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Recently, I’ve been hearing some discussions centered on membership discounting strategies. So, when we discount it; it actually drives down the value of membership. Discounting undermines the overall value of the organization and is a negative strategy. MORE
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And no, I did not receive a discount or kickback for saying that. I am releasing today a new “ Culture Strength Test ,” that you can take online, for free. MORE
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The other day, I received a membership recruitment mailing offering an end of the year 50% off first year dues discount from a respected professional association. And done wisely, a special offer will produce more than enough new members to pay for the discount or premium and future renewal rates will only be marginally affected. With a steep 50% off discount, it is unlikely that the additional response will make up for the lower price. MORE
Think about what you’re members need—and buy in bulk—go to the providers of those services and see if you can arrange a discount/commission arrangement. There are two truisms that affect association finances. First, most associations are financed primarily by dues. MORE
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AUGUST 19, 2014
Shortly after this session, I was talking to an association client about the value they provide to members, and the word “discounts” came up a lot. I’ve heard a lot of associations claiming that these discounts “pay for” the price of membership.
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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Participants will receive a free highlight report as well as deep discounts to purchase the full Financial Operations study report when it is published in a few weeks' time. How Does Your Association Stack Up?
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DECEMBER 2, 2014
The other day, I received a membership recruitment mailing offering an end of the year 50% off first year dues discount from a respected professional association. And done wisely, a special offer will produce more than enough new members to pay for the discount or premium and future renewal rates will only be marginally affected. With a steep 50% off discount, it is unlikely that the additional response will make up for the lower price.
Associations Now
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And if young members find themselves wooed by the world of conferences, their membership grants them discounted entrée to the Goldschmidt Conference , a premier event for geochemists. The post Best Benefit Ever: Travel Discounts for Early-Career Scientists appeared first on Associations Now
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JULY 6, 2016
As associations begin to feel the revenue squeeze, the inclination is to implement a membership discounting program. The post Association Labs – Episode 43: Discounting Your Membership Dues?
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JUNE 24, 2014
The American Motorcyclist Association’s new discount could come in handy on remote roads, where a mobile signal is anything but a sure thing—or if, heaven forbid, a member’s bike is stolen. Benefits Wanted What’s your association’s coolest member benefit?
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MAY 5, 2015
Filed under: Marketing , Meetings Tagged: airbnb , ASAE , attendees , brochure , Collaborate , conventions , discount , exhibitions , hotel , marketing , members , Orbitz , Priceline , social media , vacation rentals , VRBO , website.
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JULY 21, 2013
Discounted pricing like this is one of the five forms of manipulative marketing that Simon Sinek talks about in his book and Ted talk Start with Why. And, he notes that discounts – like the other four – usually result in short-term gains but long-term losses.
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DECEMBER 9, 2014
A partnership between the New York State Restaurant Association and Delivery.com gives members discounted delivery service. The post Best Benefit Ever: Restaurateurs Served Fresh Delivery Discounts appeared first on Associations Now
SCD Group
MARCH 11, 2013
Have you ever bought something and later realized you could have paid less by using a membership discount you forgot you had? Low numbers of members visit association websites to learn about their perks and discounts. He never buys anything online without a discount.
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MARCH 3, 2015
After much negotiation, you’re able to secure the “friends and family” discount; however, it’s still more than you’ve budgeted. Meetings Sponsorships associations audience conference center decision-makers discount event hotel negotiation planners program speake
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AUGUST 19, 2014
Perhaps one of the most popular options is discount programs. According to the report, only 24 percent of associations provide discount programs for their members. But who doesn’t love a discount?
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Members of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services can get discounts on short text codes for rapid communication. Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS) members can now conduct business more efficiently with the help of discounted two-way text services.
SocialFish
OCTOBER 18, 2007
Tony Rossell posted an interesting comment on the ASAE marketing listserve about discounting member dues the first year. Here's his post, very slightly condensed: Should you discount dues in order to acquire new members? Half were offered membership at full price and the second half received a $10 dues discount. The group receiving the discounted membership dues offer had a 40 percent higher response rate than the group offered the full dues rate.
AMR Management Services
JANUARY 10, 2012
Sometimes you get a return on your investment, through networking, problem solving or even affinity programs and discounts. Pages. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Four Resolutions to Get More Out of Association Experience.
YourMembership Blog
MARCH 8, 2012
It’s easy to leave an organization (regardless of your events, networking, discounts, etc.). Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers. Contact. YourMembership.com Blog.
Associations Now
JANUARY 27, 2015
National Patient Safety Foundation members receive discounted rates for an industry-specific journal. Members can also take advantage of discounts for online patient-safety curriculums, online educational modules, and professional learning webinars.
