Membersuite
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Membership renewals are now an automatic process, thanks to your AMS. Renewal invoices go out and dues payments come in. However, that’s a best-case scenario. The harsh reality is that sometimes renewals and payments don’t come in. What can you proactively do to create the conditions for more renewals? I’ve been nosing around and gathering ideas for improving the membership renewal strategy and process.
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Do y our members value in – person events ? If so, g ive them something to talk about when you improve the member experience by adopting innovative technology ! Associations Now reports that young professionals value in-person events. Regardless of age or professional background, all m embers value the p ersonalization of events and there is still a distinct desire for hybrid options.
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GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
It’s no surprise that when GrowthZone surveyed 388 association professionals across the U.S. and Canada at the end of 2022, the top non-dues revenue source listed was events. Successful Revenue-Generating Events How can you ensure success for your important revenue-generating events? When you spend a lot of time and money preparing for an in-person event for education, fundraising, networking, or membership building, the last thing you want is an empty room.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The post Learn Strategies to Engage Members and Help Your Association Thrive at Super Forum 2023 appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic’s annual Super Forum is back in-person for association professionals April 10-12, 2023. Here is a sneak peek of what to expect when you join us at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The post Learn Strategies to Engage Members and Help Your Association Thrive at Super Forum 2023 appeared first on Higher Logic.
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Discover how to create an effective RFP for a new Association Management System. This comprehensive ebook walks you through how to create an efficient Request for Proposals (RFP) for Association Management Software (AMS). It offers key elements to include as well as crucial tips, and advice from seasoned AMS selection experts. Download today to learn how to get started with your AMS RFP.
Multiview
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
If you want your organization to grow and thrive over time, you need members who are passionate about what your organization does for them. Think about it. Every member is a brand ambassador for your association. The positive experiences of members can help bring in new members and support the work that you do as an organization. Feedback is a fundamental part of any association's organizational process, as it helps you understand what works well and what doesn’t.
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Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Michael Williams is our Gardian of the Month! Find out what he'd like to learn more about, his favorite personal network, how he thinks mentorship aids in knowledge transfer and which season represents him best!
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The post What to Expect at Super Forum 2023 appeared first on Higher Logic. Higher Logic’s annual Super Forum is back in-person for association professionals April 10-12, 2023. Here is a sneak peek of what to expect when you join us at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The post What to Expect at Super Forum 2023 appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Analytics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The post The Top Ten List: Data Challenges appeared first on Association Analytics.
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Are you looking for proven methods to improve your events ? Gain actionable insights on the current status of your association’s events when you conduct routine surveys. With surveys, you’ll discover areas where your events are performing well and areas where you’ll need to improve. You’ll also learn how you can enhance the attendee and member experience.
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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Pulled by expectations from upper management and their employees, middle managers face major stress in the workplace. One leadership coach and mindfulness expert shares how organizations that lead with mindfulness can more effectively support their middle managers. Although stress and burnout affect everyone from entry-level employees to C-suite executives , organizations should pay attention to the pressure middle managers are facing.
AssociationChat
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
February’s Association Chat Open Forum will focus on the association value proposition and why people are chatting lately about the need for business model change We’ll have an open chat on Zoom discussing your favorite hot topics shaking things up in the association industry and whatever else we can get to in an hour! Join in the group discussion at 1 pm ET on Tuesday, February 28th if it sounds like a good time!
Association Analytics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The post The Top Ten List: Data Challenges – 3/15/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.
Forj
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Professional associations promise members access to knowledge, resources, and community to help them learn, grow, and connect—and technology empowers them to fulfill that commitment.
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Drafting board resolutions should not be draining your leadership’s time. This can impact both the flow of discussions and your overall decision-making. A board resolution is an important compliance document that records the votes and decisions on specific actions. Learn how you can get started with your board resolution by downloading our free template.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Gulp! Not another icebreaker. While plenty of people dread icebreakers, you can use these tech-supported strategies to make your meeting icebreakers more fun and less awkward, helping them live up to their promise. Icebreakers can be the spark that makes a meeting thrive—or the lead balloon that everyone dreads. That’s true for meetings of all types, whether in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. Mike Richards gives you this clue—“It revolves around mission, vision, and values.” An ear-to-ear grin lights your face and you answer, “What is an association?”—That win would be a no-brainer for anyone reading this post. Mission, vision, and values are a fundamental trio in the association playbook.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
When you consistently take meaningful action based on your surveys, and share that with your people, they will never get tired of answering future surveys. Survey fatigue is when your people lack the motivation to complete a survey you send to them. They’ll either skip it, or answer it incorrectly (e.g., marking 3 for every answer). That’s obviously not good.
