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Recruit the Whole Person

Spark Consulting

Last week, I was teaching the volunteer management course for ASAE’s Association Management Week with the smart and talented Andrea Rutledge (Executive Director of the National Architectural Accrediting Board), and she and I got chatting about membership recruitment. Is this even on your radar?

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Why continuous software updates mean ROI for your association

Nimble AMS

Imagine w hat would happen to your organization if your outdated association management software (AMS) suddenly imploded. M embers couldn’t pay their dues , n ew members couldn’t join , and no one could participate in your online community. Your association would see a decline in member engagement , retention , and recruitment.

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5 Ways to Revamp Your Membership Committee

Membersuite

A membership committee’s purpose or charge usually depends on the size of the association and where membership begins—the local or national level. At the state and local level, membership committee members are often relied upon to recruit members, help onboard new members, and follow up with lapsed members. Did you know?

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From Idea into Reality: 8 Steps to Start an Association

MemberClicks

Operation plan – Describes your association’s operational needs such as staffing output and related costs. Recruit your board. When you start an association, board members play a crucial role in your association’s growth and success. Recruit your staff. Create an association website.

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Building a Board Meeting Agenda 

MemberClicks

For example, if you are talking about starting a new program or pitching a new Association Management Software , you’ll want to set aside extra time. If in doubt, look at an old agenda or ask for an agenda sample from a previous board meeting. . How to structure a board meeting agenda. 12 things you must include .

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.11.21

Reid All About it

WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Association Management Companies (AMCs) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 2. Mike Frost, Co-Founder & Global Recruitment Director, Expocast.

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Association Brain Food: 5.19.23

Reid All About it

Host: ASAE Speakers: Jordan Castel, Nonprofit and Association Consultant, OnBoard Meetings Matthew McEwan, Vice President, Minute Solutions Eileen Murray, American Epilepsy Society David Bergeson, PhD, CAE (noderator), Vice President, Association Management Center Wed 5/24 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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