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How to Recruit Volunteers from Your Email List

Wild Apricot

If you’re sending emails to your contact list, asking for volunteers, but not getting a lot of response, it’s likely that your emails are getting lost in your recipients’ inboxes. Here's one simple thing you can do to get your emails to stand out.

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Guest blog: Beyond the RFP.

YourMembership

Widen your AMC’s business development process. by Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, President | MCI USA Association Management & Consulting & Member | AMCI’s Board of Directors. The email came out of the blue, from a really strong association executive that I interviewed a few months back who wasn’t the right fit for the professional society leadership role I tried to fill.

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Have You Seen the IDC MarketScape Report on Online Communities?

Higher Logic

Online communities are all about getting relevant, ongoing conversations to customers quickly and easily. The community industry is quickly becoming a frontrunner for the customer experience, with an emphasis on the growing importance of communities for customer relationships, feedback, and support. The new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Online Communities 2016 Vendor Assessment highlights the strengths and advantages of incorporating community into any organization.

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Top Technology Strategy Tips for NiUG Discovery

WBT Systems

With less than a week to NiUG Discovery 2016 , we are excited to be sponsoring this great, interactive, learning and networking event for the iMIS Community! As we pack and ship our materials, arrange meetings with partners, clients and associations, and put the finishing touches on our TopClass demos, we started thinking about our top technology strategy tips for getting the most out of the conference.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.23.16

Reid All About it

Let’s start with my desert hiking observations from last week in Sedona, AZ. I suppose this might bore 96% of you. But if you’re hiking out west soon, you’ll appreciate these thoughts, I hope. Greet fellow hikers as you pass by. People hiking trails rated “strenuous” are usually much friendlier than people on trails rated “easy” or “moderate”—must be a camaraderie thing.

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Turn Your 'Over Eager' Online Community Members into Super Users

Higher Logic

Do you have one member -- or several -- whose engagement is off the charts? Every time the average member posts, one of your over eager member posts many more times, far outshining the runner up. It might seem overwhelming, but don’t fret -- you actually hit a goldmine. Congratulations -- you just found a super user. Do you have trolls or super-users?

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Can Associations Thrive in a Crowded Marketplace?

Socious

When my family played Monopoly, whoever got those two blue properties (Park Place and Boardwalk) usually won. They dominated the real estate in the most powerful area of the board, so it was hard for anyone to take over their lead.

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Clearing up association chapter confusion

Aaron Wolowiec

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. While I enjoy attending PRSA functions across the country – during which I can network and learn from colleagues – I more frequently attend chapter meetings and events. Obviously, convenience plays a big factor, since venues for chapter events are within the Lansing area.

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Talking About Values

Eric Lanke

I had a rare treat this week. It's actually something that should happen a lot more frequently than it does. But in the rush to get all the "work" done, it's often something that takes a back seat. I had a talk with a staff person about our organization's core values. I mentioned last week that we were onboarding a new staff person at our association, and this sit down about our values with her and her supervisor is part of our regular orientation process.

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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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Mobilize Members: How Online Community Can Change the Election Landscape

Higher Logic

Elections. The national election is on almost everyone’s mind these days (for better or worse). But how many of your members are thinking about your organization’s board elections? Probably not as many people as you’d like. The outcome of the next board elections are vital for your organization’s function and future. They produce important conversations and ideas, enact change, and set the course for projects and growth.

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The Worst Advice for Online Community Managers

Socious

Have you ever noticed that everyone and their brother has some advice for you? Oh, you got a new job? Get there early, make sure you reply to emails right away and ask lots of questions so they know you’re interested. And wear your gray slacks, they’re very professional.

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Clearing up association chapter confusion

Aaron Wolowiec

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. While I enjoy attending PRSA functions across the country – during which I can network and learn from colleagues – I more frequently attend chapter meetings and events. Obviously, convenience plays a big factor, since venues for chapter events are within the Lansing area.

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Attracting Millennials: Are you thinking age-appropriately?

Association Adviser

By Tara Ericson and Kelly Clark. Attracting millennials to your association requires thinking about the different life stages they are living through – and marketing to them appropriately. A lot of articles out there dispense quick advice about how to attract millennials to your association’s membership: reach them on social media! Give them leadership positions right away!

