Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2020

Associations that focus on changing up traditional member engagement are more likely to succeed during—and after—the turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report. Now it’s time to figure out how to best navigate these waters to come out more successfully on the other side.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

In reality, the expense of not investing in modern technology will cost your organization much more. . Legacy association management software will cost you in product upgrades and complex customizations. Offering a personalized digital experience for members where they can easily network will increase member engagement. .

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Aptify

MAY 15, 2017

New members are the lifeblood of associations, and you’ve likely worked your fingers to the bones to attain them. You probably have a list of tactics and costs associated with attracting new members, but what have you done specifically to retain them?

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Mariner Management

JUNE 23, 2020

Take a look at the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report and research on member engagement. Factor in the constraints on large association meetings and combined with the research, we see all signs point to local as an engagement opportunity. In it you’ll hear how to tap chapters as. Check out the video. Download the slides.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Learning subscriptions. Webinar latecomers. Social fitness.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 27, 2018

Three years ago a membership manager wrote a warm welcome letter for all new members to receive. This letter explained the benefits of being a member and how to get involved. About four months ago, the membership manager decided to forgo the cost of the mailed letter and converted the letter to an email.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

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. Engagement secures your association’s relevance and fuels healthy member retention. Why is member engagement important?

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

How can your association or organization sell more memberships? In this article, we will take a deep dive into how to sell memberships and steps to making memberships more appealing. This elevates their importance in your toolbox for how to sell more memberships. How to Sell Memberships FAQs What is a sales funnel?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

Nimble AMS explains how an AMS empowers your association’s recruitment, engagement and retention efforts by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, provide a better digital experience and deliver personalized emails and content. More info/register (Consultant Members Community). Hybrid/remote teams.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here’s how to make sure your pitch for new tech appeals to individual board member’s roles and concerns. . Don’t wait till membership hits an all-time low because of poor member engagement or difficult renewal processes for staff to manage. Let us show you how Nimble AMS can help your organization (and your board!)

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Membersuite

JUNE 2, 2021

Budget cuts/economic hardship Inability to justify membership costs with any significant ROI. If membership delivered so much value that it became indispensable to a person’s career or a company’s success, members would find money in their budget for dues. How to Increase Membership Value—and Renewals.

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Association Freak

MARCH 5, 2024

They alone could convene those kinds of curated, trusted environments, so much that their most exclusive work groups cost thousands of dollars, which members line up to pay. It became clear that this association was the only place all those different people could come together to solve problems. Ask yourself what doesn’t.

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Association Freak

MARCH 5, 2024

They alone could convene those kinds of curated, trusted environments, so much that their most exclusive work groups cost thousands of dollars, which members line up to pay. It became clear that this association was the only place all those different people could come together to solve problems. Ask yourself what doesn’t.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you want to know how to start a nonprofit in Illinois, here are the important steps to getting your organization or association up and running smoothly and quickly. How long does it take to start a 503c nonprofit? How much does it cost to start a nonprofit? How much does it cost to start a nonprofit?

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2017

Marketing tactics can be powerful tools for driving member engagement, but only if they’re deployed correctly. Associations that are short on time and resources might forget their warmups sometimes too, especially in regards to marketing campaigns aimed at growing member engagement, according to Lindsay Matush, CEO of Vario Consulting.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

As an association leader, you might look at 2022 stretched out before you and wonder how to prepare for what’s to come. How do you plan for an unpredictable future? . Provide greater value to your members. One way to address these challenges is to focus on the return on member value from your programs. For example: .

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Freestone

JULY 20, 2023

You can also offer a portion of your event to non-members at an elevated cost. To decide whether live streaming is a good option to stretch your content, you’ll want to find out production requirements and costs. Learners will want to see what they missed at your annual conference, helping you get more bang for your buck.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learning management system (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Last week, we explained how to prepare your business case for a new LMS —from collecting evidence to gathering allies. You must figure out how to connect a new LMS to those values.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Download a recording of “A Balanced Approach to Member Engagement” here. How can you effectively target communications without good data? You might be paying for it already, so why not learn how to use it to your added benefit? How do you balance earning new revenue with the cost of resources to make that happen?

