Association Freak

MARCH 2, 2024

Here are some of the transformative strategies and innovations we see shaping the future of associations. REBOUND IN MEMBER GROWTH After a decline in 2021 and 2022, associations are witnessing a significant rebound, with member growth rates reaching their highest since 2016.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Bulletin describes how member apps help improve member engagement by providing centralized communication channels for members. Take the 2024 Panels Report Research Survey conducted by Kristin Arnold. The secret might lie with those who have already been part of your journey—your lapsed members. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. The superman of silent auctions is going to lead a conversation alongside a few of his clients about how they revolutionized the silent auction experience. Fri 1/28 at 1 p.m. Tue 2/1 at 12 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. AI pulse survey. Engagement means different things for different members. Membership budget.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. When it comes to adopting innovative technology to advance your organization’s goals, it’s crucial to understand your role in the process.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., GrowthZone explains how to improve morale and reduce employee turnover by providing a more enjoyable, rewarding, and humane work experience. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel. Member app. Unlike social media, a mobile app serves as a centralized communication channel for your members. Bulletin describes how a member app enhances and fosters member engagement.

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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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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. The 2024 survey is now open. Hear about key trends concerning digital transformation and technology, event models, member experience personalization, and evolving membership models.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

The latest Community Brands Association Trends Research also found that of the surveyed association professionals, 49% say their IT budget will increase, indicating that organizations understand the value and imperative of adopting new technology to survive in the future. Ease of s taff adoption.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one! While data analytics might be communicated as a high priority, the surveyed association professionals report their confidence in the state of their member data remains weak. Download now.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study has also noted this trend, reporting half of all professionals say their IT budget will increase over the next year. Of the professional associations surveyed, 65% said they plan on having a flexible technology budget. .

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

From online forums to in-person events, learn how to foster a sense of belonging and gain insights into the strategies and best practices for creating thriving external communities that drive business innovation, brand advocacy and lasting relationships. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. The research revealed that associations with a more innovative mindset and culture were more successful at navigating the early challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Intuitive innovation. That stinks.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Chapter benchmarking survey. Billhighway, Mariner Management and Whorton Marketing & Research are conducting The State of Chapters 2021 Benchmarking Survey. This time, they’re running two surveys— one for association CEOs and one for membership/component (chapter) relations professionals (CRPs). Communication app overload.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Small staff challenge. Journalism’s decline. Ross Barkan writes about the media’s conflict of interest problem.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Surveys conducted by Freeman have uncovered the most dramatic shift in B2B event attendee demographics in three decades: attendees are getting younger. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene says these Next Gen Event Goers won’t settle for the standard event experience—they expect to be captivated. Changing attendee profile. Event marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. 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 complete the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Host: SOAR Community Network. Strategic thinking. More info/register. Tue 9/7 at 3:30 p.m. –

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 31, 2020

Find out precisely how your members are suffering and consider offering them solutions by providing information, training, and community. Interpret new government orders and communicate regulations. Conduct a benchmarking survey to track and amplify how members are responding to the crisis. Information.

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JUNE 23, 2023

. – Decoding Belonging: The Global Belonging Index Transforming Events (Association Chat) If the value of belonging is so important to association members, why don’t we understand it better? The Belonging Index identifies what Belonging means to people based on 750,000+ surveys in 152 languages across 180 countries. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Reduce staff turnover by providing a more enjoyable, rewarding and humane work experience. GrowthZone shares ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication. Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd Tue 4/4 at 12 p.m. Event scheduling. Non-dues revenue. Location: Chicago IL.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That’s where solutions like MemberClicks come in, offering tools and insights to take your member engagement to the next level. In this blog, we’ll explore various strategies and ideas for improving member engagement. Let’s dive in and discover how you can transform your community! What is Member Engagement?

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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. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Susan Spilka, Strategic Communications Consultant and Co-founder of the Workplace Equity Project. Successful hybrid events prioritize both the virtual and in-person attendee experience, rather than favoring one over another. Hear how to implement retargeting to achieve your organization’s strategic communication goals.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth the Path) has partnered with Dynamic Benchmarking on the association community’s first benchmark survey on new member onboarding. Tue 8/29 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Host: NimbleUser.

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. McKinley Advisors surveyed association executives to understand the characteristics and behaviors that drive next-level board performance and strategic agility. Discover innovative approaches to enhance member engagement. Governance.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Fri 4/1 at 9:30 a.m.* – Make Your Surveys Less Annoying. Surveys are often underused. They remain the best way to understand the needs and perceptions driving your numbers, if you can make them compelling and engaging by asking the right questions and following up on their responses properly within the survey tool.

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MAY 10, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “5G, when fully implemented, is poised to be a very big deal, a far bigger transformation in mobile technology than any previous generational shift. Data Segmentation and Its Huge Impact on the Member Experience. Intriguing, isn’t it?

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Utilizing effective medical association software and technology benefits your organization by enabling: Automation By simplifying and streamlining your processes, your software gives you and your staff the time and energy back to invest in your association’s mission and improve your member engagement and member experience.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Fri 6/9 at 10 a.m.* – Volunteer Engagement Best Practices for Chapter-Based Organizations | Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle You will be interested in this topic if you engage with volunteers in any way. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry. .

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s more than just getting the word out; it’s about creating a brand image that speaks to your potential members and highlights the value of joining your association. Member Communications: A big part of your success lies in how well you communicate with your members.

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JULY 9, 2021

Charlene Li believes you need order to create change —not what you picture when thinking about innovative organizations. Another example of wishful thinking disguised as conventional wisdom: Claire Cain Miller at the New York Times says there’s no evidence that chance meetings at the office boost innovation. Order and change.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

After all, Accenture Innovative found that almost all consumers (91 percent) are more likely to shop with brands who personalize their experience. An expired offer is cousin to inaccurate data, and you should double check to make sure you’re timing your communications accurately to match up with any promos. But first….

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

What are some proven techniques and innovative strategies? Survey/Interview Current Membership Current members often offer the key to selling more memberships. They can enlighten you about problems with communications. This provides a valuable, straight-forward way to communicate the value of joining your organization.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. CAE survey. Please take five minutes to participate in the “Why I Sat for the CAE” survey. Host: Jay Daughtry, Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd. Calling all CAEs! Wed 1/19 at 11 a.m. More info/register. Wed 1/19 at 2 p.m. –

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Fonteva

MARCH 19, 2020

Offer events that interest your members. Communicate more effectively with members. Discover opportunities to recruit new members. Identify opportunities for technological innovation. Communicate more effectively with members. Data can improve your member communication strategies in a variety of ways.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

Meanwhile, lapsed members in the study are much less likely than current members to say they feel their organization understands their needs. . Get a handle on your member data by keeping it updated, de-duplicating, and managing it in one place. Just over a third of Pros say their member data is excellent or very good.

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