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What to Do When You Inherit a Career Center: 10 Things You Should Do Now

Association Adviser

Ten steps to shape and maintain your online career center into a resource that serves your members’ career development needs and improves membership value. The post What to Do When You Inherit a Career Center: 10 Things You Should Do Now appeared first on Association Adviser.

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The Attendee’s Learning Journey Begins, Not Ends, with Your Virtual Conference

WBT Systems

The Attendee’s Learning Journey Begins, Not Ends, with Your Virtual Conference. Read more about The Attendee’s Learning Journey Begins, Not Ends, with Your Virtual Conference.

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Rethinking Revenue: Your Membership Plan

Spark Consulting

What happens when your membership plan becomes reality? Join me and Dana Anaman (National Association of Professional Insurance Agents) Wednesday, September 30 at 10 am ET as we take you through our journey to increase membership for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. We’ll discuss how we approached membership recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and renewal – the full membership lifecycle – to increase membership.

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Our Customer Reviews Make Higher Logic a G2 Leader in Online Community Management

Higher Logic

The post Our Customer Reviews Make Higher Logic a G2 Leader in Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic. Find out why G2 named Higher Logic an Online Community Management Software leader for the 6th quarter in a row. The post Our Customer Reviews Make Higher Logic a G2 Leader in Online Community Management appeared first on Higher Logic.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.25.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m not publishing Brain Food next Friday (10/2) because I’ll be hiking in southern Utah, so this edition includes all the events I know about in the next two weeks. Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference comm

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4 steps to consider when moving data

Association Success

I will be the first to admit it, I hate to move. Houses, apartments, furniture, out of an extremely comfy chair — moving is oftentimes a huge chore. Moving data can often be more painful and awkward than lifting the heaviest piece of bedroom furniture. That said, after moving and integrating data from three different CRMs, it’s often a necessary evil that, if done well, can come with some tangible rewards for customers and associations. .

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The Community Manager’s Guide to Understanding Community Analytics

Higher Logic

The post The Community Manager’s Guide to Understanding Community Analytics appeared first on Higher Logic. If you want to grow your online community, develop a strategic approach to tracking your community’s analytics. The post The Community Manager’s Guide to Understanding Community Analytics appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Ask Us Anything: Association Podcasts

Association Adviser

We answer your questions about starting an association podcast to spread industry knowledge, connect with more people and improve your association's brand. The post Ask Us Anything: Association Podcasts appeared first on Association Adviser.

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42 Free Nonprofit Webinars for October 2020

Wild Apricot

Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in October 2020 that the Internet has to offer.

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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 hire people who fit in

Association Success

To maintain your company culture, you need to hire people who fit in. . If someone doesn’t agree with the culture or is resistant to certain practices, it’s going to be difficult to build an environment where everyone collaborates and works toward the same core purpose. MORE: Your association needs a well-defined core ideology to grow. Here’s how to get there.

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101 Technical Glitches and Counting

Smooth The Path

After speaking at hundreds of in-person presentations, I’ve learned a thing or two about what can go wrong in front of a crowd of expectant listeners. My computer didn’t always play nice with the venues’ projectors. I saw that Powerpoint may not look the same on another computer as it did on mine. A few times, the audio cut out or squealed when I got too close to a speaker.

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Q&A: Planning for an Uncertain Content Year

Association Adviser

Answers to what's on association executives' minds regarding strategy & planning, virtual events, and member surveys from our Aug 2020 benchmarking webinar. The post Q&A: Planning for an Uncertain Content Year appeared first on Association Adviser.

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[WEBINAR] What a Difference Strategy Makes: Behind the Scenes of American Psychological Association’s 2020 Virtual

Velvet Chainsaw

A virtual experience successful beyond their wildest dreams? You bettcha. Hear from two key executives from the APA on how they strategically turned a challenge into an opportunity to bring their community together like never before. They themed each day around relevant content, particularly via general sessions, and turned networking on its ear. Exhibitors?

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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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Technology Considerations for Moving to a Virtual Office

Delcor

The COVID-19 crisis has forced many organizations to move to a virtual office on a temporary or indefinite basis. These organizations have leveraged digital workplace tools to get work completed, communicate, and collaborate all from outside of a physical office. During that time, surveys have indicated employees feel more productive working from home.

