Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

How to Rethink Your Association’s Newsletter from the Ground Up. Newsletters are a staple of association life. Members depend on them for news and information, corporate vendors bank on them for advertising and exposure, and your association relies on them for member touchpoints, engagement, and ad revenue.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Revenue Certificate Leadership 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

Mariana Fernandes at Animalz shares her team’s favorite content marketing blogs, newsletters and podcasts. See how your association’s performance compares to your peers, and get ideas for measuring your own data and improving your email, community, and member engagement strategies. Content marketing. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Content Survey Education Strategy 266

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

While no membership programs actively neglect their engagement techniques, it can still be incredibly easy to forget about the foundation of your success: member engagement. Ambitious new goals or projects can sometimes overshadow the importance of continual engagement work. Q&A Sessions. Thank-You Events.

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Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Within the first couple weeks of member sign-up, it can be beneficial to: Send a welcome email Provide a thorough intro package Host a welcome event Connect members with mentors Something as simple as sending out a welcome message can increase member engagement with your email content by 33% ! Review your event budget.

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Strategy Software Social Media Discount 130

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

Newsletters. I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should thoughtfully plan and design each edition. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Valuable information for associations! But do you? More info/register.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Tom Morrison

JULY 30, 2014

You see, in 2006 we decided the number one strategy in the strategic plan was to put members FIRST.do Look at our key numbers and the increase since 2006: Membership Increase: 13% Dues: 25% Revenue Per Member: 33% Non-Dues Revenue: 132% Associate Sponsorships: 68% Net Worth: 1,058% 98.5% At best 32% open email newsletters.

Member Engagement 40

Member Engagement Newsletter Cost Communications 40

Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

Your staff is short on time and, with so few employees, you may not have the expertise to take on all the projects you want. These professionals provide services such as posting articles and spurring new member-generated forum threads in your online community, as well as answering community questions. That’s okay.

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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. What’s more, most members now expect a career center as part of their membership benefits.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

MemberClicks

MARCH 14, 2024

This can adversely impact your association’s membership retention and engagement efforts, which are critical to your success. The Importance of Accurate Data Accurate data is critical to keeping members engaged in ways that matter most to them. It also informs your decisions, which rely on the latest and best data.

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Alaska Software Member Engagement System 52

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask ASAE Collaborate about RFP samples. Get everything you need in this RFP template for CMS and website redesign projects from Brightfind. Hear about newsletter best practices to increase engagement and curate outside content.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

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. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. But do you? Virtual for in-person attendees. No plan, no progress.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

I see more associations offering a hybrid membership model because it increases member engagement and retention. Members who find value as part of an organizational membership are likely to purchase their own membership if they change jobs. Hybrid Membership Model. Learning Pass.

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Price Discount Marketing Newsletter 135

Tom Morrison

MARCH 11, 2013

Hear this next comment: In order to maximize member engagement and association loyalty, you MUST get past perceived value and begin generating "ACTUAL VALUE." Transactional This group are members who spend money to purchase some type of resource from your association. This could be classes, projects, technical data, etc.

Member Engagement 40

Member Engagement Revenue Class Newsletter 40

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Other associations post regularly on social media and cultivate vibrant online communities while yours just sends monthly email newsletters and occasionally meets over Zoom. Your association can even create a cycle of growth and career advancement by building a framework of valuable connections for new members. Book or article clubs.

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Committee Newsletter Social Media Technology 52

MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

Transparency and Communications One of the most undervalued aspects of association management is the importance of consistent communication to keep members engaged and involved. Know who your target market is and the qualities of your ideal member. Text and emails are common ways to initiate member engagement.

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Association Management Tips Software Social Media 52

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

Thanks to subscribing to god-knows-how-many newsletters, my inbox is full of AI articles. PCMA is partnering with Gevme on the AI-based Project Spark for the events industry , which is free now, but I can see revenue potential. . Whenever you end a project or a client engagement, you probably do a retrospective analysis.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Association Adviser

JANUARY 18, 2019

This thinking in silos results in a series of satisfactory solutions that miss an opportunity for your association to provide a richer membership experience while enhancing your potential member value proposition. The challenge: Most association staff members have many projects on their plate and a finite amount of time.

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Newsletter Directory Learning Management System Social Media 61

Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Presenters: VMAE CEO and AVMA Director of Special Projects, Ralph Johnson.

