Smooth The Path

JANUARY 23, 2018

The New Member Engagement Study, a collaboration between Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights LLC, shows that new member onboarding, orientation, and welcoming plans (we call these New Member Engagement Plans) are very beneficial to associations and their members. That is a long time to wait.

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Member Engagement Leadership Committee Report 88

Smooth The Path

MAY 8, 2018

Free or low-cost solutions are not always bad. At the same time, high-cost solutions are not always good. In some cases, low-cost solutions work just as well as high-cost solutions, and this is good news for cash-strapped associations. Delivering super low cost but exceptional member experiences.

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Cost Member Engagement Member Experience Conference 68

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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Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

Smooth The Path

AUGUST 27, 2018

About four months ago, the membership manager decided to forgo the cost of the mailed letter and converted the letter to an email. The high-cost solution association fallacy. The post Broken Association Processes Fracture Member Engagement appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Process Member Engagement Membership Management Member Experience 68

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Check out Amanda Lea Kaiser’s answers to a question from a Member Engagement Lab participant. Webinar latecomers. 1 CMP credit. . More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

Socious

OCTOBER 24, 2016

While we’ve already shown you how you can use member engagement analytics to address member retention and other membership related priorities, you may be leaving money on the table if you stop there. Another, less common, use for member engagement data is to bring more money in to your association.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Revenue Recruiting Recruitment 100

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.

Member Engagement 92

Member Engagement Strategy Marketing Social Media 92

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?

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement How To Cost 100

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Download a recording of “A Balanced Approach to Member Engagement” here. How do you balance earning new revenue with the cost of resources to make that happen? There are partners out there that can take on a majority of the costs for their services while enabling your association to earn non-dues revenue.

Member Engagement 60

Member Engagement Survey Social Media Communications 60

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. Are you curious to learn more?

Member Engagement 79

Member Engagement Industry Survey Member Research 79

Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

Fri 1/19 at 1 p.m.* – The Power of Federated Search: Supercharge Member Engagement Many organizations are not feeling confident in their approach to distributing content and, as a result, are finding it increasingly more difficult to capture the attention of their members and create engagement online. Wed 1/24 at 2 p.m.

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Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

Association Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Making new members feel welcome at your association’s events is a smart investment of resources. Will it cost more to organize an onboarding program to your events now, or replace the member who won’t return because they had a negative first experience? Remind them how much it costs to recruit a new member versus retain one.

Member Engagement 232

Member Engagement Cost Recruiting Recruitment 232

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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Membership Management Software Member Engagement Cost 199

Higher Logic

JUNE 5, 2020

We'll look at stats in each of these categories: Online Community Costs and Return on Investment (ROI). Online Community Engagement Stats. Online Community Costs and Return on Investment (ROI). On average in an advanced community, a member contributes $67 of value per year and receives $614 of value per year. Innovation.

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Analysis Cost eBook Report 272

Ngage Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Cost-Effectiveness : Hiring and retaining skilled staff can be costly for associations, especially smaller ones with limited resources. By outsourcing management functions to an AMC, organizations can access a team of professionals at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time employees.

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Association Management Guidelines Cost Resources 52

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.

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Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Association Analytics

JULY 11, 2022

LMS, Events, Marketing Automation, Community) to provide analytical insights that can drive strategic priorities like member engagement, non-dues revenue and member retention. The initial integration cost is often expensive. Often, there are annual integration support costs for EACH integration.

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LMS System Cost Revenue 169

Tom Morrison

JULY 30, 2014

You see, in 2006 we decided the number one strategy in the strategic plan was to put members FIRST.do Look at our key numbers and the increase since 2006: Membership Increase: 13% Dues: 25% Revenue Per Member: 33% Non-Dues Revenue: 132% Associate Sponsorships: 68% Net Worth: 1,058% 98.5%

Member Engagement 40

Member Engagement Newsletter Cost Communications 40

Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

Additionally, attracting younger members and keeping pace with rising operational costs necessitate exploring ways to make memberships more relevant and financially sustainable. With its one-size-fits-all approach, the "Old Standard" model often falls short in meeting the diverse needs of today's members.

