Tue.May 14, 2019

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15 Tips to Help Successfully Move Your Community to a New Platform

Higher Logic

No matter the reason for the change, anyone who has grown an online community to maturity can tell you that the thought of moving that community to a new platform is enough to keep a person up at night. There are logistical and personal challenges to migrating an entire community, like: What if engagement totally dies? What if we lose all the activity from our old community when we transition?

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An Association Mission Statement: What it is (?isn’t)

GrowthZone

Tweet Writing an association mission statement isn’t difficult; the key is to make sure you have a clear understanding of what it is (and isn’t). Keep yours simple, make it compelling, and ensure it’s measurable and remains relevant. Mission statements for associations are essential to planning and can be as short as one sentence, or a brief paragraph.

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Associations Need to Get Better at Governing

Association Success

How can a board become a force for good? Every year, thousands upon millions of hours of dollars are wasted and volunteers and staff get burned out all because of boards that are flying blind without a clue on how to really be a board. So why do we have so many poorly performing boards out there especially since so many of them clearly want to be a force for good?

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How Leaders Can Help Employees With Stress Management

Associations Now

Employees feeling on-the-job stress might struggle without a little help and guidance. Where can leaders step in? Some stress-management techniques for managers to keep in mind. Sure, work stress is a fact of life, and it may be unavoidable when there’s a tough-to-digest project or a staffing crunch. But, as a manager, what can you do to ensure that the daily grind is a little more manageable for everyone?

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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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Corporate Marketing Tricks Hurt Associations

Smooth The Path

Nearly all of the time association professionals are playing the long game, and we do this because we must earn our member’s trust. Other companies can swindle customers, incentivize impulse purchases and game attention. Spam is on the rise, but this is not a tool for associations. Selfish marketing creates customers who count on sales, coupons, and tricks to make purchases.

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6 Ways to Onboard & Engage New Members

Membersuite

New members have different preferences for engagement. Ensure your member onboarding programs appeal to all by offering a mix of face-to-face and digital experiences. Here are 6 ways to onboard and engage new members.

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Daily Buzz: Improve IT Maturity

Associations Now

IT needs often fall to the wayside, resulting in outdated processes and solutions. Here’s how to bolster your IT maturity. Also: Ask members about their email preferences. Where does the IT department fit in your association? Mike Guerrieri writes on the DelCor blog that, often enough, IT employees seem to be separated from the overall team, resulting in a lack of information or outdated systems.

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Amid Recent Policy Shift, LGBTQ Military Groups Announce Merger

Associations Now

The Modern Military Association of America, launched from the merger of two prominent LGBTQ military groups, comes a month after a transgender ban was reinstated by the Trump administration. Two of the largest organizations supporting gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals affiliated with the military are joining forces. The American Military Partner Association (AMPA), which represents the spouses and families of LGBTQ people in the military, is combining with OutSer

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