Fri.May 03, 2019

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What is the Dollar Value of Member Engagement?

HighRoad Solution

One of the frustrating things about member engagement is that it’s such a vague concept. We know engagement matters, we know we need engagement, we know that we’ll lose members if they are not engaged. And yet, it's hard to say exactly what engagement is.

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Six tips for a successful membership drive

YourMembership

Members are the lifeblood of associations – they help your organization fulfill your mission, not to mention, small staff associations report nearly half of their revenue comes from membership dues. Memberships propel your organization forward, so it’s no surprise that increasing membership is a top goal for many associations. Community Brands survey of small-staff associations.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.3.19

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. I remember how mystified I was by the business of residential construction when I first started working at the National Association of Home Builders. I learned what I could from meetings and reading our publications but things didn’t click into place until I was lucky enough to land a seat in a weeklong Home Building 101 cl

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Membership Hack: Microvolunteering for Content Creation

Associations Now

Your members can pitch in as content creators of social media feeds, newsletters, or blogs. These microvolunteering opportunities can help time-strapped members get involved. How to hack it? At the Austin chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events, creating engaging content is everyone’s responsibility. Contributing content is one of many microvolunteering opportunities that members can sign up for, either as one-off assignments or recurring duties that take less than an hour to

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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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What You Need to Know About AMS User Experience (UX) During System Selection

Delcor

Digital transformation has completely altered how associations use technology to interact with and deliver value to members and customers. But have you changed the way you select and implement technology? For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check.

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What You Need to Know About AMS User Experience (UX) During System Selection

Delcor

Digital transformation has completely altered how associations use technology to interact with and deliver value to members and customers. But have you changed the way you select and implement technology? For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check.

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Rhythm Software Enters the Fray…

Effective Database

I was pleasantly surprised to learn this week that Andrew Ryan and Jim Catts, formerly of MemberSuite, have co-founded a new AMS company, Rhythm Software. I had a chance to talk briefly with Andrew about the new company and was interested to hear about the new technologies that this AMS is built on. You can learn much more about these technologies on their blog.

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Mindful In May – New Thoughts Welcome Here – Live Video Inspiration

Holly Duckworth

New Thoughts Welcome Here “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ~ R. Buckminster Fuller It is what it is. That is good news for those of us who like to try to change what is. We can’t be children for ever. […].

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The Global Scrabble List Expands, With Association Help

Associations Now

While dictionary-makers ultimately add new terms to the official Scrabble list, associations dedicated to the game offer input that can sometimes prove controversial. Just ask critics of “OK.”. The organizational bodies that decide on the words that can be used in Scrabble announced a number of changes recently, but admittedly, not everyone is “OK” with every change.

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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.

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Labor Department Appeals Association Health Plans Ruling 

Associations Now

The DOL announced late last month that it is appealing the federal district court decision that struck down its 2018 AHP regulation. On April 26, The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal of a recent court ruling invalidating the Department of Labor’s final rule on association health plans (AHPs). The Department of Justice has not asked for a stay of the U.S.