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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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Are You Struggling with Unsolvable Problems, Tough Choices and Uncertainty at Your Association?

Smooth The Path

Have you tried reframing? When I start feeling those physical feelings of nervousness just before a big keynote, I remind myself that it is just my body’s way of preparing for optimal performance. This is approximately what I heard, popular keynote speaker, Michael Hyatt say in a podcast years ago. I thought it was an interesting tip so I tried it and it worked.

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7 Things Your Competitors Will Hate About Your Online Community

Socious

Has your competition gotten a little too close for comfort recently?

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The Latest Smithsonian Museum Fulfills an Association’s 100-Year Dream

Associations Now

The journey behind the creation of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, in Washington, DC, is one that spans more than 100 years. That journey started with an association’s advocacy work. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is brand-new; the basic idea behind the museum, which opens this weekend , is anything but.

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From the Corner Office: Scott Wiley, CAE

Association Adviser

Scott Wiley, CAE, head of the Ohio Society of CPAs , and newly elected Chair of the ASAE board, shares his thoughts about advocacy, millennials, member engagement and the importance of financial literacy in an exclusive Association Adviser interview. . Associations advance America’s economic competitiveness through research and innovation agendas, workforce development initiatives and global thought leader communities. .

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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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To Start or Sustain an Association-Wide Focus on Innovation the Association’s CEO Must Be On Board

Smooth The Path

If I could have dinner with any actor alive, dead or fictitious I’d pick Kermit. Yes, Kermit the frog, the Kermit that Jim Henson brought to life. One of the things that is so appealing about Kermit is he is an underdog. A humble but optimistic guy that left his hometown swamp in search of adventure. Along the way Kermit wrestles with worthiness, failure and relationships.

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Can Associations Thrive in a Crowded Marketplace?

Socious

When my family played Monopoly, whoever got those two blue properties (Park Place and Boardwalk) usually won. They dominated the real estate in the most powerful area of the board, so it was hard for anyone to take over their lead. Associations used to have similar monopolies in their industries. They were the centers of their fields and didn’t compete with other organizations.

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How to Maximize Social Media at Conferences

Associations Now

Used wisely, it can be a benefit to attendees. In just a few years, many businesses have gone from viewing social media as a distraction to an essential tool for learning and communication. It’s a great tool for meetings, too. Here’s how meeting planners, attendees, and convention and visitor bureaus are maximizing social media at conferences. While most organizers, attendees, and CVBs know to use hashtags on social media to promote a conference and foster online discussion, some groups are empl

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Leading People Through Change: An Essential for Success

Association Adviser

Jennifer Blenkle, Frameworks. Whether you need to adapt to a changing market, innovate your programs, engage new volunteers or develop new activities to advance your mission, your success requires changing the mindsets and behaviors of your team. Sounds simple enough, right? Is all you need to do change the mindsets and habits of already successful people?

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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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Great Advice for Every Association Professional

Smooth The Path

Related posts: Taking risks so our members don’t have to. Your association is telling you something. Is your association ready? The post Great Advice for Every Association Professional appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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7 Things Your Competitors Will Hate About Your Online Community

Socious

Has your competition gotten a little too close for comfort recently? If you’re like most businesses, your competition has increased in the past few years. That could mean that more local organizations are gunning for your audience, or that your competition has gone from your backyard to global. The internet has made it so much easier for small companies, large corporations, and organizations from around the world to zero in on your customers.

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It’s Debatable: Adding Elements of Debate to Conferences

Associations Now

It’s often said that debate is healthy. That’s why it could be the perfect time to consider adding the debate format to one of your upcoming meetings. When I was kid, I liked to ask a lot of questions. So much so that I heard a lot of this: “That’s enough questions,” or, “Really, you have more to ask?” And, then as a teenager, I was known to push back and rebut when I was told something I didn’t want to hear or didn’t particularly agree with.

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

Create the mission first; then build the organization. . Thomas Hedberg, The International Medical Crisis Response Alliance. Sometimes, a person feels so passionate about a cause that they start building their own organization around it. Financial advisor Valentino Sabuco ( The Financial Awareness Foundation ) and medical researcher Thomas Hedberg ( International Medical Crisis Response Alliance ) have done just that.

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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.