Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. Download a recording of “A Balanced Approach to Member Engagement” here. Have additional questions? It’s harder, but possible.

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Member Engagement Survey Social Media Communications 60

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. 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? Member app. Member retention.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 18, 2024

The struggle is where to place limited resources and how to ensure association growth. The simple answer for associations is to create an automated membership renewal program that improves staff efficiency and enables leaders to focus resources on attracting new members. Membership engagement greatly impacts retention.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As an association leader, you know the importance of engaging your members. How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. However, it’s likely that your more traditional engagements are on pause.

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Higher Logic

MAY 13, 2020

You might be experiencing the effects of a lack of engagement at your association now, without realizing the source of the problem. Maybe you’re struggling with: Retaining and recruiting more members. Communicating a compelling value proposition. Reach Your Association Members with the Benefits They Need.

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2017

Marketing tactics can be powerful tools for driving member engagement, but only if they’re deployed correctly. Associations that are short on time and resources might forget their warmups sometimes too, especially in regards to marketing campaigns aimed at growing member engagement, according to Lindsay Matush, CEO of Vario Consulting.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Lay the groundwork for change at your association by requesting employee, member, and key stakeholder feedback. Try building a communication plan to keep stakeholders up to date on any developments. Unnecessary meetings are a drain on productivity, costing organizations wasted time and resources.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. Staff meetings. 1 CAE credit.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If a significant portion of your members renew each year, then you have solid member retention rates. Why does member retention matter? It’s one of the most cost-effective ways for your organization to grow and succeed! Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing.

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. Member Engagement in 2021: How Associations are Navigating Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Environment.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. That’s what people really want deep down inside—and associations can help members build these communities. One of her suggestions, social media polls, regularly pop up on LinkedIn. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Accounting for a substantial portion of many organizations’ budgets, it covers operational costs, staff salaries, and program expenses. These challenges can be addressed under two broad categories: internal factors, such as staffing and resources, and external factors, such as member needs and member engagement.

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Revenue Survey Member Engagement Resources 62

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. m3Magazines shares advice on transforming your magazine into a valuable asset members will love. Print magazines. Generation Z. They also suggest topics to discuss with vendors. Accessibility. Fri 2/2 at 4 p.m.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Generative AI. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Hosts: crisis communications expert Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. His 21 tips to improve your corporate partnership program (with links to additional resources) is the place to start (and return to) if your sponsorship program needs tweaking or overhauling. Communicate. Communicate.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 8, 2020

Does your organization have Employee Resource Groups? How effective or targeted is the communication between your organization and these groups? How effective is communication within the groups themselves? Event Tech Group’s Mobile 365™ platform transforms the way ERG members engage and communicate.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 8, 2020

Does your organization have Employee Resource Groups? How effective or targeted is the communication between your organization and these groups? How effective is communication within the groups themselves? Event Tech Group’s Mobile 365™ platform transforms the way ERG members engage and communicate.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Presenters: Amanda Kaiser, MBA, Member Engagement Specialist, Kaiser Insights LLC. Sze Pak Ng, Community Engagement Specialist, Matchbox Virtual Media. It’s Time to Innovate: Member Engagement in the Post-COVID Age.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I’m attending the virtual ASAE Annual Meeting during the day and The Echo Hangout during the evening. But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials.

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Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Helpful Resources: We’re constantly creating educational resources for the mission-driven sector. Getting Attention The Google Ad Grant is a great marketing resource for nonprofits. The flexible tools empower board members to collaborate, whether they’re in a meeting or between them.

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Reid All About it

MAY 3, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. Tue 5/7 at 12 p.m.* – Communicating Data with Stakeholders. Mapping the Journey to Long-Term Member Engagement. Tue 5/7 at 1 p.m. Host: ASAE.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? MemberSuite suggests ways you can help your members (and yourself) deal with holiday stress. Useful, Free & Low-Cost Tools, Software, and Services for Your Nonprofit. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Member engagement – you can identify what products and services your members are interacting with to help increase engagement. Loyalty – data can help you understand behavior that drives the most loyalty amongst your members. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Remember, this is a long game.

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Ngage Management

APRIL 26, 2023

Engaged members are happy members, right? But how do you foster member engagement, and therefore achieve member retention? First, let’s define member engagement: it is the continuing interaction between an association and a member for beneficial value.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

This is precisely why you can, and should , be addressing these top reasons members aren’t renewing: 37% of associations report l ack of engagement with the organization. 28% of associations said members could not justify membership costs with any significant ROI. 23% of associations reported members found l ack of value.

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Tools eBook Report Learning Management System 258

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. They share a bunch of good ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication. Hear how to reduce costs across your events program. Content marketing. 1 CMP credit.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 14, 2024

Associations struggle to find enough time and resources to pursue their mission, relying on spreadsheets to manage their membership programs that waste valuable staff time and resources. This can adversely impact your association’s membership retention and engagement efforts, which are critical to your success.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Each year when Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions launch the Association Communications Benchmarking Study , we certainly hope to see measurable improvements in the ways associations communicate with members. Create a master calendar with dates & times for all member touchpoints: [link] @AssocAdviser.

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Tom Morrison

JULY 30, 2014

You see, in 2006 we decided the number one strategy in the strategic plan was to put members FIRST.do Look at our key numbers and the increase since 2006: Membership Increase: 13% Dues: 25% Revenue Per Member: 33% Non-Dues Revenue: 132% Associate Sponsorships: 68% Net Worth: 1,058% 98.5%

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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. Quick hits. Tamsen Webster ).

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Will I see you at ASAE TEC next week? Member Engagement Party. An engaging membership experience needs constant attention and interaction, just like any good party. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Tue 12/3 at 12:30 p.m.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. 1 CAE credit.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 271

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

One of the keys to saving money as an organization is putting effort into member retention. Providing a great member experience keeps people close and saves you the cost of having to build your relationships from scratch each year! Member engagement. Making your brand stand out.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). These intimate, informal gatherings are designed to help you build your network and connect with the AWTC community. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. No plan, no progress.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. It costs about the same as other digital advertising tactics. Education and community are the top priorities for members. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services.

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