Sat.Jan 11, 2025 - Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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Transforming Associations Through Workforce Initiatives

Association Adviser

As associations navigate an era defined by shifting member expectations, rapid technological disruption, and an unpredictable economic landscape, one truth stands out: the strength of an organization lies in its people. Workforce initiatives, once considered ancillary, have emerged as mission-critical strategies for associations striving to maintain relevance and impact.

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How Ready Is Your Association? Discover Your Pathway to Excellence 

.orgSource

In todays environment, adaptability isnt just an advantageits a necessity. Associations are operating in a time of rapid digital transformation and evolving member expectations, where staying relevant and impactful requires the ability to continuously assess and adjust. While many organizations aspire to achieve excellence, few take the time to evaluate their readiness for the journey.

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4 Tips for Personalizing Member Engagement Opportunities

Association Freak

Reading Time: 4 minutes By: Karin Tracy Simple member engagement strategies such as sending monthly email newsletters and promoting an annual conference still have their place in association management practices. However, to compete with peer organizations, brands, and other digital distractions, associations must take a personalized approach. Personalizing the communications, engagement opportunities, and benefits your association offers its members can enhance engagement and retention.

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Of Non Dues Revenue and Opportunity Costs

Spark Consulting

I recently had the opportunity to participate in an ASAE Marketing Mavens call focused on association career centers. My question for the group was: Many of my clients are finding that their career centers are not performing as well as they used to. Anyone else experiencing this? Thoughts as to why this is happening? Anyone come up with any solutions?

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta

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Does Culture Change Really Drive Business Success?

PROPEL

A lot of leaders may not admit it, but they consider culture extra, something that is nice to have, but isnt core to organizational success. They just dont see the connection. This makes me mad, because culture isnt just about feel-good team-building exercises or a vibeits the engine that drives productivity, innovation, speed, and employee engagement.

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Tips for Effective Job Ads

YM Careers

A new job has opened at a company in your associations industry or profession. Now, its time to fill the role. So, employers who use your association job board do […] The post Tips for Effective Job Ads appeared first on YM Careers by Momentive Software.

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Optimizing The Member Experience on Your Association Website

Association Freak

Reading Time: 6 minutes By: Sarah Ferguson Imagine Trisha, a recent college graduate, joins your technical engineering association. Shes excited about the perks of membership, such as access to exclusive networking events, a mentorship program, and a job board. However, once Trisha signs up for her membership, she notices that your associations website is tricky to use.

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Report: Boards Seeking More Subject Expertise

Associations Now

NACDs governance survey found that boards are facing more challenges than ever, and are seeking leadership help beyond strategic planning. Board members are feeling more pressure to respond to economic and technological challenges, prompting narrower strategic-planning windows and a search for subject matter expertise, according to a new report. The 2025 Governance Outlook , published last month by the National Association of Corporate Directors , is based on a survey of 251 corporate board memb

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Designing an Event Microsite: 4 Tips for a Captivating Page

AMR Management Services

Whether youre hosting an engaging fundraiser or an interactive conference, a well-crafted event microsite will capture supporter attention and drive registrations. A captivating page will inform and inspire visitors to take action for a greater impact. If youre new to web design, you may feel unprepared to create your own site. Not to worrythis guide… The post Designing an Event Microsite: 4 Tips for a Captivating Page first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Association Brain Food: 1.17.25

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community Awards program. If youre thinking about creating an awards program at your associationor want to see if youre on the right track with an existing programthe folks at OpenWater have your back. Their 4-step process for planning and managing an awards program will help you map out a plan for success.

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Building bridges between PR and journalism

The Association 100

On The A100 podcast , I sat down with award-winning journalist Kirstin Garriss to kick off our January media series. Garriss shared her inspiring journey, from discovering her passion for journalism in high school to covering national politics. Along the way, she honed her skills in investigative reporting and storytelling. She offered actionable insights for PR professionals, including crafting targeted pitches, highlighting personal stories and building strong relationships with reporters.

