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Communications With Hustle – Moery Webinar
Moery Company
JUNE 3, 2019
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The communications struggle continues
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. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy.
The communications struggle continues
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. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy.
Balancing Traditional and Trending Member Communications
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. Don’t think of new member communication as all or nothing.
3 Ways to Strengthen Communication Using Smart Member Data
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.
Your 5-Step Guide to a Streamlined Member Communications Schedule
Higher Logic
MARCH 12, 2019
If so, interdepartmental silos might be keeping you from an effective member communications schedule. Member communications often hover between extremes like this - too much and too little, or both. Align Your Staff for an Effective Member Communications Schedule.
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Cut through communication clutter
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 19, 2016
As a writer and professional communicator, nothing (O.K., well, not very much) is more frustrating than people who can’t communicate. But seriously…communication is a hard gig for most companies, especially with the advent of social media. Communication is everywhere.
How a 1-Person Comm Shop Can Execute a Killer Communications Strategy – Moery Webinar
Moery Company
MAY 2, 2019
Many associations say the #1 communications challenge is the struggle to relay their membership value proposition because they don’t have the bandwidth to execute.
Hurricanes and Asynchronous Communication
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
My social media feeds were full of examples of associations pitching in to help storm victims or otherwise changing their marketing and communications strategy to give members in the hurricane affected areas a break from what otherwise must be an onslaught of association messages.
Avoid These Four Crisis Communications Mistakes
Associations Now
MAY 29, 2019
When bad stuff happens—whether it be a financial scandal or a cyberattack—associations need a communication plan. So, if you’re an association without a crisis communications plan, what do you need to know? First, it’s about the communication not the crisis. “We
Daily Buzz: Communicate Value Regularly
Associations Now
MAY 9, 2019
Colleen Bottorff writes on the MemberClicks blog that instead of working hard to convince potential members of your value in occasional recruitment campaigns, you should show it to them continuously through your regular communications.
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How a New CEO Can Communicate Openness
Associations Now
JUNE 2, 2019
Which makes communicating your ideas even more critical. At the top of the must-do list is a willingness to communicate, often and deeply. How have you communicated with stakeholders during your first days as a leader?
Communication Secrets of Successful Associations
YourMembership Blog
AUGUST 22, 2013
In our work with associations over the past decade and a half, we’ve found several communication “secrets” (best practices really) that the most successful of our customers have in common. Association Management Software association communication
“Where Do We Go From Here?” Improv & the Power of Curiosity in Communication - Moery Company
Moery Company
MAY 3, 2018
For 20 years I’ve taught organizational communication by sharing the skills of theatrical improv. Along the way, I’ve discovered the crucial power of improv for business communication is as a “gym” for growing your curiosity muscles. Business Practices Communications
Improve Intergenerational Communication: 3 Tips to Attract & Retain Younger Members
Higher Logic
JANUARY 31, 2019
When Kim Lear spoke at our most recent Super Forum , she reminded us that improving intergenerational communication has never been more pertinent than now. Effective communication is all about managing expectations. Use member data to strengthen communication.
Three Ideas to Perk Up Your Internal Communications Strategy
Associations Now
MAY 10, 2019
Think long and hard about the tactics you use to communicate to them—as well as how they can respond. Here are a few internal communications strategies to try. A lot of thought is often put into external communications, such as marketing materials and member engagement.
Snow day productivity: Briefer, clearer, funner communications
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 7, 2014
This year I’m recommending in your communications with members that you simply emphasize brevity and clarity. It means sending fewer communications (electronic and print) that are consistently branded in both look and tone. Likewise, I’m advocating for clearer communications.
If You Build It –and Communicate It– They Will Come
Association Management
JULY 19, 2018
The post If You Build It –and Communicate It– They Will Come appeared first on Professional Association Management Company | Virtual Inc. “If you build it, they will come.”
Are your member communications audience-centric?
Optimist Consulting
JANUARY 26, 2017
One of the benefits of being a consultant is that I can bring fresh eyes to member communications. A subject that crops up regularly is how to ensure communications remain audience-centric across a range of media. Audit your communications for audience centricity.
Really Great Team Communication Follows These 12 Guidelines
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 16, 2017
These 12 guidelines by two leading communications experts can help you create really great team communication in your organization. Team-Communication
Play Favorites with Your Members by Customizing Member Communication
Association Adviser
MARCH 27, 2019
Associations may say they don’t play favorites with members, but results from our 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Study prove otherwise. Why customize member communication for certain groups over others?
