Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

Empower your membership committee to do its important work by following the strategies in this blog. A membership committee is a volunteer-based group of members , serving to improve the member experience at an association. What is a membership committee and why is it important to your association ? Membership cycle.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 .

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. How to Align with Your Board and Executive Team's Priorities. The goal: Every year, bringing in new members is likely to be on your association’s list. Objection 1: Price.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In late October, the Nimble AMS team attended CSAE 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During our time at the conference, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 60 years the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has been a premier organization dedicated to member-based organizations and association professionals.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team. Leadership development for young members.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

According to Salesforce research, innovation is necessary as member expectations continue to evolve. In the Salesforce State of Marketing report, 84% of marketers surveyed said customer expectations were changing their digital strategies. . But how can your association adapt to changing member expectations? Sales Cloud.

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

Fri 7/21 at 1 p.m.* – Cracking the Value Code: Uncovering Strategies for Pricing Your Learning Programs When you start taking a hard look at your learning product landscape, common conundrums around “value” and “pricing” often surface. What is IT’s accountability/role in developing overall strategy for their organization? CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Fri 12/1 at 4 p.m.* – Association Discussion: The Future of Components Has your association’s component relations strategy evolved since the pandemic? 1 CMP credit. More info/register. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely. 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. *All Connecting while working remotely.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The sooner associations wake up to the reality that their multigenerational membership base isn’t going to retain itself with an outdated communications strategy, the sooner they can break through to emerging generations and maximize overall engagement and retention. You’re on the same team. But don’t fret - today works, too!

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Dean West at Association Laboratory wonders if he’s lazy, stupid or resilient (I’m not saying) and shares lessons about resilience that can guide your association’s strategy decisions. Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Association podcasts. Small staff challenge. Journalism’s decline.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Based on conversations with young members, former members, and never-members from multiple industries, Michelle Maher of Highland describes why young professionals are engaging digital channels instead of associations and the unique value they seek from associations. Next gen membership #2. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. .

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

They explain why it’s not a good idea to pine for the past and suggest a different mindset to cultivate, one that will help you take advantage of “a perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experiment with new ideas—ideas that could turn into programs that position you, your association and your members for future success.”.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Your association can mobilize your volunteer group in to a high-energy team, helping your o rganization accomplish various tasks and freeing up staff to attend to more specialized roles. But did you know that you can also empower your association volunteers to boost member engagement? Learning program.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Association technology and analytics. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

Achurch Consulting explains why it’s important to provide virtual watercooler moments to your remote team and suggests all kinds of ways to do it. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. I bet you miss chatting with colleagues. DEI initiatives. Host: Fridays@4.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

– eLearning Strategy, Tactics & Responsive Planning. Learn tactics to maximize your non-dues revenue earning potential: analyze communication gaps, engage members with advertising, meet advertiser needs, arm your sales team with the right tools, and invest in resources that provide maximum return. Tue 2/9 at 3:30 p.m.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Include items like your different membership levels , features and services, benefits, and how you’ll engage with members. Marketing Plan – Your marketing plan outlines quarterly goals, metrics for success, and strategies and tactics for reaching your ideal member profile and generating revenue to accomplish your goals in Step 1.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Member profile data. MemberSuite describes how a proactive data strategy can keep you in touch with members and customers no matter where they move. Successful hybrid events prioritize both the virtual and in-person attendee experience, rather than favoring one over another. Generation N. CAE credit. CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 14, 2022

Volunteer recruitment. Why do some associations have a tough time recruiting volunteers and others don’t? Combating Burnout: How Marketing Teams Are Burning Bright. Your marketing team could be at risk. Understand the factors impacting association strategy and identify what associations are doing to strategically adapt.

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Team Technology Certificate Revenue 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

Learn how integrating culture, strategy, and execution can make things happen in associations that are, frankly, long overdue—like being wildly profitable, attracting the best talent in the world, and being nimble and agile. More info/register. Explore the dimensions and aspects of a healthy culture and why that matters. 1 CAE credit. .

