Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you trying to address the elevated volum e of work at your association? Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Are you looking for tips to prepare your member engagement strategy for 2023? Your members want to connect!

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. AI and associations. Change readiness. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Member recruitment.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team. Leadership development for young members.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. By educating the next generation of company and industry leaders, you’ll fill your association leadership pipeline too. If you avoid this time traveling mistake, you can reduce your tendency to procrastinate. Change management.

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. The Online News Association is turning their conference into a virtual “ global journalism innovation festival.”

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

MemberSuite describes the difference between real and pseudo SaaS AMS and suggests 12 questions you can ask a potential AMS vendor to find out what they’re really selling. West Virginia inmates will be charged by the minute to read e-books on tablets. Sherry vinegar makes a huge difference, keep some in your cabinet. CAE credit.

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Meaning is relevance as defined by your target audience.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Member recruitment. Impexium suggests member recruitment strategies that will successfully drive your marketing efforts in this very different marketplace. They guide you through the steps for creating a persona or avatar who represents someone in your ideal audience. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. Not for the sake of breaking a rule, but to find your way to a better outcome. They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue.

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JUNE 26, 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. Find out how to design for virtual-first experiences, satisfy the desire to network, and keep your members engaged. More info/register.

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MAY 21, 2021

They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. At LeadershipNow, Lance Mortlock explains the difference between scenario planning and forecasting , and offers six questions to help you identify which tool will provide the outcomes your association needs. Hooking members. 1 CMP credit.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Check out these 14 ways to spark FOMO with your virtual conference from MemberSuite. We’ll also touch on the tech because we know it’s on your mind.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation. Hmm, a personalized curated newsletter might be one thing to turn passively loyal members and customers into actively loyal ones. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

The survey explores how association executives are managing member engagement and retention, achieving operational goals, crafting digital transformation strategies and coping with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to hybrid, he says, “It’s important that others in your group understand that they’re asking for 2.5

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Higher Logic

APRIL 23, 2019

Across all types of consumer-facing businesses (B2B and B2C), customers expect to be able to reach a company using various channels – whether it’s through a customer portal , Twitter, an online community , support tickets, an Instagram direct message, other social media platforms, a call center, an email , you get the idea. Glossier.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Associations are perfectly placed to help us sift through and select the best information to read or consult. What online courses (including your own) and MOOCs would you recommend to people entering (or thinking about entering) your industry or profession? 10 Things You Need to Know before Using Snapchat at Your Event.

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Socious

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Tip #1) Don’t Forget Your Own Expertise – Innovation Comes from Within. You should pay attention to your members and your staff. Crowdsource, send out surveys and polls , and talk to your members directly about what type of content and benefits they’re interested in. Talk them over with your team.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. WBT Systems explains how to help your virtual conference attendees continue their learning and networking experience.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Your new member onboarding shouldn’t just be show and tell , says Billhighway. They suggest working with your chapters on an onboarding plan that helps you learn about new members’ needs, introduce them to the chapter and association, and guide them onto the most relevant membership path. We want to tell your story!

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JULY 14, 2023

Likewise, members and customers are more likely to attend education programs when they’re following a professional learning plan. WBT Systems explains how professional learning plans benefit both your association and members and how to get them going. Customer/member personas. Sunsetting programs. Board management.

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Principled Innovation

JUNE 3, 2013

” “What does ‘member’ mean to you?” ” These are all interesting questions, and I understand why some people are asking them. What will your stakeholders need to thrive over the next decade and beyond? “Is the association model broken?” ” “Is membership dead?”

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I realize this type of schedule is easier for a freelancer like me but you may find ways to make your day more productive by batching tasks or disabling notifications. Phishing emails are becoming more common and more difficult to detect, just ask John Podesta. Learn how to maximize your non-dues revenue earning potential.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

I realize this type of schedule is easier for a freelancer like me but you may find ways to make your day more productive by batching tasks or disabling notifications. Phishing emails are becoming more common and more difficult to detect, just ask John Podesta. Learn how to maximize your non-dues revenue earning potential.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

If you were the CEO of an association that strives to support applied technology professionals through training, credentialing, research, standards-setting and ongoing development of new competencies in any region of the world, where would you start? ML: Over my 20-year career, I had the privilege to lead IEEE’s foray into e-publishing.

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MAY 13, 2022

Innovation in a hybrid workspace. They suggest how to create a remote or hybrid workspace conducive for innovation and provide tips for asynchronous brainstorming. They sound alluring—progressing through a course with a cohort of peers and alumni mentors—but intense too. Cohort programs. Event community. Quick hits.

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APRIL 29, 2022

If you don’t have the budget to attend ASAE Annual, apply for the new ASAE-USAE Travel Scholarship made possible by Ross E. Applicants must be ASAE members. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now explains why it’s time for a fresh look at your association’s value proposition. Non-dues revenue incubator. Value proposition.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Today’s members are keen to create their own experiences, backed by the infinite scope of their internet-sourced information. All they’re asking for are the tools you have to offer. Plain point: Digitalization has reshaped member expectations. What If Your ED Was a Millennial? Plus: how Gen Y would lead.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

They’re also going to look at data through a generational lens this year, so that should be interesting. If I were in your shoes, I would only hire lifelong learners. This duty requires a different type of board member. Member gatherings. Five things you should always block time for in your calendar. They won’t.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

To keep members happy, it seems we have to work in parallel, pursuing every tech avenue we can, and somehow find a way to get our day jobs done while preparing for an ever-changing future with a small, overstretched staff. Before you can start diving into advanced analytics, make sure your basic membership data is clean.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

They explain how to start listening to what your data tells you and what you might learn from it. Achurch Consulting describes six pitfalls that can unexpectedly snare your plans for a productive hybrid workplace. If a new AMS is in your future, you must get your hands on this guide from Ellipsis Partners. AMS selection.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

No one tells you about all the work your team must take on when implementing a new AMS —which is why this new guide from Ellipsis Partners is a godsend. It’s much better to get this news well before your project begins so you can figure out how to juggle these tasks with your regular workload. Instructor-led education.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Amy Showalter, ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council member and author of ASAE’s Creating and Managing an Association Government Relations Program , is asking associations to contribute to the 2022 Grassroots Influence Pulse study. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. A few common themes I spotted: emphasizing what makes us and drives us as humans, taking advantage of AI and data, and extending your reach beyond the usual suspects. I won’t share or sell your email address.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Frugal innovation. Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. AMS considerations.

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MARCH 20, 2020

Don’t think your only option is refunding sponsor fees. Emerging member needs. WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. Beth Zienesis aka Your Nerdy Best Friend created a new Facebook group for The Unexpected Telecommuters.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Maybe you’ve tried refurbishing your online store , improving your professional education program, or personalizing the member experience , and you’re still falling short of your association goals. To ensure your association gets an ROI on your upcoming events, it’s crucial to invest in your volunteers.

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