Communicating Takes Time
Eric Lanke
AUGUST 4, 2014
Communicating the right information, in the right way, without confusing or overwhelming your audience--it takes time. Good communications take time to prepare, and I think they should also take time to deliver. If you want to improve your communication skills, I would advise you not to rush either. + + + This post was written by Eric Lanke, an association executive, blogger and author.
6 top tips for how to talk to your trustees about your communications work
Optimist Consulting
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
While some boards understand the role and remit of their communications team and actively seek their help, the report illustrates that some boards do not share this interest in communications, and it offers ideas to overcome this and work effectively with your trustees.
How to integrate communications at your membership body
Optimist Consulting
MARCH 30, 2015
I recently read ‘ One Voice – A Best Practice Guide to integrated communications ’, which is a great free guide from CharityComms, the charity PR and marketing professionals membership body. Bring copies together of a couple of months’ worth of communications and also mark them in a calendar.
The New Communication Challenge
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 25, 2017
For the first time in the six-year history of our Association Communications Benchmarking Study, association executives reported that communicating member benefits effectively is more often a challenge than combatting information overload. In looking at answers to other survey questions, however, the survey uncovered that communicating member benefits effectively has more to do with how associations define and demonstrate member value.
8 things to consider when communicating difficult messages to members
Optimist Consulting
JULY 20, 2016
Here are my reflections on what you need to consider when communicating difficult messages to members. Plan enough time: Rushing communications through could lead your members to wonder why this is happening so quickly. Have you had to communicate difficult messages to your members?
Set Your 2017 Communications Resolutions Now
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
However, the time for planning your association’s New Year’s marketing and communications resolutions is now. Outline a clear vision for your association’s communications. Naylor and Association Adviser recently released its Association Communications Benchmarking Survey.
An Adept Lesson in Crisis Communications on Social Media
Associations Now
MAY 6, 2019
The post An Adept Lesson in Crisis Communications on Social Media appeared first on Associations Now After a major bug left users of the Firefox browser without their add-ons over the weekend, the social media accounts of its parent company, Mozilla, kicked into gear.
Communicating Your Unique Membership Value: 2 Steps
MembersClicks
MAY 7, 2019
Part of growing your organization is communicating membership value - and that’s tough! You and your active members know there are things that are totally unique to being a member of your organization, but it can be hard for a potential member to see that before joining.
Communication Timing for Association Leaders
Smooth The Path
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Timing matters in communication. The post Communication Timing for Association Leaders appeared first on Smooth The Path. Association Leadership association culture association leadership board culture communication influence member communication resilience
Member Retention through Communications
Association Adviser
JULY 27, 2016
The ability to communicate effectively is crucial to making sure the members of your association understand all that you offer. Associations like the NRCA send frequent surveys to help them better understand their members’ communication preferences.
2104 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2014
Curious about how other nonprofits will communicate in 2014? Here are highlights of the 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. nonprofit-communications
New-Member Communications for Associations
GrowthZone
MAY 15, 2017
Establishing a system for new-member communications is critical to association retention rates. Get The Fundamentals of New-Member Communication. Establishing a system for communicating with and engaging new members increases efficiency and improves retention.
5 Recommendations for a Winning Communications Strategy
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
With the evolving communications landscape delivering more messages and advertisements to your members than ever before, it’s getting harder to rise above the static to get your messages heard.
Daily Buzz: Fight Communication Fatigue
Associations Now
AUGUST 15, 2018
The MemberClicks blog tackles how to block out communication fatigue. Be it social media, emails, forums, or other messaging apps, member communication can be overwhelming—and there is such a thing as “communication fatigue,” which can disengage members completely.
The Top 10 Individual Communication Channels for Associations in 2018
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Every year, we ask association professionals who take our Association Communications Benchmarking Survey how much they value individual member communication channels. Sure, with about 77 percent of American adults carrying smartphones, email and Web-based communications are convenient.
The ‘Duck, Duck, Goose’ Aspect of Association Communications
Association Adviser
JANUARY 25, 2019
These are just some of the questions that plague association leaders and communications experts when figuring out how to best interact with members – and encourage members to respond in kind. 1 in 2018, to be exact, according to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Report.
Does Your Member Communication Tell Your Association’s Story Well?
Association Adviser
JUNE 15, 2018
I love telling stories because they communicate who I am, what I do, and how I relate to others. Does your member communication convey who your association is, what you do and how it relates to members? Let members get to know other members through your communications.
Communication Shutdown: Not Here, Folks!
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
We’re in the midst of a Communication Shutdown today. By telling me they were not communicating today, I wanted to learn more about it. But I wasn’t willing to abstain from communicating.
2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
The latest edition of the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report offers up some excellent insight into the minds of non-profit staff. We''ve gathered some highlights and shared a handy inforgraphic to help make sense of it all. nonprofit research
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