Associations Now

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The email newsletter is a centerpiece of digital strategy for many organizations. The outlets surveyed had a many different processes for building newsletters, spending anywhere between four and 58 hours on newsletter production every week. The post Who Should Own Your Email Newsletter Production Process?

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Achurch

JULY 6, 2023

Conversely, team members that feel excluded are: 25% less productive, quicker to give up on tasks, and less likely to work for the greater good of the team. Here are some tips to foster belonging in your organization. Organizations often consider “fit” during the interview process for a new hire, but it shouldn’t stop there.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But perhaps while this is the kind of busy feels productive, it may not actually be moving your organization ahead. Associations processes might be keeping you from important work. The post Busy or Productive Busy? In this environment, it is easy to be busy. Related: Are you facing an uncertain financial future?

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MemberClicks

JULY 28, 2020

In order to continue empowering member-based organizations to thrive through refreshing technology and a heart for service (MemberClicks’ mission!), Did you know that you can submit feedback directly through your MemberClicks product? we take a very methodical approach to how we develop each of our membership solutions.

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Aptify

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

and focused on product features and roadmaps for the Community Brands family of association management software (AMS), including Aptify. Aptify customer attendees experienced interactive training sessions, product roadmap sessions, networking opportunities, and more. Save the date for Xperience 2024!

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A robust association software platform optimizes association productivity and maximizes return on investment by: Reducing waste and redundancies Limiting non-value-added functions Improving return on capital. Association software is a critical investment in the future of membership organizations. ciently, effectively, and sustainably.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Five Salesforce Clouds to consider using at your organization. According to Salesforce Customer Success Metrics , organizations that adopt Marketing Cloud report a 27% decrease in costs to acquire new constituents. Is your organization hoping to boost productivity, generate leads, and increase revenue? Sales Cloud.

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Aptify

JUNE 29, 2022

organized labor suggests an environment that’s ripe for union growth: . Attracting the next generation of union members is critically important to growing your organization and keeping it strong for years to come. It’s a must-do these days, allowing your staff to find and organize members from the office or the field.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 4, 2020

Submitting rebates is a funny process that feels like a sales trick. ” My contact company’s process for rebates is about as complicated as they can make it, and it changes every year. ” My contact company’s process for rebates is about as complicated as they can make it, and it changes every year.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 28, 2016

Community will help your customer relationships -- they’ll feel more connected to you and to other people who use your product. But will community help your entire organization? So, how exactly do online communities make your entire organization better? Sure, the community is grounded in your products and services.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 22, 2016

And that all adds up to a better product. Whether you’re an enormous B2C company like Coca Cola or a B2B startup with a short runway, collecting user feedback quickly and efficiently is key to creating a competitive product. Product feedback is a natural outcome of community. Products equal conversations.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

By asking event tech vendors the right questions, you can confidently navigate the process and make an informed decision. Is this product designed for association events like mine? Ensure the provider’s product is flexible enough to support your meeting and event requirements. Get the Guide 1.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 product r elease is here to deliver ! Our Nimble AMS team is always working to offer the latest updates to enhance your organization and meet your association-specific needs. Plus, there’s a new order processing support for Pro Forma orders. Finance is going to love this!)

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? A learning organization becomes more like a community that members can feel a commitment to. Is your Association a Learning Organization. So, how can associations adopt a learning culture and strategic plan that will enable them to become learning organizations?

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Associations Now

MARCH 10, 2019

In 2017 I spoke with a number of associations that spent time fine-tuning their decision-making processes , using colleagues in the C-suite to decide on appropriate inputs and metrics when it came to big-picture strategic issues. As with hiring, so with many other decisions organizations face. You’re groaning. I can tell.

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Association Success

MAY 12, 2020

Clear’s ideas can not only help you reach your goals but also help you feel more productive and successful everyday. Success is an on-going, complicated process. So, it’s not about winning; it’s about continuing to play and enjoy the process. . We all want to be more productive. Building systems vs setting goals.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, let’s say your association sold two products (Product A and Product B) last year that brought in the same total revenue – $20,000 each. Product A’s price point is $1,000 so you only sold 20 units of that product. However, Product B’s price point is $100, which means you sold 200 units of that product.

