Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

When it comes to recruitment for your association, you have to walk a thin line. Prospective members are much more likely to respond positively to a recruitment strategy that feels like a natural part of their interactions with your association than they are with outright marketing strategies that, in today’s media landscape, feel obvious and forceful. So how can your association put this theory into practice? Your association maintains profiles of your members.

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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. That way you’ll get a clearer sense of the particular balance of specificity, utility, and ease-of-use that will best suit your association’s needs. Overview of this Association Management Software. Powerful event management features. Plus, your members have the ability to form and manage their own groups!

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Some early newsletter insights emerge from the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. ” The Nonprofit Marketing Guide has conducted a survey of more than 1,200 organizations for its 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, and though all of the results aren’t in, a couple of early findings will interest those responsible for email and print newsletters. As The Muse ‘s Avery Augustine reminds us, this old adage applies to first-time managers.

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Protech

JUNE 11, 2020

An association’s mission is to serve members, and right now, your members might be experiencing the need for new employment. . With that in mind, Dawn urged associations to think beyond job boards. . One suggestion is to implement an online career center where members can post their resumes, share job opportunities or gain career advice from your association. It can also serve as the central hub for members to interact, share content and manage industry resources. .

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Association Adviser

MARCH 22, 2019

What can association professionals do to make the most of the resources they have without leading to staff burnout? Slightly more than half of respondents to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey reported feeling understaffed. Whatever the reason for feeling understaffed, there are steps you can take to address the gap and keep your association on the right track. One way to fill that gap is by working with an association management company.

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Aptify

AUGUST 16, 2019

Provide member value and job opportunities to your association’s members. One of the top benefits an association provides for its members is job opportunities. In fact, according to the 2018 Member Education and Career Development Report , 66 percent of members look to their professional associations to help them find new job opportunities. . It might just become one of the most viewed/clicked-upon sections of your newsletter. .

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For your association’s member businesses, this may mean mastering new emerging technologies in your industry or even hitting specific success metrics within their own internal processes. Your association’s management as a whole probably has slightly different resolutions for the new year. However, whether increasing non-dues revenue or new member recruitment, it’s just as important that your organization follows through with these goals. Email Newsletter.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 13, 2013

So, what does this have to do with associations? Many associations have been around 50 or more year. Most associations are seeking ways to engage members, renew members and recruit new members. Many associations continue to offer the core member benefits: newsletter, magazine, conference, webinar, advocacy, networking, etc. Some members see their associations as the “same old thing,” almost boring.

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SCD Group

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Back on September 12, I posted a blog “ 9 reasons to fire your association board members.” Thackwray Driver, Chief Executive Officer, The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago If the Board members are apathetic about the association you need new Board members. I sat on the Board of one association a few years back and the whole day Board meetings were just so boring, long and procedural that you could physically feel the energy draining out of the room.

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Host: Association Success.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

On Facebook, reach out to existing groups and communities of like-minded people to promote your association. For example, your organizations can offer each other: Advertising space in emails or newsletters. Using visual storytelling can help you engage your potential members online because it provides legitimacy for your association , as well as piquing the interest of those who aren’t already familiar with your organization.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

On Facebook, reach out to existing groups and communities of like-minded people to promote your association. For example, your organizations can offer each other: Advertising space in emails or newsletters. Using visual storytelling can help you engage your potential members online because it provides legitimacy for your association , as well as piquing the interest of those who aren’t already familiar with your organization.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… The latest cybersecurity threat rampaging around the world is a cyber weapon , not ransomware, says the CEO of security awareness training firm KnowBe4. Should your association or company be concerned? Ed Schipul, CEO of AMS firm Tendenci, found FBI testimony confirming that NGOs and associations are indeed targets of Russian hackers. Host: Association Forum.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Your association wouldn’t be an association without members. Celebrate them by listing them in your email newsletter, and consider sending new members a welcome gift. Granted, it may not make sense to list every renewed membership in your newsletter or send all renewed members a welcome gift. TECH TIP: Learn more about how to deliver a great member experience from recruitment to renewal, for students to retirees – and everything in between.

