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JULY 3, 2020

Your association can help staff, volunteer leaders, and members know better by offering (and requiring for some) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education. If you’re a home cook, check out my weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog for more. Maximizing Member Engagement in the COVID-19 Era.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

With (nearly) the entire human population walking around with a mobile device in their pocket, it should come as no surprise that people expect a certain level of connectivity in their experiences. This can help demonstrate value to attendees and improve their overall experience. Publish an event blog or newsletter.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

One of the ways I’m contributing to the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC), as a member of its professional development committee, is by compiling a list of professional development opportunities that’s shared in AENC’s weekly newsletter. In the future, I’ll also include websites, blogs, and books.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue. Jen Dary, One Plucky Blog ). More info/register (fee for MPI non-members).

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Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2023

Don’t rely on member and attendee data collected before or during the pandemic to make event decisions. Members who faithfully went to events no longer can or want to. Members who once scoffed at the idea of virtual events are now asking for more. What kind of event experience do they prefer? What topics interest them?

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. Seeing it Through Your Members’ Eyes – Friday Fix. February 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Social Media and Business Trends. Visit your private online community and create a fake member. Leave a Reply.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

His article helps you get a feel for what these tools do, imagine how your members will use them, and how you can use them to deliver value. Here’s a helpful checklist from Andy Crestodina for improving the user experience on your website. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving.

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DECEMBER 22, 2017

The PCMA Digital Experience Institute will be streaming live the most talked about sessions including each day’s main stage, thought leaders from across the globe and business events experts focusing on the most pressing industry topics. *All Presenters: current Gold Circle Awards Committee members, and previous winners and judges.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth the Path) has partnered with Dynamic Benchmarking on the association community’s first benchmark survey on new member onboarding. Host: Event Manager Blog. Your Member Experience: Have You Called Your Association Lately?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Nina Simon is the Director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and blogs at Museum 2.0. But if you work in an association that has a dedicated call center or member service team, you probably only receive calls that are direct-dialed or forwarded to you. Or, calling “old” members to find out what’s on their mind.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

If you have a veteran in your life, share this article about George with them and see if they might be willing to share a bit about their experience. – The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits. Learn how to raise awareness and increase engagement by using blogging tools. Tue 12/13 at 10:30 a.m.

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MARCH 4, 2016

Facilitating effective social learning experiences is one of the key ways that associations—which are social by nature—can generate significant value for their members. – Best Practices: Blogging Your Brand. Delve deeper into the best practices of blogging your brand. More info. (1 1 CAE credit).

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JUNE 2, 2012

After all, the Girl Scouts have been a transformational experience for many of their alumnae, including me. Are your members’ lives changed because of their membership? Do they get experiences they wouldn’t have elsewhere? Does your association provide a transformational experience for your members? Sound familiar?

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APRIL 16, 2021

Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Education programs. 1 CMP credit.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The dashboard displays statistics on blog and page visits, traffic sources and comments, among many other things. This surprising experience first happened a few hours after I published a post about fried green tomatoes on my Grabbing the Gusto blog and again last week after I published a post about copyright on this blog.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

What’s Driving Member Loyalty? Member retention is key to association survival, but why do your members keep coming back? Community Brands asked more than 1,000 association members in the U.S. Community Brands asked more than 1,000 association members in the U.S. Follow Blog via Email. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

In either case, I’m frustrated by the awful user experience. Hopefully, it was a good experience because, according to technology research firm Gartner, by 2013 more people will access websites with mobile phones than with desktop computers. Members increasingly want your association in their pocket.

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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. September 14th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Membership Management. The experience of being a newbie may be tucked into the back of your mind and the details fuzzy or rewritten in an I remember when… context.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

If you have a veteran in your life, share this article about George with them and see if they might be willing to share a bit about their experience. – The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits. Learn how to raise awareness and increase engagement by using blogging tools. Tue 12/13 at 10:30 a.m.

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MultiBriefs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

{summary} Professional associations tend to have two primary sets of relationships, members and vendors. Members come to you for industry knowledge and insights, something that wouldn't be possible without a working relationship with vendors and suppliers. But how can vendors make an impact as thought leaders for your association?