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Achurch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It’s time to rethink the definition of productivity and help your team make time for deep work like researching, reading, writing, and planning. These tasks make them feel busy but they’re not truly productive, just satisfying to cross off the list. Find ways for your staff to automate repetitive tasks and simplify routine processes.

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Aptify

JUNE 25, 2021

Does this sound familiar: You’re looking for software to manage your large membership-based organization. But your processes are complex, and they continue to evolve. And you find that your organization’s needs don’t fit neatly inside the typical membership management software box. Consider Aptify.

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Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

However, most of what makes for a productive board meeting happens before the meeting is even called to order. . Without an agenda or with one that’s poorly organized, your board will drift off-topic, fumble through different topics, and waste time on items that are best handled outside of meetings. . Arrive at a decision.

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Aptify

MARCH 26, 2021

They have complex processes that are continually changing, and they need a large IT team to support them. In turn, their IT departments need more control over the functionality in their association management software (AMS) so they can configure it to support those processes. Continued investments in product enhancements.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The classic advice “ content is king ” motivates plenty of organizations to sink significant time and resources into producing blog posts, papers, videos and more. But devoting energy to content production without a clear strategy can incur heavy costs with underwhelming benefits. MORE: How content builds brand habits. Download it now.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 3, 2024

I like the idea UCLA’s Samuel Culbert proposes as a solution: If someone has a behavior, attitude, or productivity problem, don’t wait until review time to address it. I’d add: If performance isn’t a determinant of pay in your organization (i.e., Address it right away! everyone’s getting a standard 3.7%

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? Both Jay and Lynne have attended the same number of activities and purchased the same number of products over the last 5 years. a webinar for executive-level members).

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NXUnite

MARCH 22, 2024

For event planners at an association, nonprofit, or other organization, investing in the right event management software can streamline many of your tasks, making your job easier. It also ensures your organization has ongoing access to data that you can use to guide your future decision-making. What is Event Management Software?

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Delcor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Depending on what system you currently use for your organization, there are many good reasons to consider switching to the Teams Phone System. Should Your Organization Upgrade to a Virtual Phone Solution? The Teams Phone System offers a plethora of features to enhance your organization’s productivity.

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Associations Now

MARCH 10, 2020

How business leaders disrupt productivity—and how they can stop. Not sure why you can’t take your organization to the next level? If productivity is stalling, you might be holding unnecessary meetings, Finkel says. In addition, unclear deadlines and deliverables could hurt productivity.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

His observations are especially useful for consultants, but anyone who runs a team, department, or organization will find valuable advice here. James Young of Product Community describes a twist on mentoring. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Congratulations, Dean! Co-mentors. CAE credit.

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Aptify

APRIL 14, 2020

Over time, your large association grows and evolves, and your processes get more complex. Your membership management processes and dues structure have become more complex. While your IT team may be large, growing demands for application configuration and development to support your organization has overloaded the team.

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Protech

APRIL 5, 2021

Over the past two decades, studies by organizations from McKinsey to Citrix have analyzed the amount of time that workers spend not doing their jobs but finding the information they need to do their jobs. . Business continuity —How much knowledge would be lost if key people leave the organization? .

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Association Success

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The answer is simple: the purchasing decision is made not based on the cost of the product, but on the value that product is perceived to deliver. The sale of advertising, exhibits and sponsorships can be modeled after the way the auto industry positions their products—not by cost but by value to the consumer. Product Mix.

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Elevating Engagement

APRIL 29, 2024

A small group can combat the Ringelmann Effect , “the tendency for individual members of a group to become increasingly less productive as the size of their group increases.” You might try the Design Thinking process (which is not just for products but can be used to solve just about any problem.)

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. The In-Between is Ineffective (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting ) Every week Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world—and we have fun doing it!

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Most were CEOs leading companies that provide products and services to associations.

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Aptify

MAY 13, 2021

Your organization is unique and needs a membership solution that can keep up. Campaign management – Create and track marketing campaigns to promote events, products, and more. Workflow management – Work more efficiently using drag-and-drop process automation tools. What makes Aptify CRM functionality different. Explore Aptify.

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

One way to monetize creatively is by developing a digital products portfolio for members and customers. What’s in a digital products portfolio? An increasing number of organizations provide conference registrants with limited-time access to recordings. Plan Your digital products portfolio. You do have those, don’t you?).

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Your sleep and work quality/productivity depend on the right answer. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Inspiration.

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