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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.11.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make time for microlearning. If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development.

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The Ultimate Guide to Membership Sites

Wild Apricot

So you want to start a membership site. Maybe you’re interested in developing a new source of recurring revenue. Maybe you have a lot of knowledge on a specific topic that you’re dying to share with the world. Or maybe you’re already.

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How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development

WBT Systems

How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development. Read more about How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development.

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A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project

Higher Logic

The post A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project appeared first on Higher Logic. Working on a member data analysis project for your association? This useful framework will guide your efforts. The post A 5-Step Framework for a Successful Member Data Project appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Partner Spotlight: The Image Shoppe

Aaron Wolowiec

The Image Shoppe is a brand and digital marketing agency that provides the following services: brand marketing, digital strategy, design, copywriting, web development and fractional CMO.

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Digital Transformation: Where Do I Start?

Spark Consulting

This is what it really comes down to, right? Learning about what digital transformation is (and isn’t), why it matters, what barriers are unique to associations, what advantages our industry has – that’s all interesting and useful. But how do you actually accomplish digital transformation in your association? Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess w

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Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service

Higher Logic

The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic. See how web tracking, a powerful tool within marketing automation, can help your association target and personalize member content. The post Web Tracking – the Ultimate Member Service appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Normal Left the Party—Survey Reveals Associations Want Her Back

.orgSource

What should we call it—the New Normal, the Next Normal, Another Normal? Please let go of normal. When the DJ stopped playing oldies, Normal left the party. Since well before the pandemic, I’ve been urging my colleagues and clients to consider that stability in the digital marketplace is a dangerous illusion. Guiding our association clients […].

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Are Associations Truly Innovative?

Association Adviser

With the right tools and mindset, association innovation is achievable. So why do many associations struggle to embrace habits that would let them thrive? . The post Are Associations Truly Innovative? appeared first on Association Adviser.

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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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Culture Change + Vendor Selection

Spark Consulting

As my The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward co-author Maddie Grant is fond of quipping, that’s what digital transformation is: culture change + vendor selection. The technologies of digital transformation are: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cloud. Data analytics. Internet of Things (IoT).

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Why Community Matters Episode 1 Recap: If It’s a Fog in the Pulpit

AssociationChat

“Where are we going and why does it matter?”. Some of you may recall, 11,000 forevers ago (or, during the launch of the series on the livestream yesterday ), I hoped that people would share their takeaways from the episode’s lesson, and it would turn out the series would inspire folks to think deeply about online community and how to make it better.

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What’s A Learning Experience Platform? The Essential Guide

Forj

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS? Even further, should you invest in one?

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Ask, Capture and Act Your Way to Better Member Engagement

Association Adviser

PropFuel's Ask, Capture, Act process for deepening member engagement shows you how to meet the needs of people who want your association to reach them. The post Ask, Capture and Act Your Way to Better Member Engagement appeared first on Association Adviser.

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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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The Events Elephant in the Room – Events Revenue

MemberClicks

With the recent CDC modified masking recommendations and venues around the US announcing total openings, it is becoming more apparent that in-person (or hybrid) events will rebound more quickly than initially expected. Event organizers are scrambling to not only secure locations and venues but understand the technology and execution of hybrid events.

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Interviewing The Creative Curve Author Allen Gannett

AssociationChat

What role does community play in your creativity? In The Creative Curve , this week’s Association Chat podcast guest, author Allen Gannett explains, “I found that creatives had four different types of people in their networks: a master teacher, a conflicting collaborator, a modern muse, and a prominent promoter.”. What type are you for the creatives you know?

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A pledge for harmony: Improving civility in community associations

Ungrated

Community associations comprise people with different ideals, preferences, and values. After last year’s mass protests and intense political divide, improving civility and facilitating conversations between board members, community managers, and residents matters now more than ever before. Association leaders are regularly faced with challenging and complex issues that can spark strong emotions.

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The Ethical Dimensions of The Board’s Duty of Foresight: Part I

Association Adviser

Association boards can reassert legitimacy and renew trust with stakeholders and successors by focusing their attention on 3 ethical dimensions of foresight. The post The Ethical Dimensions of The Board’s Duty of Foresight: Part I 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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6 Ways to Communicate Your Nonprofit Membership Benefits

MemberClicks

If you asked your members what a benefit looks like to them, you’d likely get many different answers. Many people join nonprofits for the community. They’re looking to find ways to connect and hang out with “their people” — like-minded folks who have the same interests, care about the same communities, and probably enjoy the same books and Netflix shows.

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4 Ways to Continue Engaging Attendees After a Virtual Event

Achieve

Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. However, with all the effort that goes into planning a successful event, it can be easy to forget to continue. cultivating relationships. after your event wraps up. While one-time attendees are appreciated, it is much more cost effective to turn these guests into repeat attendees.

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3 questions to ask during demos at AMS Fest

Nimble AMS

When you’re in the market for a new association management software (AMS) system, you need all of the information you can get. That’s why AMS Fest 2021 is the perfect place for you to be next week. AMS Fest is a virtual event focused on AMS systems, so you’ll have multiple ways to learn about today’s AMS marketplace. While you’re there, you can see AMS product demos and ask questions directly to the product vendors.

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A Six-Step Approach to Communicating in a Crisis

Association Adviser

Your association should prepare to communicate during a crisis by developing a crisis communication plan. Melynn Sight walks us through her 6-step approach. The post A Six-Step Approach to Communicating in a Crisis appeared first on Association Adviser.

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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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Little Wins for the Win!

Smooth The Path

I gained more than a few unwanted pounds during the pandemic. My kryptonite is baking. I bake bread, my husband makes pies, and my son experimented with fake-out cakes (the latest was a cake that looked like a big dish of cereal). These homemade goodies were too good to pass up. It wasn’t too long before I realized that the sweet treats were not doing me any favors, so I decided to start seriously counting calories and committing to 10,000 daily steps.

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Why attending AMS Fest is a must for association professionals

Aptify

Choosing the right membership management software – and using it optimally – is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the long-term success of your organization. So, if you’re in the market for new software, or just interested in what software is out there for associations, the AMS Fest 2021 virtual event is the place to be next week.

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6 Best Small-Town Chamber of Commerce Ideas from 2021

MemberClicks

Between shutdowns and layoffs, 2020 was not kind to the businesses that make up small-town chambers of commerce, thanks to COVID-19. But good days are ahead as analysts predict a lot of pent-up consumer demand is about to be unleashed onto the economy, making now an excellent time to help your members get their strategy in tip-top shape. Here are six of our best small-town chamber of commerce ideas to support your community.

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Statement On Plan To Launch Negotiations Toward A U.S.-UK Bilateral Technology Agreement

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Internet Association President and CEO K. Dane Snowden commented on the announcement by U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to pursue a bilateral technology agreement to be signed next year as part of the “new Atlantic Charter.”. “The U.S. and the UK both lead the world in digital and a bilateral technology agreement has the potential to benefit both nations.

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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.