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Analyzing Online Communities: 44 Stats & Facts to Take Away for 2021

Higher Logic

The post Analyzing Online Communities: 44 Stats & Facts to Take Away for 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic. Explore 2021 research from The Community Roundtable’s annual report. These 44 stats will help you understand key findings and orient yourself for the rest of the year ahead. The post Analyzing Online Communities: 44 Stats & Facts to Take Away for 2021 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Don’t Lead with Lower Prices

Aaron Wolowiec

Have you ever seen an ad that says “New Low Price” ? What effect did that have on you? Did it make you want to purchase the item? Or did it make you question why the price was lowered? In this article, we talk about the psychology of how you position discounts, and why it matters.

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Turning Efforts into Impact: Measuring Your Online Community’s Value

Higher Logic

The post Turning Efforts into Impact: Measuring Your Online Community’s Value appeared first on Higher Logic. Hear from 3 of our Engagement Experts about how they set online community KPIs & goals, measure their impact, and then share internally about the community’s value. The post Turning Efforts into Impact: Measuring Your Online Community’s Value appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics

WBT Systems

Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics. Read more about Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics.

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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: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Good advice never goes out of style. WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now.

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Is Your Association Using Data to Increase Event Revenue?

Association Analytics

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. Now, as the world is opening back up, your association may be planning to go back to in-person meetings or use a hybrid approach. Whichever format you choose, you should consider your historical event data as you develop your event marketing strategy.

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Partner Spotlight: PROPEL

Aaron Wolowiec

PROPEL can help you achieve culture-driven performance & accountability. Their innovative and culture-driven consulting, coaching, and learning programs can take your organization to the next level.

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Digital Transformation—Once an Option, Now a Necessity

.orgSource

When do you stop having a choice? In May 2019, when the panel discussion below was first published in the.orgSource newsletter, digital transformation probably wasn’t top of mind for most association leaders. Since 2020 taught us that only the digital survive, new strategies and approaches for IT are on every agenda. The question is […]. The post Digital Transformation—Once an Option, Now a Necessity appeared first on.orgSource.

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Podcast: Creating the Place Where Talent Gathers

Association Adviser

Brian Hoffman, president and co-creator of BankTalentHQ, explains how the Illinois Bankers Association attracts talent to the banking industry. The post Podcast: Creating the Place Where Talent Gathers 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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5 Ways to Revamp Your Membership Committee

Membersuite

Every association is unique—that old saying is true and you can really see it in membership committees. Some associations can’t live without theirs, some got rid of theirs years ago, and some wonder what to do with their membership committee. If you’ve had an uneasy feeling about your membership committee, you are not alone. After reading this post, you can decide if your membership committee members are spending their time and talent in the best way and, if not, you can propose some changes.

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What Does the Post-Pandemic “Normal” Look Like for Associations?

Forj

orgSource , a leader in helping associations improve efficiency and create growth strategies using technology, recently released a report that provides valuable insight into how associations handled the pandemic, and how it is shaping their future. Leaders from more than 100 associations responded to the survey , rating how they did adapting to everything from remote work environments and virtual conferences, to embracing online learning platforms.

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10 Association Membership Recruitment Ideas for 2021

MemberClicks

Now is a great time to be thinking about new member recruitment for your association. Your future members are likely more primed than ever for that feeling of community that comes from joining an association.

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Earn More Non-Dues Revenue from These Unexpected Places

Association Adviser

Recruitment advertising and sponsored content are 2 underutilized but accessible sources of non-dues revenue for associations. We explore both possibilities. The post Earn More Non-Dues Revenue from These Unexpected Places 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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SBI’s Tiffany Hanzo Martin Receives WSAE Rising Star Award

SBI

SBI is excited to announce that Tiffany Hanzo Martin , Association Executive and Director of Member Services, was presented with the Rising Star Award at the 2021 Washington Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Annual Convention. This award recognizes an emerging association leader in Washington State under the age of 40 and/or with less than 5 year’s experience in association management.

