YourMembership
JUNE 26, 2017
Selecting a venue is undoubtedly the most impactful decision you need to make when planning your association event. The venue sets the scene for your event, influences the attendee experience, and probably consumes more of your budget than any other factor. So, if you’re feeling the pressure to find the perfect venue, here are some. The post Select the right association event venue. appeared first on YourMembership.
WBT Systems
JUNE 26, 2017
Participating in an online learning challenge is a great way to kick-start a new habit, acquire a new skill, or accomplish a long-desired goal. For example: More than 250 novels have been published by authors who started writing them during the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 30-day challenge. A 7-day green smoothie challenge helped the founders of Simple Green Smoothies build an online community of more than 200,000 people.
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YourMembership
JUNE 26, 2017
Selecting a venue is undoubtedly the most impactful decision you need to make when planning your association event. The venue sets the scene for your event, influences the attendee experience, and probably consumes more of your budget than any other factor. So, if you’re feeling the pressure to find the perfect venue, here are some. The post Select the right association event venue. appeared first on YourMembership.
Spark Consulting
JUNE 26, 2017
Does your organization have a compelling statement on diversity and inclusion that doesn’t seem to be reflected in your day to day operations? Don’t worry – lots of organizations face the same challenge. Join Sherry Marts (S*Marts Consulting) and me for a FREE webinar (thanks to our host/sponsor Wild Apricot) Wednesday, July 12 at 2 pm ET to to learn how to move your organization from talk to action when it comes to authentic diversity and inclusion (D+I).
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Eric Lanke
JUNE 26, 2017
As I write this I am on the plane out to my association's annual strategic board retreat. For those who wonder when I find the time to write my blog posts, airplane rides are great for my output. I just finished re-reviewing the report I've prepared and will give to the board. Our annual retreat comes right at the end of our fiscal year, which gives us the ideal opportunity to both look back at the year just ending and to look forward at the year just beginning.
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Aptify
JUNE 26, 2017
Membership software is mission-critical technology, but organizations have limited financial resources to invest. Since the appetite for new technology is never quenched, your business case for new AMS software must demonstrate its superior business and strategic value for your organization.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 26, 2017
“Don’t borrow problems from the future,” said a friend and colleague. And then she noted it was one of her favorite quotes. It is becoming my favorite quote too. So I tried to find out who said it first and according to Google lots of people have said this. It is a relatively common thought. Worrying is something we excel at doing.
Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2017
Two recent American Heart Association surveys revealed that U.S. workers are not prepared for cardiac emergencies at the office. Here are some ways that associations can better equip their staffs for workplace emergencies of all types. Half of all U.S. workers don’t know where the office automated external defibrillator is located, according to two recent American Heart Association (AHA) surveys.
Association Success
JUNE 26, 2017
What makes some organizations so successful, while so many others struggle to adapt to change? Disruption is a scary word. And the landscape of the new Talent Economy is definitely a disruptive one: as a culture into which the newest – and largest – generation in the workforce has been born and raised, however, it is equally as dangerous to ignore it.
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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
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Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2017
Don’t look to employees to fix a flailing company culture. It’s up to leaders to make changes. Also: How to send an email that your members will want to read. Is employee engagement suffering in your organization? Your association can’t achieve its goals if your staff are dragging themselves into work every day. Jill Christensen, an employee engagement expert, spoke at last week’s Digital Workplace Experience conference, and she directed a few harsh words to executives who empl
Effective Database
JUNE 26, 2017
Before you sign up with a new AMS vendor, ask yourself this question: “Can I spend the next 7-10 years working with this company?” Because if the answer is “no” or “I’m not sure” you might want to think again. Buying an AMS is like entering a marriage. This isn’t a one-off purchase where you buy the product and never talk to the vendor again.
Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2017
A report from FlexJobs finds that while remote work remains a relatively small part of the work economy, it has seen significant growth in the past decade. Employees who telecommute tend to be older and better educated than the part of the workforce that heads to the office. With the jobs picture continuing to improve in the U.S., one factor that might be helping that cause could be the increasingly fluid definition of what represents a workplace.
Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2017
The American Medical Student Association’s new program connects students with mentors who can help guide them through the rigors of medical school. Medical school exerts its toll on students—financially, physically, and psychologically. So when they seek outside help navigating these turbulent waters, the last thing these students need is added pressure.
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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.
Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2017
With influencer marketing creating confusion for the public and social sharers—along with regulatory headaches—the Influencer Marketing Council aims to create consistent rules of the road for the industry. The Fyre Festival—with its floppy cheese sandwiches, unfinished sets, and utter lack of organization—is a perfect example of what can go wrong with influencer marketing.
Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2017
Global trust in institutions is at a low ebb, which presents a challenge for associations reaching beyond the United States. Expansion is still worth it, but be careful about your strategy. When it comes to going global, associations these days might feel pulled in two directions. On one hand, it’s fact for many associations that the path to revenue growth via meetings, credentialing, and other products increasingly leads outside the United States.
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