Tue.Aug 15, 2017

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5 Unexpectedly Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Association’s Volunteers

Higher Logic

Whether they’re in your office or working remotely, your association probably has volunteers contributing to projects every day. They might be doing multiple microvolunteering activities, serving on a committee, or helping with special initiatives – all of which are essential to your association moving forward. So keep them motivated and feeling valued by showing appreciation for their hard work.

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3 Common Legal Traps Nonprofits Fall Prey To

Wild Apricot

Have you ever worried your nonprofit could have some hidden legal risks? Nonprofit attorney and strategist Erin McClarty shows you 3 common legal traps and how to avoid them.

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Remember the 3 E’s When Marketing Educational Programs

WBT Systems

An effective online learning marketing plan has three phases. First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. Then, make the sale—move your prospect from thinking “I should take a class” to “I am registered for a class.”.

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From Luvvie With Love: A Challenge to Do Better

Associations Now

You may know Luvvie Ajayi for her sharp Scandal recaps, brand smarts, and social commentary. At #ASAE17 this week, she struck a tone of tough love from a warm but demanding big sister, calling for people everywhere to hold themselves to a higher standard by understanding their own power and speaking up when others can’t. Luvvie Ajayi came to #ASAE17 with a message she’s been spreading around the world: You can do better.

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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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Are You Doing All You Can To Keep Your New Members Engaged?

Association Success

How can we learn from each other to support the future of our industry? It is a consistent and shared concern within our industry: how can associations best engage and retain new members? If you are troubled by low retention of your new association members, you are not alone. The renewal rate among new members is substantially lower than that of the established membership base (every year, up to 30% of first time members are lost) , while the behaviour of members in their first year is often fru

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Release Notes

SilkStart

Each month we like to release an update of the highlights of what we’ve been working on and how the product is improving. Here’s what we launched last month. Banner Text: With just a couple clicks, add additional text underneath any custom webpage banner image. Test Email Campaigns: When sending a test email campaign, all file attachments will display to the recipient.

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Tuesday Buzz: Jeff Bezos’ Quirky Rule for Meetings

Associations Now

Keep your team meetings productive by following Jeff Bezos’ “two pizza rule.” Also: When it comes to tracking your online community performance, start with the basics. The one small downside of hiring an ambitious staff is that everyone wants a seat at the table. But internal meetings can quickly become unproductive when they get overcrowded with attendees.

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Is Europe Heading for a Great Butter Shortage? This Association Says Yes

Associations Now

A French bakers’ group recently warned that the low supply of butter is sending prices soaring throughout Europe, which could lead to higher croissant prices. What’s causing the problem—and what does it mean for our insatiable food habits? Is Europe’s supply of butter melting away? Bizarre as that sounds, it’s a legitimate concern. That’s according to the Federation des Entrepreneurs de la Boulangerie (FEB), a French baker group, which says a butter shortage could lead to higher prices for baked

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#ASAE17: Leadership Lessons from The Streets, The Jail Cell, and The Kitchen

Associations Now

During the closing keynote at ASAE’s 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition, Chef Jeff Henderson cooked up some leadership lessons, as well as a foie gras dish, for attendees. Chef Jeff Henderson’s life trajectory wasn’t always pointed toward the kitchen—though he has manned the stoves at the Bellagio and the Ritz-Carlton in Las Vegas. Coming from a poor home with a single mother, he began his adult life with drug dealing and a nine-year stint in prison.

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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.