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Top 8 Sessions to Attend at ASAE Annual and Why

Forj

The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition , taking place on August 13-18th, is one of the (if not the biggest) association-related event each year. The numerous amount of networking opportunities, educational sessions, and ways to earn CAE credit truly makes this event so valuable. All sessions listed are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Here are some of the virtual sessions we recommend attending to get the most out of your conference experience. 1.

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Know before you fly: Not all flags are treated equally under the law

Ungrated

Contributed by Kevin M. Hirzel, Esq. Flag Day, held annually on June 14 since 1916, celebrates the history and traditions of the U.S. as Americans proudly display the Star-Spangled Banner. For those who live in community associations, it’s important to know how to properly fly a U.S. flag under the law and review a community’s rules on its display. The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act , enacted in 2006, and its accompanying executive order provide that community associations cannot adopt

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Create a Better Normal through Connectional Intelligence

Association Adviser

It's our moment to set new hybrid norms for how associations connect with members. Erica Dhawan explains the 4 Laws of Connectional Intelligence. The post Create a Better Normal through Connectional Intelligence 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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Third-Party Delivery Services & The COVID-19 Pandemic

InternetAssociation

The symbiotic relationship between third-party delivery services and restaurants has been more critical during the pandemic than ever. Lockdowns and social distancing rules saw restaurants, unable to operate at total capacity, relying heavily on delivery to stay afloat. Internet Association (IA) hosted a panel on May 25 to discuss the ways third-party delivery services aid the restaurant industry, as well as the changes we can expect to see moving forward.

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Managing eLearning Podcast: Episode 5 Summary & Highlights

Forj

In episode 5 of Managing eLearning , Dr. Deb Stone , Assistant Director of Continuing Education at The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), sat down with Dr. Jon Aleckson and Matt Harpold to discuss how working with associations executives takes time and collaboration to build a digital strategy. Deb shares how she worked to understand the essentials of what to implement and how to prioritize her organization’s digitalization.

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Divided we fall: Helping address inequality in community associations

Ungrated

Decades-long social movements have made progress in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in communities and workplaces across the U.S., but challenges to address inequality remain. Recent incidents involving the display of the Confederate battle flag in some community associations have renewed the need to understand the implications of the Civil War-era symbol.

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Are You a Puzzler?

Smooth The Path

There are many ways to engage members, but not all engagement tactics will work for your particular association or members. Other tactics will work at varying levels of intensity. Some tactics will work for a bit and then cease to be effective. Member engagement is like a marathon puzzle. We are always spreading the hundreds of possibilities out in front of us and picking the next idea that seems like it might have merit for our situation.

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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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Nimble AMS wins Partner of the Year Award from Salesforce.org

Nimble AMS

I can’t help bragging a bit today: Each year, Salesforce.org recognizes a select group of partners for their work over the past year as top partners. More than 4,000 independent software vendor (ISV) partners work with Salesforce.org today, and this award recognizes those who have excelled in serving customers, innovating on the Salesforce platform, and giving back to the community.

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5 pitfalls to avoid with your membership software implementation

Aptify

You might have realized it’s time for new membership management software for your organization: Your staff can’t easily run reports. You don’t trust the data to help you make solid decisions. The interface is confusing and, let’s face it, kind of ugly. So you’re going out to find a better option, get board approval, sign a contract, and gear up to implement new software.

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12 Volunteer Recruitment Ideas for Year-Round Support

MemberClicks

Volunteers are critical for all types of organizations, from nonprofits to schools to membership organizations. They can help organizations fill staffing gaps, build excitement around an event, give hours toward supporting your mission, and so much more.

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Membership Myth Debunked

Smooth The Path

People are just not that into joining, belonging, or being part of communities anymore. . My grandparents belonged to the same church, participated in the same few clubs, and volunteered their time for a couple of worthy causes, and they did this for decades. Now people come and go, so we think people are just not that into joining or belonging the way they used to be.

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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.