WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2018

Even though you’re not asking people to spend money, you are asking them to invest their time—and that’s a more limited resource. You could ask membership committee or other volunteers to act as teaching assistants/association ambassadors who answer questions about association resources, products, and services. Inactive members.

Sample 150

Sample Education Course Recruiting 150

NXUnite

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Even if they say no to providing a matching gift, they may be a valuable resource to tap into for future fundraisers, such as sponsorship opportunities or silent auction item procurement. 

Social Media 130

Social Media Proposal Newsletter Process 130

Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2020

Recruiting or selecting industry presenters who will draw a crowd. Many organizers treat these as tactical calls: The education staff communicates speaker deadlines/requirements, venue, room setup, AV equipment, audience overview, registration details and onsite speaker resources. Having a feedback plan for measurement and improvement.

Tips 96

Tips FAQ Committee Video 96

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Session Tracks and streams Include relevant sponsored content or support (whether it be video, infographics, or other resources) or have companies sponsor a session track and include their logo. Post-event resource package Bundle useful resources and worksheets offered by speakers, thought leaders and your sponsors from event sessions.

Video 97

Video Case Study Discount Proposal 97

Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2017

You don’t see many posts about recruiting small businesses for membership , so I was excited to read this one by J.P. He quickly takes on benefits, recruitment tactics and dues for small or start-up businesses. By the way, his old house in Georgetown is for sale if you’ve got a few million hanging around. More info/register.

millennials 150

millennials Recruiting Recruitment Revenue 150

Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 10, 2019

So, they don’t see the reason for the changes being proposed. Starting small uses fewer resources, and allows the organization to play with ideas without diminishing member’s trust. Recruit the right board members. Approve a small discretionary budget. Some percent, maybe 10% of your members are early adopters.

Innovation 94

Innovation Proposal Recruiting Recruitment 94

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Member recruitment. Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. Launching a podcast isn’t as daunting as it used to be, thanks to resources and people who can help you get started, like Association Briefings. Association podcasts. You need a content marketing ecosystem to support them.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. It’s time to take control of your data to determine the heath of your membership retention, recruitment, engagement and revenue to produce the best results. Member communications. The survey closes Friday, April 30. Wed 4/28 at 11:30 a.m.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

Associations Now

JUNE 7, 2019

This week, Master Builders of Iowa announced the launch of MBI Works, a $5 million endowment to fund new resources for career education and workforce recruitment. It is accepting proposals for funding through September 3. Proposals must include some involvement with an MBI member company.

Iowa 45

Iowa Industry Proposal America 45

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places. Host: Zoom.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Accepting reality. Host: Fridays@4.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Retaining and Recruiting Boat Owners through focused Research & Industry Promotion : The industry is well informed on the factors that lead to boater attrition and thus able to develop strategies and take action to slow boater attrition. Bill Watters.

Industry 164

Industry Analysis Committee Team 164

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By looking at the outcomes of previous work, those on the board of directors or committees can propose actions that continue a positive trend or shift a negative trend. Learning how to leverage your data will help you boost member recruitment, retention, and overall engagement. . Visualize and analyze data connections .

Association Management 135

Association Management Software Analysis How To 135

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Accessibility is inclusion , says Fionta, and if you’re not focusing on it, you’re preventing people from accessing your resources and participating in your programs, events, services, and membership benefits. Member behavior. Quick hits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Membership recruitment. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment.

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Additionally, once a habit of engagement has formed around a particular topic, the advisory group forms a ready-made community from which to recruit task force members if a particular volunteer task is identified. This is the sixth post in that series. I've just begun experimenting with this technique in the past year.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Committee Recruiting Recruitment 100

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They also developed resources to help their members get used to and succeed at online learning. 12 more days until I see many of you at ASAE TEC in Washington DC! Let the countdown begin! Get on it, register now! Tech-averse members. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. But as teams are stretched to their limits, as job roles expand and become more complex, the need is emerging for planners to have a new network of resources, expertise, and support. New education markets. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

Proposal 39

Proposal Price Technology Recruiting 39

MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2022

If the event is smaller and focused on current members, you may already have the space, budget, and other resources needed to plan it without a sponsor. This can also increase your audience reach, recruiting new people to register for your event. Before looking into how to find a sponsor for your event, consider your event’s goals.

