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JUNE 7, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Generative AI. AI content is short-term arbitrage , not a long-term content marketing strategy, says Ryan Law at Ahrefs. Google doesn’t look kindly on AI-infused content. Strategic advice. Event technology. Annual conferences.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Read our blog for even more reasons why your organization should prioritize adopting modern association management software (AMS). 5 ways investing in i nnovative tech nology can boost your ROI Are you ready to see a return on your technology investment ? Elimination of data silos. Become a data-driven organization.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

Attract young professionals with unique content offerings and support your continuing education program with modern technology like learning management software (LMS). Look for job board technology that integrates with your association management software (AMS) to position you as a leader in industry insights.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Content marketing. B2B marketers overwhelmingly believe content marketing produces the leads with the highest ROI , says Marketing Charts. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them. Ryan Law at Animalz shares advice from three marketers about how to succeed as a content team of one. Membership engagement.

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Reid All About it

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. MemberSuite reminds us why data-informed content marketing is such a powerful tool for associations. Membership marketing.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. More info/register. What Were you Thinking? More info/register. to 3:30 p.m.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

MCI released a benchmark survey report on AI adoption in associations. Also worth your time 10 tips for success for incoming association CEOs. Katherine Wayne, AMC Association Management Center ) Dealing with data: how to create reports that work for everyone. Isn’t that what association management is all about?

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As an association leader yourself, you already know that this value often revolves around the experiences you offer, the people members will meet, and the abundance of opportunities you provide. These engagement methods aren’t just used to recruit new members, but are also essential elements needed to actively retain those members.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Include items like your association membership pricing and a marketing calendar that covers your content plan, events, initiatives and collaborations. Operation plan – Describes your association’s operational needs such as staffing output and related costs. Recruit your board. Recruit your staff.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should carefully plan and design each edition. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. But do you? Virtual for in-person attendees. No plan, no progress. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Organization or affiliation Profile picture or company logo Location Short bio Social media Membership type Website Join date Areas of expertise Committees or affiliations Note that not all of this information is required! Do you need a spreadsheet, a website, or an association management system (AMS)?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

TECH TIP: Boost data and skills training initiatives at your association by implementing MyTrailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. MyTrailhead takes staff training to the next level with engaging content, interactive assessments, learning paths, and gamification elements. B oard members. N on-members. N on-members.

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Innovation Technology Tips Member Experience 115

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

High-performing committees. WBT Systems describes how to establish a high-performing professional development committee. It starts with your association taking a holistic approach to learning, evaluating whether the committee approach is the best strategy, developing committee charges, and rethinking volunteer selection and training.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These goals can impact the way your association promotes the online community during recruitment. Volunteer committees. To keep the association running, members often volunteer their time to help organize events, select topics for meetings, and more. a discount code for anyone who attends a small group discussion).

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Committee Newsletter Social Media Technology 52

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

I liked this one from Jyrki Paananen, co-founder and COO of Brella, who said, “There’s almost an inflated volume of virtual events at the moment and it is challenging to make content the differentiator, so perhaps connections could be the new king.”. Host: Community By Association. Aspiring Black women executives. CAE credits.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

What is learning management software? People join associations to access many opportunities, from connecting with like-minded individuals in the same professional field to furthering their education within their industry. Suppose your organization doesn’t yet have an association management software or you’re looking to upgrade.

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Reid All About it

JULY 23, 2021

It has been a challenging year for association membership, with large numbers of associations reporting declines in their membership and other adverse impacts from the pandemic. What should you do to recruit more members, increase your renewal rates, and grow your membership? Host: American Marketing Association.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 5, 2018

If there’s one nagging thought keeping most decision-making executives up at night, it’s the fear that their association is falling out of relevance. It’s a valid concern, as associations are fighting to recruit and retain membership in a highly competitive space. Offer Personalized Content.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Association Consultants Virtual Forum. Loren Edelstein, Vice President and Content Director, Northstar Meetings Group.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2012

Why Content is Gold for Associations & Nonprofits. Content is gold for associations and nonprofits. Heres how: Like Gold, Content is a Valuable Investment. Like gold, investment in quality content is an investment in a quality asset. Like Gold, Content is Conductive. Like Gold, Content is Currency.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

You can improve relevancy by using segmentation to tailor email content. According to MGI, 55% of associations believed they could improve member engagement by customizing communications for different member segments. This lack of segmentation could be why 40% of associations have trouble engaging with new and younger members.

