Thu.May 20, 2021

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Engagement: You’re Doing It Right!

Spark Consulting

One of the other hot topics on the engagement virtual panel Mary Byers had organized for the Veterinary Medical Association on April 22 was: Who’s doing member engagement well, and what can we learn from them? A few years ago, Anna Caraveli and I wrote Leading from the Outside-In , in which we describe what member-centric engagement looks like, enumerate eight keys to member-centric engagement, and profile 11 different membership organizations that are doing a great job at it.

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Make Your Giving Tuesday Bigger Than Ever with These 5 Ideas

Higher Logic

The post Make Your Giving Tuesday Bigger Than Ever with These 5 Ideas appeared first on Higher Logic. One of the biggest fundraising days of the year means a lot of competition. Starting early and planning ahead will help you distinguish your campaign and make it a bigger success than ever. The post Make Your Giving Tuesday Bigger Than Ever with These 5 Ideas appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Professional Development Programs for High School & College Students

GrowthZone

Hundreds of chambers of commerce have entered the GrowthZone Annual Chambers of Innovation Competition over the years. The result? An unrivaled library of chamber of commerce program and event ideas. A Big Book of Chamber Ideas showcases five, chamber-facilitated student development events and programs created to provide a launchpad for post-secondary success.

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5 Post-Pandemic Conference Program Design Changes

Velvet Chainsaw

“Never let a good crisis go to waste” has become a popular adage in the business world over the past year, for good reason. As it becomes more apparent that face-to-face events will return in some form this year, conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past. It’s a good time for planners to challenge their organizations to make the meeting experience more valuable than ever.

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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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Nominate the Top Association Leaders

AssociationChat

Association Chat is asking for nominations of the individuals who most inspire, influence, or otherwise positively impact the association industry. You can nominate more than one person. You can nominate yourself. There is no limit to the number of nominations you contribute. We will create a listing based off of the nominations received for the community to vote on, and provide more detailed profile about the top 10 selected.

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Take a Peak Behind Our (Virtual) Main Stage Curtain!

Smooth The Path

Early in February, Arianna Rehak at Matchbox Virtual Media and I embarked on a big audacious goal. We wanted to find out if virtual networking could, well – work! We wondered if virtual networking can start relationships, foster meaningful conversations, solve problems, and help people feel like they are a part of a community? (It can, but more on that later).

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Mindfulness in Managing Technology Change

AssociationChat

How mindful are you when managing technology change? On Thursday, May 20, at 2 pm ET we will learn more about this topic when we hear from Moira Edwards for her 21 in 21 Talk. You can watch live here: Moira Edwards is the President of Ellipsis Partners, a company that works exclusively with associations and non-profits, with a focus on technology and digital strategy.

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How to Recruit More Committee Members    (+ Committee Member Invitation Letter Template)

MemberClicks

Membership organizations thrive when members get involved. You and your staff can’t do it all, so when members step up to offer their guidance and assistance, the extra hands can be a massive help in advancing your cause. Not to mention, your members are the ones who know and represent your community best, so it’s important for their voices to be present behind the scenes.

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Better Sales Through Better Storytelling with James Ontra

AssociationChat

When it comes to sales and marketing, logic doesn’t move people — stories do. James Ontra has been helping clients in every industry refine their stories for over 20 years. He’ll share the insights he’s learned over his extensive career, so you can craft a narrative that connects with your members and creates action. Click to register! As CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr, James is blazing a trail in the emerging new discipline of presentation management.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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Corporate Sponsorships 101: Everything You Need to Know

MemberClicks

Individual giving makes up a large portion of funding for many nonprofits. While these donors are vital to your organization, many of these supporters may need to pause or shift their donations when difficult economic times hit. This is one reason corporate sponsorship for nonprofits is worth considering as part of your overall fundraising plan. Corporate sponsorship provides a reliable monetary or in-kind contribution to your nonprofit that helps diversify your income sources and prepare for th

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5 things associations do every day to deliver a stellar member experience

Aptify

Despite the title of this article, great associations don’t need to do everything in this article every single day. But the truth is, at the very least, they’re likely considering them regularly as part of their overall association management strategy. In our work with associations, we’ve learned a few things that great associations incorporate into their day-to-day world to deliver a great member experience.