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YourMembership Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

We are proud to be the Platinum Sponsor for AMCi, because Association Management Companies (AMCs) have always been an important part of our success. In early 2000, we were focused on state and local chapter associations, which we viewed as being underserved by the association management software (AMS) providers of the day. It was our opinion that these associations were in the greatest need of the help the technology we were building could provide.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 23, 2018

As the orchestra commences the drum roll, the announcer’s voice booms through the microphone: “And the winner is…” When he calls out the name of your association, the audience leaps to its feet, cheering wildly, throwing confetti and raising glasses of champagne as you take to the stage to receive the glittering trophy. Okay, perhaps this is not exactly how association communication awards presentations really go down. What Association Awards Contests Should My Association Enter?

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Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

That technology has been evolving rapidly and continues to do so to this day, influencing our daily lives and the associations we’re running. What was once a phone call is now an email sent through your association management software. Get Your Free Membership Management Software Buyer's Guide. Your association does not operate in a bubble. These experiences carry over to their membership expectations and, as a result, the tools you need to manage membership.

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Aptify

AUGUST 16, 2019

Provide member value and job opportunities to your association’s members. One of the top benefits an association provides for its members is job opportunities. In fact, according to the 2018 Member Education and Career Development Report , 66 percent of members look to their professional associations to help them find new job opportunities. . It might just become one of the most viewed/clicked-upon sections of your newsletter. .

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GlowGlobally

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

. The following article was written by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Global Vice President, Association Management & Consulting. No longer can associations continue with their traditional “one size fits all” approach to membership. For decades now, associations have maintained a very traditional approach towards “membership” and membership dues. This is particularly true for associations trying to build their membership outside their home market.

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Aptify

JULY 24, 2019

Beyond membership dues: 3 ways to boost your association’s revenue. What do you do when your association’s revenue goes flat? Here are three ideas to breathe new life into your association’s earnings: 1. That means the people who use your job board also use other sites such as Google, Indeed, Glass Door, Zip Recruiter, and LinkedIn. It might just become one of the most viewed/clicked-upon sections of your newsletter.

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Aptify

JULY 22, 2019

Beyond membership dues: 3 ways to boost your association’s revenue. What do you do when your association’s revenue goes flat? Here are three ideas to breathe new life into your association’s earnings: 1. That means the people who use your job board also use other sites such as Google, Indeed, Glass Door, Zip Recruiter, and LinkedIn. It might just become one of the most viewed/clicked-upon sections of your newsletter.

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SCD Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Association executives have a joint role with association volunteer leaders in establishing the association’s culture. Over 30+ years of association management, I’ve discovered seven key “seeds” to create a culture of success. I worked once for a large national association which after 30+ years changed its policies related to federal policies. Recruit & Involve. If the membership recruitment job is too big. Reward in newsletter.

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SocialFish

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Manager, Development & Strategic Partnerships – Endocrine Society – Under the supervision of the Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer, this position has multiple focus areas for an experienced professional with a successful business development, meeting planning and revenue generation track record. Communications and Marketing Manager – Fusion Management – Seeking a qualified candidate to work for a small association management company for its prime client.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Is your association ready to make the leap? There’s just so much potential for associations, because we’re so good at creating relevant content and have been for years and years. For associations, though, a growing practice for attracting members—inbound marketing—is built on the idea that you can indeed build something attractive enough that prospects will come to you in droves. Associations need to think that way,” Martin says.

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SocialFish

JUNE 7, 2017

Webmaster/Graphic Designer , National Grants Management Association – The National Grants Management Association (NGMA), a growing membership association based in Washington, D.C., The Senior Manager, Marketing Communications will provide effective management of the Association’s overall brand through print, digital, and social media platforms. We have an audience of advanced mid-level association and nonprofit practitioners.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 21, 2014

He has four years’ experience helping associations with member surveys and data. Recently, I was talking to an association about some of the challenges it faced and the subject of who its members were was brought up. I was surprised that this particular association didn’t know exactly who its members were. Associations tend to put members into categorical groups as broad as “regular members,” which can lead to a lack of understanding of its members.

