GrowthZone

AUGUST 13, 2019

Effective meetings need a disciplined approach to be efficient. The second installment of our three-part series about meetings focuses on streamlining the event itself. Check out the first article, Avoiding Meeting Misery , if you missed it. Next Steps: Be punctual: Respect the time and effort of those that show up on time. Don’t delay the meeting due to the tardiness of other attendees (and don’t waste time updating latecomers ).

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2019

By request of members, most of the nearly four dozen new badges recently announced by Girl Scouts of the USA focus on different aspects of STEM, including coding, cybersecurity, and space exploration. The mission of the Girl Scouts of the USA has long been to push young girls to new heights. Its latest set of badges could put a few of them on a path toward going into orbit.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 13, 2019

The 2019 New Member Engagement Study is now open! We invite you to participate. Over 270 associations weighed in on their new member onboarding habits in the New Member Engagement Study. My partners at Dynamic Benchmarking, and I have learned a lot! We learned that new member onboarding makes a significant contribution to engagement. We learned that onboarding programs are new for many associations.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2019

Two reports from the U.S. Travel Association show that inbound travel to the U.S. is dropping. The organization is calling for a renewal of funding for Brand USA to help reverse the trend. The latest data from a key travel industry group paints a worrisome picture for the months ahead—particularly when it comes to international travel. Last week, the U.S.

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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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Association Success

AUGUST 13, 2019

Though the world may be big, even across oceans, the association community is small and powerful. Across the globe, associations tackle similar challenges and opportunities: how to grow membership, how to provide dynamic learning and meetings, what is good governance and how do we advocate on behalf of the industries we serve, to name a few. Suffice to say, we are all constantly looking to improve as organizations and professionals in our field, and manage bottlenecks.

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Association Success

AUGUST 13, 2019

How can an organization design a stronger global approach? Though the world may be big, even across oceans, the association community is small and powerful. Across the globe, associations tackle similar challenges and opportunities: how to grow membership, how to provide dynamic learning and meetings, what is good governance and how do we advocate on behalf of the industries we serve, to name a few.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2019

When new technology and the constant news cycle push your association out of the spotlight, you must find a way to adapt. Also: a Legend-ary night at ASAE’s Annual Meeting. Amid changing times and the constant flow of new technology, staying relevant is no easy feat. To maintain value to members, organizations must embrace new platforms and innovations.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 13, 2019

2019 marks an important milestone as Naylor Association Solutions celebrates 50 years serving associations and providing them with the tools to grow and thrive. To mark the occasion, Association Adviser talked with Naylor president & CEO Alex DeBarr about how associations can use new technologies to build their influence, engage with members and drive non-dues […].

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 13, 2019

As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable. Two important aspects of a culture of resilience are friendship and feelings.

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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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Association Adviser

AUGUST 13, 2019

Associations, which often rely on traditional forms of power and leadership, need to evaluate where they are now and where they want to go in the future. The post The Future of New Power appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 13, 2019

“No man is an island entire of itself; every man. is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”. – John Donne. Members flock to the Educational Theatre Association’s (EdTA) public member community, the Theatre Education Community. EdTA uses the community to bring theatre educators and professionals all together, with the ultimate goals of boosting their careers, igniting their passion, and helping them help students pursue theatre.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 13, 2019

Jeni Britton Bauer and Joe DeLoss share how community is at the heart of their Columbus-based businesses – and a big reason why they thrive. The post Game Changer: Purpose Takes Over appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2019

The wisdom of the crowd can go to work for your association. At #ASAE19, several speakers explored how associations can use crowdsourcing to generate new ideas and opportunities for member engagement. From the very start of the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus this week, association executives were challenged to rethink how they engage with members.

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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.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 13, 2019

The goal of using a chat bot is not to replace humans but instead to build a bridge between your association and your members using new technology. The post Express Talk: Using Bots to Modernize Communications and Engagement appeared first on Association Adviser.

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