Associations Now

MARCH 13, 2020

If you’re just beginning to think about your Slack strategy, you probably aren’t an early adopter. Here are some considerations for your Slack rollout: Guidelines are needed. WSJ recommends setting guidelines for staff, including tips on muting notifications when off the clock. Read on for some tips on how to use it right.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

As this weekly list shows, all kinds of organizations put on professional development webinars, and an increasing number of them are getting into online courses too. WBT Systems suggests nine ways associations can keep their online courses above the fray by engaging students and keeping them coming back for more. 1 CAE credit.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 31, 2020

Before formulating your member acquisition strategies, it’s always a good idea to do some research. Once you figure out where your prospective members are most active and apply that to your outreach strategy, you still need to make an impactful first impression. Guidelines and requirements for those who are thinking of joining.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

But, fear not, Event Farm crunched the numbers and came up with guidelines on how much your 2021 event budget might increase for each line item. Loyalty strategies. Ana Andjelic says people develop brand affinity only when it gives them a sense of community. Are there any new things to communicate in your contract?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 23, 2020

They also touch on assisting chapters with their digital strategy. He suggests some essentials for your home office gear and virtual meeting strategy. orgSource conducted a survey to assess the impact of the pandemic and discovered a disconnect between current association strategies and market realities. The remote work IT bag.

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Higher Logic

JULY 7, 2016

Just as there are thousands of unique communities in the world, there are an equal number of unique community professionals making sure they work. Are there some qualities that all community managers -- no matter the industry, audience or strategy -- have in common? The entire organization supports community.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: How to adapt your communication approach and expectations with both mentors and mentees during pandemic times. Host: EventMB.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Virtual conferences survey.

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Delcor

APRIL 10, 2020

Staff store files and information according to consistent guidelines. Staff use consistent digital communication channels to collaborate across the office. This group’s charter will be to gather input from colleagues and draft the standards and guidelines for staff to follow when they communicate and collaborate.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 20, 2020

Virtual strategy meetings. As the new COVID-19 reality descended upon us, Lowell Aplebaum was in Chicago to facilitate a strategy session. He shares useful lessons learned on virtual strategy facilitation. That’s it – lots of leftovers and sautéed greens, of course, with cabbage in the mix. Conference sponsorships.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

On the side, a sauté of kale and red cabbage with bacon, onion, garlic, and dried cranberries, and sourdough rolls for dipping purposes—and now for a quick snack (with butter, of course) before I go out on my morning walk. EST – WEC Grapevine: How We Did It – Digital Event Strategy & Considerations. More info/register.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Whether more engaging alternatives are popping up or you’ve simply run out of fresh ideas, it’s worth it to explore how you can strengthen your association member engagement strategy. As we begin this new year, refreshing and revitalizing your member engagement strategies might be just what you need to ensure success for 2021.

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AssociationChat

JANUARY 15, 2024

It’s about accessible event venues, inclusive communication language, and programming that reflects various perspectives and experiences. Trend 5: Maximizing Post-Event Content: A Strategy for Extended Engagement One of the most innovative trends in academic conferences is the strategic use of post-event content.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 16, 2020

If you’re thinking about doing a content audit as preparation for developing a content strategy, Hilary Marsh shares a content audit planning worksheet and issues to consider before diving in. Reed, FASAE, CMP, Chief Event Strategy Officer, American Society of Hematology. Content audit. 1 CMP credit. Fri 10/16 at 2 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

Learning transfer is challenging because it’s difficult to predict how each person will respond to a course. The most powerful reason learning transfer is ineffective, as was revealed during the ATD International Conference & Exposition 2016, is that 90 percent of training is designed without a well-defined strategy that facilitates it.

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Mariner Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Interestingly in many states, including Mariner’s home state Maryland, golf courses were able to re-open in the first phase with some restrictions , albeit critical ones for golf tournaments. He broke down every aspect of the event to identify which elements needed adjusting due to public health restrictions and guidelines.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

Learning transfer is challenging because it’s difficult to predict how each person will respond to a course. The most powerful reason learning transfer is ineffective, as was revealed during the ATD International Conference & Exposition 2016, is that 90 percent of training is designed without a well-defined strategy that facilitates it.

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Association TRENDS

APRIL 6, 2020

Consider including decision-makers from program management, membership, advocacy, communications, accounting, and information technology. Learning objectives are statements that define what members can expect to get out of a given course. Communicate the Changes. Create Clear Learning Objectives. How will they be assessed?

