Higher Logic

JULY 7, 2016

Simply tolerating community within your organization, or knowing it’s good but not fully embracing it, is equally as bad as not caring. AirBNB does a great example of weaving community throughout every example of their organization. The guidelines serve several purposes. What are your goals for community?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The survey explores how association executives are managing member engagement and retention, achieving operational goals, crafting digital transformation strategies and coping with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fíonta consulted the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Inc. Get on board!

Revenue 195

Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

MemberClicks

MAY 10, 2024

Make sure to include all the relevant details about the new job board, including where to find it, how to post a listing, and what fees, if any, are attached for members. Across all three organizations we spoke to, effective communication with members emerged as a constant.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. McKinley Advisors describes how environmental factors have impacted the performance and priorities of associations in their survey report, Association Viewpoint: Renewal, Reinvention and Responsibility , conducted in February 2021. Quick hits.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

Hear about a five-step process for creating and managing a budget, how to make budgets easy and fun, tips and tricks to save thousands of dollars, and how to communicate your vision to decisionmakers. Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd Wed 8/23 at 1 p.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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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. Diversity and inclusion in marcomm.

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Mariner Management

MARCH 21, 2020

In other words, this is not the time to ask chapters to fill out annual reports and do the standard time to renewal reminders. Open a communication channel powered by empathy and accessible 24/7. Hold virtual meetings with leaders and/or chapter executives to share what your association is doing to support members and chapters.

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Tips Video Library Guidelines 87

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Led by Community Manager, Simona Ciampi, the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s community, AACC Artery, encourages interactions among members with diverse scientific backgrounds, which fosters consistent new collaborations and fruitful discussions. Highlights. AACC Artery boasts: 300 new threads quarterly. Highlights.

Michigan 190

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

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. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. marketing and communication professional. Megan Burke Roudebush, Fast Company ).

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: 10 basic guidelines to minimize PDF usability problems. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Presenters: Ann H.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A basic website typically includes public-facing information about your: Mission, vision, and values Organizational history Leadership staff or board members Ways people can get involved Services and programming Contact information to learn more A membership website includes this information, but also offers gated, members-only content and pages.

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CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Last year, 62% of surveyed associations either endured a membership decline or remained flat, according to MGI’s 2022 Marketing Membership Benchmarking Report. Here’s the short list: 1) Lack of engagement with organization, 2) Lack of value and 3) Forgot to renew. Member engagement makes all of it happen.

Directory 52

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. This CEOs-only lunch and discussion will focus on strategies to generate member engagement, increasing membership and non-dues revenue.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. This CEOs-only lunch and discussion will focus on strategies to generate member engagement, increasing membership and non-dues revenue.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

More than half (54 percent) of the executives who took part in our annual association communication benchmarking study felt their organization’s inability to generate non-dues-revenue (NDR) was a serious or significant challenge — up substantially from 2015. Legacy communication channels still have a seat at the table. 2015. ** 11%.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Should outline rules for internal operations Need to include guidelines for adjusting board members Approving and establishing your conflict of interest policy, which prevents situations where competing interests can potentially harm your organization. They help with logistics, planning, donor relations, and fundraising efforts.

Illinois 52

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 24, 2015

There are no better champions for your organization’s communication’s strategy than your staff. Policy makers, another target audience, were also using Twitter as a communications channel. Figure out who in the organization can participant beyond the executive director or communications department. There’s another benefit.

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Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2022

Elizabeth Engel, CAE, at Spark Consulting talked with Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle of Mariner Management about the chapter benchmarking report they recently published with Billhighway. Fri 5/6 at 9:30 a.m.* – NYSAE Engagement Lounge: Keep Your Members for Life. Engage your new members early and keep them for life.

Arlington 39

Arlington Project Newsletter Revenue 39

Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Event communications. Crisis Communications Expert Adele Cehrs.

North Carolina 74

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Integrating Online Communications into Your Fundraising Campaign. Learn how to successfully use online communication tools to enhance your fundraising efforts in inexpensive and time-effective ways. Come join a roundtable discussion on using Slack (a cloud-based team collaboration software) for your internal communications.

North Carolina 34

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Ensure all your members’ voices are heard when you follow these tips: 1. Include inclusive verbiage in your member communications, across your website, and in member agreements to ensure that all your members feel represented. For your next annual conference, take steps to ensure it is inclusive for all members.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Fri 10/16 at 10 a.m.* – Breaking News: Reporting on Covid-19’s Impact on the Meetings Industry. Discuss new guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, and food preparation and review ways meeting professionals are utilizing technology to expand the reach of their events to include those impacted by travel restrictions.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

Reid All About it

MARCH 20, 2020

WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. Members also need vetted information and guidelines related to their new topsy-turvy world, including resources for wellbeing and remote work. And speaking of remote work….

North Carolina 221

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Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

MemberClicks

MAY 17, 2022

Association management software is any technology solution used to manage an association, whether it’s a membership database, an online member engagement community, event management software, eCommerce software, marketing software, and more. Provides a full view of member engagement efforts.

System 52

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Disciple Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Loyal, long-term members provide stable revenue, valuable feedback, and a robust community presence, making retention a critical strategy for scaling your business. Actionable tips: Celebrate member milestones and anniversaries with personalized messages or rewards. What role does community safety play in member retention?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 3, 2020

Chapter leader communication. This week, Billhighway writes about communicating with chapter leaders —the most amazing volunteers of all. They share guidelines on the best communication style, options for different types of virtual meetings with chapter leaders, and ways to provide chapter leaders with news, resources and advice.

North Carolina 44

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Association Adviser

JULY 13, 2016

If your association needs help bridging the staffing gap or creating effective, engaging communication plans, outsourcing content management could be a viable, cost-friendly option. Here are some guidelines to help you understand what the outsourcing process looks like for your association. Social media. eNewsletters.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Online communities have become a cornerstone of member engagement for organizations of all sizes. However, building a successful online community requires careful planning, the right software and a few best practices to ensure a successful launch and member adoption. Learn more about CommUnity here.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 8, 2022

Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights are teaming up again to launch the second edition of their popular New Member Engagement Study and would love your participation. Their research measures the effectiveness of various elements of new member onboarding, orientation and welcoming programs. Death to meetings. Host: Grype.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In these communities, members engage in discussions, collaborative projects, and knowledge exchange, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support. Analytics and reporting: Platforms offering detailed analytics help in tracking engagement, participation, and progress, providing valuable insights for course improvement.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2012

Member Engagement. For us, the challenge is less one of process and design and more one about finding the human resources and the time in everyones busy schedules to communicate enough to keep strategy and tactics aligned throughout our organization. Ive never written these guidelines down before, and maybe I should.

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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). Spotlight a member who is particularly engaged or achieved a major goal. Get your members engaged by highlighting the achievements of one of your followers.

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). Spotlight a member who is particularly engaged or achieved a major goal. Get your members engaged by highlighting the achievements of one of your followers.

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Newsletter Tips eBook Content 52