Association Success

MARCH 18, 2020

But big ideas cost money, and that was something Bridges didn’t have: The organization hasn’t raised membership dues since the 1980s — while just $52 per year, that can go a long way in a state worker’s budget — and he’s determined to start raising them anytime soon. . Bridges has found other, perhaps less drastic ways to cut costs.

Conference 161

Conference Arkansas Social Media Committee 161

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Membersuite

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Temper your revenue projections. 2: Revenue Diversification. During the pandemic, many associations were caught short when they had to cancel or transform their major revenue generator —the annual meeting or trade show—and didn’t have a worthy virtual alternative for sponsors and exhibitors. 3: Membership Tiers and Pricing.

Revenue 102

Revenue Software Price Technology 102

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A note for the meeting planner: please order decaf for the next committee meeting. Only 30 minutes in and your highly energetic committee members have already come up with several new online learning program ideas. Find out how much staff time (in dollars) is spent on marketing and managing the program compared to revenue generated.

Education 160

Education How To Certificate Committee 160

GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Easily manage and digest data with custom views, lists, committee management, segments, sorting, member directories, and more. Education offerings and credit tracking are valuable member benefits, a revenue generator, and a staff timesaver. DATABASE & CONTACT MANAGEMENT. FULLY AUTOMATED RENEWAL PROCESS.

Directory 78

Directory Software LMS Certificate 78

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

They’re still grappling with committees, committee assignments, and selections.” There’s increasing pressure to get it right. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t reduced overall volunteer engagement: According to the report, the number of volunteers has increased or stayed stable through the past three years.

Committee 99

Committee Report Revenue Leadership 99

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. Common Errors in Nonprofit Revenue Recognition and How to Avoid Them Learn about the most common issues with nonprofit revenue recognition, including accounting, presentation, and disclosure issues and errors that are commonly missed by nonprofits. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

5 Digital Non-Dues Revenue Models That Work for Both Members AND Sponsors. Learn about proven non-dues revenue models that are truly sustainable because they provide high value content for members while also generating sponsor support and non-dues revenue. Using Event Media to Drive Revenue for Your Meeting. CAE credits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Transportation Department advisory committee this week recommended that airlines transparently disclose fees and seat sizes to consumers before they buy tickets—and that hotels include mandatory resort fees in the price of the room. That’s the message a federal advisory committee has for both the airline and hotel industries.

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Committee Los Angeles America Price 40

Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Choose a modern AMS to invest in innovative reporting with user-friendly dashboards for your entire organization, including key stakeholders like your board and essential committee members. Modern AMS technology can save you significant costs on software upgrades. Continuous innovation. Download now

Technology 105

Technology Software Innovation Member Experience 105

Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

Associations are giving everyone a voice like never before, using open APIs to enable grassroots voting, smarter committees and stronger online community. Association Revenue: Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan. To meet the challenge, our associations must meet the critical task of upskilling our teams and improving our revenue strategies.

Class 195

Class Certificate Content Committee 195

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! Hear ideas for collecting non-dues revenue (sponsorship, job boards, merch, etc.), Lunch costs are on your own. AMS requirements. 1 CAE credit. . – on the same day.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Membersuite

MAY 17, 2022

As the cost of a college degree rises and the perception of its value falls, credentialing programs are receiving a lot of positive press. Your credentialing committee and subcommittees must ensure that credential holders possess the skills, knowledge and standards associated with the credentialing program.

How To 152

How To Certificate Course Revenue 152

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

How Your Association Can Drive Revenue & Growth with AI-Based Personalization. Organizations are not only seeing deeper engagement, but also increased sales and more diverse revenue streams. Responsible Revenue: How to Host a Profitable and Safe Hybrid Event. Sponsorship Revenue and Results. More info/register.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Spark Consulting

MAY 15, 2019

For instance, the CFA Institute runs a free online program called Investment Foundations that is designed to help people who aren’t Certified Financial Analysts understand what’s involved in being a CFA and why the certification, which is expensive in time and cost and is difficult to earn, is worth investing in.

Certificate 265

Certificate Committee Industry Team 265

GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Chambers have a business model with recurring revenue. Just over the last few years you’ve seen lots of businesses realize what an amazing thing it is to have recurring revenue. You’ll find that not only is it easier to sell, it increases retention and brings in more dues and non-dues revenue. Think of Netflix and Adobe.

Analysis 78

Analysis Revenue Cost Social Media 78

Membersuite

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

To make MMS work for its needs, an association would have to supplement it with other software—increasing the actual cost. AMS handles committee management, email communication and marketing, certification management, eCommerce, financial management (invoices, payments, ledger entries), reporting , and more. They can’t.

Membership Management 117

Membership Management Software Association Management Price 117

Potomac Core

MARCH 22, 2017

For example, leverage advocacy resources of the entire value chain to reduce compliance costs. The association wants to remain nimble to take full advantage of any new opportunities help reduce costs or to support top line growth for the industry they serve. What’s different today? 3 Association Radical Transformation Strategies.

Strategy 114

Strategy eBook Cost Revenue 114

MultiBriefs

AUGUST 24, 2021

There is significant cost to enrolling new members; it is easier to keep a customer than to find new ones. Revenue Ratio Compare the percentage of revenue generated by membership dues to the entire income. Revenue Ratio Compare the percentage of revenue generated by membership dues to the entire income.

