Association Success

MAY 28, 2019

To provide context on what considerations we made in our rebrand, we want to point out a few factors that went into our decision: Member Research. In 2016, SMPS engaged a research firm to identify perspectives, opinions, needs, and desires of our members. The Future of the Profession.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Feedback from systemic issues are usually complaints based on problems created by ineffective processes, systems, platforms, rules, or people. ” There’s no sense in spending weeks fixing the registration process if just one member out of thousands feels that way. .” Not every view is shared by every member.

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Socious

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Completed by member research and association expert Amanda Kaiser, the study also delves into how and why those associations are innovating, as well as why other associations may be struggling. They know they need to think outside the box and solve member problems. So why are only half of associations innovating?

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Optimist Consulting

MAY 22, 2014

I know from working with my clients on membership change projects that there are two essential elements to any change process that affect members: Ensuring you use a long-term communications campaign that is consistent. Taking your members along with you. Talking to members.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 9, 2019

If you’re launching a new website, take a hint from the Healthcare Financial Management Association , says member researcher Amanda Kaiser on Smooth the Path. The MemberSuite blog explains the art and science of the process. . — Keith R. Chamberlain (@ChamberlainKR) August 8, 2019. Other Links of Note.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 6, 2018

The results of years of member research show that high-performing professionals tend to move through three stages during their career. Here is another way to look for gaps in your association’s value proposition. They recognize that they have a lot to learn and they want to prove or distinguish themselves.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 27, 2018

Is it time for a process audit? On her Smooth the Path blog, member researcher Amanda Kaiser outlines how broken processes can inhibit engagement. It’s no secret that social media is a key marketing tool. But it’s also an underrated way to recruit volunteers, says Jade Anderson on the VolunteerMatch blog.

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Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Report 58

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Our community is in the process of developing virtual conference etiquette. During online events, we can capture all of that amazing, juicy, interesting data and use it to increase the knowledge in the community. Related: Priming people for participation. A prediction for the conferences of the future.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

In preparation for other strategic planning processes the association conducted quantitative member surveys but found the results were not all that actionable because there continued to be so many unanswered questions. Based on this input we outlined two goals for the research project: Understand member’s current challenges.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2019

Fast Company makes the case that automating some hiring and recruitment tasks can make the whole process less painful. The post Daily Buzz: A Better Strategy for Member Research appeared first on Associations Now. Among his suggestions include frequent segmentation, archiving of old campaigns, and workflow updates.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The members who have a voice in your association may not represent the member segment most critical to the health of the association. Related: Differentiating between member feedback and member criticism. Broken association processes fracture engagement. Common trap for association professionals.

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Reid All About it

JULY 9, 2021

Learn how to approach AMS selection in a post-pandemic world, from consideration to launch and beyond, based on member research and the many lessons learned this past year. Processing credit cards means you need to manage PCI compliance. Thu 7/15 at 1 p.m. – AMS Selection in a Post-Pandemic Era. CAE credit. More info/register.

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 18, 2019

The online membership application process didn’t allow me to set my username and password, so right after I joined, I couldn’t log in and check out my new member benefits. My first-year member experience lines up with many other new member’s experiences according to member research.

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Organization Member Engagement Member Experience Video 108

Smooth The Path

MAY 21, 2017

These six insights were straight from member research, and I have three more for you. Receptions are awkward for most attendees except for a few long-timers. I’m a first-time attendee, and I don’t know how to navigate your conference. The topics I care most about are not on the agenda.

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GrowthZone

JUNE 28, 2017

Review your value message internally: During your strategic planning cycle, formally ask board members what they believe members think are the strengths of the association. In an unsolicited process, are your strengths among the ones you publish in your value proposition? Have your member’s biggest worries or needs changed?

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 30, 2016

Related: Members need association help when they face change or start something new. The award-winning process for association innovation. Did you know that member surveys can be risky? The post One Thing We can do to Prepare for Change appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

This recent update summarizes what the project team learned from their latest member research; this post goes into why they did it and this helpful guide details how they did it. Gotta love these people for their thoroughness and transparency! Public participation fills gaps in the knowledge.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Your intrepid membership blogger returns from two conferences at regional societies of association executives with a roundup of tips and ideas, including great questions for member research and the power of delegating metric measurement to staff. Being member-centric means making every interaction positive. Yes, rates, plural.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 24, 2016

Coming out of my own member research, the challenge that comes up nearly universally among members of all associations is the need to influence. The race to the bottom is pitting employee against employee and high stress environments are exacerbating tensions and sometimes bad behavior. Influencing skills.

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Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

This recent update summarizes what the project team learned from their latest member research; this post goes into why they did it and this helpful guide details how they did it. Gotta love these people for their thoroughness and transparency! Public participation fills gaps in the knowledge.

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Leadership Survey Project Examples 40

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

With your event tools integrated into your core management system, you have the ability to easily create event pages and streamline the registration process. Then, all of that data can be centralized in your member database to further help you engage your members.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

What is particularly interesting about this year’s conference is the team methodically set about meeting some of members’ biggest challenges. Here are the top challenges we all have and here is what we did about them: New Members Feel Like Outsiders. We’ll hear about how to change a culture and how to set up the right processes.

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CSAE

JUNE 27, 2023

Key highlights from the Town Hall are below: Members were reminded of CSAE’s strategic priorities: to be the champion for associations, to be the centre of excellence for the association sector and to be a model for continuous improvement in association management.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Do you have a formal process for innovation or do ideas come up ad hoc when opportunities arise? SW : At OSCPA, we encourage ideas from all parts of the organization, but we also recognize the need process. AA : What’s the best way to figure out what members need? SW : It starts with really knowing your members.

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 10, 2017

I come from a long line of champion sleepers. We go to bed on time. We fall asleep quickly. We sleep straight through the night. We wake up feeling rested. I thought I too was a champion sleeper until I found out that a few of my relatives were struggling with sleep issues. So then I wondered am I getting enough sleep?

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Fonteva

AUGUST 15, 2019

But with an association management platform , these tools can all be available— without the integration process. You can expand your platform to include: Member registration capabilities Cloud-based member database Website builder Email marketing options Online store Online event registration Online payment and donation processing.

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