Associations Now

MARCH 16, 2016

Associations have their own demons that lead them astray from what’s best for the member experience. We have our own demons that lead us astray from what’s best for the member experience—ARPU’s association cousins: The angry god of RAM (Recruit All the Members).

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Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amanda Lea Kaiser A version of this article was originally published by Lead Marvels. Fresh off of her recently published book, Elevating Engagement , Kaiser draws upon her experience as an association leader to offer expertise on engagement strategies , member experiences , leadership growth , event planning , and more.

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YourMembership

MAY 22, 2017

During ASAE’s MM&C Conference earlier this month, association executives and industry partners took part in 24 learning labs, three keynotes, two preconference workshops and networked to up their game on digital, content and branding strategies. Although it’s not ASAE’s […].

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

Combine a selection of articles, posts, videos, podcast episodes, session recordings and/or other content you already have into curated content bundles. Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy. You’ll walk away with an action plan for writing a series of blogs or articles (that could even lead to a published book!). CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please complete the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Make someone’s day and nominate them right now—and that will make your day too. Virtual conferences survey. Strategic thinking.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 14, 2020

Consumers of content look for articles that provide everything they need to know on a subject. While many people don’t read in-depth articles, they do want all of the information on the topic in one area. They don’t want to search and skim multiple articles in multiple places. However, change is occurring.

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Associations Now

APRIL 18, 2019

Also: small tech changes that drive a compelling member experience. Does Facebook leave a bad taste in your mouth as a marketing strategy? If you’re engaging supporters on Facebook but NOT inviting them to join your email list, your marketing strategy is woefully incomplete,” he explains. Share them below.

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Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

This article steps up to be your champion in this fight, offering a treasure trove of insights and strategies to turn passive members into enthusiastic participants. ” This scorecard goes beyond a simple yes/no response and assigns a value to each activity based on its frequency and correlation with member renewal.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

They also share change management strategies for change-fatigued association professionals. Some of these strategies are new to me but look very promising. This PCMA Convene article by Vanessa Page of mdg is essential and fascinating reading. AI and Tech Strategy. MemberSuite explores the reasons behind this resistance.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2017

I’m getting tired of all the “sky is falling” articles about AI. Is your organization actually set up to support your strategy? Although this Harvard Business Review article is written for a corporate audience, the main points apply to associations as well. Community Brands surveyed both members and association staff in the U.S.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

Thanks to subscribing to god-knows-how-many newsletters, my inbox is full of AI articles. – Knowledge Transfer and Succession Planning Strategies for Your Event Tech Don’t wait until people start resigning to implement a knowledge transfer strategy. We develop expertise from researching, thinking and writing.

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Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

This article is an attempt to provide the above question with a response, that covers both the structural considerations and their relationship with our business model redesign (with a heavy focus on digital transformation). The teams are: strategy, content, acquisition and retention. First, let’s talk about the structure….

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 17, 2020

Mobile-responsive interface so members can view and interact with the career center via their mobile devices. Reporting and analytics to give your staff insights into the career center that will help improve the member experience. These resources can help members ready themselves for an unexpected job search.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. With a dedicated and comprehensive engagement strategy, your member retention rate is much more likely to increase! In-person engagement ideas.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 24, 2019

It starts when another member recommends the association and continues as each prospective member samples the association’s benefits by attending a chapter meeting or browsing the website or reading an article. Once a new member joins, the trust continues to build as they interact and receive value.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Two recently recently published articles in Associations Now magazine reference the report “ Tech Success for Associations ” and challenge associations to: think strategically about how they use technology to serve their members , learn quickly how to adapt their use of technology to better support members’ expectations.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

I followed a quasi-recipe from the late actor (and amazing cook from what I’ve heard) Vincent Schiavelli—the recipe is at the bottom of this article. Presenters: Bill Zimmer, Vice President of Strategy, 360 Live Media. Advocacy: 5 Effective Strategies for Managing Fast-Moving Issues. I know I’ll make it again and again.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you’re looking to enhance your member experience and have an existing WordPress page for your organization, a membership website plugin is an easy way to monetize your member content with paid member subscriptions and build your member community. Can I create a membership site in WordPress?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. In a Harvard Business Review Article , authors Robert S.

