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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Chapter communications. Billhighway explains how to help chapter leaders become better communicators so they can more effectively run and promote their chapters. They describe how to first improve your communications (and relationships) with chapters so volunteer leaders are more receptive and aware of your messages and resources.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

If you were to survey those who attended the party, the ones who were active and participated would likely say they had a more enjoyable experience. Your corporate event is not dissimilar. Those who are artfully engaged will likely do and learn more, network more, and more fully enjoy your event.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel. Unlike social media, a mobile app serves as a centralized communication channel for your members. Put on your scientist hat to explore experiments to you can do to determine what engagement strategies work.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 5, 2016

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation and the tech firm Cvent makes the case that event planning is more successful when the marketing department is involved—even if syncing those departments can be a challenge. Events can often be a huge revenue driver for a given organization.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. Event marketing. Changing attendee profile. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Quick hits Follow these tips to counteract ten major survey response biases and improve your survey data. ASAE Volunteer Opportunities + Volunteer Panel Learn about tools and strategies to help you determine what a satisfying career means to you and start taking steps toward a more fulfilling career. More info/register.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Membership survey. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. The survey closes next week so don’t delay. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Marketing, membership and communications awards.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Sponsor survey. To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership survey. Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Communicate. Host: Jay Daughtry, Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. 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.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Survey re going virtual. Granted, this survey was published in March so maybe these percentages would be higher now, I hope so, or maybe the remaining associations are already invested in these platforms. Hosting virtual events. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. More info/register.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsorship strategy. In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It’s likely that you have developed a set member engagement strategy over the years. Association member engagement strategies. Think about what your long-term goals are, whether it’s to increase member retention or encourage community-building. Events are the best way to engage your members and encourage community-building.

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. Host: Event Garde.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The resulting benchmark report shares key trends, benchmarks within six marketing categories (research/analytics, branding/strategy, marketing/SEO, UX design/content, technology and team dynamics)—with breakout benchmarks for associations, and recommendations for increasing your association’s marketing effectiveness. . More info/register.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Step 2: Demand planning . Informed by past events and the context of your scenarios, anticipate the attendance you can expect in each of the three formats. Survey prospective attendees, members, exhibitors and sponsors to understand format interest. Communication. Step 4: Final selection.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Your organization’s strategy must offer “an inspirational, robust, and innovative pathway to a better future.”. Practice mindfulness-based strategies for stress reduction.

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Reid All About it

MAY 22, 2020

If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. The report that came out of their first survey two years ago was full of good information and great ideas so I look forward to this edition. Joe Post, Vice President Strategy, Adage Technologies.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

To set your association’s virtual service event up for success, leaders should: Define goals and create a schedule. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Assess your data to create a long-lasting strategy. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Anticipate technical difficulties.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. Event Manager’s Master Class – A Tool Kit for Events in 2023 From industry data and survey feedback, it is clear that audiences have new (and higher) expectations. Audience avatar.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Member Communications: A big part of your success lies in how well you communicate with your members. Regular updates, engaging newsletters, and personalized communication can create a strong sense of community and belonging. Event Planning: Your events are where your members connect and your industry grows.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

MemberSuite describes how a proactive data strategy can keep you in touch with members and customers no matter where they move. Susan Spilka, Strategic Communications Consultant and Co-founder of the Workplace Equity Project. Live Q&A: Successful Hybrid Events Depend on These Key Roles. Member profile data. Generation N.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Identify and find your target audience Increasing the number of people who attend your event is a top priority, which means that you need to know who you are targeting and how you can find them. To accomplish this, you need to create a customer persona, find these customers, and then use targeting strategies to promote engagement.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

They also share change management strategies for change-fatigued association professionals. Some of these strategies are new to me but look very promising. Event marketing. AI and Tech Strategy. What is/should be IT’s role and/or responsibility in their organization’s AI strategy? More info/register.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

2: Capture Attention, Tailor Messaging and Communicate Your Value. Communicating the membership value proposition is a challenge for many associations for three reasons: attention, segmentation and clarity. How are you segmenting your email communications? How are you tailoring communications (and value) to young professionals?

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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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Association Freak

MARCH 26, 2021

Generic benefits, one-size-fits-all communication, and a lack of understanding member needs all contribute to a disengaged membership base. Going beyond demographics and building rich member profiles, you can tailor your offerings and communication to resonate deeper. But there’s hope!

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Association Freak

MARCH 26, 2021

Generic benefits, one-size-fits-all communication, and a lack of understanding member needs all contribute to a disengaged membership base. Going beyond demographics and building rich member profiles, you can tailor your offerings and communication to resonate deeper. But there’s hope!

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey. Host: Cvent.

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MAY 14, 2021

Hear three examples of how our customers have addressed this very challenge using practical, cost-effective strategies. Presenter: James Burron, co-founder and president of the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets. Hear insights culled from OnBoard’s 2021 Board Effectiveness Survey. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

MAY 25, 2023

Limit promotion of your event to email, social media, and your website. Create an online communications strategy that builds excitement! Reuse materials from previous events. If you have some sightseeing or other event planned, look for opportunities for group discounts. Negotiate on everything.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

Find out about the latest association growth trends revealed in MGI’s 2017 membership marketing benchmarking survey. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Get a six-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Membership management software facilitates communication with members. Member engagement. Membership auto-renewals.

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Higher Logic

MAY 25, 2017

But like any investment, online communities take dedication and work, which is often where community managers come in. Community managers take on the everyday moderation and posting tasks that communities need to thrive. Community managers make sure the community continues to grow and thrive after the initial purchase.

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MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Membership management software facilitates communication with members. Member engagement. Membership auto-renewals.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

Is this an ad-hoc event or does this event form part of a wider sales, marketing, or organizational strategy? While you may focus less on new members or exhibitors acquired, you can build goals around session registration and feedback surveys. Check out Budgeting for a Virtual Event. Structure & Content.

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