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Does Your Governance Structure Need a Reboot?

Associations Now

“All too often, associations populate governance with who we know, who’s familiar, who we’re comfortable with, as opposed to saying, ‘How do we work with the intent to find people who have a very strong innovation mindset, very strong strategic leadership orientations?’” Hockman said. It’s not just the board.

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

A moderator can begin conversations and ensure discussions adhere to your community guidelines. The innovative Nimble Communities allows ACerS to adopt member engagement strategies like establishing online community volunteer opportunities and allowing member volunteers to adopt the roles of Moderator or Super Members.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.12.21

Reid All About it

Innovation method. WBT Systems introduces a new brainstorming and innovation tool: jootsing. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Host: Fridays@4.

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Effective Member Retention Strategies To Strengthen Your Community

Disciple Media

Part 4: Innovative member retention ideas Unleashing creativity in retention efforts Think outside the box with your retention strategies. Analyze what they’re doing right, be it through innovative content strategies, community engagement practices, or member recognition programs, and adapt these ideas to fit your community.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.11.21

Reid All About it

But, fear not, Event Farm crunched the numbers and came up with guidelines on how much your 2021 event budget might increase for each line item. Ongoing restrictions on international travel challenged organizations to evaluate their global operations and explore innovative ways of engaging with members and volunteer leaders around the world.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.11.20

Reid All About it

Jim Taylor at BoardSource explains how to recruit for board diversity without disrespecting people of color —and shares a personal example that should make you squirm. Lewis Flax of Flax Associates says, “Innovative sponsorship options exist way beyond pasting logos anywhere and everywhere.” Board diversity. Burning Man FOMO.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.24.20

Reid All About it

Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: 10 basic guidelines to minimize PDF usability problems. Recruiting and Retaining Association Members (and Driving Non-Dues Revenue) in the Virtual Event Era. Jakob Nielsen and Anna Kaley, Nielsen Norman Group ). Keep an eye on your coronavirus risk budget.

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