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8: Membership 101: Effective Renewal Cycles

Spark Consulting

In position number 8 of the top ten all time Spark blog posts: Membership 101: Effective Renewal Cycles. (Spoiler alert: you’re going to see more of the Membership 101 series posts in the countdown.). When I reviewed the initial post, I realized everything I wrote still holds four years later. I still walk clients through this process today in creating renewal campaigns, answering questions about goals, audience(s), offer, message, tactics/platforms, resources, schedule and responsibilitie

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How to Ask for Donations

Wild Apricot

Donations are a BIG DEAL to your nonprofit: they’re a primary revenue stream , support your base costs, and give you the resources you need to keep growing. However, many people get nervous when it comes to the big question: how to ask for donations?

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How to Help Understaffed Member Companies Become More Competitive in the Talent Marketplace

WBT Systems

Spend any time on LinkedIn and you’ll see a slew of “we’re hiring” posts from association colleagues. It seems like everyone is looking for staff these days. What’s the situation in your association’s industry?

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11 Trends Impacting Association Events Right Now

Aaron Wolowiec

Here are 11 trends Event Garde has found to be impacting association events right now, including both an overview of the challenges we’ve experienced first-hand and a recommended solution for you and your team to consider.

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VR 101: Facts, Fiction, and Testing It Out

Speaker: John Blackmon - CTO, CAIO ELB Learning

Did you know that (VR) training is becoming more of a mainstream strategy in the eLearning Industry? This learning modality has changed dramatically over the past 2 years, and several organizations have proven it has better results than traditional eLearning - but why and is it worth it? Join John Blackmon, CTO and Chief AI Officer of ELB Learning, and creator of CenarioVR and Lectora, for an honest look at data points and common myths — including needing a camera to get started or a headset to

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How American Medical Group Association is Innovating to Meet Member Expectations

Higher Logic

The post How American Medical Group Association is Innovating to Meet Member Expectations appeared first on Higher Logic. Joe DeLisle, Director of Council Relations at AMGA, walks us through how he made changes to keep members happy and engaged in their online community. The post How American Medical Group Association is Innovating to Meet Member Expectations appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Bridging a Generation Gap Between Your Members: What’s a “Next Gen” Committee?

Association Adviser

Did you know that there are currently four generations in the workforce? (Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z). Your membership is almost certainly made up of a diverse group of professionals with varied ages and experiences – and, hence, different needs and wants. This could mean that a professional who has been in the industry […]. The post Bridging a Generation Gap Between Your Members: What’s a “Next Gen” Committee?

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3 ways to align association goals and technology with your ideal member

Nimble AMS

How does your association define its goals? As you seek to reach your organizational goals, it’s crucial to take a step back and consider what drives your association. Member engagement and delivering a member-centric experience are integral to all organizations—therefore, it should be a priority in determining your association’s goals. . Here’s how you can use membership aims and innovative technology to successfully surpass your association goals. .

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[GUEST BLOG] 2 Reasons People Join and What it Tells You About Members

GrowthZone

by Frank Kenny. Have you ever thought about the different reasons people join your chamber or association? It often comes down to two big things. Some people want to get something FROM your organization, while some people want to get something done THROUGH your organization. Those who join to get something FROM your chamber or association probably want at least one of the following returns on investment (ROI) to: Meet people in the chamber or industry.

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Professional Wellness: Better Health Through Better Living

Multiview

Each June, Professional Wellness Month sheds light on the workplace’s role in creating a healthy environment for employees to thrive in, while also providing employers with helpful tips and resources for maintaining productive, engaged employees. As adults spend the majority of their active years at work, it should come as no surprise that there is a correlation between work and an individual’s overall wellbeing.

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Why Nonprofits Are Seriously Interested in eLearning Tech

The time is right for nonprofits to do more with learning tech! Nonprofit organizations seem to have accelerated their interest in eLearning tech as of late. Driving this need are several factors including reaching a remote workforce, growing demands for training, and changing regulations. The challenges nonprofits face are not dissimilar from for-profit companies, yet there are notable differences.

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How Associations Can Build Engagement on Social Media

Association Adviser

In our previous article on social media tone and voice, we detailed what you need to do to make sure your association sets the right tone with your audience. Now that your social media’s tone and voice are in line with your association’s brand, the next question you might have is, how do you actually […]. The post How Associations Can Build Engagement on Social Media appeared first on Association Adviser.

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HOA and Condo Manager Association Management Group (AMG) Builds Hope for Triad Area Pediatric Cancer Patient

AMG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (PRWEB) JUNE 08, 2022 Volunteers from Association Management Group (AMG), one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers representing more than 30,000 property owners, constructed a custom backyard playset on June 3 for six-year-old Jenifer Maria Sanchez of Winston-Salem, a pediatric cancer patient in treatment for leukemia.

