Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. Ex Ordo explains how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific and academic events. Quick hits How to make your event habit-forming. Employee retention. Change and culture.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you’re running a club, association, or any other kind of membership organization, your long-haul members are one of your greatest assets. That’s why having multiple member retention strategies in place is a must! If a significant portion of your members renew each year, then you have solid member retention rates.

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Strategy Software Social Media Discount 130

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. AI and event planning.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance.

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Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? That depends on your association’s members!

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Actually, her events are always fun and enlightening. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

Newsletter 195

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 17, 2022

You may be familiar with the basic features and options for association learning management systems, and you might be thinking about investing in one for your organization. How can an LMS really help my organization? Not only can an LMS benefit your members, but it also adds value to your organization.

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LMS Organization Learning Management System Certificate 52

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? We all know how much an organization’s culture influences its success. Event marketing.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling. Women in the workplace.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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. But how do you get started with a member spotlight?

Newsletter 98

Newsletter Member Experience Content Examples 98

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. This month’s topic: the member journey. Virtual connections.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Aptify

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

It’s the same with new members to your association. That’s why member onboarding is so important. Here are some tips for creating member onboarding emails that make new members feel connected with your organization and set the stage for a relationship that will last for years to come: Start simply. Be personal.

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How To Newsletter Examples Communications 148

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Did you know that professionals in smaller organizations particularly identify member engagement, along with time and financial constraints, as their biggest challenges. Member engagement is the lifeblood of any community-focused organization. But what does member engagement look like today, compared to say, a decade ago?

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Member Engagement Strategy Social Media Newsletter 52

MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

And while it’s a challenge to engage any of your member base, engaging young members can feel particularly daunting—particularly younger Millennials and Gen Z. How can you encourage them to lean into being active in your association or member organization? Reevaluate your young members’ journey.

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Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutes Member engagement and retention are the ultimate weapons in the battle for long-term success. Without a loyal and actively involved base, even the most well-intentioned organization can struggle to grow or sustain itself. It's a two-way street where an organization and its members exchange value.

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Member Engagement How To Discount Survey 72

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Hold a Volunteer Appreciation Event. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Start by promoting your event as an exclusive dinner or cocktail hour, with invitations for your top volunteers and their families. Want to do even better? Want to do even better?

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North Carolina Project Discount Leadership 343

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice.

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Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

In this article, we are going to place a focus on association management, defining what it is and what separates excellent organizations from mediocre ones. If you want to know the secrets of how to manage an association that you and your members can be proud of, here is a peek behind the curtain.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

If members feel engaged in both the organization and their own experiences with your organization, then everyone benefits. You’re putting your members in control of their experience. In today’s era of Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon, people expect to have a personalized experience.

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Tips Survey Newsletter Member Experience 120

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Everyone likes to be appreciated, and your members are no exception. Your association wouldn’t be an association without members. They’re what make your organization thrive. The season of gratitude is the perfect time to consider how you can make your members feel more appreciated. Or better yet, give them a call.

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Newsletter Member Experience Technology Tips 88

Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2020

They take on important responsibilities and set the tone for a chapter’s culture, programs, and member experience. Garrity suggests providing existing and emerging chapter leaders with training resources such as online courses, in-person leadership training sessions, and weekly or biweekly leadership newsletters.

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Leadership Newsletter Communications Course 98

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s about more than just planning events or sending newsletters; it’s about making every resource count for the success and satisfaction of your members. Member Communications: A big part of your success lies in how well you communicate with your members.

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Association Success

MARCH 25, 2019

Try standing in your member's shoes. In the age of infinite choice, organizations can not afford to make the purchase experience difficult. All of these changes, which would be unheard of just a decade ago, seek to make the consumer experience easier. Quick response to members who call, email, or chat. Helpfulness.

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Newsletter Project Member Experience System 109

Smooth The Path

APRIL 12, 2018

In the age of infinite choice, organizations can not afford to make the purchase experience difficult. All of these changes, which would be unheard of just a decade ago, seek to make the consumer experience easier. Timely, valuable new member messaging that solves the problem they currently have. Frictionless.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2021

Here are three types of emails that can be especially helpful for keeping members engaged: Onboarding email series – Help new members feel at home right away with a series of emails that lets them know how your organization works, what to expect next, and where to go for information. Watch now.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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. But how do you get started with a member spotlight?

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Committee Member Experience Social Media 52

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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. But how do you get started with a member spotlight?

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Committee Member Experience Social Media 52

Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

We are in the midst of a significant organizational re-structure, designed to bring the entire organization to a new place from which it can fully support our re-designed business model. This translates to the core primary outcome for all of us on staff: member and customer retention. So, what does this look like?

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MemberClicks

JULY 31, 2023

Membership management software facilitates those relationships, allowing organizations to automate renewal campaigns, easily send event invitations and update members through newsletters or other communications. Your members might not renew on time (or at all) if they don’t get an auto-renewal notice.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory Revenue 52

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Like any good relationship, you and your members are stronger together. You provide them with resources to help them grow and succeed in your industry while they help your organization thrive. But the bond between you and your members needs attention to stay strong. Make your members feel special right from the beginning.

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Discount Newsletter Member Experience Examples 78

Higher Logic

JUNE 8, 2017

The app should be intuitive, making it easy for members and customers to learn how to use it quickly. Your all-star members will likely keep most conversations going without help from your organization. Any personalization tools you can provide, however, will improve the user experience. Discussion forums. Announcements.

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Software Library Content Newsletter 168

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. But I’m troubled.

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Higher Logic

MARCH 19, 2019

Well, maybe preserving food or other perishable items in brine isn’t your thing, but is extra profit for your organization your thing? Sure it is, so you can apply these same principles (the principles of pickling) to advertising at your organization. On top of that, you can use marketing automation to retarget advertisements.

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Revenue Tips Massachusetts Newsletter 191

Disciple Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Designed to cater to various business needs, these platforms are a one-stop solution for organizing member data, processing payments, and enhancing user experiences. Organizations now seek intuitive, efficient, and customizable solutions to keep their communities thriving. Easy-to-use event management features.

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Tools Price FAQ Member Experience 36

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Driven by a change in what members want and are willing to pay for, associations are seeing changes in their key revenue streams, including which income sources sustain their organizations. That could – and should – change your organization’s priorities. Take a detailed look at your organization’s current revenue streams.

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