Wed.Apr 27, 2016

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Help Members Help You: Three Ways to Engage Volunteers

Higher Logic

Member volunteering is important for obvious reasons -- it helps our organizations and saves money. But remember how members can benefit, too: Volunteering keeps members engaged, happier and more likely to stay involved with your organization -- or tell peers to join. It’s a proven fact that members who volunteer are happier with their membership than members who don’t volunteer -- they feel connected to the organization and as if they’re furthering an important cause.

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If They Don’t Want to Be Members, Give Them Something Else to Join

Associations Now

With the launch of a free online community for plant science, the American Society of Plant Biologists is looking beyond the scope of traditional membership to form relationships with its nonmember audience. At first glance, the American Society of Plant Biologists’ new online community site, Plantae , looks to be just another niche social network for one association’s members.

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Sometimes it’s really NOT the software that is the problem

Effective Database

I once met with a potential client who was seeking a new database. In a conversation with the executive director, she explained to me that she wanted a database that would collect all types of data about her members, including information about calls with her members. When I suggested that there was software that would do this and that she would simply have to enter information about the call when she completed the call, she asked how the data would get into the database.

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The Highs and Lows of Per Diem Rates

Associations Now

Business travel costs vary significantly, depending on where you’re going. According to the latest edition of the Corporate Travel Index from Business Travel News , average per diem rates are on a general upswing in the U.S., reaching a peak near San Francisco. If you’re planning to take an international business trip anytime soon, you might want to skip Caracas, Venezuela.

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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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Abraham Lincoln, Alexander the Great, and Alex Dickinson

Beekeeper Group

On April 2nd, our Director and Chief of Staff celebrated her fourth BEEversary. As one of the longest working staff members at the hive, we wanted to dedicate this post to her. Check out her responses to the interview questions below! What has been the most rewarding / fun project that you have worked on? Staff Development work has surprisingly been great.

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Wednesday Buzz: Don’t Miss the Boat on Live Streaming

Associations Now

Some tips on how associations can benefit from Facebook Live. Plus: Can you tell the difference between a fad and a trend? Though live video is far from a new feature on the internet, Facebook’s recent expansion of its video-streaming offerings is forcing many organizations to rethink their video efforts. And the success of early adopters like BuzzFeed is only increasing the pressure.

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Psychiatric Association Fires Up Innovation Lab at Conference

Associations Now

The American Psychiatric Association’s first-ever innovation lab, to be unveiled at its annual meeting in Atlanta, will feature a $2,500 prize for the winner. But ultimately, the event is more about the process of discovering new ideas than the big prize. The future of innovation in the psychiatric profession could involve an app, data analysis, or maybe even a bot.