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AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. Thought leadership is a strategy that seems tailor-made for associations. Here’s one significant challenge.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. McKinley Advisors describes how they helped the Infectious Diseases Society of America by starting at the top with governance and leadership development.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Make it easier for your volunteers to connect with more of your members (and non-members) by providing marketing collateral like brochures or posters , discount codes for ea rly event registrations, and a social media campaign to guide digital posts. Build your diverse base of volunteer mentors, then begin recruiting mentees.

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Write a blog post, add a website banner, or call out your volunteers in online community discussion forums or social media to thank them for their hard work. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Publicly Thank Your Volunteers. Want to do even better?

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APRIL 5, 2024

I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Seems like a good place to start. Lessons from the podcast world. More info/register.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Member recruitment. Building Brand Loyalty: Transforming Social Customer Service with AI (Social Media & AI Bootcamp Series 2024) Learn how social media is transforming customer service.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 3, 2012

The Ever-Evolving Conference Speaker Contract. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than some conference speaker contracts. I have personally seen a change in some conference speaker agreements that I sign. Tweet about her specific session and the conference in general at least twice monthly using the event hashtag.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ll also discuss how these organizations can use marketing strategies to enhance their recruitment efforts and ensure ongoing growth and success. Trade association events, like conferences and meetings, provide perfect opportunities for networking. What is a Trade Association?

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Unlike social media platforms, your association controls your mobile app platform—a tangible reminder of membership benefits. Today, organizations are challenged to not only identify the “high potentials” for specific leadership positions, but also to retain them. Member mobile app. Dirty data. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Billhighway explains how to get access to real-time chapter financial data , reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and alleviate the chapter leadership burden. Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual. Virtual conference tips. How are your chapters really doing? No, not too good to be true.

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

We know that there are key points when recruiting new members to any organization that are crucial to survival. But focusing only on recruitment can be a big mistake if you are ignoring the qualities, characteristics and attributes that attracted members in the first place. 4) Can Your Conference Really be Personalized?

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Are you at a stalemate when it comes to recruiting and retaining members? Create a contest and challenge members to recruit others to join. For each new recruit, the member’s name goes into a drawing for an iPad. Branch out from the typical places you recruit members. Julie Frey, APR, CPRC. Expand your network.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unlike social media platforms, a mobile app is controlled by your association and serves as a tangible reminder of the value of membership. Imagine a live virtual expo hall without the conference registration fees. Explore the inner lives of leaders and leadership. Member mobile app. Webinar latecomers. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

An unprecedented 865 associations responded to the survey, reporting on things such as membership recruitment and renewal, social media usage and marketing budgets. Most associations reported their communications staff manages social media accounts. But membership renewals seem to present separate challenges.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Creating opportunities for member engagement through surveys, polls, forums, blogs, and user ratings can provide additional insight that you can strategically use in your recruitment and retention initiatives. Conferences and Events. What else can you do to build brand awareness via your conference? Want to learn more?

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Organizing a successful conference hinges not only on the quality of its content but also significantly on the caliber of its keynote speakers. Identify Your Conference Needs Determine the type of keynote speaker you want based on your conference’s theme, audience, and goals. What type of fees can you expect?

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MARCH 12, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Lisa Block, EVP, Conference Strategy and Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Host: Fridays@4. CAE credits.

Nashville 370

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YourMembership

APRIL 24, 2014

Last week we shared the most noteworthy association management concepts from the Xperience2014 Customer Conference, held March 31 – April 1, 2014 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Ben Martin, CAE and Chief Engagement Officer at Online Community Results , shared his valuable insights on the significance of social media.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host: Events Leadership Institute. Virtual expo. Guest: Sanjay Deo.

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Chapter self-assessment. Quick hits.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

Leading Associations

JUNE 5, 2021

An item included on the Leading Associations Board Health Assessment is: “We have a deep volunteer leadership pool to draw from for future board members.” Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. What are your 2- or 3-year leadership goals?

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 2, 2022

That creativity in communications, paired with catalytic leadership within their region, is what earned them this well-deserved recognition.”. The chamber’s social media reach went from 250,000 in 2019 to over 2.8 The chamber’s social media reach went from 250,000 in 2019 to over 2.8 ” Website.

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Leading Associations

MAY 8, 2021

An item included on the Leading Associations Board Health Assessment is: “We have a deep volunteer leadership pool to draw from for future board members.” Organizations simply have no system in place for identifying, recruiting, and developing volunteer leaders. What are your 2- or 3-year leadership goals?

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Committee System 52

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. Mon 12/2 at 5:30 p.m.

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West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Bad conference habits. Brandt Krueger has seen five of our old bad in-person conference habits rear an even uglier head in virtual conferences. It’s time to stop these knee-jerk practices in both conference settings. 70 content ideas for social media posts. Top 10 Tips to Run a Social Media Audit That Works.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Member app. Member retention. Gen Z careers. 1 CMP credit.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. If you’re tempted to not host a virtual conference in the coming year, consider the questions they pose before making a final decision. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. More info.

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This weekend, I got to spend some time at a beautiful conference center on Falling Leaf Lake with 140 grassroots environmental organizations, all grantees of Patagonia, at the Tools for Grassroots Activists Conference. Recruiting additional supporters through high quality content and action opportunities. The Hold A Sign Meme.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

Conferences and tradeshows are ideal platforms to extend into year-round communities—and it can be incredibly lucrative and high margin. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. 1 CMP credit. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Below, you’ll find seven easy steps on how to build a membership website to recruit and retain members plus find your perfect membership website builder! Members pay a fee for access to relevant perks, such as conferences, networking, or certifications. What Is a Membership Website? You’re in the right place.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Many societies are currently focusing on DEI initiatives with their membership, leadership, and their staff. AWTC Salon: Recruiting and Retaining Tech Talent. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

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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. Open Space events. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Association 20/20

JUNE 16, 2009

I want to send out a special hello and expression of gratitude to the attendees of the 2009 South Carolina Society of Association Executives (SCSAE) Annual Conference as well as the leadership and staff of SCSAE, especially Executive Director Keely Yates.

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South Carolina Leadership Social Media Recruiting 40

Associations Now

JUNE 9, 2017

Groups that host hybrid conferences don’t want their virtual attendees to feel left out. Hybrid conferences—where an in-person meeting is blended with an online component—come with a lot of benefits. Back in 2015, the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) decided to expand its in-person annual conference to a hybrid event.

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San Francisco Conference Social Media Recruiting 81

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JULY 21, 2017

9 Social Media Metrics to Monitor. 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. More info/register. More info/register.

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