Sun.Aug 19, 2018

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How to Lead on Improving Chapters

Associations Now

The relationship between associations and their components can be a fraught one. Creating a culture of trust and communication can make a difference. In the association world, members get all the good metaphors: They’re champions, they’re leaders, they’re the most important piece in the puzzle. Chapters? Not so much. They are the children for whom the word “unruly” applies.

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Why Fixers Often Fail

Idea Architects

Very few individuals or organizations want to be talked about as if they need to be fixed. Doing so implies that we're broken or I'm broken. Doing so turns us into the objects of attention or effort from someone else who presumably is whole … someone fixin' to do some fixing. Something is going to be done to us, instead of with us. That never feels good even if the assessment that change is needed may indeed be right.

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#ASAE18: Value Means More Than Money, Says Kickstarter Founder

Associations Now

Former Kickstarter CEO Yancey Strickler’s startup made crowdfunding work and helped turn thousands of ideas into reality. Along they way he held firm to a philosophy that defines value more broadly than profit. Kicking off #ASAE18, he urged association professionals to do the same. If you’re rethinking how your organization operates, says Kickstarter cofounder and former CEO Yancey Strickler, rethink how you define “value.”.

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Daily Buzz: Pinterest’s Positive Stability

Associations Now

After years of growth, Pinterest has stable impression and satisfaction numbers, according to YouGov research. That’s a big differentiator compared with other social networks. Also: an important piece of #ASAE18 news for Drake fans. Pinterest—with its influx of craft and recipe ideas—has long been a social platform used for lifestyle inspiration. And after years of positive growth, Pinterest is reportedly going public next year.

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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!