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Aptify discusses the huge role association management systems (AMS) play in marketing to prospective members and customers and to existing members and customers. What if we didn’t have members? Ryan Holiday ). .* – Technology Disconnect: Examining the Gap Between Member Expectations and Association Technology.

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MARCH 23, 2012

Although turning tables helps the cash register, you risk alienating customers if they think you’re only interested in their money, not their dining experience. Why is so little dedicated to new members, the ones most at risk for not renewing? Why is so little dedicated to new members, the ones most at risk for not renewing?

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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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APRIL 20, 2011

Of course it’s not like the real deal when you get to experience my witty banter and stories. My slides for this presentation are more text heavy than usual because they were recording the audio for a webinar for the members who couldn’t attend in person. Every now and then I share what I know with others. Ignore the icky template.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 14, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. Does this sound like your experience at your member-based organization? Tell your co-workers of your business-applicable experiences. Do your best to bring the experience home for them. Member Engagement + Retention.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Come early to this meetup for all ages of AENC members—at 4:30pm there will be a tour of The Durham Hotel, meet in the lobby. This round table for AENC members 40 and under focuses on public speaking and media training. – 17 Ways to Deliver VIP Experiences. Host: Event Manger Blog. Tue 9/26 at 9:00 a.m. CAE credits.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Amanda Kaiser of Kaiser Insights (the brains behind the Smooth the Path blog) and AH (aka Association Headquarters, an NJ-based AMC) are conducting the study. Get an understanding of personalization platforms, from robust “Experience Management Systems” to more modestly-priced plug-ins. Follow Blog via Email.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Ever since I’ve been intrigued by the idea that game thinking can help associations deliver a better experience. It’s tempting to dismiss any consideration of games by saying members are serious professionals and wouldn’t go for those shenanigans, but they do. Please read the rest of this post at the Avectra blog.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I wrote about innovation in associations last week for the Avectra blog and will have another post on Wednesday about how Disney encourages an innovative culture. You want to start a blog, you really do, but there are many factors to consider, or so you say. I think I’ve done at least six of them. I’m honestly not sure about #4.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 24, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. August 24th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. Whether you create a video introduction for your new members or welcome them with an email and a suggested activity, make sure you tell them where to start. Technology. Leave a Reply.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Mon 12/19 at 2 p.m* – Countdown to 2017: Tips for Member Retention into the New Year. Even someone without any tech experience can turn their website into a new member recruiter — in just an afternoon. Follow Blog via Email. <Creative Commons licensed image by LadyDragonflyCC > Tagged: Brain Food.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

13-16, we wanted to share more advice from conference goers to help you capitalize on your experience. This month’s guest blog post is from Tom Morrison, CEO of MTI Management. 2) Determine the obstacles potentially coming your way that could have a negative impact on your members. Tom Morrison, CEO, MTI Management.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

13-16, we wanted to share more advice from conference goers to help you capitalize on your experience. This month’s guest blog post is from Tom Morrison, CEO of MTI Management. 2) Determine the obstacles potentially coming your way that could have a negative impact on your members. Tom Morrison, CEO, MTI Management.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Anticipating a possible airplane ban on laptops and tablets, Your Nerdy Best Friend, Beth Ziesenis, has been experimenting with using only her phone to work while in flight. Learn about the spectrum of possibilities for member and customer personalization. Presenter: Sandy Marsico, CEO, Sandstorm, a brand experience agency.

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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. September 10th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. Providing someone with an enjoyable experience is integral to being a good host, so why does our content fall short? Member Engagement + Retention. Technology. Advantages.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Alex Mouw of Results Direct walks us through five ways associations can be helpful and present in the lives of their busy members. Tue 11/29 at 12 p.m.* – It’s All about the Experience, Nothing More. Learn how to create an event experience with a balance of passive and active interaction using an interactive mobile event app.

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YourMembership

MAY 25, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. May 25th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. If you experience professional kismet and find someone from whom you can learn and connect with, follow it up with an email, a call, a letter of appreciation. Technology. Leave a Reply.

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