Higher Logic

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Email is an important component of any modern marketing strategy. But, email marketing on its own can only do so much. Trying to look at your members’ engagement using email marketing is like seeing the world without glasses. You most likely use email marketing to 1) communicate with your members, and 2) engage your members.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 18, 2018

Email is an important component of any modern marketing strategy. But, email is just one piece of the modern marketing puzzle. Marketing automation might sound fancy, but it's really just an extension of the functionality that email marketing already provides – the ability to create, deliver and track messages to an audience.

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

In a recent episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa Steele of Tagoras talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about authenticity and value in marketing, content marketing, generative AI, and more. Julius Solaris of Boldpush is a good follow on LinkedIn if you’re interested in event planning and marketing. Member engagement.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are continuously learning how to work faster and more efficiently, which can stir up a lot of feelings in us humans. Types of AI Tools To start, it’s important to know about some of the models already available to the public. The key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 24, 2018

Volunteer tools are standard for associations and nonprofits, and they can be used for much more than just standard volunteer tasks. Common Volunteer Management Tools. Depending on your software, you may know these tools by different names, but they should be included in most volunteer platforms. Award Submissions.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 2, 2018

Turns out, it’s not Big Brother spying on you – it’s just marketing automation at work. An abandoned cart campaign is a perfect example of how marketing automation can be used to create a great user experience. And it’s left traditional email marketing tactics in the dust. Tell me more, you say?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. We saw their loyalty as beyond commercial transactions.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The outlook for associations, as described in Marketing General Inc.’s They explain how AI enhances marketing campaigns, personalizes the attendee experience, improves event security, and assists sustainability initiatives. Content marketing. Association trends. s 2024 Association Economic Outlook Report , is optimistic.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 3, 2018

The secret to doubling your donation revenues through matching gifts is simply marketing them to your constituents. You can use these four marketing strategies to boost both donor awareness and your matching gifts revenue: Raise awareness by explaining matching gifts to your donors. Around membership renewal deadlines.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 15, 2018

In my quest to educate on marketing automation, I run across a lot of misconceptions. Someone always has a story about some other marketer, from some other organization, that had some sort of major difficulty or near catastrophe, caused by a malfunction of an automated campaign. Myth #1: Marketing Automation Is Far Too Difficult.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services. Strachan, The Daily Sceptic (It’s scary how censorship is becoming a governmental tool again.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Basically, it’s like shining a spotlight on what really matters, so you can focus your marketing and engagement efforts where they count. For example, tailor activities for members in the “May or May Not Renew” category based on key renewal factors. How do I get started with predictive analytics?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows can be an effective event and sales and marketing tool, stimulating networking, innovation, and collaboration. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know to host your own trade show in 15 key steps, including picking your venue, creating your marketing plan, essential tools, and other trade show ideas.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Proving your association marketing team’s effort’s worth to upper management and a board can be challenging. Take Your Marketing Reporting to the Next Level. For example, you may uncover that what you thought were the top ten blogs are much different on paper. But it doesn’t have to be! Be Consistent. Read more about it.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“AI for nonprofits” is more than just an idea – it’s a practical tool that can really change how you work. In this blog, we’ll show you how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be easy tools for you to use, helping your nonprofit do more and better. How Can Nonprofits Utilize AI Tools?

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2019

Marketing automation. Two terms that sound similar (and sort of are) except for the fact that they tend to be siloed into two separate spheres of community and marketing. What Do Automation Rules and Marketing Automation Mean? Related: Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation [Explained]. Automation rules.

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Freestone

MARCH 4, 2024

It might be time to create an association marketing strategy. An association marketing strategy can help you attract new learners, retain current members, drive non-dues revenue, and strengthen your brand recognition within your industry. But how can you begin building your association marketing strategy? Learner acquisition.

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NXUnite

MARCH 20, 2024

But to engage thousands or tens of thousands of alumni—all with different interests and relationships with your university—you need the right tool. We’ll cover four strategies for leveraging this impactful tool to improve alumni relationships. Report on the success of event marketing messages. Let’s dive in!