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
We have a special 20% discount for employers for a very limited time: Please use SOCIALFISHVIP at checkout. No Feeds Found. TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The SocialFish job board is live!
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 28, 2014
Forecast whether or not you’re going to want or need to offer any sort of discounts (i.e., If so, the price for the first one needs to be high enough that you can discount later on.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Group discounts. Now that we’ve convinced you to join us at the HUG Super Forum, bring four or more people and receive a group discount! Still on the fence about joining us and the rest of the Higher Logic Community for Super Forum this October?
Higher Logic
JULY 13, 2017
NAWR took this route when they partnered with FedEx for their shipping discount. Discounts, training, professional opportunities, and other benefits that help members save money or advance their careers are some of the best ways to provide ROI.
Association Management
MARCH 8, 2016
Consider offering a discount on the registration fee when people book a room through your reservation link. Be sure that your contract with the hotel provides you with credit for any event participants who book with them outside the room block, such as through an AAA discount or other offer.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 15, 2017
There are many more thank you methods not listed here, including providing food for volunteers while they’re working, giving volunteers free registration for your annual conference, and membership discounts.
SocialFish
MAY 19, 2017
USE OUR DISCOUNT CODE FOR 10% OFF: WORKXO+TSF2017. Come to The Solar Foundation ’s seventh annual Summer Solstice event on June 22, 2017 in Washington, DC! SUMMER SOLSTICE 2017. Hogan Lovells, LLP, 555 13th St NW, Washington, DC. June 22. 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
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AUGUST 1, 2017
Through a new relationship with solutions provider Akorbi, ASCA will be offering members discounted access to the company’s phone, onsite, and video interpretation services and its translation and localization services, which are available in 170 languages.
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MAY 11, 2008
Associations Now
AUGUST 2, 2016
With the new school year just a few weeks away, ASCD (formerly known as the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is offering its members a wide array of discounts on items at Office Depot and OfficeMax—some as high as 80 percent.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
An arts organization offers its members discounts on a new visualization tool—and sweetens the deal with a bit of competition. Prices for the tool range from $15 to $28 per month , with annual memberships available at a steep discount.)
Association Management
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Think about what you’re members need—and buy in bulk—go to the providers of those services and see if you can arrange a discount/commission arrangement. There are two truisms that affect association finances. First, most associations are financed primarily by dues.
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
The promotion extends the early bird rate by giving a discount code to anyone who sends an email reminder to register to one of their colleagues. Their colleague also receives the discount code, so everyone wins. Discount code tracking.
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 28, 2012
With Wild Apricot, you can create multiple membership application forms and directories to manage different membership types, and single out categories such as sponsors, discounted membership levels, and more. Find out how! membership database management online database Wild Apricot
Associations Now
JUNE 5, 2017
Also: Is there a downside to discounting member dues? You might want to think twice before discounting your membership dues. So, when we discount it, it actually drives down the value of membership.”. You don’t have to make radical changes to improve engagement at your meeting.
Jamie Notter
JANUARY 14, 2014
They give their call center employees extensive authority to grant upgrades or discounts to customers, and they don’t use call-center scripts, because they want employees to be themselves.
Potomac Core
JULY 14, 2015
In an economy more driven by intellectual capital than ever before, executives actively seek information from multiple sources. Whether it be Greece’s Debt Crisis , market access concerns, or industries seeking new and more opportunistic markets, your members are “in the know” constantly.
Jamie Notter
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
And no, I did not receive a discount or kickback for saying that. I am releasing today a new “ Culture Strength Test ,” that you can take online, for free.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Regardless of whether you charge a discounted rate or offer free membership, you probably won’t see an immediate return on investment. Do you offer them discounted or free rates for membership? Getting students involved as members can leave a lasting impression after they graduate.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
September 2012 -- Did You Know? If you think it's been tougher to find hotel rooms and good seats at association conventions lately, you're not alone. Even in this digital age, many associations are reporting an uptick in attendance at their live events. By Association Adviser staff
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2013
And they’re getting a larger foothold on the desktop, too: “We’re building a browser plug-in that will alert users to member discounts when they are searching the web,” says Bank. First, we think that discounts are broken.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Here’s a discount code you can use to save $100 on registration through 2/28: SUMMITSAVE100. Will you join us at the 2017 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit April 5 – 7th in Washington, D.C.? It’s going to be awesome!
Beth Kanter's Blog
MAY 25, 2012
UPDATE: The free copies were snatched up quickly, but you can use the discount code “BETH” to purchase the book at a discount - [link]. Source: Noland Hoshino - Pinterest Board. My colleagues Noland Hoshino , Zan McColloch-Lussier , and Ash Shepherd have put together a nifty social media guide.
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