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Discount Innovation Revenue Cost 72

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

That’s what people really want deep down inside—and associations can help members build these communities. Over on the Mariner Management blog, Chelsea Killam of Easy Tiger Insights shares cost-effective strategies for collecting member feedback. Member Engagement Lab: Prime Members to Participate Got mailbox members?

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Case Study Newsletter Strategy Technology 266

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here’s what we will cover: The importance of association engagement. In-person engagement ideas. Online engagement ideas. Effective member engagement will always be important if you want your association community to grow and thrive. The importance of association engagement. In-person engagement ideas.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Software Learning Management System 250

MemberClicks

APRIL 12, 2024

We’ll provide insights into how to improve retention rates and how to keep members engaged. Increasing member numbers for any membership-based organization is far too difficult to allow churn to cause an organization to slow down. This is why keeping your members engaged in your organization is crucial.

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How To Member Engagement Review Survey 52

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

ET, and don’t forget to register (at no cost) by clicking here. Pictures from the event, as well as Facebook updates and Twitter posts from both the official conference feeds and the attendees at-large could be compiled into a meaningful story and shared. Even I’m impressed. So, mark your calendar for July 26, 2-3 p.m.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Content Conference Social Media 100

MemberClicks

MARCH 18, 2024

Improve Member Retention Membership retention is critical to the growth of associations, providing a solid foundation that can be expanded through a healthy membership acquisition program. An association with a steady and expanding membership base will experience greater member engagement, satisfaction and loyalty.

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Analysis Software Member Engagement System 52

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? Wed 12/11 at 12 p.m.

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LMS Software Cost Revenue 221

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Associations are delivering direct returns on Supply Chain Advocacy through highly focused Advocacy activities: American Bakers Association – Through the Grain Chain the ABA utilizes direct Industry engagement to surface and address regulatory and legislative matters that add costs to the Baking Industry.

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New Mexico Illinois eBook Member Engagement 155

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you’re ready to implement any innovation, ensure all necessary groups (members, staff, and stakeholders) know when the change is occurring and why. Unnecessary meetings are a drain on productivity, costing organizations wasted time and resources. Resolve to enhance member engagement in the New Year.

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Software Innovation Technology Member Engagement 130

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

m3Magazines shares advice on transforming your magazine into a valuable asset members will love. They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. Member Engagement: The Key to Association Sustainability? Print magazines. Generation Z. Accessibility.

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Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Your association would see a decline in member engagement , retention , and recruitment. With Nimble AMS, each customer has access to a full Salesforce Sandbox to test and train your staff—at no additional cost. What you can expect with Nimble AMS: Full Salesforce Sandbox.

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Software Certificate Sample Review 136

Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Here are five member benefits early careerists will seek at any association: ? ? . Education programs. Networking opportunities ?.

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millennials Certificate Member Engagement Tips 113

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Accounting for a substantial portion of many organizations’ budgets, it covers operational costs, staff salaries, and program expenses. These challenges can be addressed under two broad categories: internal factors, such as staffing and resources, and external factors, such as member needs and member engagement.

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Revenue Survey Member Engagement Resources 64

Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

Member Engagement in 2021: How Associations are Navigating Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Environment. Genevieve Borello, CAE, Senior Manager, Member Engagement, ACTFL. Armentrout, CAE (Moderator), Client Engagement Manager, Aplusify. More info/register. Must join Fridays@4 for free first.).

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Technology Strategy System Education 370

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. More info/register.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 17, 2016

It costs up to 25 times more to find and convince a new member to join than to keep your current members engaged. Here's a list of actually practical tips to retain your members.

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Cost Member Engagement Tips 150

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

One of the keys to saving money as an organization is putting effort into member retention. Providing a great member experience keeps people close and saves you the cost of having to build your relationships from scratch each year! Member engagement. Making your brand stand out.

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Member Experience Tips How To Software 130

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. But are you truly leveraging that information? Retention rates aren’t one dimensional.

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Analysis Discount Revenue System 169

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Here are some of the things you’ll learn in this demo: The benefits of a cloud-based AMS – Last year, associations scrambled to move to a remote workforce and virtual interactions with members. Today, offices are re-opening, with a combination of onsite and remote workers and in-person/online member engagement.

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System Cost Software Email Marketing 125