Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

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. The report’s format makes it a quick read so dive in. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Quick hits . More info/register.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities. Engagement secures your association’s relevance and fuels healthy member retention. Why is member engagement important?

Member Engagement 59

Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

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. Even if you’re using technology tools, the human touch is an invaluable tool.

Strategy 169

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 169

Socious

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Maybe they’re less experienced with web-based technology. More Members Are Using (and Enjoying) Technology Than You Might Think. First, why do you think your members will hate your new technology? First, why do you think your members will hate your new technology? Maybe they hate change.

Technology 100

Technology Software Membership Management System 100

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

Learn what common data challenges are present in the member experience and affect an association’s ability to provide an individual level of service and value, how to identify gaps in what you know about your members currently, and what insights you should be looking to capture today for better member engagement and action.

Chicago 206

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 206

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

You can also use parts of the template for other technology selection projects since prospective vendors will need much of the same information. Hear about newsletter best practices to increase engagement and curate outside content. More info/register (PAR members only). Humans and AI. 1 CAE credit. . – CAE credit.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 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. . Committee work .

Software 126

Software Association Management Proposal Committee 126

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

This is how you can prove your new member community will be a valuable technology investment. New Member Acquisition. The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list. Member Engagement and Retention. It’s easier and faster for you to get members involved.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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 17, 2023

Professionals for Association Revenue released their Association Business Development Landscape Survey report. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

Revenue 206

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 206

Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Tasked with finding the right marketing technology systems for your organization? Fri 1/21 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Having all the access to the tools we have now has helped us stay on top of billing and communication in a way we never have before and the access to the member portal has helped us streamline our association in a way we couldn’t do before for our members. GrowthZone has also increased member engagement.

Software 78

Software Member Engagement Process Committee 78

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. Explore ways to adapt your chapters to meet the evolving needs of your members. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 259

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 259

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This may seem simple, but thanking your members for joining can be a powerful way to make them feel welcome, appreciated, and to set the tone for a great member experience. Send new members an email from your executive director. Another way to say thank you to your members is by delivering the benefits that matter most to them.

Newsletter 88

Newsletter Member Experience Technology Tips 88

Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

Follow our tips to improve your association’s email open rate and boost member engagement, building a stronger communications strategy along the way. Members may want email from you, but only on topics that are relevant to them. and you want to improve open rates, allow members to opt in to each of them separately.

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Tips Email Marketing Newsletter Communications 166

AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

You might be thinking of this kind of AI in terms of your newsletters empowered by AI that identifies the content each member is most interested in and then delivers that customized content to each individual. As the frontier of technology expands, association professionals must be informed and vigilant.

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Technology Tools Content 52

Smooth The Path

MARCH 1, 2018

Today it is harder to engage a member than it was ten years ago. Ten years ago it was harder to engage a member than it was ten years before that. Why is member engagement becoming so difficult? Well, because our members might be dividing their time between multiple associations. We are losing them.

Member Engagement 74

Member Engagement Newsletter Committee Report 74

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

Now in its eight year, the results from this Naylor Association Solutions survey will highlight association communications best practices and identify improvements and challenges associations continue to face with member communications. CB Insights reports on 20 industries that 5G will transform. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Training opportunities 51% of association members report training opportunities as a top membership benefit. With the right LMS, you can offer flexible and accessible learning options for your members. With higher member engagement in your learning program, you’re more likely to retain your members year over year.

LMS 52

LMS How To Certificate Learning Management System 52

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But as technology advances, you can’t help but think about the ways that your organization might not be keeping up with the times. Other associations post regularly on social media and cultivate vibrant online communities while yours just sends monthly email newsletters and occasionally meets over Zoom. Boosting member engagement.

Committee 52

Committee Newsletter Social Media Technology 52

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 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

WBT Systems

MARCH 14, 2017

Your LMS reporting can help you to notice content trends by analyzing the data from your reports. 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.

LMS 215

LMS Learning Management System Certificate System 215

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 19, 2017

It’s the technology that suggests more items to add to your Amazon cart based on what you’ve already added. Don’t be, Martin said during his presentation at ASAE’s 2017 Technology Conference & Expo. Answering questions for members online via chatbots. Do you receive a newsletter with news customized to your interests?

Newsletter 60

Newsletter Tools Case Study Report 60

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 19, 2017

It’s the technology that suggests more items to add to your Amazon cart based on what you’ve already added. Don’t be, Martin said during his presentation at ASAE’s 2017 Technology Conference & Expo. Answering questions for members online via chatbots. Do you receive a newsletter with news customized to your interests?

Newsletter 60

Newsletter Tools Case Study Report 60

Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

Take a look at Naylor’s 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report , an in-depth look at the communication challenges associations currently face, including issues related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Make Your Member Engagement Come A.L.I.V.E.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Reid All About it

JULY 16, 2021

Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments. Newsletter suggestion. I always enjoy reading The Art of Noticing newsletter from Rob Walker, author of a book by the same name.

Revenue 195

Revenue Video Strategy Industry 195

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. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. 1 CAE credit.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Whether we’re talking about the internet revolution or the technology revolution in general, billionaire Scott Cook makes a good point. We’re still just getting used to having the internet, technology, and information at our fingertips. Membership software has shifted to meet new requirements from both associations and their members.

Membership Management 100

Membership Management Software Directory Library 100

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Learn how senior levels professionals from a hotelier, audio visual technology company, and a design agency are working with planners given the new social distancing and CDC advisements.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

The world of association management (and all of the technology designed to support it) is vast. For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. How can associations get the most out of their technology?

Software 52

Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

Higher Logic

JUNE 8, 2017

One recent report published by Google highlights the characteristics that users found most valuable in all their favorite apps, regardless of type. Everyone from technology experts to less tech-savvy newcomers should enjoy the experience. That can be an influential win to report to your executive team or board.

Software 168

Software Library Content Newsletter 168

Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Mindfulness is going mainstream because the science says it works, reports Tanya Basu at The Daily Beast. Two proven tips to increase your newsletter’s open and click rates. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Mindfulness.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

Associations Now

MAY 10, 2019

A lot of thought is often put into external communications, such as marketing materials and member engagement. The employee newsletter of yore may be a fully digital product rather than one that’s printed out and left on desks. As Workforce.com reports, a 2018 study from Arthur J. So why bother with an elaborate strategy?

Communications 96

Communications Strategy Software Newsletter 96

GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Our annual survey of association professionals reports repeatedly that a common concern is the increased pressure to recruit young members. Our 8-point guide, The Power of Young Professionals , tackles the challenge of engaging, recruiting, and retaining 20-somethings. Here are 10 takeaways: Use technology.

Recruiting 78

Recruiting Recruitment Social Media millennials 78

YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

It was our opinion that these associations were in the greatest need of the help the technology we were building could provide. It is no secret that the pressures being driven by technology, competition, and the economy are forcing associations to address tough challenges concerning their existence. The Roadblocks to Success.

Case Study 150

Case Study Arizona Social Media Revenue 150

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

Thanks to subscribing to god-knows-how-many newsletters, my inbox is full of AI articles. The “Nation’s Report Card” shows the sharpest ever decline in history and civics knowledge for 4th, 8th and 12th grade students. Hear how these new technologies might change our ways of working. Michael Baharaeen, Persuasion ) Bad news!

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

MemberClicks

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The next important management pillar is keeping members engaged and involved with your organization. Stay connected with members through regular communications and engagement campaigns, including: Keep your website up-to-date with the latest info on membership benefits, events, and upcoming opportunities for members to get involved.

Membership Management 52

Membership Management Software Social Media Recruiting 52