Membership Marketing
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The MGI Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report highlights year after year the importance of a defined engagement program supporting a more favorable outcome in member retention. The data statistically shows this positive outcome but does not explain why putting an engagement program in place is so effective. Understanding why it works offers the opportunity to develop an even more effective effort.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion goals can become more complex when you’re moving beyond your familiar communities. Two experts recommend first meeting groups where they are. Associations have done so much to expand their efforts around DEI in recent years that it can be easy to forget that it’s still a relatively new thing. So there are bound to be hiccups along the way.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
In this two-part series, we’re discussing how any association can utilize the power of content to increase member engagement. As discussed in the previous post, content is an important driver of member engagement and can help your association engage, attract and retain members. In part two, we’ll continue our discussion on ways your association can […] The post Increasing Member Engagement Through Content: Part II appeared first on Association Adviser.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
This is the second post in a new series of case studies that showcase several different ways in which we have worked with a client to solve a particular presenting culture issue. This organization was in good shape—they had an employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of +40 (trust us, that shows high engagement). But they knew they could do better, so they did a culture assessment plus a culture change.
GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Year after year, GrowthZone chamber survey respondents have noted that less than half of their revenue comes from non-dues sources. In the 2023 survey again, 474 chamber of commerce professionals across the U.S. and Canada stated that 45% of their revenue comes from non-dues sources. Increase Non-Dues Revenue If you’re struggling to increase non-dues revenue, we can help.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The American Heart Association’s Be the Beat initiative is designed to bring training to churches, colleges, and other spaces where CPR knowledge can be easily shared. A leading medical association has launched a grassroots initiative to address troubling trends concerning cardiac health among Black and Hispanic Americans. Be the Beat, an initiative of the American Heart Association, is designed to educate members of those communities on life-saving CPR techniques.
Ungrated
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
CAI leaders at the international, national, and local levels are constantly meeting to discuss ways to help community associations solve the new and recurring challenges homeowner leaders, community managers, and business partners face. Earlier this month, teams from CAI’s eight California chapters and the leaders from the California Legislative Action Committee met in person to collaboratively problem solve.
PROPEL
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, we are joined by Andrea Hollingsworth, PhD, a Psychotherapist and former university Professor who works with organizational leaders to help build cultures of compassion in the workplace. With only 30% of workers responding with self-kindness versus self-criticism when they make a mistake a work, and just a half saying their manager supports them when they.
Aptify
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Email PDF How to protect your organization’s member data Protecting your member data is in everyone’s best interest. For your organization, it reduces data security and privacy issues. For your members, it improves their trust in your organization, which ultimately results in greater member loyalty. Keeping your organization’s data safe involves six fundamental approaches: Know the regulations regarding Personal Identifiable Information and Business Identifiable Information Put software in
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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!
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Many organizations are still struggling with how to get staff to effectively interact and connect when some people are in the office and others are working remotely. A few association pros shared what’s worked for them when it comes to team building. With some employees in the office and others working remotely on most days, it can be more difficult to build camaraderie, especially among newer staff members.
Elevating Engagement
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
My Aunt was dismayed when she couldn’t find her favorite salad dressing at Trader Joe’s. A staff member was nearby arranging broccoli, so she asked them if, by chance, there was any in the back. “Unfortunately, no,” said the staff member, “they discontinued it due to low sales. I really liked it too, but I switched to this flavor, and I think I like this new one better.
AssociationChat
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Guide Increase Event App Adoption & Usage So you've invested in an event app and are now in the design phase. It's all coming together but one thing still needs to be addressed.how will attendees know to download your event app (and use it)? With a solid marketing and promotional strategy in place, you can be sure that attendee adoption and usage rates of your event app will be maximized.
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