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Fulfilling the Promise of Virtual Networking with Online Communities

Smooth The Path

The association industry is rapidly figuring out how to deliver learning virtually. But the other promise of in-person meetings, creating connections, is one area that has been tougher to address digitally. Likely as we solve this problem, we will develop many options for virtual networking during virtual events and other synchronous and asynchronous methods.

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What Is a Hybrid Event?

MemberClicks

If you’re starting to think about what events will look like in 2021 and beyond, you’re not alone. But it’s not so much a question of when we’ll be able to get together in large groups again, as it is a question of what the virtual side of events will look like. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly accelerated our need for online events, the idea of a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual components has been around for years.

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The 5 qualities of a successful remote culture

Association Success

With COVID-19 changing the working world for the foreseeable future, organizations around the world are adjusting to the flexibility working remotely brings. Not only does working remotely increase productivity, lower costs and improve employee retention , it also opens the opportunity for a wider pool of applicants. That’s why we asked Wall Street Journal-bestselling author Robert Glazer to join us for “ How to build a world-class remote team ,” a virtual workshop that will share key principles

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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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Webinar Recap: Top Trends to Increase Non-dues Revenue and Membership Dues in 2021

ReviewMyAMS

Guest blog by Tirrah Switzer, Association Advocate, Community Brands Last week, YourMembership and ReviewMyAMS hosted a partner webinar to discuss top trends to retain your existing membership dues and examples of how associations are effectively increasing non-dues revenue. Teri Carden, Read more. Tags: AMS. associations. revenue. membership.

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AMS basics: What’s the difference between cloud and on-premises hosting environments?

Aptify

W hen it’s time to look for your next association management software (AMS) system, one thing you need to decide is what hosting environment you want. Do you want your AMS hosted in the cloud or on-premises? It’s important to understand the differences between the options before you make a decision. So, let’s take a look at some key aspects of the two hosting environments.

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What exactly does a CRP do?

Mariner Management

On a flight a while back, CRP Tanya Coogan was sharing the usual pleasantries with a fellow passenger when the conversation turned to their respective occupations. Tanya was surprised when the gentleman, who turned out to be a high-level executive, introduced himself as a board member on a national non-profit organization. As a CRP, Tanya was thrilled to see someone so inspired by his volunteer role that he led with that part of his life instead of his high-level executive position.

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4 trends to adopt for an effective membership strategy

Association Success

As any association leader knows, the membership economy is far from new. Yet this centuries-old concept has gained new traction in today’s economy as for-profit businesses and traditional associations work to earn buy-in from potential members. . The reasons behind the membership economy’s booming success are complex, but break down to four key trends.

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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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Making Your Virtual Event Interactive: 4 Things to Try

Eplys

While there are certainly many benefits of hosting a virtual event, the one downside is that they are typically — just by nature alone — less interactive than in-person events. But that’s not to say they can’t still be interactive! There are many tactics you can try and activities you can incorporate to better engage your online audience. Below are just a few ideas….

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What is a Sales Funnel and Why Should Associations Use It?

GrowthZone

Sales Funnel: A method (using software) to guide a prospective customer through a series of stages, ultimately converting them to a member, sponsor, customer, etc. It’s described as a funnel because it’s large at the top, tapers through the middle, and narrows at the bottom. The process begins with a broad pool of prospects. At each stage, the pool narrows.

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Data Integration For Associations, Thanks to Highroad Spark

HighRoad Solution

2020 has been like the tornado in The Wizard of Oz, ripping us all up from our familiar lives and depositing us in a strange new world. Your members are depending on you now more than ever. They need you to offer support, networking opportunities, and programming tailored to their evolving needs. They also need to know that you’re out there, providing a strong voice for the industry and striving for a prosperous future.

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Here’s the No. 1 thing we learned from Arnie Malham

Association Success

At AssociationSuccess.org, we are super interested in a few things: the importance of culture, thought-leadership that helps us grow and the ability to make mistakes. These just so happen to be the expertise of Arnie Malham , an international speaker, the award-winning founder and CEO of Better Book Club , and author of “ Worth Doing Wrong: The Quest to Build a Culture That Rocks.” .

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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!