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Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. David Lerman, Senior Writer for Budget Newsletter, CQ Roll Call.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Reducing Member Churn with Predictive Analytics. Learn how data science and predictive analytics tools can inform your member retention and renewal efforts. 25 Ways to Take Your Newsletter to the Next Level. Find out what the survey revealed and how it relates to your projects. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

Protech

APRIL 29, 2020

Thanks to many successful AI integration projects from association technology vendors over the years, it’s quite possible that your organization is using artificial intelligence without even knowing. . So [AI is] really helping to make those personalized experiences for members,” Liz said. . If you are not sure, don’t feel alone.

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Survey Software Newsletter Tools 83

Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

In order to be highly aligned and coordinated across the organization, holistic in delivering a highly-engaging product of membership, and directed towards member engagement in all our efforts, we are replacing many (but not all) of the traditional association departmental distinctions with an efficient, agile team structure.

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Certificate Discount Team Content 109

WBT Systems

MARCH 14, 2017

The landscape is littered with discarded LMS systems and the dreams of many Education Directors of projects that just didn’t work out. This can help you to notice trends in how your members engage with your learning content, and allows you to really understand if your members and learners are getting value from your course catalog.

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LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 215

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Approach the project slowly and learn as you go. They will guide your audiences down new paths of discovery and build bridges to member engagement. 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.

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Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

YourMembership

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. Keep Members Coming Back. February 9th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Social Media and Business Trends. Now comes the tough part – keeping your members active, engaged, happy. High-profile project coming up?

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Tampa FAQ Social Media Software 150

Protech

JUNE 11, 2020

i.e. ”Which staff member or team will be site administrators?”). What are the necessary steps you need to take for this project to be successful? . How you will measure success or failure of this project? Download our webinar The Expert’s Guide to Growing Member Engagement and Revenue With an Online Center .

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Revenue Tips Social Media Communications 83

Protech

JULY 17, 2020

The data that powers those AI projects. . Most critically, how do staff members think your organization can harness AI for improved member engagement? . As is the key with any successful project, you’ll need to be able to measure results. . 3 – Establish Responsibility and Accountability .

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Newsletter Project Member Engagement System 59

Smooth The Path

APRIL 12, 2018

Easy access to other members who have the same niche project, goal, or challenge. Quick response to members who call, email, or chat. Quick-to-read but highly valuable newsletters. Professional development opportunities even if I cannot come to an in-person event. Intuitive website navigation. Curated networking.

Member Experience 83

Member Experience Newsletter Project System 83

Associations Now

MAY 7, 2019

When it comes time for your members to vote for their volunteer leaders, do they take the time to cast their ballot? Elections are an important member engagement opportunity. In politics and in associations, good participation in elections is a sign of a healthy, engaged community. Usually, it’s raffled off to a member.”.

Social Media 74

Social Media Newsletter Project Communications 74

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Have you got a large variety to keep your members engaged? It could be an article, webinar, member newsletter, and so on, say The Membership Guys on their latest podcast (another form of content, for those keeping track). Can you really measure member loyalty? Content’s Many Faces. Other Links of Note.

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Newsletter Content Survey Project 54

Disciple Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In these communities, members engage in discussions, collaborative projects, and knowledge exchange, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support. Problem-solving communities: Members collaborate to address specific challenges or projects, leveraging collective expertise and creativity.

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Course Case Study Social Media Project 36

Higher Logic

MARCH 3, 2016

And rather than having to design two separate projects and make sure two separate sites not only look beautiful but also work well, you’ll only have to work with one team on one, large project. Combined with your website, automation rules can help you reach the right people at the right time even before they are members.

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Tools Project Newsletter Process 120

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name. Find out how the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) embarked on their digital transformation project on behalf of their members and their industry. More info/register. Host: Propel.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AMS systems help organizations increase member engagement, improve recruitment and retention, and streamline their operations to save time and resources. Test these out, and evaluate which work best for your audience: Newsletter: The easiest way to get information out to your members is with a regular newsletter.

Software 52

Software Membership Management Newsletter Revenue 52

Socious

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Start polls asking members what functionality they’re most excited about in your new AMS software. Feature your new technology system and its benefits in your email newsletter. Ask a respected member to test the software and write a blog about what they loved. Tip #2) Use the Benjamin Franklin Effect.

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Technology Software Membership Management System 100

Reid All About it

MAY 6, 2022

Learn how to identify the content that will keep your members engaged, the member engagement challenges that almost every association has—and how to overcome them, the UX mistakes that are driving away your members, and the features your membership site needs to be successful. Member Engagement Specialist.

Arlington 39

Arlington Newsletter Project Revenue 39

YourMembership

MARCH 12, 2013

However, it sure does feel good when your boss says ‘thank you’ for staying late or recognizes you in front of your peers for your hard work on a recent project you completed. Gamification is modeled after these same tenets and needs for recognition.

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Organization Florida Newsletter Social Media 150