Crowd Wisdom

JULY 27, 2023

Consider investing in your continuing education (CE) program to drive non-dues revenue and attract and retain more association members. Community Brands research found that 77% of association professionals plan to develop and improve CE education and professional development programs to enhance the member experience.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Based on conversations with young members, former members, and never-members from multiple industries, Michelle Maher of Highland describes why young professionals are engaging digital channels instead of associations and the unique value they seek from associations. Next gen membership #2. CAE credits. More info/register.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely. Crafting an event experience. Event Farm describes two different approaches to crafting event experiences that will wow your attendees and help you achieve business outcomes. *All Connecting while working remotely.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Volunteer recruitment. Why do some associations have a tough time recruiting volunteers and others don’t? Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Combating Burnout: How Marketing Teams Are Burning Bright. Your marketing team could be at risk. CAE credits.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

If you help professionals achieve a certification, do the same with a member who used your resources to advance their career. Experienced volunteers may work with new recruits to help them learn the ropes, for example. Experienced volunteers may work with new recruits to help them learn the ropes, for example.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Learn tactics to maximize your non-dues revenue earning potential: analyze communication gaps, engage members with advertising, meet advertiser needs, arm your sales team with the right tools, and invest in resources that provide maximum return. – How to Build an Amazing Volunteer Recruitment Strategy. Register here. (1

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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. Professional associations are responsible for education standards, exams, training, and certifications.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Shira Lotzar, Career Coach and Recruiter, Purposeful Hire.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Pricing them too high may deter members from investing. But, pricing them too low will prevent your team from making any meaningful revenue. It’s especially important considering education is the short game; increasing membership through retention and recruitment is the end goal. Team time and resources. Developers.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Achurch Consulting explains why it’s important to provide virtual watercooler moments to your remote team and suggests all kinds of ways to do it. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Creating an Equitable User Experience through Digital Culture.

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JULY 21, 2023

This 5-step process can even be applied to sponsorship, membership, certification, education, in-person events, virtual events, or the next big thing your team creates. Hear tips to recruit and retain these generations. CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Do you struggle to make member data central to your decision-making process as an organization? Mon 1/18 at 3 p.m.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Successful hybrid events prioritize both the virtual and in-person attendee experience, rather than favoring one over another. This requires a unique set of skills that your in-person events team may not possess. Guest: Ed Barks.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Alyssa Rulf Fountain, Ph.D., More info/register. Host: Zzeem Speakers: Erin Roberts, Partner at Zzeem, and Asif Ahmed, Executive Director Wed 12/6 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Recruit your board. When you start an association, board members play a crucial role in your association’s growth and success. Your board members should have varied but specific skill sets and experience that can help you achieve your association’s goals. Recruit your staff.

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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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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. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom. Host: Fridays@4.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

Recruiting new members and keeping them engaged is a crucial activity for all associations. And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. That way, your young members can add new skills to their resume.

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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. Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team. The 2024 survey is now open. Volunteer burnout.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Marketing General , just after networking, the second most common reason members join an association is for continuing education or professional certification. Associations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and corporations can all leverage an LMS to present online training and certification opportunities.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association Trends have teamed up on the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , the only survey designed to address the pressing questions association leaders are asking about what “work” will look like post-pandemic. Improve Your Member Experience with Smart Data Management.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

WBT Systems explains the difference between certification, certificate programs and designations , describes the benefits of these types of credentialing programs, and provides questions you should ask before deciding to offer them. – Association Leadership: Assembling Great Governance Teams. TechRepublic ). CAE credit.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2017

The truth is, membership teams face a lot of heartache, and probably some sleepless nights, thinking about membership acquisition, engagement, and retention. Where people are engaging now when it comes to membership is on social networks, through online webinars, certifications, and young professional groups.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a mighty challenge when members have no time to spare. But what if you could show members a pathway that allows them to develop the skills and experience not only for the task at hand but for the next level of volunteering—or the next step in their career? Volunteer training.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Nimble AMS explains how an AMS can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs and deliver personalized emails and content. Membership engagement. Creativity. Tue 6/13 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. The council manages leadership recruitment, candidate evaluation, and nominations. Tue 1/17 at 12:30 p.m. Tue 1/17 at 2 p.m. –

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. The council manages leadership recruitment, candidate evaluation, and nominations. Tue 1/17 at 12:30 p.m. Tue 1/17 at 2 p.m. –

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Associations Now

MAY 3, 2017

In the analysis stage, AARC examined what Swertinski calls “the forgotten member lifecycle.” Often, she says, associations forget to purposefully direct the lapsed-member experience. And in the case of AARC, free member benefits and services continued to reach lapsed members months after their membership expired.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Now’s the perfect time to rejuvenate the activities that drive recruitment, engagement, and retention. The recent Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study is a great place to start. It takes a close look at what members want from their professional associations and what makes them stick around.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the most effective ways to recruit new members is to let them know about your benefits. Based on a recent Marketing General report , associations that saw spikes in new membership or member renewal rates 80% or higher in the last five years said their value proposition was compelling or very compelling.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Fast-paced 10-minute presentations followed by Q&A, will show you how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences. Mon 9/13 from 1 to 4 p.m. More info/register.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. In the first in our monthly EIX series, we’ll unpack SXSW Online–sharing the best things we saw, what we learned, and if they were able to capture the magic of the in-person experience. Host: MPI (fee for MPI non-members).

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After congratulating your members on another successful year, it’s time to get to work with your association leadership team and find your next membership management system. Features your organization can’t do without may not even cross the minds of another association’s executive team. Empower local chapters to plan events.

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Association Adviser

JULY 27, 2016

To fully engage members, your membership management team should know as much as possible about each member and have that information at your fingertips. When members trust you to store information about them, you don’t want to jeopardize that trust by responding to or engaging with them based on inaccurate information.

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MARCH 3, 2023

WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. Subscriptions. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 22, 2022

Begin by sharing your vision of change with your organization’s leadership team. Your team will help you consider how your association will operate after the pricing changes are made. Together you can discuss the consequences for the member experience and plan a strategy to balance the change with more membership benefits.

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