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Virtual

APRIL 30, 2015

If your website has photography and/or video content, is there a mix of ages, genders and culture backgrounds represented? Are your board and committee leadership committed to recruiting new younger members?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 26, 2021

Get an in-depth look at all the important things event organizers need to look at when it comes to getting value from their event data: why data is critical for your 2021 event strategy, top data collection tools and why they matter, 4 key steps in building a successful data management strategy, and how to address your top event data challenges.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 10, 2013

Here''s the story I told: One of the realities we all face in the world of association management is that some members want to direct their own volunteer efforts. They don''t want to assume a traditional committee leadership role. It was a richly rewarding experience for myself, my task force members, and the association.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Wisconsin Committee Project 100

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After congratulating your members on another successful year, it’s time to get to work with your association leadership team and find your next membership management system. Your task is to find the best association management software that can handle your organization’s specific needs and scale with you as you continue to grow.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

I have recruited and added five new board members in the last year and a half. Make board member recruitment and performance a key component of a board members responsibilities. Make sure each committee has a work plan with goals, objectives and timelines. Edward Ober. "We We achieve what we hold ourselves accountable for.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 12, 2012

AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Your conference committee, board of directors and association staff has spent countless hours putting together a trade show or convention that will be beneficial for both attendees and exhibitors. As an association leader, you should be the face of your organization. CONTRIBUTORS. Newer Post.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

Our discussion was broad-ranging, but here are a few basic items we went through to determine whether this was a good idea or a non-starter: Steps to start an association. Form an organizing committee or task force to determine interest: is there enough to get started? Focus efforts on both member recruitment and retention.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

That’s the question the Professionals for Association Revenue asked several association executives and consultants. I love the idea from Jay Ablondi of the Massachusetts Medical Society about sponsors being resident experts for boards and committees—a natural role for experienced industry partners. Self-mastery. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The leaders who focus on “more” often judge staff and volunteer performance on new member recruitment numbers rather than current member retention. They can even recruit more members than the association staff can adequately serve leading to disappointment and low retention rates for new recruits.

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Recruiting Recruitment Leadership Revenue 100

SCD Group

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Core messages were adapted to create a “unified voice” for every communication element, including a content-filled, robust and new STIAL website. The value of membership has been researched and new benefits to members created to make STIAL a resource to membership and the reason to Make Their Association Stronger.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The best association management software, or AMS, solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of associations just like yours. Overview of this Association Management Software. Fonteva Membership allows you to create and customize communities and committees for your members.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The best reason to do content marketing is organic search–but you’ll reap other benefits as well. Michael Brenner, Content Marketing Institute ). 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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Association Subculture

JANUARY 19, 2010

Is the executives perspective important when identifying future leaders of the association? Should the executive have a limited role in nomination committee activities? Developing nominating committee policy to assist in appropriately distributing "influence". Creativity in Association Management - Are You the Roadblock?

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 11, 2010

Authenticity strongly resonates for me as a legitimate and fundamental aim for this blog and hopefully for our association community as a whole. Many calls for authenticity are routinely promulgated on blogs and in staff, board and committee meetings. board and committee governance. membership recruitment and retention.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As you know from my last blog post, I recently experienced the Groundhog Day Effect when reading about different topics in association management published in books back in 1985 but which could have been written yesterday. Labels: association , boomers , change , Gen X , gen y , management , music , workplace.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

Content strategy. A content strategy can help you break down department silos and provide a framework for all the content coming out of your association. Sherry Budziak, founder and CEO of.orgSource, explains the difference between content strategy and content marketing—and how they relate—and suggests how to get started.

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