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How Leaders Can Respond to Disengagement

Associations Now

Employee engagement is at a decade-long low. For association leaders, thats an opportunity to support not just their own staffs but workers in their industry. There arent many things a person can rely on these days, but one thing it seems to go like clockwork is a reminder that workers are disengaged. The latest data point on this comes from Gallups annual report on workplace engagement , released this month, which finds it at its lowest level in a decade.

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The Truth Behind Rising HOA Insurance Premiums

HOA Strategies

In the last three years, the US community association industry has seen a dramatic rise in HOA insurance premium costs. Though this is hitting coastal, multi-family buildings the hardest, many states, including Utah, are seeing increases as well. Communities everywhere are faced with the difficult choice between protecting their community and keeping monthly dues increases reasonable.

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How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT

Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket

What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d

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Protected: Top 7 Membership Trends in 2025

Association TRENDS

How will you connect with your members in 2025? Rottman Creative created the 2025 Membership Trends resource to help you uncover new opportunities, tackle challenges, and give your members more value. Heres a quick look at whats inside: Keeping Members Engaged: Simple ways to grab attention in a busy world. Growing All Year: Tips to turn visitors.

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Media trends and PR insights to start 2025

The Association 100

On The A100 Podcast, Im kicking off 2025 with a solo episode exploring how the media and PR landscape has evolved and what it means for associations. Relationships are back at the forefront of effective media outreach, but great storytelling remains the foundation. I share my go-to tips for smart, targeted pitching researching reporters, crafting concise pitches and leveraging member voices for impactful stories.

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Best Practices: Push Notifications

Clowder

Learn 9 best practices for push notifications that help associations inform and engage members, deliver valuable content, and keep members connected.

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Trust your gut

Effective Database

Trust your gut When I help associations with selection of a new technology system (e.g., AMS), I have a time-tested process to follow to help them make the best decision for their organization and their needs. With this process it is not unusualfor my clients to narrow their choices down to two really good options.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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The Benefits of Same-Day Lead Retrieval: Why Speed to Lead Matters

Expo Logic

Discover how same-day lead retrieval enhances conversions, improves customer experience, and maximizes event ROI. Learn why speed to lead is essential for staying ahead in todays competitive market. The post The Benefits of Same-Day Lead Retrieval: Why Speed to Lead Matters appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Aligning PR with member values

The Association 100

In this Association Insights video , I share how associations can ensure PR strategies reflect the values of members. Start by deeply understanding your members priorities through surveys, feedback sessions and conversations. Once you know what matters to them, craft messaging that highlights how your work supports their causes and goals whether its advocacy, industry standards or social impact.

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Offsetting The Curve of Forgetting

Elevating Engagement

Heres a strategy to help your attendees and members remember more of what they learned at your conferences, courses, webinars, meetings, and events so that they can implement what they learned and see more ROI! Yesterday, I reviewed some notes from a pre-holiday course. I thought, Thank goodness I took notes because I dont remember much of this. But.

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Asynchronous vs Synchronous Work: What is it?

Achurch

What is Asynchronous vs Synchronous Work? The breadth of technology available in the workplace allows us to work in offices, homes, coffee shops, or waiting in line to check out. But the freedom that comes with technology isnt just a longer tether its also freedom in terms of when we work. Two words have emerged in the workplace to define different ways of working: asynchronous and synchronous.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Webcast best practices: 4 strategies to boost engagement

Freestone

Introduction How often does your continuing education program feature webcasts? Webcasts are a powerful tool for delivering your continuing education content. Whether you aim to educate professionals, engage a broad audience, or build your organization’s credibility, webcasts offer an efficient and impactful way to connect. To maximize your webcasts effectiveness, read our blog for four webcast best practices, covering every stage of the process, from planning to follow-up.

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Our Graphics in Action: Nexus Marketing’s Design Portfolio

Nexus Marketing

Our Graphics in Action: Nexus Marketing’s Design Portfolio You can have the best SEO copy in the world, but a plain block of text won’t cut it. You need stunning branded graphics to add your own personal branded touch to the page— not to mention improve user experience and increase SEO value. At Nexus Marketing, we know what makes Google tick and users click.

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