Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. Construct a communication plan to engage members. Construct a communication plan to engage members.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

His observations are especially useful for consultants, but anyone who runs a team, department, or organization will find valuable advice here. James Young of Product Community describes a twist on mentoring. By supporting these pairings, associations can foster a learning culture and community. Congratulations, Dean!

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. She explains how to get in front of prospects, make an impression on them and communicate the value of membership. Staff meetings. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

. – AI Advice for Associations (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting ) Every week Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world—and we have fun doing it! Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 2/13 at 1 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

Mark Athitakis at Associations Now dug into new research about membership organizations from iSeatz, a loyalty technology company. They learned a sense of belonging is essential for retaining members. Mariana Fernandes at Animalz shares her team’s favorite content marketing blogs, newsletters and podcasts. Content marketing.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 3, 2020

During a crisis situation, timely communication and reacting in the present are essential for associations. WHEN BUILDING A CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGE: Focus on the User Experience. How to Keep Members Engaged Amid COVID-19. >> Newsletter or RSS Subscription Option. Link to the Member Directory.

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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). Especially now, your member newsletters specifically can be an effective way to keep your members updated and engaged with your organization.

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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). Especially now, your member newsletters specifically can be an effective way to keep your members updated and engaged with your organization.

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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. That goes for businesses, too.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

Now that your organization has nearly a year of remote work under its belt, it’s time to ask: do your managers know what they’re doing? The C-suite is no longer a full-time job at many organizations, including associations. Fri 1/29 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities.

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Associations Now

MAY 10, 2019

Think long and hard about the tactics you use to communicate to them—as well as how they can respond. Here are a few internal communications strategies to try. A lot of thought is often put into external communications, such as marketing materials and member engagement. Gallagher & Co.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Presenter: Ronja Francoeur, Member Engagement Specialist. Leverage Your Communication Style for Success in the Hybrid Work World. 25 Ways to Take Your Newsletter to the Next Level. Mon 1/31 at 1 p.m.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. Download a recording of “A Balanced Approach to Member Engagement” here. Have additional questions? It’s harder, but possible.

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Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

If your target audience has opted into your communications, the open rate should be on the higher end. Regardless of how great your content is, if your members aren’t opening your emails, your message isn't getting out there. Members may want email from you, but only on topics that are relevant to them.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 15, 2018

I love telling stories because they communicate who I am, what I do, and how I relate to others. Does your member communication convey who your association is, what you do and how it relates to members? Real people and real stories equal real engagement with someone others can relate to. You are in for a laugh.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

In this article, we are going to place a focus on association management, defining what it is and what separates excellent organizations from mediocre ones. If you want to know the secrets of how to manage an association that you and your members can be proud of, here is a peek behind the curtain.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

Newsletters. I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should carefully plan and design each edition. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Learn how engagement builds from our member’s points of view.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

Newsletters. I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should thoughtfully plan and design each edition. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Valuable information for associations! But do you? More info/register.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you’re running a club, association, or any other kind of membership organization, your long-haul members are one of your greatest assets. That’s why having multiple member retention strategies in place is a must! If a significant portion of your members renew each year, then you have solid member retention rates.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

An important way of keeping members engaged early on is to make sure they know what they’re getting—and that means creating frequent touchpoints throughout that first year. This is the second part of a three-part series on member onboarding. New members invite a little sensitivity for your organization.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

. – Consolidation of Trade Association Member Companies & Its Impact ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. The Profitability of an Engaged Workforce: How to Engage, Motivate and Inspire (Keynote Speaker Series).

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

This year, hundreds of a ssociation professionals gathered on Capitol Hill to share how their organization s contributed to the US economy. Follow these tips to get started at your organization: 1. Dedicate space on your association website to update members and stakeholders about your advocacy efforts. Enhance your website.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. How can you encourage them to lean into being active in your association or member organization? Reevaluate your young members’ journey.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Find out how you can do more to increase accessibility within your community and push boundaries in your organization. The Growth of the Community Career Path.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Starting with three basic metrics all organizations should prioritize and including ways to increase engagement, revenue and recruitment, association professionals are looking at their data and searching for ways to change for the better as seen in this week’s Friday Five. . The artificial intelligence-powered newsletter from rasa.io

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Association Adviser

MAY 29, 2018

Thankfully, there are varied approaches to increase non-dues revenue (NDR) from member communication. Whatever the approach, the common principle in practice is: The more value your communication programs can provide to BOTH members and advertisers, the better positioned your association is to earn higher non-dues revenue.

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Analytics 101: Creating Dashboards for Your Organization (Data Analytics Network). How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores. Member Engagement: 15 Ways to Take Your Newsletter to the Next Level.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 14, 2024

An AMS, or association management software, helps save valuable staff time and resources as a collection of tools in your organization’s tech stack to manage memberships and any related tasks. This can adversely impact your association’s membership retention and engagement efforts, which are critical to your success.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 10, 2023

A newsletter subscription box isn’t nearly enough nowadays. People will not give you their email addresses simply because your organization has a subscription box on your website, or you post to social media encouraging people to sign up for your newsletter. You have to offer lead magnets to grow your email list.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At NXUnite by Nexus Marketing , we provide a platform where brands and organizations within the mission-driven sector can collaborate, learn, and grow. eCardWidget Digital greeting cards enable nonprofit organizations to connect with supporters and inspire action.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

. – Association Product Maturity Model (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting ) Every week Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world—and we have fun doing it! 1 CAE credit. . More info/register. . More info/register.

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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. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Data strategy.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here are a few of the highlights: “GrowthZone has completely changed our application processes and the way we are able to engage with our members. ” Kevin Weinkauff Communications & Technology Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS®. 1st of this year and to date still have 93% of our new members in the workflow.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 29, 2018

Part 3 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. Our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study revealed that nearly 50 percent of survey respondents say they have a single strategy for communicating with all members: Why is this bad? In short, they want it their way.

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