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Aptify

DECEMBER 6, 2017

One of the most important players in your association marketing plan doesn’t have a place in the org chart, doesn’t have an office, and doesn’t even get vacation time. This silent supporter is your association management system (AMS), the hub of your association’s data. Does it support your association marketing plan in a 21st century way? Looking to up your association marketing game? ams upgrade Association Marketing

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Association Adviser

JUNE 18, 2013

This month’s Corner Office spotlight shines on Christopher Williston VI, vice president of communications for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) , the nation’s largest community state banking institution. Association Adviser: Tell us a little bit about IBAT. <p> Subscribe" href="[link] target="_blank"> Subscribe to Association Adviser eNews and receive stories like this in your inbox monthly. Hire or recruit the best and let them do their job.

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SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. 10 Reasons Why Content Marketing Benefits Associations. Done strategically, content marketing attracts members to your association. Experiencing the Content Marketing World Conference for the second year reinforced my belief that associations need to reinvent themselves -- and market themselves -- as content-rich organizations. So, the key question is: “Why should my association have a content strategy?”

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

How one association cured its ailing membership numbers with a multifront upgrade to its core systems and services. When NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, found itself in decline, it took a cue from its members’ profession to get back on track. NAADAC’s investment in technology upgrades shows the importance of having a healthy infrastructure to support your association’s work. To name a few: Managing data better.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

MAY 27, 2011

Trade Association CEO Support. The role of association CEO is diverse and whether youre a volunteer or a paid staff executive director this blog is the starting line for concepts and ideas to solve your leadership challenges. The Role of Association CEO. Whether your association budget is large with many staff or your budget is small with few or no full-time staff, the responsibilities of the CEO are common and many. Most trade associations have no big hook.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. How to Start an Association. Every now and again, we go through a phase when we get multiple calls or inquiries from individuals looking to start an association or formalize a loosely knit group. He wanted to monetize the group by creating an association, establishing a membership dues structure and soliciting sponsors. Do you have different member classifications; e.g., active, associate (for suppliers), student, etc. Pages.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Trade Association CEO Support. The role of association CEO is diverse and whether youre a volunteer or a paid staff executive director this blog is the starting line for concepts and ideas to solve your leadership challenges. The Role of Association CEO. Whether your association budget is large with many staff or your budget is small with few or no full-time staff, the responsibilities of the CEO are common and many. Labels: Governance , Management.

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Michigan Newsletter Press Release Education 30

Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 18, 2011

Trade Association CEO Support. The role of association CEO is diverse and whether youre a volunteer or a paid staff executive director this blog is the starting line for concepts and ideas to solve your leadership challenges. The Role of Association CEO. Whether your association budget is large with many staff or your budget is small with few or no full-time staff, the responsibilities of the CEO are common and many. Labels: Event Management. Event Management.

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Event Planning Newsletter Michigan Press Release 28

WBT Systems

JULY 25, 2017

But even when people have access to the web, another type of digital divide may present a challenge to associations with online learning programs—a digital readiness gap. Who’s opened your email newsletter and clicked on links to content? Recruit technology tutors to provide one-on-one tutorials to fellow members at association events. Some associations use their LMS to facilitate mentoring programs. Association membership can transform someone’s life.

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Association Law

MARCH 14, 2011

This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations. The IRS, Private Inurement and Non-Profit Association Management.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

JANUARY 24, 2012

Trade Association CEO Support. The role of association CEO is diverse and whether youre a volunteer or a paid staff executive director this blog is the starting line for concepts and ideas to solve your leadership challenges. The Role of Association CEO. Whether your association budget is large with many staff or your budget is small with few or no full-time staff, the responsibilities of the CEO are common and many. Lab Manager , December 8, 2009. "

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Off Stage

MAY 6, 2010

Matt: My industry colleague Judith recently posted brilliantly about Associations having an IT strategy outside of MLS ( [link] ). Im also hearing from more and more Associations evaluating how to distance themselves from MLS functions - some just by governance changes, others going all the way to the point of having Association dues pay for Association functions and MLS dues pay for MLS functions, with no money flowing from the MLS to the Association.

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Off Stage

MAY 17, 2010

“Judith,” the email said, “I need to talk to you about Virtual Associations. ” The communication was from one of my favorite AEs, a manager of insight and good judgment, whose small association has always been a leading-edge kind of organization. I thought I should jot down a few ideas before I talked to her—in recent blogs Ive been talking about how valuable IT people were to an association (thanks for all the hugs and handshakes in DC!):

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