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Have party, will travel: Block party trailer builds neighborly connections

Ungrated

Creating community spirit and building neighborly connections is a long-standing attribute of community associations. One community in Northern Virginia is taking a simple, old-school approach that’s proving to be a recipe for success: a block party trailer. From single-family homes in master-planned communities to suburban townhouses and city condominiums, each common interest community has its own history, personality, and characteristics that make it a special place to live.

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Catch up with top 5% podcast Work @ Life!

PROPEL

Missed some recent episodes of Work @ Life? Here’s an easy way to catch up. Don’t forget to subscribe via your favorite podcast channel! ( Spotify – Apple Podcasts – Hubspot Podcasts – and more!). Source.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Board Diversity: What It Is and Why It Matter to Associations and Chambers

MemberClicks

Having a diverse board can have a huge positive impact on your association, chamber or organization. Not only are diverse and inclusive boards 35% more likely to earn revenue compared to those that are not diverse, but diverse boards better represent communities, provide valuable perspectives when planning and organizing events and help make sure that your organization’s messages and culture is as inclusive as possible. .

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Introducing the Association Chat Knowledge Hub

AssociationChat

Introducing the Association Chat Knowledge Hub. Explore thought leadership content and solutions from experts and vendors in the association industry. Gain access to our curated online library of timely and downloadable content on more than 5 critical topics. Expect a mix of technical, management and professional development topics designed to meet your needs as an Association Executive.

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Extreme drought: California communities facing new water restrictions

Ungrated

Drought has come roaring back in the West, bringing with it new water restrictions that are set to impact communities across the region in the coming months. In California, starting June 1, residents are required to limit their outdoor watering to one day a week, facing $2,000 fines per acrefoot of water supplied to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for noncompliance.

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How Culture Coaching Can Help You Keep Top Talent

PROPEL

With the great resignation in full swing, everyone is struggling to attract and retain top talent, and trying to beat the competition with traditional moves like salary and benefits is harder now, because you’re competing with more organizations across the country who can match or beat what you’re offering. Culture, on the other hand, is not something your competitive organizations can “match” as.

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Report: 2023 Association Survey Results

For the 9th 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 2023 survey results report to see how your association compares: Challenges/Concerns/Worries Reinstatement Strategies Non-Dues Revenue Sources Renewal Rates, and More!

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Tips For Negotiating a Condo Association Landscaping Contract

AMG

Tips for negotiating a condo association landscaping contract Read the full article: [link] /.

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Association Brain Food: 6.10.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Staffing issues. If member companies are struggling to recruit and keep staff , they will be reluctant to let employees attend conferences or volunteer for your association. WBT Systems suggests strategies to attract talent to your association’s industry and help member companies improve their hiring and retention practices.

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How to Build a Coaching Website

Disciple Media

The internet is where business is moving and you’re either on that flight or you’re going to be left behind. So whether you sell building materials, cinema tickets or coaching services, it is crucial that you have a viable online presence. With a coaching website you can: Post your professional credentials and favourable reviews. Add a blog and enhance your authority by writing about issues related to your speciality.

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#1 Subscriber Retention Secret

Robert Skrob

Have you ever had the situation where you decide to reach out to members to engage with them, but when you email o them, they reply with a request to cancel? What can you do to resolve this situation? Click here to watch. See if you resonate with any of the following scenarios: You invest lots of time and money. Continued. The post #1 Subscriber Retention Secret appeared first on Membership and Subscription Growth.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Learn What Makes the Best Online Coaching Software

Disciple Media

With the right online coaching software or platform at their disposal, coaches are discovering it is much easier to manage the clients they have – and to take on new ones. But what exactly are the characteristics that the best coaching apps share, and is there one that stands apart from the rest? A New World of Personalised Technology. Coaching as a profession has experienced significant expansion and diversification in recent years.

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Rise Above the Competition With a Personal Trainer App

Disciple Media

In 2011 there were some 15,000 personal trainers in the UK. By 2019 that number had risen to 23,000, driven almost entirely by the proliferation of smartphones and wireless broadband internet. The shift toward online personal training has created interest in finding the most effective way to stay in touch with clients and deliver high-quality services.

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The Many Advantages of Your Own Branded Coaching App

Disciple Media

A branded coaching app is not a gimmick or a trend. It’s a powerful productivity tool that can produce quantifiable, real-world benefits that cannot be obtained by other methods. For coaches that means: Enhanced Communication. It might be strange to think that being personally removed from the client can result in better communication but that is exactly what can happen with a white-label coaching app.