Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

Non-dues revenue. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. PAR explains why a business development strategy is vital to association revenue health. 1 CAE credit. . – More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! Hear ideas for collecting non-dues revenue (sponsorship, job boards, merch, etc.), Lunch costs are on your own. AMS requirements. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Non-dues revenue supports associations’ missions in so many ways: Providing exceptional training and education for members, financing lobbying efforts, keeping membership dues affordable, and offsetting the costs of your communication program, to name a few. John Bacon, Naylor Association Solutions. Performance metrics.

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Association Adviser

MAY 15, 2017

Non-dues revenue is often an essential component of an association’s operating budget, allowing staff to produce high-caliber member communications, events and continuing education programs. Symbiotically, those same operational areas are where association professionals report they want to focus on earning more non-dues revenue this year.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

Conferences are an amazing way to learn new skills, hear stories for other people in your industry and to meet new people. We’re diving into all the questions you have about hybrid conferences and events, so read on to learn more! What is a hybrid conference? A hybrid conference combines the best of both worlds.

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Freestone

MARCH 7, 2024

Your continuing education program already likely offers several in-person and on-demand learning courses, annual conferences, and member events. Remember that the goal of PD Day isn’t to increase non-dues revenue, but to create awareness about your learning program and show how you can support members throughout their career journey.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event. About that last minute location change… no one loves to break a sweat running to the wrong conference room. Mobile Event Apps: No Laptop? No Problem.

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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. Objection 1: Price.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 15, 2014

But again and again we return to our favorite annual conferences and events. What’s more, nearly one in five association leaders (18 percent) told us in last month’s unscientific reader poll that live events (including conferences) were their fastest-growing source of NDR (see Did You Know). ” Joint conferences and speed-dating.

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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. Cost-plus pricing doesn’t cut it anymore: [link] @AssocAdviser. 2015. ** 11%.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

While we were nervous they might share the newsletter with non-members, we realized they could download the PDF and share it regardless, so why not embrace this potential marketing and give our members what they want? This turned a 4-click login process into a 1-click viewing process and made our members much happier.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How much does it cost to organize a trade show? During your initial stage, take into consideration these elements: Goals and objective Target audience Type of show Competitor research Budget development Marketing plan How much does it cost to organize a trade show? Find event sponsors to supplement costs.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. One way to capture attendees’ attention and keep them glued is by adding an entertainment component to your online meetings and conferences. Champion, MSSA, CNM, Conference and Events Director, National WIC Association.

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EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Building an association website with valuable content and an attractive web design can help you: Retain current members Attract new members Raise the value of your sponsor packages Boost event registrations Drive non dues revenue Gather key data about member behavior Curious about what makes an association website shine?

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 3, 2020

When executed with proper planning and resources, a customer community can have a tangible impact on key business performance indicators, including ticket deflection, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction. Improve (decrease) support costs by 32.9% According to Aberdeen Research , firms with online communities: Enjoy 5.4x

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s one of the most cost-effective ways for your organization to grow and succeed! Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing. Implementing even the most basic member retention strategies will not only save you money, it’ll help you increase revenue over time! Review your event budget.

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Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Virtual conference success. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians went virtual with their conference early in the pandemic, March 19, to be exact. Virtual conference sponsorships.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. A budget won’t just give you healthy restraints to work within, it’ll also make sure the cost of bringing on new members doesn’t end up canceling out the influx of new dues.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

According to Naylor’s 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey , print magazines have been the second most-valued communication channel (behind conferences and networking events) for two years now. And forget about making notes on those specially developed social apps for conferences. Newsletter. Show guide.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

They’re making millions of dollars in revenue, so they’re doing something right, for example, knowing how to validate an online course idea. Speaking of money, run the numbers so you know how much it will cost to develop and run a pilot program and the course itself. Newsletter analytics. How much do they cost?

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. And that’s just the cost of joining. A targeted newsletter and streaming video series helps them build rapport with prospects. Student loan debt isn’t their only problem, credit card debt is a huge burden too.

