Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Associations are more than the sum of their transactions, like member applications, registrations, and renewals. Every great experience drives the emotions that grow member engagement. Prediction 3: Associations will defy definitions. Narrow definitions limit our focus to just a few options.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

I’ll definitely make her party prosciutto bundles and double blue canapés again. 3 Rules to Building an Outstanding Digital Member Experience Learn essential insights into how to optimize your organization’s digital member experience and bolster sustainable revenue growth. 1 CAE credit. . – 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Revenue LMS Price Education 277

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

Strategies for getting out of a negative thought spiral and into a more productive state of mind. This workshop will arm you with tactical strategies that will help you negotiate and defend your organization in the post-shutdown world. In this interactive program, Steve provides insights and strategies to elevate decision performance.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. More info/register (fee for non-MPI members). Leading Engagement From The Outside-In.

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High Context

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The term ‘member engagement’ is often bandied about in the association world. I thought I would put a stake in the ground with my definition of it in the work I do with clients. Member engagement is the result of a member investing time and/or money with the association in exchange for value.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 26, 2021

They suggest strategies for resolving some of the challenges you probably have with your SMEs. Presenter: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy and Development at Blue Sky eLearn. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Volunteer SMEs. Chapter events.

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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. But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. WBT Systems describes nine virtual event strategies that minimize Zoom fatigue. Timely stuff.

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Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Virtual learning strategies. Virtual conference success story. Host: TechImpact.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Data strategy. Looking to Engage Gen Z? 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , MemberSuite describes the seven essential elements for creating a memorable virtual conference instead of the typical series of webinars with accompanying chat box. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. – Proven Strategies to Increase Member Retention.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload. Tom Southard, CAE, COO, Conference of Major Superiors of Men. Where Community Fits in Your Overall Digital Engagement Strategy.

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San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.” Virtual conference success story. AAM’s Twitter stream gives you a sense of the conference program.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. More info/register (fee for ASAE non-members). . More info/register (fee for ASAE non-members). Amen, brother. Mon 12/7 at 8:30 a.m.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

Reid All About it

MAY 8, 2020

Virtual conference networking. The session leaders will come ready to talk about actions their organizations have taken and offer their perspectives, but this is definitely intended as a conversation. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event.

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North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

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

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Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

Reid All About it

MAY 1, 2020

This helps foster a sense of shared culture and brings back ‘water cooler’ opportunities and unplanned social collisions that just don’t happen on a conference call.”. Engaging virtual attendees. Pair that one with four keys to ensuring your virtual events are actually engaging —from Elisa Pratt at Association Success.

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North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. Coincidentally, I saw people talking about this member need in the chat boxes at ASAE TEC. .

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

“Online communities are quickly becoming a critical part of the digital strategy for many organizations as a platform to establish ongoing conversations, trust relationships, and meaningful engagement with customers, employees, partners, and suppliers.”. – International Data Corporation (IDC). What is an Online Community?

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Higher Logic

MAY 16, 2019

A member’s experience with your association or nonprofit used to look different. They might hear about you through a direct mail flyer, send in a check to join, and attend a conference once a year. Now, they come to your association at various stages of the funnel, or the member/buyer’s journey. That was association membership.

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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. My YouTube examples don’t quite fit this lofty definition. Thought leadership is a strategy that seems tailor-made for associations. That’s the beauty of thought leadership.

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Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. to 2:45 p.m.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Definitely look at what he has to say, especially if you’re using labels like Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. How to create an editorial calendar that will streamline your content strategy. The prospect of effectively networking at a conference as big and chockful of options as the ASAE Annual Meeting can be overwhelming.

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Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

E-learning programs can definitely help associations solve some of the challenges described in these two reports. Promotions to/at their association’s conferences or trade shows. Cross-selling to non-members who buy products or attend conferences. E-learning’s role in member engagement and retention.

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Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The finding suggests that there’s a lot of opportunity in an engagement strategy focusing on benefits that match career stages. A professional might turn to an association for help for a variety of reasons—he or she might be looking for a new job, a networking event, an industry conference, professional learning, or a certification.

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Certificate Survey Resources Member Engagement 84

Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2017

I definitely agree with the #1 blogging tip: create a content strategy. A content strategy doesn’t have to be a complicated project. I’ve seen strategies of only a few lines that can keep people focused on goals, audiences and audience’s needs. Watch the #ideas17 hashtag on Twitter to vicariously enjoy the learning.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 2, 2018

That's the person we call the decision-maker, the one who has the authority to decide if the company in question will or will not be a member of our association. Whoever it is, we definitely work to ensure that this person sees and receives value for his or her membership in our organization.

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Committee Recruiting Recruitment Industry 113

Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2017

Learn how social analytics can uncover insights that help strengthen engagement; how to ensure content is resonating with the target audience and how social channels play a vital role; and how you can increase business by analyzing the competition. Connect Your ASAE Conference Experience to Over 1000% Growth! More info/register.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

Membership remains the traditional imperative, but membership does not carry the same value for professionals elsewhere, and many of the so-called member benefits and programs are only relevant to domestic members. The Index reported that 33% of members and 17% of customers responded “definitely or very probably”.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

What are some proven techniques and innovative strategies? There are also a number of possible definitions. The member pays a fee to have access to defined benefits.” Encourage referrals, perhaps including incentives for new member referrals. If you are sponsoring an event, member discounts can attract members.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

What are some proven techniques and innovative strategies? There are also a number of possible definitions. The member pays a fee to have access to defined benefits.” Encourage referrals, perhaps including incentives for new member referrals. If you are sponsoring an event, member discounts can attract members.

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Higher Logic

JULY 24, 2018

Let’s check out these four strategies: Advertise your annual event. If you can use your online community platform’s CMS to advertise, you should definitely do this for your annual event. Advertising is a quick way for members to see what you want them to as soon as they enter the community. Encourage attendees to get together.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 16, 2017

Two sessions on two completely different topics—an emerging technology (beacon sensors) and a members-choose membership model—got me thinking about the value of member footsteps and actions. Identifying Blue-Shoe Members. Because this behavioral data can unlock “blue-shoe” members, Cox said. Choose Your Own Adventure.

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Protech

MARCH 11, 2020

However, decision-making strategies and implementations are still mixed between “gut feeling” and “data – driven.” . How often are members engaging in training certification courses? . Which members are engaging more frequently? . Where are your members located? . The definition is in the name.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

New member engagement. The 2022 New Member Engagement Study from Amanda Kaiser at Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking includes survey data on how associations of different sizes handle new member engagement. Phew, life is definitely not boring. New Member Engagement Study Launch Party.

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Association Briefings

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Now, I would definitely agree that the email of 2009 is certainly dead. Using this data to its fullest extent can create a powerful and engaging communication experience that the largest Fortune 500 companies would pay big bucks for. And let’s not forget, your members expect it. But its reign is over.”

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2022

These conditions call for a new definition of your association board’s duty of foresight , which “requires [them] to stand up for their successors’ futures through intentional learning, short-term sacrifice, and long-term action.” .* – Engaging Virtual Meetings Conference 3.0. Do your virtual meetings suck? Host: Feathr.

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Revenue Email Marketing Education Review 44

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While many other services only offer either big-picture solutions or are specialized for niche membership program types, such as point or tiered programs, Fonteva caters to all association program strategies. These built-in algorithms automatically process user data to customize member site experiences. Integrated SEO tools.

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