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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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If your retention rate is below that number, here are a few quick things you can do to improve it: Communicate effectively. Use multiple streams of communication (email, social media, paper mail, etc.), solidify your messaging, and consistently follow up with members to increase the likelihood of reaching them and staying top of mind.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

How to Rethink Your Association’s Newsletter from the Ground Up. Newsletters are a staple of association life. Members depend on them for news and information, corporate vendors bank on them for advertising and exposure, and your association relies on them for member touchpoints, engagement, and ad revenue.

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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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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. LinkedIn or Facebook) or private ones for members. But do you?

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

According to the recently published Association Communications Benchmarking Study , an overwhelming percentage (84 percent) of associations believe they are good at creating relevant content in their communications. Yet at the same time, only 1 in 5 say they have a good understanding of their readers, member and advertiser needs.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

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. Nonprofit Mailers Face Unprecedented Challenges: What Does the End of the PRC’s Ten-Year Review Mean? Communicate.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s about more than just planning events or sending newsletters; it’s about making every resource count for the success and satisfaction of your members. Member Communications: A big part of your success lies in how well you communicate with your members.

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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. 5 Key Tactics for Financial Communications to Your Board. Learn how empathy needs to be incorporated into financial problem solving, messaging, and communications.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A board report also works to outline potential risks for board members, sometimes creating a full risk assessment for review or opting to put a committee in charge and letting the board vote on proposed actions. Additionally, board reports may include ideas for actions or proposals for its members.

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Membersuite

MARCH 16, 2022

Regularly review bounced email reports. Decide how you will handle hard bounces (bad domains or email addresses), which might mean a company went out of business or the member no longer works there. 8 Ways to Maintain Up-To-Date Member and Customer Data. 3: Newsletters. Click here to update if incorrect.”

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Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

. – Successful Rebrand (Radio Free 501c ) Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting (formerly Nonprofit Conversations) features guests from across the nonprofit community and the business world to share expertise on a variety of topics related to the practice of nonprofit management. 1 CAE credit. 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. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

Community karma, baby. Communications. Take a look at Naylor’s 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report , an in-depth look at the communication challenges associations currently face, including issues related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members).

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The term was coined in 1994 by Joel Kurtzman , who was the founding editor-in-chief of Strategy+Business magazine and editor of the Harvard Business Review. Jane Pearson,orgSource Vice President of Marketing and Communications, offers this guidance, “In the post-pandemic world, people crave connection. This is critical.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Celebrate them by listing them in your email newsletter, and consider sending new members a welcome gift. Let them know what communications they can expect to receive from you. Granted, it may not make sense to list every renewed membership in your newsletter or send all renewed members a welcome gift.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. Host: 100 Reviews. Presenters: Tim Zanker, CEO of O’Keefe Communications. Wilhelm Hesse, Video Producer at O’Keefe Communications.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While there are a few external influencers to renewal rates (budgeting, recessions, changes to your members’ circumstances), it all really comes down to one thing: Happy members will renew and unhappy members will leave. Are we offering members the resources and tools they need to be successful in the industry?

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Creating a member needs assessment helps to keep your members satisfied in the benefits you’re offering and also shows them that you value their opinions. Members will want to hear how they helped make a difference and why you appreciated their time in doing so. Host a member appreciation event. Now onto the fun part!

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

You strive to keep your members engaged and involved in your organization because you know that member retention is key to your success. It’s more cost-effective for you to retain an existing member than to recruit a new one. Are you receiving negative feedback from your members?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Members can access membership benefits easily and conveniently in an online format. Build a Membership Website in 7 Steps Now that you’re more familiar with what a membership website is, this section will review the essential steps of creating one. To create a membership website, you’ll need a website builder with member login options.

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Socious

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Unfortunately, all that raw, unorganized data that you don’t understand can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start reviewing the data or how to analyze it correctly. The percentage of members who love your email newsletter may different by age, for example. 90% of millennials love your email newsletter.

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

Although Elizabeth Merritt wrote this article for the museum community in 2019, it’s applicable to the association community in 2020. 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.

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Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. In this session, we’ll take a look at what’s directly impacting the way targeted audiences notice and process the email communications you’re sending. Host: Non-Dues-A-Palooza / 100 Reviews.

Revenue 195

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Disciple Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It has a niche focus, ensuring fundraisers can integrate community management effectively. Pros: Efficient donor and member integration. Streamlined communication modules. ClubExpress Geared towards clubs and associations, ClubExpress offers basic tools to enhance member engagement. No white label mobile app.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Technology has shifted everything from the way we collect membership dues to the channels we use to communicate with prospects. Let’s review four of the biggest shifts to help you get a broader perspective of what’s available and what you should look for in AMS software. Change #2) Increased and Improved Communications.

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Fonteva

MARCH 19, 2020

This holds true whether it’s your member engagement efforts or your internal operations. Offer events that interest your members. Communicate more effectively with members. Discover opportunities to recruit new members. Communicate more effectively with members. Let’s get started.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2023

They explain how podcasts can benefit associations and their audiences, provide tips for starting an association podcast , and review the planning process and issues to consider before you dive in. Host: UST Education Speaker: Keith Hunter, President and CEO, Armstrong Enterprise Communications Wed 2/1 at 12 p.m. – More info/register.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Fonteva CMS Hub MemberSpace YourMembership MemberPress WildApricot SubHub Memberful Membership Works Kajabi Podia. After covering these top picks, we’ll review the essentials to keep in mind during your search, including the basics of membership platforms and important features to look for. Member communities and networking.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

There were capabilities for discussion forums and webinars, but the user experience was suboptimal and the discussions were not easy for members to use. Before researching alternative community and website design options, CXPA started an Expert Panel to increase member engagement. What CXPA members are saying.

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Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2022

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. Hear tips on communicating the value of your association to new members leading to improved retention and their lifelong relationship with your organization. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more. Discover how to leverage email newsletter marketing to captivate your members with the latest industry insights and trends. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Wed 2/21 at 2 p.m.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

GrowthZone reviews the often confused elements of an association marketing plan : mission, goals, objectives, strategy, and tactics. Guest: Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Strategist, Kaiser Insights Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNAP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips LLC Mon 2/6 at 1 p.m. Marketing plan. Hero worship.

LMS 40

LMS Video Technology Revenue 40

MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

Look for a solution that can track basic member characteristics such as names and contact information as well as custom attributes like member locations, interests, and other specific traits based on your needs. Start by searching online reviews to see the kind of service levels they provide.

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Disciple Media

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Transparency and updates Always be transparent about updates or changes in community policies or features. An informed community is a more engaged and trusting community. You can use pinned posts, newsletters, or special announcement sections within your platform to keep everyone up-to-date.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 22, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re into association publishing and/or communications, follow the hashtag ( #AMPAnnual18 ) for Association Media & Publishing’s annual conference next week, Monday – Wednesday. Member Engagement or Old Baggage?

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing, membership and communications awards. David Lerman, senior writer and author of the CQ Budget newsletter. Keeping Your Members Engaged from Onboarding through Renewal on Your Membership Site. Wed 2/16 at 12 p.m. –

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