Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2022

Aaron and his co-facilitator brainstormed a course of action and turned to nonviolent communication. During a recent strategic planning session, participants were working in small groups when Aaron overheard a participant make a comment that didn't sit well with their colleague. This is how it went.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 4, 2023

The post Member Dues: Budgeting, Structuring, Increasing, and Communicating appeared first on Higher Logic. The post Member Dues: Budgeting, Structuring, Increasing, and Communicating appeared first on Higher Logic. Here are some things to consider.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Here are three key things that you need to include when communicating a price change, especially within the context of raising the price of a virtual event when you did one for free or low cost in the past year. How do you raise the price of a virtual event when you did a free event or a very low cost event last year?

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 17, 2021

The post Allow-Listing for Email Communications: Tips for Email Marketers appeared first on Higher Logic. The post Allow-Listing for Email Communications: Tips for Email Marketers appeared first on Higher Logic. Want to get your emails past spam filtering? Being on the allow-list can help you ensure your emails are delivered.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 20, 2020

When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic strikes, is your nonprofit ready with a well thought out communications plan? Here's how to put one together.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Now that you’ve mapped out the changes you want to make to your membership program, and your board of directors is on board with those changes, how do you go about communicating them to the members who will be affected? In contrast to communicating with your board about changes, dues increases can be the hardest sell to members.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 25, 2023

The post How to Increase Member Engagement with Personalized Communication appeared first on Higher Logic. True personalization means using technology to learn and super-serve each of your members. The post How to Increase Member Engagement with Personalized Communication appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Associations Now

JULY 16, 2024

Associations have come through the pandemic with a stronger membership base and more diverse tools to communicate with it, according to a new report. Similarly, the report found that associations are also tinkering with how they communicate with current members.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Today, associations are finding it increasingly necessary to optimize their communication strategies. Whether it’s engaging members, attracting new audiences, or maintaining relevance in their industries, associations must leverage effective communications to stay competitive.

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The Association 100

MARCH 10, 2024

When member engagement is key, how do you ensure every communication effort from your association ties back to your overarching business goals, especially regarding member recruitment and retention? We’ve developed a framework designed to give your communications strategy a business goal-oriented lens.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This year’s Association Communications Benchmarking Study showed us that traditional forms of member communication – live events and print media – continue to be popular among associations and their members. The print magazine was the second most highly valued communication channel this year. Live events remain the No.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The post How to Actually Personalize Your Member Communications appeared first on Higher Logic. The post How to Actually Personalize Your Member Communications appeared first on Higher Logic. Creating truly personalized emails can be hard to do. But much of personalization comes down to the tech you’re using and how you’re using it.

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YourMembership

MARCH 21, 2020

Every day brings more uncertainty with the spread of Coronavirus and your association has a need to expand your communication. Here are four communication tips to assist small-staff associations in displaying responsiveness, partnership and kindness. Keep members.

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The Association 100

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Discover the art of impactful association communications in our podcast episode as cohosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay sit down with Frank Caliva, the national spokesperson for the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) and president of P.R. Quinlan , a leading B2B consulting firm in retail energy policy.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 16, 2017

These 12 guidelines by two leading communications experts can help you create really great team communication in your organization.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Communication misunderstandings are happening more in the current remote work world. Carol Vernon shares how individuals and teams can leverage their communication style preferences to get the best outcomes.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 17, 2024

Here’s a simple project-management tool that can help streamline internal communications — and clarify accountability — for annual meetings. C)onsulted — Individuals (can be as many as 10) who will communicate and provide input or guidance to the person(s) responsible. Try to avoid having too many team members in this category. (I)nformed

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The sooner associations wake up to the reality that their multigenerational membership base isn’t going to retain itself with an outdated communications strategy, the sooner they can break through to emerging generations and maximize overall engagement and retention. 10 Association Communications Stats + Membership Tips.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Here's how to keep members interested while avoiding member communication fatigue. The post Prevent Member Communication Fatigue appeared first on Association Adviser. Your association's messaging must strike the right tone and frequency.

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Achurch

JULY 28, 2021

Remember when you only needed your phone, email, and sparkling personality to communicate at work? You need the support of management if you want to improve the state of communication and collaboration in your office. Establish Communication Guidelines. Every communication and collaboration tool must have a unique purpose.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 7, 2023

I’ve been secretly cheating at work for over two decades. I finally shared my secret with colleagues at our recent team retreat and their minds were blown.

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Clowder

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Communicating via email isn’t yielding the same results it used to. Because member inboxes are full, your emails often go unread. But you can still reach members in a non-obtrusive way via their phones.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. That goes for businesses, too.

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Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2024

October 28, 2024) – Arc 3 Communications, a public affairs agency located just off the historic downtown square of Marietta, Ga. Burns, Arc 3 Communications has provided winning advocacy services for clients since 2011. Marietta, Ga. celebrates its 13-year business anniversary this week. Started by founder and president, Patrick L.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2024

Truth in Attendance — Make sure that every number you communicate can be backed up with proof. If you require them to provide contact information to receive this information, some will believe that you’re hiding something. Exhibitors care less about how many people pre-registered — they want to know how many attendees actually showed up.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Although having an overall communications plan is one step in the right direction, there is value in having both an annual and long-term communications plan. The post The Value of Annual and Long Term Communications Plans for Associations appeared first on Association Adviser. Learn more.

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Associations Now

JULY 9, 2023

Generative AI can make communication more efficient but less trustworthy. While that gets sorted out, though, leaders and managers will likely be prone to doing some dumb things when it comes to communicating. The same thing goes for the kinds of everyday communications leaders send to their teams. I am not an AI catastrophist.

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Achurch

MARCH 8, 2024

Establishing communication protocols and practices will help you work smarter, not harder. To improve office communication and collaboration you need management’s support. Establish Communication Guidelines Every communication and collaboration tool must have a unique purpose. Communicate your needs via your status (e.g.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 12, 2024

Data storytelling is an essential skill to inform and persuade any type of audience. Read this article for pointers to sharpen your storytelling techniques.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Balancing the acts of keeping members engaged and connected while meeting association goals amidst trying to roll out new communications […]. The post 5 Things You Should Be Doing With Your Communication Strategy appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

Member engagement drives retention, and communication is the key to boosting engagement. Data-driven and unified communication strategies are the best way to ensure you and your members get the most out of your program. Ensure effective communication with member self-service options.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The following highlights responses from solution users who noted improved communications from using GrowthZone. We love to be able to communicate with members in specific groups and committees. “ChamberMaster has increased our ability to put communication notes into our members accounts. Learn more.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 9, 2020

Recently, I’ve seen a spike in the amount of email communications going through our servers, so I dug into how mail receivers are reacting to the influx of mail to their systems. As an example, New York State put out guidelines cautioning individuals about COVID-19 related communications: ".Cyber

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