Optimist Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

It has made me think about the role of colour in communications, so I wanted to share a guest blog from Steven Randall of Ocean Design. In my experience, most membership organisations use colour as a key ingredient within their brand identity and have a selection of approved colours in their guidelines that can be used in all communications.

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GrowthZone

MAY 15, 2017

Establishing a system for new-member communications is critical to association retention rates. It costs 7X more to get a new association member than keep a current one AND new members have the worst renewal rates. Get The Fundamentals of New-Member Communication. Get The Fundamentals of New-Member Communication.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Improve (decrease) support costs by 32.9% Since migrating your online community to a new community platform vendor is a big commitment, I’m sure you’ve carefully considered the change. As you project manage the migration, rely on these tips to guide you (and preserve your sanity) as you progress. (If year-over-year.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 17, 2017

5 Ways User Groups Cut Customer Service Costs and Increase Satisfaction. One-on-one email communication. When product information is kept up to date and customers are actively participating, your user group’s website and online community can become go-to resources for support. These costs are well worth the investment.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 26, 2020

Avoid fluorescent lights and/or overhead lighting at all costs, unless you like to look like you have shadows under your eyes. Eye-level lighting also accents your eyes, lending itself to more expressive communication. The post Tips for Association Video Conferencing from Home appeared first on GrowthZone.

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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. Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Staff meetings. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Hosts: Billhighway and Mariner Management Speaker: Sheri Singer, president, Singer Communications Tue 2/27 at 12 p.m. Marketing and Membership Survival Guide Look at communicating through a new lens.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

How to highlight the value of your new association management software (AMS) to your board As you research the best AMS for your association, you’ll want to communicate with your board about how the new technology will bring value to your organization. Your board might be concerned about the initial cost of a new AMS.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This makes it way more cost-effective to retain the support of existing members than recruiting, onboarding and engaging new members all the time. You need to make sure you’re really providing and communicating benefits of being in your organization with your members. They’re good for your organization. Always lead with benefits.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

It costs about the same as other digital advertising tactics. Janna Marks at Matrix Group shares six tips for introducing new staff to your AMS. Share this one with colleagues who can build these tips into new employee onboarding. I’ve got one more tip: have them join your AMS users group and go to its events. .

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 22, 2021

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. Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Communicate. Sponsorships.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 28, 2014

We had a rockin’ session at CalSAE’s ELEVATE Conference yesterday morning on this topic (see the tips, slides, and bonus tips here), and the session participants were full of fantastic contributions as well: Barter! In other words, have a communications calendar. Word of Mouth! ” Customer Service!

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. Learn how to conduct a cost analysis to quantify the financial implications of dirty data. Member app. More info/register.

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Delcor

AUGUST 23, 2022

To give you a place to start, we’ll describe some tips for each pillar of a Microsoft 365 migration , so you can avoid some of the common issues that pop up during the migration process. Taking these steps can drastically reduce the monthly cost of licensing and make the migration itself quicker and more efficient. Exchange Online.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 5, 2020

But before we dive into those stats and facts, don’t miss out: The Community Roundtable provides incredibly helpful analysis on three trends in the report, along with specific recommendations you can apply at your organization, all available in the full report below. Online Community Outcomes and Use Cases. Online Community Strategy.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

During our latest Champion Program Summer Challenge, we asked our clients to share their best tips for attending Super Forum 2018 in Higher Logic’s own community, the Higher Logic Users Group (HUG). Bonus tip: Use the Super Forum event community as a resource after the conference! Don’t Wait! Map Out Your Schedule.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

From the topics you offer to the ease of your registration process, we’ve compiled a couple of key tips to keep in mind: Offer courses that will appeal to your members Make the online registration process easy to find and complete Invest in a secure online payment processor Follow up with a course registration confirmation email.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

By supporting these pairings, associations can foster a learning culture and community. Bulletin describes how member apps help improve member engagement by providing centralized communication channels for members. Hear about best practices, cutting-edge technology, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and real-world examples.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 4, 2022

There are 2 essential ways you can communicate this information with potential members. Here’s our tips for you to share with them. What the organization they want to join (your organization) does How much a membership costs What that membership includes (highlighting member value they can then bring back to their job.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 15, 2010

Kivi Leroux Miller, author of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause, believes that storytelling is one of the most effective yet underused marketing tactics for nonprofits. Tags: nptech Marketing Best practices Blogging Non-profit Communications. read more ).

