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JUNE 30, 2023

WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Hear about the benefits of corporate partnerships, how to identify potential partners, and strategies for building and maintaining successful partnerships. Employee retention. Non-dues revenue partners. More info/register.

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JULY 2, 2021

MemberSuite shares nine strategies for preventing volunteer burnout so you can keep your leaders in office and your pipeline full. Supplier members. Planners on Purpose July Book Club: Engaging Virtual Meetings by John Chen. Join Naomi Tucker and author John Chen for a discussion about his latest book, Engaging Virtual Meetings.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

. – Developing a Business Mindset for Nonprofits To increase your organization’s impact and further your mission, it might be time to adopt outside-the-box thinking and develop new strategies to catapult you forward. Member Engagement is an Art and a Science. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CMP credit. . More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 16, 2023

You should also check out Sidecar’s online community dedicated to AI and Amith Nagarajan’s (Blue Cypress/Sidecar) new book, Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations —I’m reading it now. Fri 6/16 at 4 p.m.* – Smart Brevity in the Association World (Book Discussion) The power of saying more with less.

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Associations Now

JULY 20, 2023

Read on for some book recommendations from your colleagues. It is ultimately a story about inclusion told masterfully through the experience of a lonely government worker who finds an unlikely family. Summer is a great time to recharge your creative thinking, and this book will help you do that.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

She often buys the research reports and sometimes purchases a book or two from the association’s bookstore. Because of her efforts a handful, or more, new members join each year. You can significantly increase member engagement with a Member Engagement Strategy. Are you interested?

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 20, 2023

People will be far more willing to engage when they feel the community or organization is friendly , warm , kind , open , and generous (replace my adjectives with the optimal words for your special members). Experiences warm new members up so they can begin to perceive the value you have to offer them.

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.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

My business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I picked this occasion to launch our second book, Association 4.0: We were thrilled that five of the 24 leaders we interviewed for the book joined us as presenters. Sig VanDamme ,* Membership Software Evangelist, Community Brands, urged us to put the focus on enhancing member experience.

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MAY 14, 2021

Last week, in-person social gatherings returned to my calendar, including my first book club dinner in more than a year. Creating a virtual learning experience that can replicate the benefits of in-person instruction will become a more pressing priority for education professionals. More info/register. Host: Omnipress.

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JULY 7, 2023

. – Ascend Author Talk: A Conversation with Amith Nagarajan (Washington DC) Let’s get together to talk about AI for Associations specifically through the lens of Amith Nagarajan’s new book, Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations? Location: Washington DC. More info/register. Host: ASAE Tue 7/11 at 12 p.m. CAE credit.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. The superman of silent auctions is going to lead a conversation alongside a few of his clients about how they revolutionized the silent auction experience. Fri 1/28 at 1 p.m. More info/register.

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JULY 30, 2021

Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy. Writing is one of the most powerful strategies for establishing thought leadership, increasing visibility and credibility, and growing your business. You’ll walk away with an action plan for writing a series of blogs or articles (that could even lead to a published book!). CAE credit.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Consequently, when it’s time for members to renew, they might think that the cost of the membership outweighs the benefits or opt to try a different association. To help members get the most out of your events, make them as engaging as possible, whether you’re hosting your annual conference or a fundraising event. Embrace technology.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every great team needs a playbook—a blueprint that outlines the rules you live by and your strategies for peak performance. Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. At.orgSource we call that collection of wisdom our Association 4.0

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Fri 8/6 at 12 p.m.* – AI Now for Associations: Strategy: Where Do I Start? Learn the practical steps to create a technology strategy that aligns with your association’s mission and goals, and get a roadmap to take immediate action in support of your association. Why Your Association Needs to Embrace a “Digital First” Strategy.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) sends their volunteers an entire book. They’ve chosen the simple, yet inspirational Gratitude book, which is filled with quotes that resonate with volunteers. You can also spin this idea by sending more than just a card.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Member profile data. MemberSuite describes how a proactive data strategy can keep you in touch with members and customers no matter where they move. Book Club: The Art of Gathering. Discuss how Parker’s book helps us rethink parties, events, and even workplace meetings. Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022.

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Associations Now

APRIL 18, 2019

Also: small tech changes that drive a compelling member experience. Does Facebook leave a bad taste in your mouth as a marketing strategy? If you’re engaging supporters on Facebook but NOT inviting them to join your email list, your marketing strategy is woefully incomplete,” he explains. Share them below.

