Wed.Nov 20, 2019

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How to Start a Mentoring Program People Want to Participate In

Higher Logic

Think back to your first job out of college. You were probably excited and wanted to learn everything. Along the way, did you have someone who mentored you and helped you along in your profession? If so, you probably never forgot that relationship and the people who made an impact on your career (and possibly your life). Many people want a mentoring relationship like this, but don’t pursue one because of barriers like feeling intimidated or not finding the right match.

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Need more chapter volunteers?

YourMembership

Need more chapter volunteers? Is your answer yes to the question? Even chapters with all their volunteer seats filled are often still looking for volunteers. We’ve talked with twelve chapters from twelve different associations about how they are filling their volunteer needs. Here are five tips we learned! (1) Have a team whose job is. The post Need more chapter volunteers?

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How Hidden Standards Impact Your Life

Virtual

The theme around the tenth episode of Virtual Inc.’s podcast “Five Minutes with Andy” is standards. People don’t realize how important standards – and associations that create standards — are in our lives. Standards keep things running. From firefighting to using technology — even buying a Coke in a vending machine. Standards in some way, shape or form impact all our lives daily.

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How One CEO’s Out-of-Office Messages Draw Fans and Build Trust

Associations Now

The CEO of an association management company has become famous for his ambitious out-of-office email messages. His success with these humorous gems shows the importance of fun and authenticity in your interactions—whether or not you’re taking a break. Creating out-of-office messages is one of those things that everyone does but few give much thought to.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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How Hidden Standards Impact Your Life

Virtual

The theme around the tenth episode of Virtual Inc.’s podcast “Five Minutes with Andy” is standards. People don’t realize how important standards – and associations that create standards — are in our lives. Standards keep things running. From firefighting to using technology — even buying a Coke in a vending machine. Standards in some way, shape or form impact all our lives daily.

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Where to Find the Time for Advocacy

Association Adviser

Investing time for advocacy gradually now makes the process less burdensome for members in the future when your association’s efforts are needed the most. The post Where to Find the Time for Advocacy appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How Job Market Changes Could Affect Association Hiring

Associations Now

After years of a tight job market, with record unemployment, a new report indicates subtle shifts are occurring. While the market looks good for most sectors, nonprofits plan to hire fewer people, and a certain skill set is highly sought. To compete for talent and retain staff in recent years, associations have focused on everything from being more inclusive to improving training.

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Catch Nimble AMS at the 2019 ASAE Technology Exploration Conference

Nimble AMS

Where and when you can visit with the Nimble AMS team while you’re there. Join the Nimble AMS team at the?Community Brands?booth #613 during the?2019 ASAE Technology Exploration Conference December 3-4 in Washington, DC. At? ASAE TEC 2019 ,?association technology professionals will gather for learning sessions, demos, and hands-on training to discover how the latest technology can drive their organizations to new levels of success.

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Podcast: How to Create Better Member Surveys

Association Adviser

Rachel Clemens of Mighty Citizen talks with The Association Adviser Podcast about why associations should survey members, building trust in surveys, & components of a truthful, informative survey. The post Podcast: How to Create Better Member Surveys appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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Success With Disruption: Why T-Mobile’s Departing CEO, John Legere, Was So Effective

Associations Now

The T-Mobile CEO, who is leaving the company in the midst of a high-profile merger, is often cited as an effective change agent and industry disruptor. Here’s what made his strategy work so well. Longtime T-Mobile CEO John Legere is a lot of things—leather jacket-wearing marketing genius, livestreaming slow-cooker enthusiast —but perhaps his best-known role is that of disruptor.

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Marketers, Promote Yourselves! Get the Buy-In You Need for a Successful Content Strategy

.orgCommunity

We’ve all experienced the meeting from hell. The chair lost control. People were frantic to have their say, and nobody got heard. The same kind of communications nightmare happens when you don’t impose order on your content. A thoughtful content strategy ensures that the message you deliver will be one that makes people listen. It’s a Metallica concert out there.

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Effective Database

I’ve posted two new articles to my site. Click the link on each to read the article. What Causes Project Overruns Expressed Interest vs. Implied Interest.

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The Latest in Association Job Board Tech Evolution

YourMembership

The YM Careers introduction of “Pane View” job search within our job board software is a game-changer for associations whose members turn to them for career opportunities. The new update allows job seekers to find and research more relevant job opportunities in less time than traditional association career centers offer. And based on our 2018. The post The Latest in Association Job Board Tech Evolution appeared first on YourMembership.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

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.