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4 ways to balance data privacy with personalization for greater member loyalty

YourMembership

Your members have high demands for privacy and data security. But they also want personalized member communications. What’s your small association to do? Here are four tips. We hear a lot about data privacy these days. It’s a hot topic with consumers. In fact, the Community Brands Digital Evolution Study shows that 71 percent of. The post 4 ways to balance data privacy with personalization for greater member loyalty appeared first on YourMembership.

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The Secret to Retaining New Members

Membersuite

New members join associations with great expectations and specific goals in mind. But if membership doesn’t live up to those expectations, they won’t see the value and won’t renew. Read the post to learn the secret to retaining new members.

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Creating an Effective Nominating Process for your Association

Association Leaders

It’s the time of year again when many associations are implementing their nomination and election process. Because associations are groups of people or companies in the same profession or industry there are many opportunities for conflict and other challenges as an association goes through its nomination and election process. . To avoid challenges which can lead to bigger problems such as hurt feelings, dropped memberships, etc., it is important that every association have a clear nomination an

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Four Ways Associations Can Boost Their Industry’s Future Workforce

Associations Now

With many industries facing a shortage of workers and a skills gap, associations can play a critical role in addressing workforce development. Future workforce is a hot-button issue in many industries, with associations looking to boost the flow of talent into their respective fields. Last week, at a lunch and learn called “Associations’ Role in Education and Workforce Development,” experts discussed ways associations can help ensure a steady flow of current and future talent to their organizati

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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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10 habits you need to grow your organization

Association Success

The world has changed quite a bit since John D. Rockefeller went into business. . The self-made co-founder of the Standard Oil Company, who was responsible for hundreds of millions of philanthropic donations before his death in 1937, never had to worry about a social media strategy, nor did he have to consider disruption from a digital economy. So why, then, do so many entrepreneurs turn to the habits of a businessman who’s been dead for nearly a century?

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Four Ways to Fight Fake Traffic on Your Association’s Site

Associations Now

Fake traffic is growing more sophisticated than ever, and that could be bad news both for your analytics and your advertisers. Here are a few starting points for limiting the impact of traffic fakery. Your analytics are an incredibly important part of what makes your association’s website useful—sometimes even essential to its bottom line. But when that data isn’t quite accurate, it can create some big problems—and lead you to some decisions that aren’t the right ones.

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The Ultimate Guide To Creating Nonprofit Annual Reports

Wild Apricot

Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples.

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Make your association the kind of place a techie wants to work

YourMembership

National Techies Day is a perfect occasion to consider the future of your association. To deliver a great member experience, it’s time to make sure your organization is the kind of place techies want to work. Today is National Techies Day – a day when students are encouraged to consider a career in technology. It’s. The post Make your association the kind of place a techie wants to work appeared first on YourMembership.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.4.19

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If, like me, you’re sick of all the negativity around, you’ll appreciate this article by Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management about what’s good in data management —yes, data management, we’ve come a long way, baby! Dan Lautman of DelCor Technology Solutions did something that many people only talk about: he unplugged for a month.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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10 Factors to Consider When Selecting an LMS

WBT Systems

10 Factors to Consider When Selecting an LMS. Read more about 10 Factors to Consider When Selecting an LMS.

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How to Write a Sponsorship Letter (+ 2 Templates)

Wild Apricot

Ready to get into the wild and exciting world of sponsorship? Here's a complete guide to writing a sponsorship letter to help you get started.

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The REAL Reason We Keep Doing Engagement Surveys

Jamie Notter

When I do keynotes about employee engagement, I usually show this slide that documents the absolutely abysmal progress we’ve made on employee engagement over the last 20 years (the numbers are from Gallup). We’ve spent billions on engagement, by the way, yet we’ve only managed to increase the percentage of “highly engaged” employees from 30 to 34. I did the math: at that rate, we need another 297 years to get to 100%.

