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Continuity in the time of the Great Resignation

Higher Logic

The post Continuity in the time of the Great Resignation appeared first on Higher Logic. A record 4.4 million employees quit their jobs in September 2021, a sign that The Great Resignation has no intention of slowing down. With so much employee turnover, is your organization prepared for continuity with automation. The post Continuity in the time of the Great Resignation appeared first on Higher Logic.

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How the Technology-Averse Members of the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials Became Online Education Converts

WBT Systems

Many of us have winced at the sight of someone’s backside when bent over in pants that expose too much—a condition unfortunately named after plumbers. But the physical demands of a plumber’s job are no joke.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.3.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 12 more days until I see many of you at ASAE TEC in Washington DC! Woo hoo! Let the countdown begin! Get on it, register now! Tech-averse members. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business.

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Considerations for Year-End Well Wishes and Gift Giving for Your Members, Customers, and Staff

Aaron Wolowiec

As the holiday season and year end approaches, many organizations look for ways to acknowledge the season with their members, customers and staff. But this isn’t always an easy task and depending on your audience(s), coming up with the right messaging and/or gift-giving idea is crucial to ensure your well-intended gesture reaches your audience as imagined.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

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!

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Why Accessibility and Community go Hand in Hand

Higher Logic

The post Why Accessibility and Community go Hand in Hand appeared first on Higher Logic. The post Why Accessibility and Community go Hand in Hand appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Get Teams Back to their Happy Place

.orgSource

If your staff was singing kumbaya around the metaphorical campfire before the pandemic; Don’t assume they are still in that happy place. The abrupt switch from in-person to home office took a toll. Associations thrive on plans, procedures, and processes. Our culture is the opposite of spontaneous. The careful preparation that usually accompanies a significant […].

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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: 10 Years of Association Communications Benchmarking Webinar Q&A

Association Adviser

On October 21, Naylor and Association Adviser hosted “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: 10 Years of Association Communications.” In the hour-long webinar, we looked back at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed through the lens of the 2021 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. We reviewed important trends that have shaped the association industry over […].

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10 Key Takeaways from Community Predictions 2022

Higher Logic

The post 10 Key Takeaways from Community Predictions 2022 appeared first on Higher Logic. Download your free copy today! The post 10 Key Takeaways from Community Predictions 2022 appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Is Your Association Digital or Digitized?

PROPEL

The past two years have taught us valuable lessons, and many of them concern our relationship with the digital products and services we use. We learned that we could move quickly and not get everything right the first time, and the world didn’t end. For too long, too many of us in associations assumed that digital transformation wasn’t for us.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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How to Strengthen the Communication of Your Remote and Hybrid Teams

Achurch

A CEO recently reached out to us with a problem. She said that her newly permanent remote teams are having varying levels of success communicating with each other. Some of her teams are operating at levels higher than they ever did while in the office. But many others are struggling. She said that she has lately been getting emails from some of their employees expressing concerns.

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Member Spotlight: 20 Questions to Ask

MemberClicks

If you’re like many organizations, you’re consistently looking for ways to enhance your member experience. While some associations rely on hosting networking events or sending free branded swag, you can engage them simply by shining a spotlight on select members. A member spotlight is typically a brief profile you write to highlight the person’s achievements and contributions to the organization.

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Increase Engagement and Improve Your Social Media Reach

GrowthZone

Membership expert Frank Kenny recently shared an idea to boost social media engagement and proved it worked. In one of his newsletters, he sent a word find similar to the one in this article. The Crockett Area Chamber used the puzzle Frank had provided and had multiple people engage with that post. That’s huge for improving your social media algorithm and ensuring social posts reach more followers.

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Last Chance to Sign Up for Our Priority-Based Execution Course

PROPEL

On Monday, December 6, we’re starting a new cohort for our 6-month online course for small-staff association leaders, helping them create a culture that bridges strategy and operations in order to grow their impact. The course is derived from our in-depth coaching program for association leaders (and whole management teams) from larger associations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’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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Member Service and Engagement

Smooth The Path

Member service tends to fall into two categories. The primary function of one type of member service is to protect the association, and this goal is to ensure that members get exactly what they are entitled to get. The function of another type of member service is to protect the member. This stance tries to make sure that members become even more engaged than before they called.

