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APRIL 26, 2024

Two-thirds of associations plan to develop new products/services, yet only one-third plan to hire more staff. Mark Athitakis at Associations Now dug into new research about membership organizations from iSeatz, a loyalty technology company. Learn actionable skills to develop dynamic community agreements. Engagement scoring.

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Content Survey Education Strategy 222

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MARCH 8, 2024

They also give their take on sunsetting, membership models, subscription tactics, community and releasing the need for perfection. Membership Mondays: What Does Member Engagement Mean to You? . We’ll then transition to a panel discussion format to discuss the full test development life cycle from soup to nuts. 1 CAE credit.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. Membership trends. But there are key membership concepts every association professional should know.

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millennials Survey Team Education 370

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Per MGI’s membership benchmarking survey, members rely on their associations for in-depth industry analysis. ASAE Membership Monday The topic will be announced before the start of the session. The guide also describes vendor, training/support, data access and software issues to consider before signing a contract. More info/register.

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Analysis Software Education Strategy 291

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

All member-based organizations are focused on membership: attracting new members, boosting member retention, enhancing member engagement, and more. The fact is this: if your association doesn’t offer tangible membership value, a member will leave. Want to learn more tips to develop a data-driven culture?

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LMS Missouri Software Innovation 148

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development trends survey. The resulting data will help associations understand the professional development landscape, plan learning strategy, and budget for learning programs. Membership. Content strategy. More info/register.

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Price Survey Team Recruiting 261

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Nonprofits and Artificial Intelligence: Important Legal Considerations Amid Ongoing Developments Before leaping into the brave new world of generative AI, careful consideration should be given to the potential legal, contractual, and regulatory complications that business uses of AI can present. . – More info/register. 4 CAE credits.

Tools 272

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

With 20 years of experience developing mentoring programs, Art of Mentoring knows both the art and science. Membership experience. Our approach to membership needs something radically different—and the approach suggested by Amanda Lea Kaiser is not so hard. Mentoring program. Gen Z and subscriptions. CAE credits.

Iowa 256

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 11, 2021

So you want to start a membership site. Maybe you’re interested in developing a new source of recurring revenue. Maybe you have a lot of knowledge on a specific topic that you’re dying to share with the world. Or maybe you’re already.

Revenue 321

Revenue 321

Associations Now

MAY 13, 2015

A few weeks ago, in a post that examined some findings from a study on membership in scholarly societies, I wrote that I would have liked if the report had dug deeper into the findings from its nearly 14,000-respondent survey. Clearly, professional development is one of the biggest drivers of people to associations, if not the biggest.

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Discount millennials Survey Education 40

Aptify

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re tempted to build custom membership software for your large and complex organization’s unique needs – stop ! Read on for six compelling reasons not to take on the risks of build-your-own software. Resources Your organization might have software developers on staff, or you might be considering hiring third-party developers.

Software 137

Software Membership Management Project Cost 137

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Host: Fridays@4 Speakers: Alan Chewning, Senior Manager for Membership and Chapter Relations, Association of Change Management Professionals Annessa Kirby, former director of component relations and volunteer services, AHIMA Kevin D. Host: MPI Speaker: Julie Haddix, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Cvent Tue 12/5 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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JANUARY 12, 2024

They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. I know you see a lot of posts about young professionals, but this one from Belinda Moore at Strategic Membership Solutions is worth your time. Inspiration.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

ASAE Membership Mondays This month we’ll have an open-forum discussion with the group divided into break out rooms to discuss: Membership Retention / Renewal / Win-Back; Member Recruitment / Acquisition; Membership Success Metrics; and Membership Models / Pricing. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 11, 2021

WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Ana Andjelic says people develop brand affinity only when it gives them a sense of community. Meetings of Membership Minds. Do you need support with membership marketing?

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Certificate Technology Communications Revenue 322

Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Achieving a stable membership will increase your association’s revenue growth and make it easier to recruit new members. Segment your members: A big part of retaining membership is understanding who your association’s members are. This is where establishing strong member retention strategies comes into play.

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Strategy Analysis Recruiting Recruitment 169

NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. However, with increasing demands and expectations, simply offering membership benefits is no longer sufficient.