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Potential Members Are Not Hearing About Associations Anymore

Smooth The Path

Why don’t people join associations anymore? Well, it could be because they do not hear about your association. When I talk to members, the vast majority say they become aware of the association because someone told them about it. A coworker, a peer, a friend, a professor, a boss, or a vendor encouraged them to go to a chapter event or a conference, and then they were hooked.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Why Coworking Will Survive the WeWork Saga

Associations Now

Given WeWork’s recent troubles, association pros might be wondering if coworking is on the way out. But despite bad press for the company, the the coworking model appears to have staying power. The recent drama involving the prominent coworking firm WeWork—in which the organization’s weaknesses led to a failed attempt at an initial public offering and a replacement at the top —may be enough to make some organizations question the coworking concept entirely.

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15 Powerful Sports Management Software Options for Leagues, Clubs, and Associations

Wild Apricot

If you're wondering whether sports management software can make an impact for your team, look no further. In this article, I cover everything you need to know to choose the right option for you.

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The Art and Science of Building a High Performing Team – Part 3

Achurch

We all want to be successful. No matter what field we are in – athletics, academics, social work, or finances – we feel good when we meet goals and contribute to the wins of our overall organization. Anyone in charge of building a team knows that feeling. The only caveat is that team leaders have to get exceptional work done through other people. And, if you have ever spent time as a project manager or a similar position, you know the following statement to be true: building a high performing te

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Focused on What’s Most Important: Dawn Mancuso, Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry

Association Adviser

Dawn Mancuso of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry speaks about her love of learning and how it has helped her recognize opportunities to advance her organization, as well as the good work others are doing to support their industry and peers. The post Focused on What’s Most Important: Dawn Mancuso, Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry appeared first on Association Adviser.

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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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AARP’s New Stock Photo Collection Looks to Fight Ageism

Associations Now

With those over the age of 50 often portrayed in stereotypical visual contexts that don’t often match their modern-day realities, AARP is teaming with Getty Images on a proactive effort to fix that. When it comes to highlighting different types of people, stock photos say a lot—and they often don’t show the full picture. That problem of perception has created issues for diverse groups, including racial and ethnic minorities as well as trans and nonbinary people , who often may not show up in pho

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September Update: The new update that will help you create beautiful emails

Wild Apricot

This month's newsletter includes a big announcement about our email editor, an introduction to using the new admin roles, and an interview with Katya, our product manager.

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Keeping it fresh in problem-solving

Association Success

Association professionals don’t often have the luxury of time to ponder problems for too long. In a fast-paced world and with limited resources, there’s always something else that takes priority. Still, if we do have the opportunity or intentionally create the opportunity to spend more time defining a problem rather than making a snap decision to default to a quick-fix, here are two pieces of advice to consider when problem-solving: DON’T rely on tried-and-true ways.

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Deliver Superior Conference Education Value

Velvet Chainsaw

Here’s what hasn’t changed: Education continues to be essential to a participant’s experience. Here’s what has changed: I’m convinced that “something for everyone” programming — including basic content for the novice or intermediate practitioner — is no longer the right strategy for positioning your conference as a can’t-miss experience. We need to raise the bar higher and meet the needs of the experienced and advanced practitioners.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Why Giving Feedback May Not Be Enough

Associations Now

Leaders are encouraged to deliver feedback when they should dispense advice, researchers say. The hard part: being the kind of leader people trust to come to for advice. The performance review, as I’ve pointed out a few times around here, is a problematic thing. At best, it’s a necessary evil (you have to build compensation decisions around something ); at worst, they’re constricting once-a-year evaluations that feel like busywork for leader and employee alike.

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Meeting the Unique Membership Needs of College Students and Graduates

Membersuite

Millennials and Gen Zers have their own unique challenges, needs, and interests. They need affordable options that gives them value for their money, and helps them achieve their goals. Read this post to learn ways to attract the next generations.

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Ready for a digital transformation? Focus on these 4 areas

Association Success

It’s time for associations to think of a digital transformation as a business model transformation, which means business strategy, technology strategy and — most often — a cultural transformation. A well thought-out, long-term digital pathway can ensure the viability of our organizations, and help us reshape the customer value experience to meet customer needs and preferences that are being shaped by the likes of Amazon, Uber, Apple, Tesla and Nest.

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Getting Started with Influencer Marketing

Association Adviser

Consumers are looking for marketing that relates to them, and as that attitude grows, the future of influencer marketing will keep looking brighter. The post Getting Started with Influencer Marketing appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.