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PREVIEW: Key Findings from the 2016 Community Benchmarking Study

Higher Logic

How has community engagement evolved, from setting benchmarks to developing custom measurements for your organization? I recently previewed our 2016 Community Benchmarking Study, and the overarching theme is clear: effective community management can positively influence member behavior. Your organization’s community success relies not just upon organizational goals, but also upon your community manager’s ability to create an engaging ecosystem.

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Best Benefit Ever: Cyberbullying Hotline

Associations Now

It’s not just pets that can bite. A veterinarian group launches a cyberbullying hotline for its members. What is it? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has developed a confidential 24/7 Cyberbullying Response Assistance Hotline to assist members who have been victims of online attacks. Online harassment may involve false online reviews or threats of physical or financial harm.

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Not All Association Improvements Are Additive

Smooth The Path

When we contemplate improvements we usually think about adding things: A new bit of technology. A new experience at the conference. More manpower, more money and more time. An equally important exercise, although rarely done at most organizations including associations, is taking things away or simplifying: Sunsetting underperforming offerings. Revisiting and trashing policies that no longer make sense.

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Groups’ Clemency Project Pays Off With Obama’s Commutation Streak

Associations Now

President Barack Obama’s decision to use his power of commutation as a form of criminal justice reform has been helped along by Clemency Project 2014, a collaboration between numerous legal and civil liberties groups. In the waning days of Barack Obama’s presidency, the two-term leader is making his mark on the office in a way very similar to that of other late-term presidents—by using his executive powers to grant clemency to prisoners.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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.

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How To Be The Best Leader You Can Be in 2017

Wired4Leadership

If you’ve ever wondered how to be the best leader you can be, you will appreciate this collection of articles we’ve curated with you in mind. 10 of the most popular leadership tips, ideas, and insights for you. Helping people become the best leader they can be is at the heart of our work. Time … Continue reading How To Be The Best Leader You Can Be in 2017 → You are reading How To Be The Best Leader You Can Be in 2017 from the Wired 4 Leadership blog.

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In 2017, Take Control of Your Technology

Associations Now

As we end 2016, associations and their employees are surrounded by cloud services that involve someone else pulling the strings. But why should they be the center of attention? Don’t be afraid to push your organizational weight around a little. To start out 2016, I posed a point that has played itself out in numerous ways over the last 12 months: the idea that the middleman is in a position of power.

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Reflecting Its Shifting Base, Credit Union Group Changes Name

Associations Now

The National Association of Federal Credit Unions has renamed itself to highlight an expanded member base, which now includes state credit unions that are federally insured. NAFCU isn’t just about federal credit unions anymore. As of January 1, in fact, the organization formerly known as the National Association of Federal Credit Unions will become the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions , with its name reflecting broader changes in its makeup in recent months.

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Tuesday Buzz: The Loyalty Program Buffer

Associations Now

Why your loyalty program could soften the blow during a brand crisis. Also: Think of your website as the foundation of a home. It’s inevitable: Something will happen to your organization that puts negative attention on your brand. And the criticism, whether on social media or elsewhere, may prove tough to bounce back from. One thing that might help is the existence of a loyalty program of some kind—and the data it provides.