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 25, 2017

We did some research and found there was not a lot of information out there about onboarding programs and so with a lot of hope we outlined a plan for a dual-methodology benchmarking study which soon we started to call the New Member Engagement Study. The team at Dynamic Benchmarking swung into action. Are you curious to learn more?

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YourMembership

APRIL 19, 2018

With the right technology, you can keep track of member activities and assess critical metrics to know when your member engagement practices gain traction and increase membership. You must communicate how to balance the cost of doing nothing. You know this, but you must now convince your board.

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Association Freak

MARCH 5, 2024

They alone could convene those kinds of curated, trusted environments, so much that their most exclusive work groups cost thousands of dollars, which members line up to pay. It became clear that this association was the only place all those different people could come together to solve problems. Ask yourself what doesn’t.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

How to give new members a golden first experience and learn from their feedback. Remember the first time you went to an association event and how that felt? Making new members feel welcome at your association’s events is a smart investment of resources. Nerve wracking for most!

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

At Sidecar, Amanda Kaiser and Amith Nagarajan describe another approach to helping members connect with each other: AI matching. m3Magazines shares advice on transforming your magazine into a valuable asset members will love. Print magazines. They also suggest topics to discuss with vendors. Accessibility. 1 CAE credit. . –

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Aptify

OCTOBER 7, 2020

They’re a lifeline for staying connected with your members when meeting in person isn’t possible. They also offer members and sponsors much of the same value as in-person conferences, with the cost-effectiveness and convenience of attending online. And, as with in-person conferences, they’re great for driving non-dues revenue.

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Reid All About it

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. Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement. Member retention. How to Tell If You Need a Data Warehouse. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Appreciate constructive criticism and complaints, listen to where members and staff are coming from, and incorporate that into your case. Often, surface-level objections like “the software costs too much” aren’t your colleagues’ actual concerns. Member engagement. If you don’t listen, you risk losing buy-in. Satisfaction.

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time. Learn the first three steps in a practical, easy-to-implement approach for negotiating with clients, contractors, staff, vendors, and even friends or family, and find out how to adopt a positive negotiation mindset. I doubt it. Data cleanup.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

How to Align with Your Board and Executive Team's Priorities. New Member Acquisition. The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list. Member Engagement and Retention. Where community fits in: Deepen member relationships year-round , not just at meetings or events.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

. – Useful, Free & Low-Cost Tools, Software, and Services for Your Nonprofit. What software tools and services are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are worth using? How do you judge when a tool really is low cost, as opposed to one that will end up costing you time and effort? More info/register.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. SMS marketing. Staff meetings. More info/register.

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Association Success

MAY 29, 2017

What if the cost of your idea increases revenue to more than cover the expense, or improves services delivered to constituents, or achieves a greater level of member engagement? She may or may not know how to go about doing that, which is where you come into the picture. How would you like to accomplish those objectives?

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 7, 2018

time savings, such as the benefits of automating manual tasks, reporting capabilities, member engagement, etc.). Cost: Provide a cost/benefit analysis that includes the next 3 -5 years for: Acquisition. The post How to Justify an AMS Purchase to the Association Board appeared first on GrowthZone. Implementation.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Are you using it to increase revenue and lower costs per renewal? Many factors are important to consider: tenure, type of membership, demographics, how the member was acquired, how the member is engaging with your association, and more. Or you can check out the “how-to” webinar about this topic here.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Communities often make good business sense, whether the point is to retain members or to cut support costs. To win them over, focus on the business side of community and the power of creating happy, loyal members. For executives, showing them the community’s monetary value and potential will go a long way.

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Disciple Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Consider platforms like Disciple that are not only intuitive but also offer an array of features designed to enrich community interactions, thereby keeping your members engaged and connected. Are there any hidden costs associated with setting up a membership business?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Get actionable tips on how to tackle the challenges and goals of your association to achieve success.

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