NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

Events: Donor appreciation events are like a grand gesture of gratitude and can double as stewardship opportunities when you offer additional ways to give at the event. Supporters who live farther away may be more responsive to virtual events or consistent communications. Why do they donate?

Tips 130

Tips Newsletter Communications Examples 130

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). Newsletters. I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should carefully plan and design each edition. But do you? Demystifying API.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility. It’s no secret that growing membership is hard. What’s slowing these association’s down?

Strategy 169

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 169

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event experience mapping. Event Farm shares this Maya Angelou quote in their guide to event experience mapping , an essential technique for planning an event that will hit your attendees’ sweet spot and deliver your desired business outcomes.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success.

Review 169

Review Member Engagement Process Examples 169

Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2019

A report from Naylor Association Solutions finds that small staffs and more competition make it tough for communications to break through. And while those interactions are frequent, they often struggle to hit the mark for many association communicators, according to a new report from Naylor Association Solutions.

Communications 94

Communications Report Newsletter America 94

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. AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners. Fri 7/7 at 4 p.m.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Association Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Many associations focus on big annual events, or reports that provide in-depth information several times each year. Craft an engaging email newsletter. The insurance giant offers two newsletter options: A regular round-up of new posts from the Aetna blog. A brief that compiles important health care information and events.

Content 148

Content Newsletter Sample Video 148

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Crafting an event experience. Event Farm describes two different approaches to crafting event experiences that will wow your attendees and help you achieve business outcomes. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? For example, after you host a fantastic event, you can give members a space to keep the conversation going!

Strategy 130

Strategy Software Social Media Discount 130

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Planners need to be aware of and prepared for these issues affecting events the most today. I’m a devotee of trends reports. From megatrends to MIT to Mary Meeker, here are the themes that I think will impact events the most in the next few years. The WeWork-ification of Events. They are prime clickbait for me.

California 129

California Newsletter Team Revenue 129

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. Ten Ways to Futureproof Your Membership , a new report from Sequence Consulting, is a refreshing wake-up call with practical new ideas for a time of reset member expectations.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. . Upcoming events .

Software 127

Software Association Management Proposal Committee 127

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General, Inc., Example 1: Newsletters. The days are gone where we could shove every piece of content into a growing newsletter and expect your audience to read it. 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. 32% – Demographic-based. Did you know….

Newsletter 189

Newsletter Maine Content Examples 189

Membersuite

JANUARY 10, 2023

Already rerouting deliveries when storms or strikes interrupt supply chains, curating newsletters, and helping people write marketing copy, design logos, and do homework. During the pandemic, the switch to virtual events resulted in an overdue realization that in-person events excluded many groups of people. .

Directory 143

Directory Social Media Tools Revenue 143

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Amanda Kaiser describes how virtual connections can ease attendees’ anxiety about going to in-person events. ” ( Austen Connection ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Open Space events. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

Associations Now

JULY 24, 2017

A new report from the online video marketing firm TwentyThree claims to “bust the myth” that videos are most engaging when they last 90 seconds. ” A few other salient points from the report : Owned platforms mean longer views. The company told AdWeek that it planned to do more research on this issue in the future.

Video 70

Video Report Analysis Newsletter 70

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. Newsletters. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Gen Z in the workplace.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. The top two communications challenges reported this year: communications clutter/overload and the inability to communicate membership benefits effectively. Finally, again this year, associations reported difficulty with communicating to young professionals.

Communications 223

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

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.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Event trends. All the event trends they mention are spot-on except for #3, hybrid, which doesn’t seem like a practical option for most associations. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Membership survey.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Association Adviser

MAY 15, 2017

Non-dues revenue is often an essential component of an association’s operating budget, allowing staff to produce high-caliber member communications, events and continuing education programs. Symbiotically, those same operational areas are where association professionals report they want to focus on earning more non-dues revenue this year.

Revenue 61

Revenue Press Release Newsletter Directory 61

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. Data collection and reporting. Membership reporting. Event marketing. Member engagement.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Directory FAQ 52

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The billing and reports section has helped us dramatically save time when it comes to our yearly dues and we no longer have to track down every member each dues period. So now, at any moment, we can run a report and view our outstanding billing and in a few easy steps we can resend the reminder and invoices.

Software 78

Software Member Engagement Process Committee 78

Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Associations and the future of colleges. Virtual event challenges. A huge help: journey mapping each event role. Virtual event data. Virtual event data. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Higher Logic

JANUARY 6, 2016

The 2015 State of Community Management Report , The Community Roundtable. This report is definitely one that every community manager should read; it gives an excellent snapshot of how the industry currently stands. That’s why we’d highly recommend taking a look at it and checking other resources they highlight in this report.

San Francisco 120

San Francisco millennials Newsletter Resources 120

MemberClicks

APRIL 28, 2022

According to recent data , most young members (87%) said it was important to be part of an association, and more than half (51%) reported that being in an association is more important than it used to be. Create and promote a series of networking events as a way for young members to casually meet with other professionals from their industry.

Tips 98

Tips millennials Newsletter Recruiting 98

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter events. Billhighway talked to Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP, of Event Garde about his outlook for chapter events this year and what chapters should consider before deciding to return to in-person events. Mindfulness.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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. Regular updates, engaging newsletters, and personalized communication can create a strong sense of community and belonging.

Association Management 52

Association Management Tools Tips Software 52

Membersuite

JANUARY 24, 2023

This post and the previous one share what I’ve learned from many research reports about Gen Z values and how your association can appeal to them. #1: Design events where Gen Z can meet with industry professionals 5, 10, or 15 years ahead and learn how they found their first jobs or built their careers.

millennials 144

millennials Social Media Discount Newsletter 144

NXUnite

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Pair your campaign with exciting events: Consider hosting your peer-to-peer fundraiser alongside an event to increase engagement, such as a walk-a-thon , an online silent auction, or a livestreamed panel with members of your team who can discuss your cause in detail. 

Social Media 130

Social Media Proposal Newsletter Process 130

HighRoad Solution

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

From newsletters to event announcements to membership status reminders, email is a critical piece of your overall strategy.

Newsletter 78

Newsletter Tools Strategy Team 78

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Online education revenue. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

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? Event marketing. Erasmus Podcasts. Workplace culture. Don’t give that up! Quick hits Good news!

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This year’s Association Communications Benchmarking Study showed us that traditional forms of member communication – live events and print media – continue to be popular among associations and their members. Live events remain the No. Joining the top 10 were the print newsletter and print conference guide.

Communications 187

Communications Social Media Newsletter Content 187

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Where community fits in: Deepen member relationships year-round , not just at meetings or events. Online engagement tools open up a new world of advertising space and give you a new way to attract sponsors with compelling and diverse offers around events, community ad space, and member newsletters and mailings.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254