the organization was clearing its financial goals despite its challenges with reengaging newer members. A six-month check-in call.

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Digital Transformation: Where Do I Start?

Spark Consulting

Review your legacy systems and processes (make sure you’ve got the “digitizing” part covered, for Ross/Mocker fans). Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess where you are now. Recruit your team.