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JANUARY 11, 2019

The resulting report from this survey provides benchmarking data and insight into how more than 1,000 associations recruit, engage and retain members and certificants. John Hagel, Harvard Business Review ). Review the most common technical mistakes when completing an application. Pam Didner, Content Marketing Institute ).

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DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 276

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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. Host: 100 Reviews. More info/register. Host: Propel.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Risking innovation. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Future Forward: Innovation and Resilience. Lori Pugh Marcum, CMP, CMM, HMCC, CED, Head of Meeting Innovation, Meeting Professionals International. The Advocacy Year-End Review and Futurecast.

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Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Fri 9/1 at 10 a.m.* – Association Bridge Networks| Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle Our topic this month is Association Bridge Networks. Membership trends. Membership budget.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 230

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Frugal innovation. Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Read the book (or an online review) and join us with a cup of coffee and your opinions on the concepts in the book. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s The 2024 survey is now open.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 259

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MARCH 26, 2021

Association innovation. Mary Byers, CAE, CSP, in partnership with Loyalty Research Center, recently released a fascinating environmental scan on association innovation: Association Innovation Scan: The Association Professional’s Guide to Winning with Innovation. Intuitive innovation. That stinks. Wait, what?

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Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Because IT departments are isolated from the core business , Joe Peppard believes they prevent organizations from being “innovative, agile, customer-focused and digitally transformed.” Data Analytics Network Year in Review. 2021 Year in Review: Professional Development Takeaways and Foresight. 86 the IT department. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Nimble AMS explains how an AMS empowers your association’s recruitment, engagement and retention efforts by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, provide a better digital experience and deliver personalized emails and content. Another funny, personal post with life and association lessons along the way. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 259

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. Innovations in E-Learning Learn how associations can leverage e-learning to improve the engagement and learning outcomes of their members.

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MAY 12, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Idea-Thon: Building the Association of the Future Imagine the power of multiple brains collaborating and innovating with one goal in mind: solving the most pressing association challenges using Artificial Intelligence (AI). No plan, no progress. With podcasts, I’m like a ghost in the room. More info/register.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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JULY 24, 2020

At the Harvard Business Review, Keith Ferrazzi and Sarah Zapp discuss the upside of virtual board meetings : shorter agendas, crisper presentations, more inclusive and bolder conversations, and broader exposure to key executives and outside experts. Virtual board meetings. More info/register. Host: Web Courseworks. Thu 7/30 at 2 p.m.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Remote watercooler. More info/register.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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MARCH 5, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Presenters: David Schlum, Co-Founder and Software Architect at Added Innovation LLC. (must join Fridays@4 first, it’s free).

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 15, 2015

The organizations reported varying levels of success, but after analysis, there are some clear takeaways. The most successful organizations were those that leveraged their networks of millennials via social media and ambassadors – those who can use their partners and passions to recruit support. Engage your millennials.

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millennials Social Media Case Study Analysis 100

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Learn how volunteer scenarios and training gap analysis can help your association identify the type of content you need to develop and offer to prepare chapter members for volunteering and leadership. Ashley Neal at Sidecar wonders if innovation has slowed down at associations or become business as usual. Volunteer training.

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Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

If you’re not familiar with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation taking effect in May, please please please review these resources so your organization is in compliance. That’s why we’ve scoured the ends of the earth to come up with ten innovative ideas and actionable tips to help you create your most memorable event ever.

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DC Washington Recruiting Recruitment 150

Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Let’s review four of the biggest shifts to help you get a broader perspective of what’s available and what you should look for in AMS software. According to the benchmarking report, associations that are seeing growth are taking advantage of top recruiting methods like word-of-mouth recommendations and email. Change #4) Reporting.

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Membership Management Software Directory Library 100

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows can be an effective event and sales and marketing tool, stimulating networking, innovation, and collaboration. They also give vendors and your organization the opportunity to showcase products and services and meet new audiences and interest. Learn more about A2Z here.

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Tools How To Software Cost 52

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Dabdub, Director for Admissions and Recruitment Affairs at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Josie Hernandez, IOM, Account Executive with Bostrom and President of Association Latinos Carol Martinez, Manager of Community Impact at Project Management Institute Ben Yzaguirre, M.Ed., More info/register. Letting Go!

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 259

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Annual performance reviews have few fans—the data confirms it. Volunteer recruitment. Why do some associations have a tough time recruiting volunteers and others don’t? – Looking Forward 2022 (Impact): First Look at Trends and Analysis. But can associations respond nimbly to them? Feedback loops. Wed 1/19 at 11 a.m.

