Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Suddenly, I see references to it in different places. Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. Online education revenue. Usability testing.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A recent Leading Learning newsletter from Tagoras led me to this post about building a new business model by “wandering with purpose” and experimenting until an answer presents itself. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 7, 2022

You probably do some email marketing, event marketing (to attract potential prospects) and maybe even some inbound marketing. A member who is referred has a lifetime value that is 16% higher than a non-referred member. Maybe it’s tickets to a networking event, or something else that they specifically would love.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 24, 2018

Then, find creative ways to recognize contest winners through your member newsletter, via your community homepage, or by publishing a congratulatory blog post. Event Planning and Hosting. To start, use your volunteer tools to accept speaker submissions for your conference or small, local events. Advocacy Programs.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 21, 2017

Community newsletter opt-outs. Vibrancy metrics can help you identify and respond to business events and industry trends. Vibrancy metrics will often change when an influential event happens, so you can identify what’s affecting your members. Time on site. Number of participating members. Posts and replies.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In-person events, printed member magazines, eNewsletters, webinars and leadership development events (typically held in-person) retained their same rankings from last year. But events for young professionals moved up a couple spots in importance while Facebook was demoted to No.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Industry events—Monitor the headline speakers and their audiences. And, don’t rely on information that’s several years old. These days favorite playlists change quickly! To sort your options, try creating a matrix like this. These ideas may be obvious to association staff, but they may not be clear to the pundits you hope to attract.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Millennials get their share of depressing headlines these days—like this one from NBC News : “Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events.”. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. If they’re working, they also have to request time off to attend those events.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 7, 2016

You may have heard of theSkimm -- it’s a daily newsletter geared towards fast paced women who needed to stay on top of world events. Their growth and loyalty are particularly impressive feats since the newsletter is only a few years old. Depending on how many people you refer, Skimm’bassadors win different swag items.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Key Dates: Holidays, members’ birthdays or anniversaries, and other annual events are typically good touchpoints for member stewardship. You may want to send a welcome email, give the member a quick phone call, or post a shoutout on your organization’s social media or newsletter to welcome them.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

According to Naylor’s 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey , print magazines have been the second most-valued communication channel (behind conferences and networking events) for two years now. What does this mean for associations? There is more flexibility in the content we can produce with print versus digital content.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Are they participating in events or discussions about that topic? Newsletter analytics. Educational event attendance (conference sessions and webinars). One way to identify this group of people is by sending out a poll to newsletter subscribers and online community participants. Find out if your idea is in demand.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. The Newsletter. The key, then, is to make it OUR newsletter.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For example, if you know someone has volunteered to build their resumé, you might offer to write them a letter of reference or LinkedIn recommendation. Public recognition on your association website, in an email newsletter, on social media, or during an event. Provide a letter of reference, or a LinkedIn recommendation.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

AMS software usually has: Event planning tools Online member communities/forums Membership directories Learning management systems (LMS) for continued education and upskilling eCommerce platforms for selling merchandise, event registration, etc. Before ending your day, you reference the marketing campaign calendar designed in your CRM.

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ISAE

APRIL 4, 2024

We recommend structuring your strategy into a stewardship matrix that lays out your segments and outreach cadences in an easy-to-reference way. Pay attention to the cost and time associated with different forms of outreach, too, and focus those efforts on smaller groups of higher value donors.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 15, 2018

The world gives us so many opportunities to write stories: Blogs, websites, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, magazines, newsletters, and billboards are just a handful of the ways we can communicate via the written word. Notices or articles don’t have to be long. What could your stories be about? Everyone loves to share success stories.

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YourMembership

APRIL 11, 2013

Ask them to upload a picture to your events photo album. Interview them for an article for your newsletter. How do you use social media in reference to your members? As part of your on-boarding process or periodic member check-in, ask your members to get involved in a very visible way. Approach them to write a guest blog post.

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Disciple Media

MAY 24, 2023

How often will you be sending out newsletters, promo emails and triggered emails? And who will be writing your newsletters and promo mails anyway? Make sure the visitor understands that all they have to do to secure the lead magnet is to sign up for your newsletter. How will your emails fit into your larger marketing strategy?