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Disciple Media

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From the minute they first click through to your platform, right through to their thousandth login, the member experience spans elements like user interface design, quality of content, learning resources, and community engagement. So, let’s dive in and explore some practical strategies you can use to elevate your member experience.

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Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This allows for more personalized content and marketing strategies. Community readiness: Assess the readiness of your audience to form a community. This ensures transparency, builds trust with your members, and sets the foundation for a well-managed community.

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ISAE

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A well-designed website can help you attract new members, retain existing members, and firmly establish your brand identity online so you can build credibility for your organization. However, launching a website or revamping your existing website can quickly become overwhelming without the right strategies and tools.

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Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore how to get your membership set up for success (Part 1), and strategies to market and sell your membership (Part 2). Strategies for identifying your ideal audience Identifying your ideal audience is what will set you up for success in selling your membership.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 31, 2017

I’ll be off the grid except for sharing photos on Facebook (of course!) Mobile Learning: A Practical Strategy. They want to be able to complete full courses, prep for board exams, and earn their certificate – all on their mobile devices. Facilitator: David Joyner, Joyner Media & Strategies, Inc. CAE credits.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2017

A learning community can make online courses more engaging and enjoyable too, says WBT Systems in their latest post. Topics may include: platform strengths and weaknesses; AX or the administrator experience; integration; graphic design; content strategy and storytelling; plugins or add-ons; and low-cost “extras.” 1 CMP credit.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Link building is often a bad tactic to fall into Google’s good graces, but content marketers could learn from its faults to boost their own strategies. While the fad has worn off, the strategy remains widely used—and often, the infographic comes with a request that you share it with a link to a resource. Do not trust.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

To get those conversations going, lay out a few core campaign guidelines, like your objective, working fundraising goal, timeframe, and overarching vision. to help guide their feasibility studies and to bring their strategies into focus. This is the stage at which many nonprofits. recruit a capital campaign expert.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

When organizing a community, it’s important to clearly define what you expect from your members if you want them to be willing and active participants and advocates. Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey , who passed away before this year’s annual event, wrote the “ Ten Principles ” in 2004 as guidelines for the newly-formed Regional Network.

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Disciple Media

AUGUST 23, 2023

Creating these personas will guide your content creation, marketing strategies, and overall approach, ensuring alignment with your target audience. Engage by sharing valuable content, responding to comments, and building a community. Build a content strategy Content is king. Is your tone professional, friendly, or inspirational?

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Disciple Media

JULY 24, 2019

Depending on the nature of your business, having an online community presents many monetisation opportunities. For example, you can lock your community behind a paywall, sell online courses, or provide members with premium content. Other options include communities tailored towards customer success or product ideation.

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MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2022

This allows you to adjust your strategies moving forward for even greater success. By including this information in your email communications, you can make the messages much more relevant. Save time by creating efficient processes and strategies for staff. Gives your association a helping hand. Gives members a place to connect.

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 2, 2015

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. Acumen Fund has some free courses.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2012

You can script the formation of strategy. This is where our illustrious leaders head off to their strategy retreats to develop their carefully laid plan that is then distributed to the worker bees for flawless execution. You Cant Script the Formation of Strategy. You can predict the future. You can separate thought from action.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

What did we have on the side, besides mashed potatoes, for the coq au vin—greens, of course! – Crisis Communications: Coronavirus Edition. Whether you intend to cancel your event or not, the coronavirus outbreak has made one thing abundantly clear: we need to be prepared to communicate to our meeting’s stakeholders.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

We are surrounded by messages about "getting our heads in the game" and "staying the course," and "up with people, you can do it!" Will they change course and redirect resources when the opportunities present themselves? Life changes course. Life is messy. Are we going to be shiny happy people.holding hands? Self-awareness.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

He asked our five innovative community managers some tough questions, and they provided real answers. The Kick-Ass Community Managers. Ben Martin , CAE, Online Community Results. James Baumann , Director of Communications & Marketing, The Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO).

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Event communications. MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. They also suggest ideas for communicating with people who registered for your cancelled event and other event stakeholders and provide advice on event FAQ page content. More info/register.

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Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In this respect, their role is more about building relationships with their communities , instead of taking the one-to-many approach of conventional social media communications. Unlike sales teams, community managers are about authenticity and relationships, rather than trying to push sales. Raise brand awareness.

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