WBT Systems
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Fall is a transitional season, with the leaves changing color and starting to shed, and we start thinking about planning for the weather changes coming in the next season. Similarly, it’s usually at this time of year that associations and other organizations start to review their training requirements and inevitably their delivery of that training.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 10, 2016
With almost 200 different membership management software platforms, choosing which is right for your organization is no easy task. To help you pick, here are the top 5 as chosen by Capterra.
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YourMembership
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Saying it with song on a magical night, annual ASAE Summit Awards captures monumental contributions of the association industry. photo credit: USAe-News You couldn’t help but be moved by the range and passion of Mikky Ekko’s vocals and performance. If you haven’t heard the melodic sound of the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and indie pop artist, you’re […].
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Would you rather be called a ‘lurker’ or a ‘wallflower’? Language is an important factor when creating an online community. Developing specific words or phrases can deepen a sense of community amongst your members, giving them the feeling of being on the “inside” or part of an exclusive group. Language can also influence engagement, depending on how positively -- or negatively -- members feel about your word choices.
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Socious
OCTOBER 12, 2016
“The data tells a story, and once you know the story you can change the ending.” – Debbie King, CEO of Association Analytics. Data, even “big data,” has become a buzzword in both the business and association space. Everyone wants data because, as Debbie King said, it can help organizations change. It can help them evaluate an industry, develop strategies to increase revenue or member retention, and tell them what benefits members want to see.
Association Universe brings together the best content for association members and organizers from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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YourMembership
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Best serve associations with a branded, exclusive + private experience for their members. The post Is Facebook at Work the answer to growing your association’s social community? appeared first on YourMembership.
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Our neighborhood creek found a new path during the hurricane. My apologies if I missed a few webinars this time. I’m writing this post earlier than usual (Wednesday) because we’re leaving tomorrow for a weekend camping trip on the beach – a welcome change from several days of camping inside our house. As I write this, we’re heading into our fifth day without power.
Socious
OCTOBER 10, 2016
I’m attending a wedding next month. This is a wedding without a gift registry, which should be illegal because I spent well over an hour scrolling through “wedding gifts” on Amazon before I figured out what to give the happy couple.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Leaves change. People change. And yes, businesses change. But what about associations? Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. New ideas, new inventions, new strategies, new operating plans. The options are limitless – even for associations. Associations aren’t often regarded as agents of change, but recently, Marketing General Inc. , in conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association , polled association professionals to learn how they set innovation goal
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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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Mariner
OCTOBER 10, 2016
High on the list of things we too often burden our chapter leaders with is adopting complicated rules and procedures. One example? “Chapters should follow Robert’s Rules of Order for all meetings.
Eric Lanke
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Last week, I wrote a post titled Education Is Not Enough , in which I argued that associations interested in developing a better educated workforce for the industries or professions they represent have to do more than just create new education programs. If they really want to close the gap in qualified employees that is facing their members, they have to also create new connection programs--programs designed to bring their members into contact with the students being educated in the association'
Socious
OCTOBER 13, 2016
“It went well. Really well.” - Me. That’s what I told everyone after the interview at my dream job. I was able to answer all the questions and it seemed like a perfect fit. I couldn’t stop smiling. I was so sure I'd get the position and I was ready to start my new career path. I was going to be successful, with the best career possible right out of college.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Struggling to get members engaged? Perhaps the problem’s not in your methods but in the engagement opportunities themselves. More online collaboration tools. Better messaging. Finer demographic data. Nicer incentives. When associations struggle to get members engaged, they often search for practical solutions like these, special tricks for getting members’ attention.