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MAY 5, 2023

Our topic this month is association engagement with Amanda Lea Kaiser, author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. She is an in-demand speaker for association leaders worldwide and is at the forefront of exploring how member and attendee engagement is rapidly changing. .

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

They explain why it’s not a good idea to pine for the past and suggest a different mindset to cultivate, one that will help you take advantage of “a perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experiment with new ideas—ideas that could turn into programs that position you, your association and your members for future success.”.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Related: Industry Study Brings a New Way for Association Professionals to Think About Member Engagement. The New Member Engagement Rule of Three. Fueling Exceptional New Member Experiences: Strategies for Member Onboarding, Engagement, and Retention E-book.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Although Amanda Kaiser says this post is about how her book came to be , it’s really a valuable lesson about defining membership value and engagement. The Art of Mentoring explains why you should consider a mentoring program for your members. If you plan to shop for a new AMS in the near future, make sure you check this out first.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

6% have no formal, documented strategy for their virtual conference. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m.* – DC Book Club – Diversity & Inclusion: Process and Policies. Many associations have plans to revisit or implement a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy. Host: DC Association Professional Book Club. 1 CAE credit.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Member onboarding campaigns are popular for good reason – they set expectations for members, create a warm and fuzzy feeling, and pave the way for a great member experience. Releasing a new book? Identify members who have bought courses, attended events, or visited pages on your websites related to the content.

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MAY 24, 2019

Are you an association content strategy professional—or wannabe? And, once you have that budget, check out the ultimate guide to content marketing strategy from SEMrush. There’s a lot more to Appalachia than what you find in mainstream books and movies. How a Small Comm Shop Can Execute a Killer Communications Strategy.

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Reid All About it

MAY 3, 2019

8 ways to read the books you wish you had time for. Learn about email marketing and automation, harnessing data to drive current and potential members’ participation in your community, and analyzing and acting on user behavior to deliver relevant, timely, personal content. Leverage Data to Drive Member Engagement.

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MatrixG

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, Russ Webb of the Bay Area Apartment Association has a FOMO (fear of missing out) event strategy. The Book Manufacturing Institute has a Book Manufacturing Mastered event that is offered at different locations and the program is guided by the most important topics affecting book manufacturers at the time.

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Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With over a decade of expertise in helping associations grow member engagement, Amanda Lea Kaiser uses the Elevating Engagement newsletter to share insights each Tuesday on how to create thriving member communities. A selection of articles featured in the Elevating Engagement newsletter: Are You Time Starved?

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Higher Logic

APRIL 4, 2019

I recently read Trevor Owens’ book, Designing Online Communities , which looks at the design process for web communities from a cross-disciplinary perspective. The term you choose to use will influence the strategies that are developed for your communities. Consider how we refer to ourselves—the people running the site.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Becuase the decision that prospective members make does not neatly marry up to the association’s benefits. “Open the floodgates so I can receive your emails,” said no member ever. Few new members join for a research report, or a book, or for access to the site. But mostly this is not why they join.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 30, 2018

We want to provide an amazing member experience. Fortunately, I am booking conferences all over the US (maybe even in Canada) this year. The first is called Fueling Exceptional New Member Experiences. The second session is called Association Research Reveals the Stickiest New Member Engagement Programs.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 30, 2017

Engage new members early to engage them for life! In this just published e-book, Fueling Exceptional New Member Experiences: Strategies for Member Onboarding, Engagement, and Retention learn how to engage them early with practical strategies from other successful associations.

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 27, 2023

The book Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating Thriving Member Communities is all about how to get started. Assuming the CEO role is not just for the membership department or committee, becoming a CEO is for EVERYBODY. No matter your current title, you can take on the CEO role. You GO, CEO!!!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues.

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Fonteva

OCTOBER 18, 2022

To better understand the root reasons why members join and stay with your organization, associations should take lessons from the customer experience (CX) playbook. Chances are that your association likely already has a membership engagement strategy in place. What are the benefits of an intentional CX strategy?

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 23, 2017

If the answers to these questions highlight some gaps between where you are now and where you want to be, find more ideas in this new e-book just for associations: Fueling Exceptional New Member Experiences: Strategies for Onboarding, Engagement, and Retention. Related: Association trend watch: member experiences.

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