July, 2022

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Designing an Effective New Member Onboarding Process: 7 Tips

Wild Apricot

You’ve designed a value-packed membership program that offers amazing benefits and gives your members access to highly sought-after resources. So how is it possible that your renewal rates keep declining? Why are members dropping off when they.

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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

Imagine, it’s your second day on the job when the CEO asks you to find a new AMS for the association. I mean, really, they couldn’t have mentioned that in the interview? You wouldn’t believe how often I’ve seen this happen to association staff who usually don’t know the first thing about selecting an AMS and don’t have the budget (or the inkling) to hire a consultant. 10 Steps to Choosing Your Next AMS.

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Association Learning Subscriptions Increase Your Audience and Revenue

WBT Systems

Membership is stagnant or declining for many associations. Only 38% of associations participating in MGI’s 2022 membership benchmarking survey increased their membership in 2021.

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Flexibility and Creativity: The Key to Event Planning

Aaron Wolowiec

As we prepare to kick off the busy fall conference season, we are continuously reminded that despite the resurgence of in-person events, the way we plan and execute events continues to require more flexibility…with a side of creativity.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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A Journey: From Member Marketing to Corporate Marketing

Higher Logic

The post A Journey: From Member Marketing to Corporate Marketing appeared first on Higher Logic. On a recent episode s of the Member Engagement Show podcast, Annie Henderson walked us through what it’s been like to make the transition from member-targeted marketing to corporate partnerships and sponsorships. . The post A Journey: From Member Marketing to Corporate Marketing appeared first on Higher Logic.

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The Easiest Way To Collect and Track Membership Dues

Wild Apricot

If you’re starting a membership organization, one of the first things you’ll want to think about is how to collect membership dues. Membership managers often find it challenging to: Decide on a fair price and payment schedule for their.

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5MWA Back to the Office & Summer Outing

Virtual

In our latest episode of 5 Minutes with Andy discusses going back to the office, a recent TED Talk, and how to be flexible. Tune in to hear more! In our latest episode of 5 Minutes with Andy discusses going back to the office, a recent TED Talk, and how to be flexible. Tune in to hear more!

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Provide Skills Training to Help Industry Employers and Professionals Succeed in a Changing Workplace

WBT Systems

A constant theme pops up in posts and reports about professional development and the workplace—skills. Upskilling, reskilling, skills gaps, skills training, skills-based credentialing.

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Designing impactful instructor-led learning experiences with the millennial in mind

Aaron Wolowiec

When it comes to offering face-to-face learning experiences, such as a day-long interactive workshop or a 75-minute breakout session at a conference, associations must carefully consider the millennial learner’s needs and expectations.

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The Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations

44 low-cost and free ideas to reduce employee turnover and improve morale. Employee turnover is disruptive, costs money, and impacts morale. But it’s preventable — or at least manageable — when you have a game plan. Read the Staffing Solutions Playbook for Associations, and you’ll learn: 21 ideas to boost morale and improve retention 12 key perks of time off, awards, recognition, and praise 11 strategies to keep new and existing employees involved and informed, and why this is fundamental to the

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9 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Automation Platform Investment

Higher Logic

The post 9 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Automation Platform Investment appeared first on Higher Logic. Increase your ROI with these tips. The post 9 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Automation Platform Investment appeared first on Higher Logic.

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The Right Facilitation Skills Make Meetings Meaningful

.orgSource

We’re all challenged for time. If you wonder why members aren’t more engaged with your association, that’s one big reason. There aren’t enough hours in the day. When you want volunteers to serve on a committee or support an initiative, it’s critical to give them a rewarding return on the investment. A skilled facilitator can […]. The post The Right Facilitation Skills Make Meetings Meaningful appeared first on.orgSource.

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Nonprofit Bylaws 101: How to Write (and Change!) Bylaws for Your Organization

Wild Apricot

Over the years, your nonprofit is bound to grow and change! Nonprofit bylaws help to remove uncertainty from those changes by starting your nonprofit from a solid foundation. But what are bylaws for a nonprofit in the first place? If you’ve never.

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5MWA Back to the Office & Summer Outing

Virtual

In our latest episode of 5 Minutes with Andy discusses going back to the office, a recent TED Talk, and how to be flexible. Tune in to hear more! In our latest episode of 5 Minutes with Andy discusses going back to the office, a recent TED Talk, and how to be flexible. Tune in to hear more!

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5 Habits of Growth-Oriented Associations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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Convince Industry Employers to Eliminate Unnecessary Paper Ceiling Requirements for Hiring

WBT Systems

In September 2022, common sense will hopefully prevail. A national advertising campaign will challenge the hiring status quo by championing skills-based hiring.

