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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Leadership development for young members. The 2024 survey is now open.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs, and challenges. Scientific society events.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Watch how the members of the International Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Association used the Open Space concept at a recent meeting —and hear why loved it. CAE (moderator), Senior Director of Faculty Development and e-Learning at the American Dental Education Association *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

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MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. When association professionals think about volunteering, members naturally come to mind. This month’s topic: the member journey. Remember those? Ah, the old days. More info/register.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Associations, you can help young professionals overcome these challenges. Virtual event and community platforms give you the chance to eavesdrop on what your members and others in your market are talking about. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. High Engagement Networking.

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee?

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? An app can help you solve what survey participants said was the biggest challenge for associations: communicating the value of membership. Member app.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. We poured over them and pulled out highlights as well as insights about online education’s role in membership marketing and the membership value proposition.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition. Member Engagement and Retention.

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Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here is some association trends data that can help point the way for your organization to better serve your members in uncertain times. . Provide greater member value. Pros list time and member engagement as the biggest challenges to achieving organizational goals. Planning for the future isn’t always easy.

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Jason Cohen , senior manager, member services at ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, invites your participation in a survey on membership campaign practices. Engagement boxes. Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. Learn from one of the best.

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. Host: Qiqo *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online learning is having a moment. Creating an engaging online learning community transcends geographical barriers, bringing together diverse minds and fostering a rich, collaborative learning environment. What is an online learning community?

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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JUNE 11, 2021

If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Make time for microlearning. Chapter benchmarking.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Amy Showalter, ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council member and author of ASAE’s Creating and Managing an Association Government Relations Program , is asking associations to contribute to the 2022 Grassroots Influence Pulse study. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 . Online community.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Member engagement. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. Virtual conferences. Inclusive marketing.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! The other big event was a Mother’s Day cookout with 20 family members (plus three wee ones and three dogs) on our deck. Event safety. Hugs in the house! More info/register. Host: Tasio.

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APRIL 23, 2021

Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). The survey closes Friday, April 30. Speaker diversity. 1 CMP credit.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. Fri 8/21 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. Virtual events.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Sending website traffic to members. Association CEO Clive Roux shared advice at Association Success for using your association’s digital assets to grow your audience and deliver value to members. His association made their website “a real megaphone for… members, bringing them awareness, recognition and even new business.”

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JULY 30, 2021

Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. Online learning programs. Volunteer learning journey. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening. Pandemic success story.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. CAE books. Quick hits.

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MAY 21, 2021

I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. Hooking members. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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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. Heavy workload. Quick hits. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. More info/register.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Whether companies are increasing or decreasing their sponsorship expenditures and the number of associations they sponsor.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Online learning. If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. They suggest strategies for making the case for investing in online learning programs. CEO pandemic insights.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. Online education nimbleness. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Fri 2/12 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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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. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Virtual event engagement.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. The Community Roundtable invites online community managers to participate in their 2021 State of Community Management survey. Next time, I’ll increase the amounts. member, participant, etc.)

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Supporters, members, and donors are the lifeblood of your organization or association. Needless to say, keeping them engaged is of paramount importance. Slipping engagement statistics can be a serious warning sign for your organization! Online Communities. That’s where digital content and other perks come in.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset. MemberSuite says member expectations are different now in 2021, the bar is set higher. What do you think your members are experiencing? I served it with mashed potatoes, of course, and roasted broccoli. Growth-mindset associations.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now, members are looking for medical associations that can support their needs and career growth, whether that be through certifications and training or collaboration and networking. To meet these expectations, anticipate association challenges, and grow your membership, your medical association needs the right software and technology.

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. New member onboarding. It means “jumping out of the system.”

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