Wed.Apr 05, 2023

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Virtual Communities: What Are They?

Disciple Media

A virtual community – also referred to as an “online community” – is a group of people who come together through a digital “space” to share common interests, passions or beliefs. That space may be a website, or it may be an app that each person has downloaded and installed on their phone, tablet or laptop. The online community is often (not always) led by a single individual who had the idea of bringing people together who share their interests.

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The Complete Guide to Setting Up a Robust Membership Model

Wild Apricot

The post The Complete Guide to Setting Up a Robust Membership Model appeared first on WildApricot.

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Catch Nimble AMS at the Salesforce World Tour in DC!

Nimble AMS

The Nimble AMS team is excited to attend the 2023 Salesforce World Tour in Washington DC ! On April 19, our team will join thousand s o f trailblaz ing peers and association professionals , as attendees discover the many ways Salesforce can drive success at thei r organizations. Nimble AMS and Salesforce can ignite innovation at your association.

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Culture Matters 10 Times More than Compensation

PROPEL

That’s according to a 2021 study published in MIT’s Sloan Management Review: The researchers dug deep into why people were leaving organizations during the great resignation, and their findings were fascinating. Some industries had higher turnover than others, as you would expect (it’s higher in retail than in airlines, for example), but within each industry there were organizations that were well.

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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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HOA assessments: What they cover, why you need to pay, and what happens when you don’t

Ungrated

Much like local, state, and federal governments collect taxes to fund public services and programs, assessments are part of living in a community association. Homeowners have a responsibility to pay their assessments on time. Unfortunately, some owners refuse to pay or can’t pay assessments. What does that mean for the community? And how should board members respond?

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Why An AMC (Like Ngage) Is A Great Place to Work

Ngage Management

While not immediately recognizable to some, the concept of association management is familiar to the world of professional societies, trade groups, not-for-profits and philanthropic organizations. Association Management Companies (AMCs) allow services to be customized to meet specific client goals, supporting strategic planning, membership development, communications, marketing, finance, board governance, and more.

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Personality Tests for Team Building

MemberClicks

Have you ever wondered why you are, well…the way you are? Personality tests certainly aren’t an all-encompassing answer to that question, but they can definitely open your eyes to the way you – and others – function. Value of personality tests for team building That’s why we think that taking a personality test as a group (whether that’s with your immediate department or entire staff) is a fun and effective team building activity.

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Back to basics

Effective Database

Back to basics Over the past couple of years I've noticed that some AMS vendors are adding in more sophisticated automated duplicate record checkers into their systems. These are not just "is this email already in the database" but much more.

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Headshots 101: Why Selfies Don’t Cut It

MemberClicks

Don’t get us wrong. We LOVE selfies! They’re easy, fun, and a great way to document time with friends, family, and colleagues. But we’ve also noticed an alarming trend: selfies as professional headshots. “What’s the big deal? Everyone’s doing it!” You have a good argument there. Many, many people are using selfies in professional profiles, social media, and even on resume headers.

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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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7 Alternatives to Skool.com

Disciple Media

Since the turn of the century online learning has exploded. An industry that was essentially non-existent 30 years ago is now worth tens of billions of pounds, with hundreds of millions of eager learners worldwide queuing up for classes on a plethora of online learning platforms. One popular platform for e-learning is skool.com. Read on to find out what’s great and not-so-great about skool.com and to learn about 7 popular alternatives to skool.com you should consider.

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The Pros and Cons of a Leaderless Association

MemberClicks

There are many associations out there who choose to go without a President, a CEO, or a head of the organization. The reasons are often unique to the association itself, but often an association doesn’t have the salary for a leadership position and therefore the decisions makers are volunteers who have full time jobs. When that’s the case it’s tough for one person to foot the responsibility his or her self, so the “President” role disperses and is shared among several people.