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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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Working with over 4,300 associations worldwide, we often hear the same question, “how do we reach and engage millennials?” Over the past few years the millennial audience has been a focal point for associations, but why? The systems and tools you use must be flexible enough to accommodate how your members engage.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

Fri 8/21 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). More info/register.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. How can you encourage them to lean into being active in your association or member organization? Do some research and consider reaching out.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

Because of pandemic-induced change, Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says, “Conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past.” This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. every Monday.

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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. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Learn how to identify good information, develop practices to gather great information moving forward, and leverage information for better member engagement and retention. Event safety.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 31, 2018

While there are generational differences between what members want—millennials, for example, are looking to learn new skills and gain career advice, while gen Xers and boomers are more focused on continuing education and networking opportunities—the desire for education is strong across the board. The value of job boards.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. Partner together to develop opportunities for them to bring their expertise to your members—for a price, of course. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. I have it easy, you may too. Host: ASAE.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management describes the benefit of belonging to an AMS users group : you can “tap tens if not hundreds of other organizations that are using the same or similar software.” Amanda Lea Kaiser ) Two mobile engagement strategies to help your association increase Gen Z and millennial membership.

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YourMembership

APRIL 14, 2015

It has a clear finish line, so the organization can know when it has achieved the goal; people like to shoot for finish lines.” LinkedIn is creating a scenario where you search for a job, see the skills required for that job, and then get directed to a course from Lynda.com that will train you in those skills.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

MGI noted the benefits of recruiting younger members: associations with increases in their one-year membership and five-year membership numbers are significantly more likely to have a higher percentage of millennial members. Offer member and non-member pricing. Provide additional perks or bonuses to members.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Now you might think, of course a learning management system vendor is going to recommend investing in learning technology, but we are not talking about sales!

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Here’s the surprise: even when in-person returns, their members and attendees say they prefer virtual conferences.

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Forj

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This is especially true for millennials entering the work force, because they tend to be more concerned about their career paths than older generations. Providing educational resources that allow your association members to advance their own careers is a great way to position your organization ahead of the competition.

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Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

They become warmer leads for membership or for bigger purchases, like a conference or online course. Share content that engages, educates, and entertains your target audiences—both prospects and members. Share member stories about overcoming career challenges. Content marketing is a time-saver too.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 24, 2019

And that’s all well and good, but how often are plans getting made that actually respond to the data we’ve spent so much time collecting over the course of a year? And how often are we zooming out to see the big picture and how our members fit into it? Questions you should be asking: What does local mean for your organization?

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Eric Lanke

JULY 25, 2016

That combination of angst and chutzpah manifested itself in something called The Hourglass Blog , with the hourglass symbolizing the way GenX was pinched between the Boomers and the Millennials. Eventually, The Hourglass Blog ran its course, and I wound up saying everything I thought I wanted to say on the subject.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

Therefore many of the trends that are being predicted for other industries, such as corporate learning and development or training organizations may not impact associations in the same way, or at the same time. The paper outlines that there will be: “greater emphasis on education and online learning across the entire organization.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

I’m listening to them all in order, of course, and have made it up to the Warren Harding episode. Considering that 93% of all online experiences begin with organic search, organizers should learn the basics of SEO in order to drive more qualified visitors to event websites and to ultimately increase event registrations.

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Socious

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Of course, they were forbidden in most schools and it’s almost like the creator of Cliffs Notes knew that and wanted to stir up trouble. Article #6) Does Your Association Have a Millennial Mindset? Member Engagement and Innovation. Article #8) 5 Key Steps to Define, Measure and Manage Member Engagement.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Anne Gerson, Counsel, Nonprofit Organizations Group, Venable LLP.

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Associations Now

JUNE 22, 2016

That’s one way to look at a key finding in a new study from Abila titled “ Member Engagement Study: Aligning Organization Strategy With What Matters Most to Members.” For millennials, the benefit they seek most was clear: Jobs. For millennials, the benefit they seek most was clear: Jobs.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Tagoras , a consulting and education firm specializing in the market for lifelong learning, invites you to participate in a survey that will help our community better understand how membership organizations use or don’t use social technologies to deliver learning. Check out the course description if you’re interested in joining them.

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Reid All About it

JULY 15, 2016

Get a sneak peek of this radically shifting landscape of learning and generational trends, staff management and business competencies driving the CAE Commission to chart the future course for the credential. Presenter: Lowell Aplebaum, CAE, member of ASAE’s CAE Commission. Organizer: Greater Washington / National Capital Community.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

wraps up by explaining where to start if your organization would like to easily and affordably experiment with AI. Almost every organization has them: employees who keep failing simulated phishing tests or worse—falling for phishing emails. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2019

Of course, you don’t get the smoky flavor or crackly pieces of skin like real eastern NC barbecue. Check out this new 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Millennial and Gen Z Talent. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 23, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking invite your association to participate in the 2019 New Member Engagement Study. According to a new poll, 22 percent of millennials say they have “no friends” at all. Dan Lautman, DelCor ).

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Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Of course, the difference in this case is that these community managers are bringing people together around a shared interest--again, what associations do--but without the dues payment. product’s users.” If you’ve ever worked for an association--especially a small staff one--I’m sure you’re thinking “hey, I resemble that remark”--I know I am.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Member Engagement. Of course they should. I am admittedly talking about an organizational structure much different from one in which committees are elected by the membership to fulfill certain functions in the organization. Member Engagement. (9). Millennials Are the New Slackers. Innovation.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

But, our experts tell us if you want to stay relevant with members (and potential members), you need to be a little paranoid and never stop looking out for what’s coming around the corner. Of course, that’s more easily said than done. Plotke said it’s all about mobile and engaging the next generation member.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. His insight should help you improve the subscriber experience at your organization. Subscriptions. Event gamification.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Many organizations are witnessing a disconnect between leaders and employees about whether to become or remain a remote, hybrid, or traditional workplace. On the Event Garde blog, Tracy Koenig-Poches suggests you design instructor-led learning experiences with the millennial in mind , which will also satisfy the older learner too.

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