NXUnite

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Supporters often want more than just to help promote your nonprofit’s cause — they want to feel like members of your community. For example, you might say: “Eliza, we are so excited to invite you to join our new ambassador program. Offering new ambassadors matching items will help them feel like members of an exclusive team.

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Tips Social Media Guidelines Recruiting 130

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Go where your members go. Get the best part of your community in front of members on their favorite social media channels, and bring them back to your online community with valuable, relevant content. Chances are if it is a popular topic in your community, it will also be engaging on your social media pages as well.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session. 5 tips to attract and engage the next generation of leaders—excellent advice from members of ASAE’s Healthcare Community Advisory Committee. Host: New York Society of Association Executives.

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San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2011

For those who can’t get enough of me, that means you, mum, here are some of my recent posts for other blogs. How do your members compare? Have you asked them lately where they go online to find news, information and conversation? The recipients are usually active long-time members who have ‘paid their dues.’

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

When it comes to needing board approval for new technology, it’s wise to prepare for your appeal. Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Your board shouldn’t be surprised when you address how your organization needs new technology.

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Reid All About it

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. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

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 can you learn about members who have never attended a conference ?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

Member behavior. WBT Systems was inspired this week by the latest news about muons—subatomic particles influenced by unknown forces so they don’t obey the standard laws of physics. Virtual event engagement. The Virtual Events Institute asked several experts for tips on virtual event engagement. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. He advises framing board conversations and decisions with this “new shared point of view on board purpose, composition, structure, and work for the rest of The Turbulent Twenties.”. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

It’s really cool to see members making friends with their peers and watch as lifelong relationships develop. American Engagement Index 2017: Increasing ROI. Michael Gips,Chief Global Knowledge & Learning Officer, CAE, Chief Global Member Engagement Officer, ASIS International. HTML: Follow Blog via Email.

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Revenue Conference Education Content 178

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

If you’ve been following this blog for the past five years (heck….even At the same time, nearly 80 percent of associations said their members ignore their communications – up from 59 percent in 2015. even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively.

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Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

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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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While print publications and events remain important, membership organizations now rely on emerging technology to drive engagement and growth. . Connect with members via always-on mobile devices. Because of their prevalence, these devices are an intimate connection to members’ inner thoughts and experiences. . Scalable content.

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Technology Newsletter Content Tools 78

Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2016

Meet the master of engagement, Roger Haskett, who will share how to make your meetings more meaningful for participants and for yourselves. Social Media Engagement. Understand how social engagement can help drive new revenues, memberships and business. – Best Practices: Blogging Your Brand. More info. (1

Social Media 150

Social Media Revenue Education System 150

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 9, 2016

– The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits. Learn how to raise awareness and increase engagement by using blogging tools. Hosts: Firespring and Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York. Engaging the Volunteer of the Future. Tue 12/13 at 10:30 a.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Tools Social Media Marketing Case Study 175

Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2017

Are you worried about your members’ lack of knowledge about cybersecurity threats? If you need to make a business case to your board about investing in new technology , like chatbots, or more likely, association management software, check out the advice from Aptify. Thu 7/6 at 12 p.m.* – Member Retention: The Many Faces of Engagement.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 9, 2016

– The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits. Learn how to raise awareness and increase engagement by using blogging tools. Hosts: Firespring and Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York. Engaging the Volunteer of the Future. Tue 12/13 at 10:30 a.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

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. Increase Employee Engagement & Retention. 1 CMP credit.

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Social Media Survey Tools Innovation 153

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2016

You won’t evolve, and your organization won’t evolve, unless you’re regularly feeding your brain with new knowledge and ideas. We only started doing this last week, so AENC’s role (and mine) as an educational curator is still a new one. In the future, I’ll also include websites, blogs, and books.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Newsletter Email Marketing Committee 150

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.

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Software Price Membership Management Social Media 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 23, 2012

I thought of “turn ‘em and burn em” recently when I read this in MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmark Report : for every dollar spent on recruitment, associations spend only 27 cents on new member onboarding and engagement. Why is so little dedicated to new members, the ones most at risk for not renewing?