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. Consequently, when it’s time for members to renew, they might think that the cost of the membership outweighs the benefits or opt to try a different association. Refine your communication strategies.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Cost – be sure to include all hard costs, as well as opportunity costs. Communicate to leadership and staff in their language.

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

Host: The Community Roundtable. Hear tips, advice, and independent research on how to make a successful cloud technology investment for your association. Community Case Studies. Learn tips, tricks, and best practices from experienced community managers that have overcome the same challenges you’re faced with every day.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

Amith Nagarajan at Sidecar explains the basics of API —“the communication bridge between different software applications”—the problem with misleading “integrates with anything” claims and questions to ask vendors during the software evaluation process. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own.

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Optimist Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Your membership organisation is likely to have a membership fee, however do you know and communicate what the value of membership is to your members and potentials? Yet, this fact wasn’t something that the organisation was aware of, they are now going to use this powerful fact when communicating about their benefits. .

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Streamline your form by including: The most relevant information first such as cost, date, time, and location An event summary that’s less than 140 characters White space to increase readability Event photo and/or a quick and engaging video. Supports attendee engagement and communication.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

Get actionable tips on how to tackle the challenges and goals of your association to achieve success. Explore the key motivators driving attendance and get actionable tips to ensure your event exceeds expectations. Learn proven strategies to impact the conversation against the backdrop of a Presidential election cycle. 1 CAE credit.

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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. 1 association communications challenge (cited by nearly 70 percent of respondents, up 16 percent from 2010).

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The Virtual Events Institute asked several experts for tips on virtual event engagement. In this high-level workshop, attendees will review key contract clauses, negotiation tips, and strategies on how to ensure a strong contract to protect your organization. How Your Community Can Turn 1 Event into 365-Day Engagement.

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

Support online community spaces. Segment and tailor communications. You’ll get more storage and lower upfront costs without missing out on functionality or security. Segment and Tailor Communications. How can you tailor communications to different member segments at different stages of the registration process?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

An AMS should help your association manage membership records, optimize marketing and sales efforts, streamline communication campaigns, and other important office tasks. While the upfront cost for an AMS might be more expensive than you initially expect, in the long run, purchasing new technology will save you money.

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Aptify

JANUARY 21, 2022

TIP: Investing in technology is a highly effective way to help reduce your organization’s workload while doing more for your members and your industry. For example, Aptify membership management software by Community Brands helps large organizations like yours optimize operations, streamline processes, and gain efficiencies. .

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Reid All About it

MAY 3, 2019

Tue 5/7 at 12 p.m.* – Communicating Data with Stakeholders. Hear about 20+ helpful freemium, low-cost, and game-changing solutions out there to make your job easier—tools that can automate your workday and make connecting online easier. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Tue 5/7 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit. Host: ASAE.

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Achurch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

1: State the top three reasons you chose a hybrid model, for example, to increase employee retention, reduce expenses, and improve communication. . They may not know the best way to simultaneously communicate with team members working in the office and at home, or how to successfully manage relationships with both groups. 3: Policies.

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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? It’s one of the most cost-effective ways for your organization to grow and succeed! Why does member retention matter?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

If your AMS partner doesn’t offer one, he shares tips for how to create a users group yourself and get the most out of it. Learn tips for sourcing in a tight market, strategies for managing changing requirements, ideas for inspiring attendees today, and the importance of advocating for the industry. Website RFPs. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. GrowthZone’s guide to selecting a credit card processor is perfect for those of you who need to understand the players and their roles, terminology, fees, rates, hard and soft costs, and security issues.

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