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Team Technology Certificate Revenue 195

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JUNE 19, 2020

They see associations stretching their innovation muscle, learning new skills, reassessing assumptions, discovering ways to improve, and summoning up the courage to take tough steps forward. Explore innovative approaches to education and learn how next-generation associations engage with special interest groups in a virtual environment.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 21, 2014

As best-selling author and product innovation expert Tony Ulwick explained at last week’s Innova-Con 2014 conference in New York, don’t ask customers or members what they want in a product, ask them what types of “jobs” they need to have done better. It’s also a great member benefit and new member recruiting tool.

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Survey Analysis Oakland Innovation 60

Association Subculture

APRIL 12, 2011

Godwin at Case Western - Positive Organization Development: Innovation-inspired Change in an Economy and Ecology of Strengths. This paper is a MUST READ for anyone interested in innovation in our association community. We often attempt to think innovatively while not recognizing the common terminology we use can work to block us in.

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Strategy Innovation System Analysis 100

.orgCommunity

APRIL 18, 2019

I reviewed those goals with the team after I came back from the board meeting. Plus, we don’t have the budget to develop the recruitment campaign, and we need to wait until the AMS reporting is fixed to implement anyway. One of the benefits of integrating strategy is the reporting and analysis that is fundamental to the process.

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Strategy Analysis Membership Management Leadership 40

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development and membership.

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Certificate Innovation Education Process 39

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

While we’re talking about “meta,” here’s an audience analysis of the metaverse community from Michael Brito at Britopian. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , you better start looking for a new one. Fri 12/2 at 10 a.m.* – Association Community (Coffee with Innovators). Metaverse denizens.

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Tips Video Content Marketing 41

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This mass exodus can benefit you in two ways: employers are seeking new and innovative ways to attract and retain employees, meaning higher salaries, more benefits, and better perks, and they’re finding it difficult to find qualified staff for the seemingly endless list of jobs available right now. CEO Update LIVE: Recruiting.

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Content Education Recruiting Recruitment 39

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JANUARY 13, 2023

If not, use this survey link to join nearly 1,000 association leaders worldwide whose participation helps all of us gain insights about what’s working to recruit, engage, and retain members, along with other valuable information. So how do you ensure renewal for the members you’ve worked so hard to recruit to your organization?

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Revenue Education Strategy Leadership 39

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

MemberSuite explains the benefits of an AMS with its own built-in data warehouse , so you don’t have to rely on other software for analysis and reporting. Learn what should be reviewed, modified or included in organizers’ contracts to reduce exposure to liability and risks. Volunteer Recruitment: No Volunteers? 1 CAE credit.

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Blended Learning Email Marketing Revenue Technology 39

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JUNE 10, 2022

If member companies are struggling to recruit and keep staff , they will be reluctant to let employees attend conferences or volunteer for your association. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , you better start shopping for a new one. Staffing issues. Board governance. More info/register. Host: OpenSesame.

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Arlington Revenue Content Team 39

Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

You can review some of the most important findings in my post, Ten Top Tips from the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Unleash the Power of Market Testing in your Membership Recruitment. Innovation through Collaboration. Membership Recruitment. (4). Potential Analysis. (3). Steady State Analysis. (3).

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Survey Marketing Price Analysis 40

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Recruiting young members. The latest MGI report disclosed how poorly associations are doing with young member recruitment. We’ll look into the importance of wellness in the meeting and events industry and innovative ways to create access to wellness for attendees. ASAE Annual in Review. Quick hits. CMP credit.

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Technology Software Cost Products 43

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MAY 20, 2022

Presenters: Joe Schwinger, Co-founder and Chief Product/Innovation Officer, MeetingPlay + Aventri. Learn how docuseries can increase your association’s recruitment, retention and revenue; position your association and members as leaders in your industry; and capture your association younger, fresh-to-the-industry audiences.

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Arlington Project DC Technology 41

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JULY 22, 2022

Presenters: Emily Longvall, Manager, Industry Research and Education, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). Learn how to unlock the potential of the data you already have by aggregating it in a data warehouse for analysis. Presenters: Josh Carlson, Founder & Chief Innovator, PerByte. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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Price Technology Strategy Software 43

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

He suggests identifying the sources and magnitude of resistance to innovation within your association and shares an eight-step plan for activating strategic optionality thinking on your board. Looking Forward 2022 (Impact): Trends and Analysis. A lot to digest but important reading. Metaverse hype. More info/register. Host: MemberBoat.

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Content Strategy Technology Analysis 39

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Joanna Pineda spoke with Rick Grimm, CEO of NIGP, on episode 15 of the Matrix Group’s Association Thrive podcast about his association’s Talent Council, which takes a different approach to volunteer recruitment. GrowthZone reviews the often confused elements of an association marketing plan : mission, goals, objectives, strategy, and tactics.

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