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How To Email Marketing Newsletter Discount 36

WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

Who consistently attracts a large crowd when speaking at industry events? Add them to promotional blurbs in newsletters. Consider digital badges for your programs , or, at the least, include them as events on your Facebook page so people can share their enrollment. Which program would they be interested in taking for themselves?

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Achieve

MARCH 10, 2021

Refer to this. This can include event registrations or even volunteer work! Consider also embedding a form within your donation page where supporters can opt-in to email newsletters. . Consider also embedding a form within your donation page where supporters can opt-in to email newsletters. . Social media shout-outs.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

As you evaluate speakers on this criteria, be sure to check references and video tape from the past 12 months. Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement.

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Associations Now

JULY 24, 2017

Engagement, by the way, refers to the ability of the video to captivate the viewer, so that they’re actively, rather than passively, watching.). But plenty of engagement occurs afterwards: Two-thirds of a video’s watch time occurs after a live event ends. Engagement surged when the videos lasted longer than 45 minutes.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

A goal represents a completed activity on your site, such as signing up for your organization’s newsletter or clicking ‘Donate Now.’ Events: An action on your site, such as signing up for a newsletter or downloading a white paper. Set goals in Google Analytics to maximize your conversions.

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NXUnite

MARCH 22, 2024

For event planners at an association, nonprofit, or other organization, investing in the right event management software can streamline many of your tasks, making your job easier. What is Event Management Software? Event management software is a tool that supports the entire planning process for your event.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

That’s why it’s important that your association actively works hard to keep members coming back year after year, offering value through opportunities and events that can’t be found otherwise. Live events. Live events. Events are the best way to engage your members and encourage community-building. Email marketing.

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Association Briefings

JUNE 22, 2021

And that story should be told in every recruitment initiative, renewal effort, industry outreach, or event promotion. The podcast focuses on building a business from the ground up, but never really references eBay. Live Events Any association - no matter what size or structure - should utilize branded content for its events.

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Association Briefings

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A virtual member networking event taking place on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. EXAMPLE: We’ve already subscribed you to our weekly e-newsletter. EXAMPLE: Your local chapter holds a monthly networking event in your area. Most likely, your new member will probably hold on to this initial email for future reference.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 19, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. This edition includes all the free events I could find for the next two weeks. Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Since I’m away next week, here are the educational events scheduled for next two weeks.

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Association Adviser

JULY 15, 2014

I’m sure you’ve all heard the battle cry “join the conversation” in reference to participating on a social media channel. Texting or text polling (see Incorporating Text Polling at Your Next Live Event for more on this) have made their way past tweens and teens, and can be utilized in the most professional of settings.

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AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

But I’m going to reference several, several materials, several books today, and one of them is the will to govern well. Whether it’s related to events or it’s related the online community and with good reason. Are we showing how we’ve been there over time, and that’s a really important key. And listen to Bruce’s talk.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Features like improved event management and sponsorship communications as well as opportunities to sell ads on the association websites and directories, mean additional revenue for associations. Some systems track referrals and have gamification features so you can run referral contests or reward referring members.

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MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

This means your member database, website, dues renewals, marketing, event management, learning management system, and other management processes are all hosted within one platform. Choose staff members who will regularly use the software, as well as those who will use it for more specific features (such as your events manager, for example).

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

We have individuals in each room provide input and then develop a blog post or update in a newsletter of what takes place. We do have a good population that uses Twitter and our conference planning team specifically appoints members before the event to be active on Twitter. Have a tweet up with special prizes. Challenges.

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

The annual benchmarking data, compiled in association with Naylor LLC, shows that the four most common uses of association social media are: event promotion/awareness (56.6 ” Many companies host events for their members that fire up the base and renew their enthusiasm. percent of associations agree), news dissemination (46.4

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

More organizations than ever are leaning into events (whether virtual or in-person) to pull in prospective members and engage current ones. A recent survey showed that the virtual event market alone is expected to be worth $504.76 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. billion by 2028. Define your audience.

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Disciple Media

MAY 27, 2021

Discussion forums can become full-fledged knowledge-sharing platforms that customers can use as a go-to reference for tips, guides, suggestions, and resolutions to common problems. For example, the front page is the ideal place for alerting members to product launches, events, and other announcements. Be consistently present.

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