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Phoenix Recruiting Recruitment Report 150

Reid All About it

MARCH 15, 2012

Nonprofit mission-driven membership institutions governed by member boards. Engaging audiences through education. When I read the blogs of museum professionals, I’m struck by how much we’re wrestling with some of the same issues. Engagement catalyst. Museums and associations, they’re more alike than you think.

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Minneapolis Social Media Review Content 150

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Insights from the Global Engagement Index 2016: Strengthening Member & Customer Relations Globally. The Global Engagement Index (GEI) measures the performance, relationship strength and outcome of engagement tactics as seen through the eyes of associations’ customers and members. Tue 11/15 at 1 p.m.

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YourMembership

MARCH 9, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. March 9th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. Make sure your members know what’s different about you and you’ll stand out from all the noise. Member Engagement + Retention. Technology.

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Software Price Membership Management Newsletter 150

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

Long ago I read an article by Bob Safian, Fast Company ’s editor, in which he said the most critical skill for the 21st century is the ability to learn new skills. If you’re getting ready to select a new association management system, check out this software evaluation checklist from Aptify. I’m looking forward to freestyling.

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DC Marketing System Report 150

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

interviews, this time with one of my favorite CEOs, Dave Will, formerly CEO of Peach New Media and now CEO of PropFuel. WBT Systems suggests nine ways associations can keep their online courses above the fray by engaging students and keeping them coming back for more. Here’s another one of Ben Martin’s (CAE!) Where are they now?”

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2017

One of the saddest sights on the web is an abandoned blog. If your blog is gathering dust, these 9 tips will help you get your blog back on track. I definitely agree with the #1 blogging tip: create a content strategy. Hear why mobile trends are influencing member engagement with your organization.

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millennials Recruiting Recruitment Revenue 150

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. If you run a group, it has probably been a very long time since you were new to the group you currently head. Member Engagement + Retention.

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YourMembership

JULY 6, 2012

News + Press. YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. So I figured this would be a good book when I got around to it but as I was browsing the library shelves looking for some books on engagement it was there. ” How are you finding new ways to invigorate your team?

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Library Software Membership Management Price 150

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Video marketing for associations is more important than ever, impacting your association’s rankability and having a direct impact on member recruitment, member engagement, lead generation, revenue, and more. Noq, 92% have seen an impactful return on their investment, which is an all-time high. Improving general user experience.

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Video Marketing Recruiting Recruitment 52

Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2017

Not a week goes by without some news about a new phishing attack. I can imagine all kinds of ways associations can use this technology to enhance educational programs and member service. I keep meaning to write a blog post about that but you know how that goes. Enough of that, it’s time for next week’s learning events.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 23, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. Today we celebrate Community Managers (as well as the Chinese New Year). member community. Member Engagement + Retention. YourMembership.com News. Corporate Responsibility. Community Manager Appreciation Day.

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Software Social Media Price Membership Management 150

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

I imagine your members (and others in your community) would keep coming back for more education if they were progressing along a learning pathway with a digital badge or certification as the prize at the end. Combining Story and Game: A New Take on Applied Learning. Does your association offer learning pathways? 1 CAE credit.

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Chicago Recruiting Recruitment Video 150

Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2017

Tue 7/25 at 12:30 p.m.* – Failure is the New Success: Solving Complex Problems with Game-Based Learning. Learners don’t need points, leaderboards, or virtual trophies to be engaged with their learning. Your members live in a subscription economy. Find out if auto-renewal membership is right for your association and members.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I bet many of your members and prospects are podcasts junkies too. Another must read: McKinley Advisors provides a detailed checklist of sorts to see if your association has adapted to the new marketing reality. Fingers crossed, we’re on the verge of a new golden age. a while back thanks to an alert from BookBub. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

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. If you don’t have a user adoption plan for new software, your new system is going to fail. Associations and the New Education Paradigm (Association Chat on Huzza).

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NJ Software Innovation Tips 150

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

I’ve always been interested in how people develop habits, and how associations can encourage members to build “association habits” – participating in an online community, checking an app, reading a blog, or whatever action ties the member more tightly to the association. Social Media and Volunteer Engagement.

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Las Vegas Leadership Washington Education 150