20+ Stand-Out Association Management Software Options
MemberClicks
APRIL 5, 2021
Spark Consulting
APRIL 6, 2021
Associations tend to default to a formal tone in communications. It feels safe. It can be hard to nail being appropriately funny, and no one ever got in trouble for being excessively formal, right? Well, no. A colleague recently shared some “tips” that had been sent to presenters for an association virtual event by the virtual event provider.
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Nimble AMS
APRIL 8, 2021
Like many much-used terms, “digital transformation” is in danger of becoming a buzzword. But the truth is that digital transformation actually means something that’s important to the future of associations. Let’s break this down. What is digital transformation? We looked to our friends at Salesforce for a definition of digital transformation. Here’s how they define it: “Digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to create new — or modify existing — business processes, cu
WBT Systems
APRIL 5, 2021
How to Host a Rewarding Ideation Session for Members and Volunteer Leaders. Read more about How to Host a Rewarding Ideation Session for Members and Volunteer Leaders.
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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.
Higher Logic
APRIL 8, 2021
The post Bring Me Higher Love: Creating Customer & Member Loyalty Through Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic. Each segment of your customer or member base needs an experience that will take them to the next level of love & loyalty. Learn how engagement can help you get them there. The post Bring Me Higher Love: Creating Customer & Member Loyalty Through Engagement appeared first on Higher Logic.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 9, 2021
In 2020 many associations were forced to react quickly and either cancel events or pivot to virtual. In many cases shifting to virtual also allowed them to retain sponsorship and exhibit revenue versus refunding dollars. Luckily, our sponsors and advertisers also found themselves in unchartered waters and were likely more flexible and understanding with regards to ROI.
Association Analytics
APRIL 8, 2021
Data provides actionable insights and can give associations a navigable path to make better informed business decisions. But you want to make sure those decisions deliver outcomes that support your goals. “Business Intelligence” can be a vague and intimidating term depending on your interpretation. And yet, the ability to use data to serve your association’s mission has never been more important and timely.
Higher Logic
APRIL 6, 2021
The post We’re Saying Goodbye to One-Size-Fits-All Community Solutions appeared first on Higher Logic. Meet our three new customer community products, purpose-built for your company’s unique needs. The post We’re Saying Goodbye to One-Size-Fits-All Community Solutions appeared first on Higher Logic.
.orgSource
APRIL 6, 2021
Investing in a learning management system is no longer a choice. An LMS is much more than an enhancement to your website. It is essential equipment in a business environment that is challenging organizations to provide smarter, faster, and more engaging solutions for their customers than ever before. People look to the web as their […]. The post Strategy and Preparation Boost Your E-Learning IQ appeared first on.orgSource.
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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
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 6, 2021
Discounting is something that we love to talk about in the hopes that we will drive additional sales, but will it drive additional profitability? In this article, we're going to discuss why discounts are not necessarily bad and the proper way you should use them.
GrowthZone
APRIL 8, 2021
The GrowthZone AMS 2021 Association Industry Survey Report includes comments by association professionals, sharing some of their organization’s successes during COVID-19. Watch short videos featuring association and. chamber executives discussing their successes. >> We asked: “Related to your organization’s response to COVID, are there any success stories you’d like to share?
Smooth The Path
APRIL 8, 2021
I was speaking to a group of chapter leaders who are often the MCs of each chapter meeting. We were talking about how some member’s voices never get heard. In frustration, someone shouted out, “If I want to say something, I just say it! I never feel shy! No one else should either.” There was a long silence, and a few people timidly raised their hands.
Association Adviser
APRIL 5, 2021
Associations North's Pay It Forward initiative helps hospitality and tourism members impacted by the pandemic's economic fallout continue to be members. The post Associations North Pays It Forward to Help Hospitality and Tourism Members Rebound appeared first on Association Adviser.
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.
.orgSource
APRIL 6, 2021
The conference ROI slowly rose like a gator lifting its head from the swamp of negative numbers. But membership dues, product sales, and web analytics are sinking deeper into quicksand. Even facing a dismal scenario like this, the decision to call for outside expertise can be difficult. I understand why leaders hesitate to hire a […]. The post Don’t Wait Until You’re Swamped in Negative Numbers to Call a Consultant appeared first on.orgSource.
ReviewMyAMS
APRIL 6, 2021
Within the past year, there has been a heightened need for community management and a shift in strategy because of increased virtual engagement. Online community platforms were ready when associations and organizations needed a virtual space to connect, network, and conduct business as usual. When you think about “online communities”, you often think of an enclosed community only accessible to your members.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 6, 2021
The Freakonomics podcast is one of my favorites. Using data and research to reveal why people do what they do and why things are broken or misunderstood – it’s like smooth, dark chocolate for my brain. At the end of each podcast host, Stephen Dubner says, “until next time, take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too.” Every time I hear him say these words, I think of all the ways we take care of each other.
Association Adviser
APRIL 7, 2021
6 takeaways about how to use a member data platform to measure and strengthen member engagement, and create more personalized marketing campaigns. The post Breaking Down Data Silos with a Member Data Platform appeared first on Association Adviser.
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!
MemberClicks
APRIL 6, 2021
What is an Online Community, Really? “Sometimes you want to go…where everybody knows your name.”. A vibrant digital space. A branded, online destination. A digital collaboration tool. You may have heard these descriptions before to describe an online community. But what is an online community, really? And why do you need one?
Mariner Management
APRIL 9, 2021
That question is an ongoing conversation between associations and their chapters that is often complicated by differing state restrictions and the comfort levels of members regarding in-person events, leaving associations with no clear answers. To go fully in-person could alienate those that still feel uncomfortable while staying fully virtual risks further diminishing those vital personal connections that only face-to-face encounters can provide.
Ungrated
APRIL 8, 2021
Community associations simply can’t function without volunteers. Board members and committee members play a critical role in making community associations vibrant and attractive places to live. Finding, motivating, directing, and creating long-term volunteer partnerships, however, can be challenging. Yolanda M. Wilson, manager of neighborhood vitality in the City of Mesquite, Texas, creates engagement opportunities and drives participation to improve the city’s neighborhoods.
Association Adviser
APRIL 7, 2021
Kip and Jenn share how they approach to online events and operations to level up their virtual conference game and make logging on something you WANT to do. The post What We’ve Learned from a Year of Virtual Conferences appeared first on Association Adviser.
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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!
MemberClicks
APRIL 8, 2021
As a trade association, you have more tasks to accomplish with your website than simply informing your audience. Trade or business association websites are responsible for educating their members, as well as finding new members to help their cause. Considering the multiple purposes your site serves, designing the perfect website experience can be a bit more tricky than it is for other businesses or organizations.
Eplys
APRIL 7, 2021
For a few short weeks in 2020, the world seemed to slow. As we’ve progressed to nearly the end of the pandemic, it looks like it has begun to speed up even faster than our pre-COVID lives once again. We have all adjusted, from the way we shop to the way we work, much of it “just in time” or with greater flexibility. Who would have thought that airlines would drop their $200 change fees?
Association TRENDS
APRIL 9, 2021
Clowder, the #1 mobile engagement solution for communities, presents their 2021 Guide to Mobile Engagement! After a year that brought on many unforeseen challenges for associations including their ability to reach members, increase revenue and provide new value during the pandemic, this timely guide is aimed to help restore and strengthen that important community connectivity.
Association Adviser
APRIL 6, 2021
By understanding why people respond to certain marketing tactics, you can leverage these 10 member engagement decision-making shortcuts to your advantage. The post 10 Free Behavioral Science Secrets to Increase Engagement appeared first on Association Adviser.
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