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IA Statement on Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing

InternetAssociation

Washington, D.C. – Today, IA President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on proposed legislation: “Today’s hearing highlighted many challenges, but the proposals examined by the subcommittee impact the entire internet ecosystem and are problematic.

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Engage Your Members with Marketing Automation

GrowthZone

Marketing automation is the ultimate win-win for associations. Forget the days of tedious marketing work with little return; with the right tools, your members and prospects can receive a personalized experience where they feel supported and stay engaged with little effort on your part. Keep reading to learn how to optimize these benefits (and more!

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Will we see you in Nashville or DC in December?

PROPEL

It’s been a while since I posted a “speaking circuit” post, wow! Gotta admit, I am perfectly happy to not leave the house. I have turned into a hobbit, happily going from kitchen to garden and that’s about it… However, I am super excited to let you know that Jamie and I will both be out and about in December! If you’re going to Nashville for Digital Now, come see Jamie’s session: Workshop.

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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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There’s No Efficiency in Big Thoughts

Smooth The Path

Sometimes projects take much longer than they are supposed to, and that is okay. You might be thinking, “what is she crazy? It is NOT okay that our project is taking too long. We have so much to do, and this feels like a waste of time. We are behind our deadline, and we have to figure out how to get back on track.” I hear you! I often feel the same way.

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Valuable insight: Addressing the needs of community association homeowner leaders

Ungrated

Contributed by Janet L. Newcomb. Community association homeowner leaders are looking for more networking opportunities to learn from other board members and committee members, help with building a positive image for their communities, and support for fair laws and regulations. That’s what more than 90% of CAI homeowner members stated in a survey conducted by CAI’s Homeowner Leaders Council earlier this year.

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IA Leads Multi-Organization Letter Opposing Canada’s Digital Services Tax

InternetAssociation

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Internet Association partnered with ten other organizations in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen requesting the U.S. formally urge Canada to stop the upcoming January 1 implementation of their unilateral, retroactive digital services tax.

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How Much Does Coaching Cost?

PROPEL

The range of coaching costs is huge, mostly because the definition of “coaching” varies a lot. As I explained in this post, there are different types of coaching. Career coaching with an individual is very different than coaching an entire management team on integrating strategy, execution, and culture and, as you might expect, the pricing models are different as well.

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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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3 Tips for Expressing Appreciation to Online Donors

Achieve

Your donors made the decision to contribute their hard-earned money to your cause because they believe in it and want to support your organization. But this doesn’t mean they don’t like to be thanked for their contributions! . Showing your donors that you. appreciate their support. and that your work depends on their continued involvement is crucial for the long-term success of your organization.

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3 Reasons to Partner with Utah’s Best HOA Management Company

HOA Strategies

A lot goes into running your homeowners or condominium association. Especially considering you’re doing the best you can for the community for zero pay! Board members are expected to shoulder so many burdens: you are responsible for creating and maintaining a harmonious community; you are expected to keep the association financially healthy, even though your neighbors all want to keep their rates as low as possible; and when those neighbors fall behind on payments, they see you as the bad guy wh

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Member Spotlight: 20 Questions to Ask

MemberClicks

If you’re like many organizations, you’re consistently looking for ways to enhance your member experience. While some associations rely on hosting networking events or sending free branded swag, you can engage them simply by shining a spotlight on select members. A member spotlight is typically a brief profile you write to highlight the person’s achievements and contributions to the organization.

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How Much Does Culture Consulting Cost?

PROPEL

There are many factors that go into the pricing of consulting projects that are aimed at improving your workplace culture, and the range is huge: for small organizations (less than 500 employees), you’re looking at $5,000 at the low end, and six figures on the high end if you’re in it for the long term. There are, of course different stops along that range: Culture workshop (under $10,000).

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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!