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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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Good enough” technology. Shrinking network.

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JUNE 9, 2023

They also share change management strategies for change-fatigued association professionals. Some of these strategies are new to me but look very promising. Event marketing. Hear about tools to make multimedia publishing possible and affordable, how to determine what mediums to publish your content, and when to use all mediums.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsorship strategy. In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning.

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JULY 7, 2023

AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners. ASAE Tech Tuesday The description and registration link aren’t on the Collaborate Events webpage yet, but it’s usually scheduled for this day/time.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Learn how integrating culture, strategy, and execution can make things happen in associations that are, frankly, long overdue—like being wildly profitable, attracting the best talent in the world, and being nimble and agile. But when negotiating with counterparts in real life, how do you use your preparation to the best effect?

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MARCH 30, 2018

Get a better understanding of the landscape of financial management software and how to find the right fit. Learn how to conquer the communication nuances that can enhance your credibility and make a greater impact on the job. Innovation and Events. More info/register. Host: Idealware. Thu 4/5 at 2 p.m. – Tue 4/11 at 2 p.m.

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APRIL 22, 2021

However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you. This guide will help you decide whether partnering with a consultant is the right move for your association and how to choose the right team member when doing so.

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MARCH 15, 2019

Hear about strategies to make team members more effective, and make the planning workflow less stressful. Learn how to manage different personalities and get accountability, identify underlying sources of conflict, resolve conflict, and maintain productivity among all team members. Does finding ways to prove your event’s R.O.I.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, you watch as attendees drift away. Member recruitment. Generation Z.

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MAY 27, 2022

Most course (and conference) evaluations are pretty useless, says WBT Systems, because they measure how a learner felt about the course, not whether the course was effective. Relying on the expertise of Will Thalheimer, they describe how to improve the typical “smile sheet” evaluation and better measure a course’s effectiveness and value.

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SBI

AUGUST 31, 2022

We provide the staff, expertise, and experience to support the “how” of their association, while association leaders dictate the “what.” At SBI, we have entire teams of talented professionals specializing in association governance and strategy, finance and operations, event management, marketing and communications, and member services.

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MARCH 16, 2018

How does your content fit into your digital strategy and translate across your digital assets—website, mobile apps and social media? and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Own Post-Event Planning! How to Hit the Ground Running After Your Event.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This feature allows you to keep an eye on engagement from your members and prospects, so you can determine how to cultivate stronger, longer-lasting relationships with each of them. This way, you can get a better idea of how implementing it may improve your day-to-day processes. Automatic dues collection.

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MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

This feature allows you to keep an eye on engagement from your members and prospects, so you can determine how to cultivate stronger, longer-lasting relationships with each of them. This way, you can get a better idea of how implementing it may improve your day-to-day processes. Automatic dues collection.

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APRIL 6, 2018

I know how to be productive but it’s a matter of doing, not knowing. But every now and then I find one I want to skim, and maybe read—like this one about how to spend the first two hours of your day. Get pointers on how to prepare a convincing business case for a new LMS or other technology. ( WBT Systems ). 1 CMP credit.

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APRIL 10, 2020

How to have a successful virtual happy hour—priorities, right? How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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MAY 11, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… DelCor consultant Mike Guerrieri explains how to build a strong business case for a new technology project. How to develop empathy for someone who annoys you. The Three Essential Elements of Effective Inbound Strategy.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To help you get started in attracting the right companies that are a value match with your organization, here are 40 effective virtual event ideas, plus how to get a sponsor and what to include in your virtual event sponsorship packages. What is virtual event sponsorship?

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JULY 20, 2018

How Small Organizations Win: How to do Big Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. Learn how to assess your current marketing strategy, asset map your way to growth, how organizations like yours are winning with clear and focused marketing and how you can too. Host: Community Brands. Tue 7/24 at 2 p.m. –

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you’re trying to figure out how to market to Gen Z and millennials, Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and retains younger members. Jim Slaughter, Law Firm Carolinas ) Stories and ideologies are bad for your intelligence: how historians (and others) make themselves stupid.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Quick hits How the Reasoned Action Theory works in membership marketing—make sure you understand the scientific theory underlying human behavior. Tony Rossell/MGI, Membership Marketing Blog ) Don’t make SEO the reason for your content marketing strategy—even more important now that ChatGPT and Bard will dominate search results.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. Billhighway explains how to help chapter leaders become better communicators so they can more effectively run and promote their chapters.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Brainstorm ways to start planning for the uncertain future with case studies and best practices from around the globe. Understand the critical components of high-ranking websites, how to conduct organic search keyword research, and how to build a portfolio of back links that can improve search rankings.

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