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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.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Innovation is relatively new in the association industry. A recent association industry benchmarking report notes that 73% of associations have started their focus on innovation within the last 5 years (27% within the last year). Evolutionary-type innovation has probably been happening in pockets within the association for quite some time. It’s the whole association-wide focus on innovation and revolutionary-type of innovation that is very new to us.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Hank Berkowitz, Association Adviser. Is your model evolving as fast as the world around you? Economic indicators show a U.S. economy that’s in better shape than at any time since the Great Recession of 2008-09. But, that prosperity isn’t necessarily trickling down to the association world. More than half (54 percent) of the executives who took part in our annual association communication benchmarking study felt their organization’s inability to generate non-dues-revenue (NDR) was a serious or si
Socious
OCTOBER 13, 2016
“It went well. Really well.” - Me. That’s what I told everyone after the interview at my dream job. I was able to answer all the questions and it seemed like a perfect fit. I couldn’t stop smiling. I was so sure I'd get the position and I was ready to start my new career path. I was going to be successful, with the best career possible right out of college.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The recent move away from text-based content online may be a side effect of the fact that banner ads just don’t work all that well. But a major trade group, along with The New York Times , is trying to rethink the ads in a way that could actually produce a balance between content and commerce. Here’s the scoop. If you haven’t had a chance yet, go read this piece I wrote last week about a Pew Research study that highlights the way that young adults (a.k.a. millennials) read text
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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
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 11, 2016
People are more likely to do fun-loving, zany, creative, interesting things when they feel safe. Is anyone else a closet living room dancer? We feel safe in our homes. We may feel safe with our best friends or with our close-knit team. Also, people are more likely to do fun-loving, zany, creative, interesting things when other people are doing them.When it is socially acceptable, even social expected to doodle, dance, laugh, brainstorm, take on another’s persona, we will do all these thing
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Jill Andreu, Naylor Association Solutions. Reviewing metrics in the association world can mean anything from budget inspection to monitoring growth in Twitter followers. Data gives a straight, no-fluff account of performance, with year-over-year improvement not just a goal, but a necessity. Each year when Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions launch the Association Communications Benchmarking Study , we certainly hope to see measurable improvements in the ways associations communi
Socious
OCTOBER 12, 2016
“The data tells a story, and once you know the story you can change the ending.” – Debbie King, CEO of Association Analytics. Data, even “big data,” has become a buzzword in both the business and association space. Everyone wants data because, as Debbie King said, it can help organizations change. It can help them evaluate an industry, develop strategies to increase revenue or member retention, and tell them what benefits members want to see.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 14, 2016
News that two associations are sunsetting their traditional tradeshows and rethinking their event strategy may illustrate a broader trend. How can your association ensure it’s serving industry needs and attendee expectations? Late last month came some big news from two associations. On September 28, the newly rebranded NCTA—The Internet & Television Association announced that it had decided to sunset its 65-year-old tradeshow INTX.
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.
Association Advocacy Chick
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Hello! When I last spoke to you, I was eulogizing one of my favorite musicians. Six months later, I thought it would be a good time to get back to our regularly scheduled program. As I mentioned in my last post, I’m now blogging under the title It’s On The List. Why It’s On the List ? Because at least once a day, regardless of the topic, I’ve uttered this statement.
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 13, 2016
If you think you’ve been seeing more advertiser-supplied “thought leadership” content in association media channels, you’re not alone. Preliminary results of our unscientific reader poll show that the majority of association leaders (78 percent) agree that sponsored content should be permitted in their member communications. Just over one in five respondents (22 percent) disagreed, with half of that number only “somewhat” opposed.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Related: How to set a new tone at your association. Taking risks so our members don’t have to. Use the 5-step idea process to become an association innovation ninja. The post Do You Look for Association Innovation? Do You Love It? Do You Enjoy It? appeared first on Smooth The Path.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The American Music Therapy Association offers a free online disaster-response course to members and nonmembers alike. What is it? When disasters strike—like Hurricane Matthew recently did—it’s important to have the resources available to properly respond. Which is why the American Music Therapy Association’s new course, “Disaster Response for Music Therapists: Core Principles of Psychological First Aid,” should come in handy.
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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