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Fonteva

OCTOBER 18, 2022

CX is a relatively new field of business strategies that all types of organizations can use to ensure their customers, clients, or members have their voices heard and problems addressed. Chances are that your association likely already has a membership engagement strategy in place. But what is CX ? What is CX?

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Optimist Consulting

MAY 31, 2016

I was delighted to recently present at CHASE on how to develop your membership marketing strategy and plan. Online: Via your organisation’s website and online member-only community groups you set up. Face to face: At stakeholder meetings, member events, or industry networking events. – “The member experience”.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

It also needs a long-term strategy, beta testing, content, and consistent attention to ensure members receive value. All those elements provide a great member experience, which can help increase member acquisition, retention, and revenue.

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Protech

MAY 11, 2023

There are plenty of steps you can take to improve members’ online experiences and increase their likelihood of engaging on a regular basis. In this article, we’ll discuss three ways you can boost engagement with your members’ online community : Use a member engagement app. Use a member engagement app.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2016

With innovation moving today at light speed, you need to leverage a strong platform if you want to deliver a world-class member experience. Building a Better Digital Strategy for Member-Based Organizations (Thirty on Thursday). Presenter: Amanda Myers, Director of Member Strategy (and resident pop culture junkie), Abila.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 28, 2019

If your association still has a file storage server in a closet somewhere, you need to read this article by Brian Sheehan at DelCor Technology Solutions. Forget inspiration: try these six strategies to fill your editorial calendar. Randy Schekman, Scientific American ). Is voice over-hyped? Greg Sterling, Search Engine Land ).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2017

I’m thinking of it as sort of a bionic search capability that pulls on all kinds of data sources across the enterprise and delivers highly context-relevant results, but this article from CMS Wire explains it better. Tue 8/29 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. – Using Content Strategy to Re-Imagine Your Website.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

From Disruption to Opportunity: How a global crisis has shifted member expectations. Your online community is already a powerful tool for providing a great member experience. Be sure to have a plan to regularly review feedback and incorporate it into your online community strategy. Association Trends 2020 Research Study.

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 18, 2019

My first-year member experience lines up with many other new member’s experiences according to member research. Associations tend to have very robust renewal programs, but meager new member onboarding programs. ” In contrast, some were almost tearful: “We will miss you when you’re gone!”

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, my colleague wrote an article on this blog about digital transformation and its importance to the future of associations. What you can do: Prepare to offer a great hybrid event experience for your members by putting in place the right tools and strategies to engage both in-person and online attendees.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members. Take plenty of photos and highlight them in slideshows in your online community or an article in your print newsletter to extend post-event engagement. Want to do even better?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

Learn how integrating culture, strategy, and execution can make things happen in associations that are, frankly, long overdue—like being wildly profitable, attracting the best talent in the world, and being nimble and agile. Hear the nerd word demystified and practical strategies to mitigate, transfer or accept cybersecurity risks.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

6% have no formal, documented strategy for their virtual conference. Velocity Partners always publishes enlightening and entertaining articles like this one, A Stakeholder Through the Heart. Many associations have plans to revisit or implement a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy. Flexible work model. 1 CAE credit.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

That information gives you insight with which to create engagement and retention strategies. The persona will also help ensure everyone is on the same page with what it takes to satisfy and delight each of your member groups. So how do you create member personas? Interests play a key role in the member experience.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But what really excited me about this job, and maybe the thing I’ll miss the most, are the stories of associations making changes in big and small ways to improve the member experience. 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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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Articles imply that we are too slow, late, or small. I sense a haze of worry in the people I talk to, and the worry is pervasive found at the family unit, local, national, and global levels. Sensational news amps up that worry, and much of the professional media does the same. Headlines warn of consolidation, disruption, and technology.

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Disciple Media

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Disciple platform puts you totally in control of your business, your revenue and the experience that you give your members. Think of it like this: your very own digital clubhouse where your members can come together, form meaningful connections and grow. Plan your app Next, translate your idea into a structured plan.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

New member engagement programs work , and they don’t have to be big or expensive,” says Lisa Vivinetto in an Association Success article. From Elizabeth Bell at Higher Logic, here’s a good look at the top five reasons members don’t renew and what you can do about it. More info/register. Host: WorkCast. Tue 12/11 at 2 p.m.

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