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. Live events remain the No. Live events remain the No. At the same time, print media is seeing a resurgence.

Communications 189

Communications Social Media Newsletter Content 189

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. Post-event attendee engagement. They also identify common pitfalls you might encounter.

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Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 266

Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I’m delighted to be a part of this list of must-read newsletters for association professionals. If you like my newsletter feel free to share it with your friends and check out some other great newsletters below! A selection of articles featured in the Elevating Engagement newsletter: Are You Time Starved?

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Newsletter Case Study Library Member Engagement 52

Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

Boost member communications. Spread the word about your association’s advocacy efforts by leveraging various member communications. Use email newsletters, social media, mailers, and phone calls to spread the word about upcoming advocacy initiatives and request volunteers to participate. Host advocacy events.

Strategy 142

Strategy Social Media Newsletter Tips 142

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. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. you guessed it.

Communications 223

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

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.

Communications 209

Communications Software Member Engagement Event Planning 209

EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! There are many strategies for attracting new members over time, but if you want to see a boost ASAP, the best thing you can do is start brainstorming membership drive ideas! Step 4: Budget!

How To 130

How To Discount Social Media Software 130

NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

How to steward donors Donor stewardship tools Donor stewardship is not just a fundraising strategy , but an important part of building the community that defines your nonprofit. Use the following stewardship strategies to start cultivating major gifts. What are their communication preferences? Why do they donate?

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Tips Newsletter Communications Examples 130

MultiBriefs

APRIL 4, 2024

{summary} Associations need a successful marketing strategy in order to thrive. It shapes your brand's identity, communicates your values and services, and fosters engagement with your members. There's no shortage of marketing strategies available to use to help reach your intended audience.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This shows the urgent need for effective engagement strategies in today’s competitive landscape. Member engagement is the lifeblood of any community-focused organization. In this blog, we’ll explore various strategies and ideas for improving member engagement.

Member Engagement 52

Member Engagement Strategy Social Media Newsletter 52

Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. MemberSuite explores why new membership communities are so popular with Gen Z. WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Employee retention.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, once your event concludes, you realize that you could benefit from retaining your corporate partner’s support for future events and campaigns. Explain how their support made an impact and how you’ll use the donations raised to power change in your community. Then, determine how often you’ll check in with one another.

Strategy 52

Strategy Proposal Social Media Florida 52

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. You must check out this treasure trove of ideas from Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings— 51 best practices for engaging webinar and online educational event attendees. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Communicate.

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Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

GrowthZone

APRIL 3, 2020

crisis [krahy-sis] noun: a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events is determined. Often used in conjunction with a negative event, by definition, the term crisis doesn’t typically refer to an actual occurrence. WHEN BUILDING A CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGE: Focus on the User Experience.

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Communications FAQ Press Release Directory 127

ISAE

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tailor Alumni Communications with Enhanced Data: 5 Tips Your alumni aren’t the same now as they were when they were students on campus. They’ve grown and changed since graduation, and your alumni communications should reflect that. Data can provide insight into their latest interests, wealth indicators, and communication preferences.

Communications 52

Communications Tips Tampa Social Media 52

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). WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. Newsletters. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Membership tiers. But do you? Demystifying API.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Businesses can tap into this potential with a mobile app for their events. Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event. Mobile Event Apps: No Laptop? Disseminate event information with real-time updates.

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Massachusetts Newsletter Social Media Conference 226

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. Without content, communication efforts are null.

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Communications Social Media Newsletter Video 100

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

What are the best ways that your organization can step up its online strategy in order to acquire more members? When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. Prioritize social media engagement.

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Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 157

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

What are the best ways that your organization can step up its online strategy in order to acquire more members? When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. Prioritize social media engagement.

Strategy 150

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 150

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. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. you guessed it.

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). Especially now, your member newsletters specifically can be an effective way to keep your members updated and engaged with your organization.

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Tips eBook Content 52

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). Especially now, your member newsletters specifically can be an effective way to keep your members updated and engaged with your organization.

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Tips eBook Content 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Sponsorship strategy. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

Prospective members are much more likely to respond positively to a recruitment strategy that feels like a natural part of their interactions with your association than they are with outright marketing strategies that, in today’s media landscape, feel obvious and forceful. Foster a strong online member community.

Association Software 144

Association Software Recruiting Recruitment Software 144

Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

We’ve gathered four tips to help you organize your association’s key data and communications, and then keep them organized as the year progresses. Communicate digitally to disseminate information. Communicate digitally to disseminate information. Multi-channel communications are truly the future of member engagement.

Organization 270

Organization LMS Software Social Media 270

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Crafting an event experience. Event Farm describes two different approaches to crafting event experiences that will wow your attendees and help you achieve business outcomes. Registration resistance. More info/register.

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Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

That means clearly communicating your organization’s value proposition. To articulate your value proposition to current and prospective members, you need to build a membership marketing strategy to spread the word. But creating a membership marketing strategy from scratch can be a daunting task.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. 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.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event experience mapping. They released a roundup of what they learned and, wow, you need to read this PDF (the link is in their post) before planning your next virtual conference, educational program or event. Who is ADDIE?

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Between donation tools, donor or member management software, online community platforms, and other technological tools, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the capabilities and forget to make the most of these amazing solutions. Online community and marketing tools open up communications with your supporters.

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Technology Strategy Software Tools 179

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Open Space events. Data strategy. Credentialing support.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners.

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Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Event trends. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Protech

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

C heck out the first p ost about staff communications a nd the second about conference technology. . But , during the COVID – 19 pandemic , organizations were forced to changed how they host and manage these events. . Here are a few strategies that you might be able to apply to your association’s virtual (or hybrid) event. .

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How To Newsletter Social Media Class 81

Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Content/education strategy.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359