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Associations Now

JUNE 5, 2019

Let’s be honest—no one is clamoring for association conferences. I’ve been in situations where using the break-even formula (fixed costs/number of attendees + variable costs) would price us out of the market. When you pay for a conference registration, you have an idea of what you’re getting: a seat, some content, some food.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 15, 2014

Deciding whether to contain costs, invest—or both—in legacy products in the age of digital. Association Media & Publishing Annual Conference. Georgia Society of Association Executives Annual Conference. ASAE 2014 Marketing Membership & Communications Conference. Posts We Like: Managing Print Profitably.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

and relying on a single revenue stream is too risky. This is where non-dues revenue comes into play. By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. What is Non-Dues Revenue? But remember: no size fits all.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2022

Why the cost of a restaurant meal has soared—you really should read this if you ever dine out. ( We’ll address both the real costs and the impact on experiences for participants. Conference Sustainability: Should You Be Prioritising It in 2022? Hum explains why young professionals are just not into your association. Quick hits.

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SBI

AUGUST 29, 2018

Many associations need a reliable source of non-dues revenue, and income from sponsorships is a crucial part of their ability to serve their membership and advance their mission. Place a “Sponsor Spotlight” in your monthly newsletter. You successfully solicited sponsorships to help support the mission of your association.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. While hybrid conferences are not necessarily new, most meeting planners are learning the best and most effective way to plan and execute these experiences.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This makes it way more cost-effective to retain the support of existing members than recruiting, onboarding and engaging new members all the time. You can spend less time wondering how you’re going to source revenue and more time thinking about ways to diversify—and spend!—your They’re good for your organization. your budget.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 7, 2024

Among the most common reasons are: Inflation : Things cost more over time, plain and simple. A big jump in needed revenue usually correlates with a push to build new spaces, hire new people, or start new programs (or perhaps all three at once), which is admirable. And remember, a dues increase does lead to a jump in revenue.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

The approach for generating revenue outside of membership dues is no exception. I still see shrinking memberships and lower attendance figures at many association conferences and non-dues revenue (NDR) is something I hear often as a possible budget solution. Conference fees and sponsorships. Newsletter advertising.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 19, 2013

Plus: purchasing conference promotional items on the cheap. It also may have cost Google $500K. You’d lose a slew of readers and potential revenue if your site serves ads or sells merchandise. The blackout reportedly cost Google $500,000 in lost revenue. Conference Swag. What’s the lesson here?

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Association Success

AUGUST 1, 2019

The accessibility and the number of ways that associations can provide learning are abundant in terms of delivery platform, model, cost, and content. These include learning vehicles such as blogs, newsletters, websites, magazines, podcasts, and the like. Click here to watch the sessions on demand.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

It naturally follows that this content will catch the eye of your learners— whether through their favorite streaming service, a LinkedIn post, or even an industry newsletter. It’s crucial that you price your eLearning courses in a way that not only covers LMS costs, but brings in revenue for your association. The Complete Guide.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

WBT Systems has a solution associations can implement to solve that problem: a post-conference learning plan. Jimmy Daly says it’s the perfect time to launch a newsletter , and I agree. What do you remember from ASAE Annual—besides the good times you had with friends? Did most of the learning stick? I’d wager “no.” More info/register.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Consider measuring your email open and click-through rates, which members opted to receive your newsletter, and how often members respond to your correspondences. Focusing on member retention is generally more cost-effective than member acquisition, so building up a loyal member base will support the organization for the long run.

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Principled Innovation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Despite the widespread adoption of distributive social, learning and related technologies, orthodoxy still insists associations conduct annual meetings and trade shows, as well as other in-person conferences, seminars and workshops. S SERIOUS QUESTIONS ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER! The Opportunity. Additional Thoughts.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 18, 2013

In April, Association Adviser readers reaffirmed that non-dues revenue makes up a good chunk of their organizations’ operating funds. Not showing advertisers the ROI of investing in your media can cost your association six to eight times as much effort and potential revenue as doing something to show them ROI.

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