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Technology Chicago Education System 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association Trends have teamed up on the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , the only survey designed to address the pressing questions association leaders are asking about what “work” will look like post-pandemic. Presenters: Bill Zimmer, Vice President of Strategy, 360 Live Media.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

They also share change management strategies for change-fatigued association professionals. Some of these strategies are new to me but look very promising. Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. How do you create a culture of wellbeing for yourself and your team in the workplace? Event marketing.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Experienced volunteers may work with new recruits to help them learn the ropes, for example. You can also invite your top volunteers to strategy meetings with your board or executive team so they can help determine your association’s future priorities. Find Appreciation Methods that Work for Your Members.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Pricing them too high may deter members from investing. But, pricing them too low will prevent your team from making any meaningful revenue. Pricing Strategy for Training Courses: Subscription vs. One-Time Fee. These experiences should then be priced accordingly. Team time and resources. Where is the middle ground?

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Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

. – Start Attracting Event Investors: How to Develop a Successful Sponsorship Strategy. Hear about industry trends and fresh ideas to inform your sponsorship strategy. Data Segmentation and Its Huge Impact on the Member Experience. – How to Personalize the Member Experience. Thu 5/16 at 12 p.m.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 5, 2018

If you are under the impression that “set it and forget it” is a successful strategy for using marketing automation software, I release you from this spell. But just because you have the ability to set your automation rules and then forget about them doesn’t mean this type of strategy will be the most effective.

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Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2018

One of the core staff values would be to be intensely member-focused. We would talk with members often, conduct listening tours, and interview them. We would use all the member insights we gain to develop our member communications, set our strategy, and create an innovation plan. What would you do?

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

These groups want different things, and would be put into two different member personas. If you decided to actively recruit students, they would also be a separate persona. Why Are Member Personas Important? They can also help you improve member acquisition, retention, and satisfaction. 9 Steps to Create Member Personas.

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Member Experience United States Recruiting Recruitment 136

Fonteva

OCTOBER 18, 2022

To better understand the root reasons why members join and stay with your organization, associations should take lessons from the customer experience (CX) playbook. Chances are that your association likely already has a membership engagement strategy in place. What are the benefits of an intentional CX strategy?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 26, 2021

They suggest strategies for resolving some of the challenges you probably have with your SMEs. Presenter: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy and Development at Blue Sky eLearn. Johnson II, CMP, DES, Chief Diversity Officer & Director of Event Strategy, Talley Management Group Inc. Volunteer SMEs. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Join your colleagues from the DC-area’s leading associations for leading-edge content, top-notch networking, and lessons learned about “Crafting a Digital Strategy,” “Effective User Experience,” and “Optimizing Your Website for Ongoing Success.” How to Fuel Exceptional New Member Experiences.

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DC Washington Tools Certificate 170

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Utilizing effective medical association software and technology benefits your organization by enabling: Automation By simplifying and streamlining your processes, your software gives you and your staff the time and energy back to invest in your association’s mission and improve your member engagement and member experience.

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Association Software Software Organization Certificate 52

Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2020

She works with dozens of associations throughout the year, photographing their members at annual meetings and other events. But she says if you move around a bit and plan far enough in advance, you can capture moments that illustrate the member experience. Turn to members for backup. Develop a shot list and schedule.

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Associations Now

MAY 3, 2017

What do you know about your lapsed members? Some associations are taking time to analyze and develop strategies to bring members they’ve lost back into the fold. Last week, we talked about engaging new members with meaningful experiences. Her strategy for reinstatement: Think like a doctor.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Attention to user experience isn’t just for website development. Membership teams that think like their members and step into their shoes get better retention results. A new guide offers some UX tips and tricks to use during a member’s renewal period. Recently, I had to create a website from scratch.

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