Software 130

Software LMS Library Certificate 130

Membership Marketing

OCTOBER 2, 2013

According to the 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , 52% of associations offer a Student membership category. At 71%, Student membership is offered most frequently by individual membership associations. Association for Computing Machinery makes five levels of Student membership available starting at $19. ·.

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Strategy Examples Marketing Communications 40

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

The resulting data can help identify where members are in their journey, which members might be falling through the cracks, what opportunities your association can take advantage of to improve membership offerings and benefits, and so much more. Lynne had a 6-month membership lapse, and her purchases were all made 3 years ago.

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Review Member Engagement Process Examples 169

Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to serving the interests and development of professionals in various fields are encountering an array of unprecedented challenges. Creating Non-Dues Revenue: The traditional membership […]

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Proposal Revenue Strategy Organization 129

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Host: Association Women Technology Champions Guest: Sarah Lewis, Senior WordPress Developer at Yoko Co. – Onboarding Strategies for All Stages of Membership Does your onboarding strategy include new members and renewing members? Host: GrowthZone Speaker: membership expert Shari Pash Tue 8/15 at 2 p.m. More info/register.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

She had to develop a new habit: stop assuming, start listening. Learn how to measure your current ROI in actual dollar numbers, use the numbers for influencing the membership decision, grow your ROI, and prove beyond a doubt that membership in your organization is a good business decision. More info/register. Wed 12/2 at 11 a.m.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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MARCH 1, 2024

In this success kit from Nimble AMS, you get four resources: two half-hourish webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy. Quick hits Sitting for too long is bad for your health. Location: Washington DC. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Rick Burt, CAE, Vice President, Membership and Volunteer Engagement at Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Mon 10/23 at 1 p.m. Learn innovative engagement strategies for this digitally native generation. 1 CAE credit.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership benchmarks. iMIS invites you to participate in their 9th Annual Membership Benchmark Survey. Many associations are putting great emphasis on career websites , so they can help industry employers with workforce development.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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MARCH 10, 2023

Membership engagement. Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Host: Fridays@4 Speakers: LaToya Tapscott, Senior Manager of Practice Networks, and Laura Cox, Manager of Online Program Development, Association of Corporate Counsel Mon 3/13 at 8 a.m. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them.

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Committee Education Software Technology 195

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

An app can help you solve what survey participants said was the biggest challenge for associations: communicating the value of membership. Membership Mondays Winter Celebration (Washington DC) Enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and a light nosh to celebrate a great 2023. Member app. Location: Washington DC. More info/register.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. MemberSuite explores why new membership communities are so popular with Gen Z. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. Our topic this month is product development.

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Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And finally, coming in at #1 in the Spark All-Time Top 10 Blog Posts (and it wasn’t even close): Membership 101: The Welcome Series. Or, as I closed out the original post: [A]ctually develop an actual relationship as if you’re an actual person and so is she. Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash.

Communications 195

Communications Team Report 195

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. Jessica Davies at WorkLife outlines steps you can take to develop the new ‘power skill’: AI literacy. Online experiences.

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Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

Aptify

APRIL 15, 2024

AuSAE provides professional development, support, and networking opportunities to enhance the association sector. Aptify is a cloud-based membership management solution designed to streamline complex processes for enterprise associations, unions, and other member-based organizations. Tip: The Aptify community spreads across the globe.

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Software Membership Management Class Team 82

Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2024

He raised a hypothetical example of an association where multiple departments begin to develop AI-based apps, only to hit a roadblock. So everybody wasted ten weeks developing something.” Develop internal transparency. Sometimes we don’t know what we’re going to develop as we’re developing it.

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Committee Project Tools System 107

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. Many employers won’t pay for memberships but will pay for professional development. Marketing and Membership Survival Guide Look at communicating through a new lens.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship.

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Marketing Team Social Media Communications 88

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For associations and membership-based organizations, sustaining financial health often relies on diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional membership dues. Non-dues revenue (NDR) has become a critical aspect of financial sustainability, and an effective strategy heavily involves intentional and preplanned content development.

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Revenue Content Strategy Organization 88

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Host: Fridays@4 Speakers: Shan Haugabrook, Director of Membership, Atlanta Apartment Association Rob Henry, Vice President of Development, Culture and Talent, Council of Advancement and Support of Education Donté P. ASAE Membership Monday This month’s topic: Beating the Lapse: How to Win Back Your Membership.

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Revenue Austin Tools Education 272