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MultiBriefs

JUNE 29, 2023

{summary} Marketing for associations isn't an exact science, but there are some best practices you should follow. Unfortunately, marketing myths spread like wildfire, making it a little more difficult to put together a winning association marketing strategy.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media 101 ways to make and maintain friendships: real examples from life and listeners. Hear about best practices, cutting-edge technology, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and real-world examples. Decline of trust.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For example: If one of your SMART goals were to improve skill development for your members in Area A, ask questions like: How would you rank your skill level in Area A before the workshop? These workshop feedback questions are just a starting point for you to customize or use as inspiration to create your own.

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NXUnite

MAY 15, 2024

It can take six months or longer to plan a nonprofit event and market it effectively. For example, perhaps they’re unable to donate monetarily but can join your volunteer team. Then, the event itself requires careful management and will inevitably face a few challenges. This balance will vary greatly depending on your event attendees.

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2020

Recognizing that these steps still need to happen for clients with meetings planned for the months ahead, many venues and destinations are relying on virtual planning tools to help get the job done. Hotels are also embracing virtual planning tools. Please share in the comments.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

When it comes to fundraising and marketing, your nonprofit needs to maximize its revenue in order to fund its important work. How to steward donors Donor stewardship tools Donor stewardship is not just a fundraising strategy , but an important part of building the community that defines your nonprofit. Research and segment your donors.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Web tracking may not be the first thing that leaps to mind when you think about marketing automation, but it should be. Like perfecting a golf swing, marketing automation is all about the follow-through, and combining web tracking with automated campaigns is exactly the prep you need before stepping out on the green.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

Education program marketing. This time, they suggest eight marketing principles you should revisit or explore, most of them based on behavioral science. Event marketing. Your marketing plan has to work extra hard to convince your audience to make the trip. Humans… so persuadable! Mentoring programs. More info/register.

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SilkStart

APRIL 3, 2017

I was recently looking for tools that associations could use to inject some life into their blog posts, and stumbled across a website that I’ve now started to use each time I create a blog. You can signup for free in 30 seconds and transform your association marketing right now. Believe me, you can use this everywhere.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Is there an entirely new market you should explore? A prime example is a credit card transaction company’s “Fees Begone” program, which helps associations alleviate members’ pain points around credit card fees while generating revenue through royalty sharing. Where do you start, and what resources do you need?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean. In case you missed it, they described Open Space and its advantages, and shared a few association examples in part one.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Gen Z and millennial marketing. Here’s some help for marketing more effectively to younger generations. Hear predictions on how job roles within membership and marketing departments will evolve, including the skills that will become essential in this new era.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

But with so many different vendors on the market, trying to make sense of all your options is often overwhelming. Will the platform integrate with my existing tools? Your association likely uses an association management software (AMS) or a CRM tool. What engagement and networking features do you offer?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. Marketing General Inc. Marketing in the AI Era: Tools and Techniques for Strategic Advantage Discover a range of easy-to-use AI tools tailored for marketing, membership, and communication roles.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

For example, online attendees are able to view some of the live speaker sessions and panels and also have access to online-only breakout rooms for networking. For example, for 47% of organizers, it’s already become an innovative way to connect audiences dispersed across the globe. 3 Essential Tools for Organizing a Hybrid Conference.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. We saw their loyalty as beyond commercial transactions.

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2020

With people stuck in their homes and staying away from retail, marketing departments are avoiding failures by adapting their messages to the times. Email marketing is a fundamental tool for associations and other organizations. A few examples of what that might look like: Writing personal letters to customers.

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NXUnite

APRIL 2, 2024

The individual researches their employer’s program using a company search tool. Our favorite option is to embed a search tool into your donation page: This catches donors’ attention during the height of their engagement. For example, a company might donate $25 per volunteer hour, with a minimum of 5 hours required.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

If you aren’t customizing content for different segments (for example, new members vs. mid-career members), then you could be overloading your audience with content that simply doesn’t resonate with them. Tip: Tap into tools that support the collection of comprehensive member data. These are problems there are solutions for.

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