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15 Best Practices for Virtual Site Visits

Aaron Wolowiec

In partnership with ConferenceDirect, I recently began exploring and conducting virtual site visits. Based upon our recent experiences sourcing a number of venues for national events, following are 15 best practices for making the most of your virtual site visits.

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It’s a Matter of Trust: How to Keep Members Believing in You

Higher Logic

The post It’s a Matter of Trust: How to Keep Members Believing in You appeared first on Higher Logic. Our recent guest on the Member Engagement Show podcast, KiKi L’Italien, has thoughts on the value of trust for associations, and how it needs to be cultivated, not just built once. . The post It’s a Matter of Trust: How to Keep Members Believing in You appeared first on Higher Logic.

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6 Reasons to Visit Booth 440 at ASAE Annual

Membersuite

We are very excited to be exhibiting at this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville, TN! After an unimaginable two years that challenged us in every way, we’re ecstatic to reconnect face-to-face and are proud that our event engagement company, Event Farm , helped make this possible as ASAE’s event safety partner. For any conference first-timers, ASAE Annual is where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, sol

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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The Ultimate Guide to Donation Pages for Nonprofits + 25 Examples to Fire Up Your Fundraising

Wild Apricot

Donations are the lifeblood of any nonprofit! Not only do they bring in regular revenue, but they also represent the strength of your relationships with your supporters. Looking for an easy way to turn those supporters into donors? Then it’s.

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3 Ways to Boost Attendance at Your Association’s Next In-Person Event

Association Adviser

Events come in all shapes and sizes, and with the shift from solely virtual to a combination of hybrid, virtual, and live events, there is no doubt that there is a large focus on reaching attendance goals regardless of the size of your event. For some associations, you might be striving to have 100 members […]. The post 3 Ways to Boost Attendance at Your Association’s Next In-Person Event appeared first on Association Adviser.

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A Shadow Board Can Help Your Association Become More Relevant to Young Professionals

WBT Systems

Despite the recruitment and retention efforts of associations, two-thirds (66%) of members are still Boomers and Gen X, a three-point increase over last year.

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Strategies for Improving Your Culture Quickly

Aaron Wolowiec

A lot of organizations have already suffered from the great resignation, but there’s an even larger number that are about to. Your top people who are thinking about leaving are more likely to stay when they see that your existing culture is actually pretty great. So that’s the challenge now: if we want to keep the people who are already looking to leave, we need to make our culture awesome—REALLY quickly.

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Virtual Training, Real Results: Exploring the Potential of VR in the Workplace

Speaker: John Blackmon - CTO, CAIO ELB Learning

Did you know that (VR) training is becoming more of a mainstream strategy in the eLearning Industry? This learning modality has changed dramatically over the past 2 years, and several organizations have proven it has better results than traditional eLearning - but why and is it worth it? Join John Blackmon, CTO and Chief AI Officer of ELB Learning, and creator of CenarioVR and Lectora, for an honest look at data points and common myths — including needing a camera to get started or a headset to

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How to plan an effective request for proposal (RFP)

Nimble AMS

Is your organization thinking about purchasing new technology, but not quite sure where to start? You’re not alone! Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . Modern technology is a crucial investment for any organization, but professional and trade associations might hesitate to adopt new technology because o

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Your Customer Service Problems Could Be Rooted in Transparency Issues

PROPEL

Nearly every organization has a version of this customer service problem: customers or members reach out to you because they need some specific answer or piece of information, but frequently the person they get a hold of (phone, online, in person) doesn’t have that information/answer and has to get back to them later. That may not sound like a big deal, but in the age of the internet we have.

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25 Club Management Software Tools That Save Time and Money

Wild Apricot

Small to medium sized clubs — those run by a handful of part-time staff or volunteers — use club management software as an inexpensive way to automate nearly all of their administrative work so they can get back to what’s important:

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Is Your Association Facing a Crisis? What Great Leaders Do in Times Like These

Association Adviser

Leaders are expected to stand tall and embrace change in times of crisis. The same goes for associations. Members rely on the directional leadership of associations — even more so during uncertain times. Regardless of the industry, every association will face a crisis at some point because, try as you might, some are simply unavoidable. […]. The post Is Your Association Facing a Crisis?

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Why Nonprofits Are Seriously Interested in eLearning Tech

The time is right for nonprofits to do more with learning tech! Nonprofit organizations seem to have accelerated their interest in eLearning tech as of late. Driving this need are several factors including reaching a remote workforce, growing demands for training, and changing regulations. The challenges nonprofits face are not dissimilar from for-profit companies, yet there are notable differences.