Phoenix 52

Phoenix Revenue Cost Committee 52

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

. – PAR Member Meet-Up: Sales Tactics that Association Teams Use to Win Email subject lines, purposeful outreach and unique follow-ups: join this PAR Member Meet-Up to learn and share how association revenue producers are managing customer engagement and guiding their clients to great investment choices. CAE credit. CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Organizers are weighing cost vs. benefit options for hybrid. Sponsorship revenue, however, is holding its own–and in some cases–growing. If your association is conducting board and committee meetings virtually, there is a good chance you can send fewer staff members to your large annual. Staff and Vendors.

Conference 98

Conference Committee Event Planning Communications 98

Virtual

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

That’s why your first task is to form a Business Continuity Committee with one or more representatives from each relevant department. The committee will elect the leader of the Business Continuity Plan , as well as the leader for the Disaster Recovery Plan. The committee should meet on a regular and consistent basis.

Committee 100

Committee Analysis Cost Revenue 100

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

. – ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Ask Me Anything (AMA) Applications are now open to join the ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC). Host: ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Mon 4/24 at 8 a.m. Host: Professionals for association Revenue Wed 5/3 at 11 a.m. More info/register.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

I recently had the good fortune to tour several Detroit sites with her as a committee chair for the aforementioned event. But when specifically asked during a recent NACEDA prep session, leaders added travel, opportunity costs, value proposition and marketing to their list of challenges.

Education 100

Education Detroit Strategy Michigan 100

MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Marketing Plan – Your marketing plan outlines quarterly goals, metrics for success, and strategies and tactics for reaching your ideal member profile and generating revenue to accomplish your goals in Step 1. Expense budget – Includes expected costs, ongoing costs and associated costs. Recruit your board.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Cost Discount 52

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

They’re making millions of dollars in revenue, so they’re doing something right, for example, knowing how to validate an online course idea. Speaking of money, run the numbers so you know how much it will cost to develop and run a pilot program and the course itself. How much do they cost? No demand, no students.

Course 160

Course How To eBook Price 160

Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 5/3 at 11 a.m. More info/register. Host: Personify Speakers: Marlys Arnold, Author and Host of the Trade Show Insights Blog & Podcast Rich Vallaster, CEM, DES, Director of Marketing and Events at A2Z Events by Personify Tue 5/2 at 3 p.m. More info/register (members only). More info/register.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

YourMembership

MARCH 7, 2016

However, it is easy to sometimes lose track on just how much it costs to recruit one new member as opposed to retaining one when renewal time comes around. Before your next ROI presentation, make sure you have a solid focus on how much it costs to acquire new members vs. keep your current members. Pretty logical statement, right?

Recruiting 150

Recruiting Recruitment Membership Management Report 150

Associations Now

AUGUST 29, 2019

Printed programs have long been a staple of association conferences, but with rising costs and a desire to go green and digital, some groups are eliminating them entirely. You could also put together a volunteer committee whose members could provide feedback. The cost savings from eliminating the book will probably be tempting.

Discount 81

Discount Cost Conference Committee 81

Associations Now

APRIL 19, 2020

On the evidence, the new normal will be abnormal: 78 percent of respondents said that their association would face an overall revenue decline and at least 70 percent of respondents said that they will reduce discretionary spending, reduce domestic travel, and tap reserves to cover financial shortfalls.

Committee 124

Committee Conference Revenue Report 124

GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We hope you will learn from these user stories and how you can grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue while using GrowthZone’s software solutions. Our sponsors and booths brought us a large chunk of revenue that allowed us to serve our business community better and ChamberMaster made it so much easier for us!

Process 78

Process Directory Software Revenue 78

Higher Logic

JUNE 6, 2019

You add a huge revenue opportunity. Someone else gets the ad revenue. Why send members and prospects somewhere else when you could be bringing that traffic – and potential ad revenue – to your own site? Ads are a great way to increase your organization’s revenue if you have control of the platform. The problem?

Tips 136

Tips Social Media Revenue Content 136

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In this short guide, we’ve compiled the six most important data points to collect for your database to better connect and understand members: Contact Information Demographic Information Firmographic Information Committee, Group and Event Involvement Communication Preferences Reason(s) for Joining. Committee, Group and Event Involvement.

Committee 52

Committee Tampa Social Media Software 52

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Determine indirect, fixed and variable costs. How can you keep costs down—for your organization and your attendees—while still creating a high-quality meeting? Hazlett analyzes the overall costs but also digs deep to determine costs for each portion of the meeting. Financial Measurement. Engagement.

Tips 79

Tips Indianapolis Social Media Survey 79

YourMembership

AUGUST 7, 2014

They were great sources of revenue for… the printing company. It involves the Executive Director, AOA staff, and membership committee connecting with new members in a very intentional way. Electronic versions of membership kits are easily updated and incur no printing or mailing costs.

Member Engagement 150

Member Engagement Nashville Software Recruiting 150

Association Success

MAY 22, 2020

But with the possible upside there is also the potential for an association to lose critical revenue from these events. These could include changing the pace of meetings, adopting ad hoc emergency committees to deal with COVID-19, and enacting continuity plans to address the potential for illness to befall key leaders. MANAGE COSTS.

Review 148

Review Conference Report Cost 148

ISAE

JANUARY 31, 2024

Virtual: A virtual auction is a great choice if you’re hoping to reduce overhead costs and allow as many members as possible to take part in your event, no matter where they are. You can host a live or silent auction on a virtual platform, but remember you’ll have some additional technical considerations to manage!

Team 52

Team Software Event Planning Social Media 52