Sun.Oct 20, 2019

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How One Leader Encouraged a Board to Make a Big Move

Associations Now

When the American Astronomical Society had a chance to acquire a magazine earlier this year, the price tag was hefty. But it opened a conversation about opportunities and mission. Sometimes the perfect idea for improving your association just lands in your lap. Then comes the part where you have to convince the board how perfect it is. That’s the situation that Kevin Marvel, executive officer of the American Astronomical Society, faced earlier this year.

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Benchmarking Report: Chapter role in member engagement grows

Mariner Management

There is a shift occurring in the world of chapters. Associations are increasingly viewing chapters as a critical element of their membership engagement strategy. In the 2019 Benchmarking Report, member engagement rose even higher on the list of strategic importance of chapter programs. In fact, 64% viewed member engagement as an “absolutely essential” role for their chapters.

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Connection to a Locale Fosters Authentic Interactions with Peers

Associations Now

Attendees seek all that a city has to offer: local restaurants, sporting and cultural events and authentic experiences to enjoy with peers. A meeting’s primary objective is to provide attendees with a remarkable experience—one that makes it worth the trip both in educational content and networking opportunities and that, ultimately, encourages attendees to return for the next meeting.

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Please Give to Support My Ride

Jamie Notter

Many of you know that I am an avid cyclist. I've been riding for years, and some of you will remember that for about 10 years I would do an annual ride in the fall, which included a fundraising component, geared towards supporting wounded soldiers. This spring, I am doing a different ride, and for a different reason. Last fall, a good friend of mine was killed while cycling and another friend was badly injured, thanks to the bicycle accident attorney in fort lauderdale fl he was able to sue the

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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!