How To 52

How To Cost Proposal Social Media 52

Association Success

JANUARY 17, 2019

Strategic planning is about fitting together pieces of the puzzle — mission, capacity, resources, relevance, opportunities — to yield results. A good strategic plan fosters innovation by addressing environmental issues, prioritizing programs, and allocating required resources. It is not possible to measure real success.

Committee 60

Committee Guidelines Process Proposal 60

Reid All About it

APRIL 15, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. MemberSuite reveals the disconnect between what associations dedicate resources (staff time and money) to and what members consider the top benefit of membership: connections, aka networking. Advocacy’s membership value. 1 membership benefit.

Proposal 39

Proposal Technology Revenue Marketing 39

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment.

Learning Management System 285

Learning Management System Education Communications Technology 285

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Like many associations, The Ohio Society of CPAs is proactively responding to an evolving business environment by ensuring that our members have the resources they need to thrive in this new business reality. We want to avoid innovation overload and ensure that our resources are directed where they will generate the greatest member value.

Ohio 60

Ohio Innovation millennials Resources 60

Associations Now

MARCH 2, 2016

With the right technology and creative solutions, you could get a better picture of the efficacy of your print ads for conferences, webinars, or member recruitment. Today’s topic is “Whistle-Blowing, Retaliation and the EEOC’s New Proposed Guidance” Questions are at https://t.co/HGGjdic3Px Twitter Chat of the Day. HGGjdic3Px #nextchat.

Proposal 40

Proposal Analysis Video Recruiting 40

Virtual

APRIL 2, 2015

A hot list was developed and a cross vendor recruiting plan initiated. The Alliance sponsored multiple Porting Workshops and Developer Days in multiple geographies, where developers could do actual work with access to support resources on site. Porting Centers were established in key geographies, hosted by various Alliance members.

Tools 100

Tools Technology Proposal System 100

Associations Now

MARCH 9, 2015

Last week, Nonprofit HR released its annual Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey [PDF], which looks at how the sector is doing in terms of staff growth, as well as how well it’s planning for the future in terms of recruitment and retention. Consider recruitment and retention. What does turnover do to an association?

Recruiting 40

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Report 40

Associations Now

AUGUST 5, 2015

A proposed model for the future of membership in public broadcasting raises an intriguing question for associations: Could volunteering be another way to pay membership dues? That said, it’s curious that, while Kramer’s proposed model is not a radical idea (see: cooperatives ), it is seemingly nonexistent in associations.

Discount 40

Discount Proposal United States Case Study 40

Associations Now

MAY 9, 2016

The groups have called for the next president to “improve the ability of companies operating in the United States to recruit and retain highly educated foreign graduates and professionals to meet hiring needs and supplement our talented U.S.

United States 40

United States Proposal Innovation Technology 40

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

And by the end of the year, you find it harder and harder to recruit – and keep – volunteers. What current volunteer projects should be dropped to allow you to refocus volunteer and staff resources on mission-driven projects? And later that month, committee members flock to your building to discuss the assignments for the year.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Building a Sponsorship Proposal That Works. With limited resources it can be hard for nonprofits to market effectively. Get the blueprints you need to build a solid marketing plan for your organization… even with limited resources. More info/register. Host: Icimo. Thu 11/16 at 1 p.m. Thu 11/16 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

DC 150

DC Washington Tools Education 150

Plexus Consulting

MARCH 14, 2015

As women are underrepresented in green sector jobs, BPWF’s efforts are meant to train, recruit, and retain women for the sustainable jobs of the future. Finally, in their Women Joining Forces initiative, BPWF provides research and resources to help women transition from a military background into civilian lives and careers.

millennials 40

millennials Revenue Proposal Recruiting 40

SCD Group

AUGUST 21, 2014

Resources were allocated with little attention to priority need, but more based on the will of the program’s advocate. A year-long Board development and recruitment process was established. They need to understand and embrace the need for efficient use of association resources, facilitated by a strong governance structure.

New York City 40

New York City Denver Atlanta Committee 40

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Launching a podcast isn’t as intimidating as it used to be, thanks to the resources and people who can help you get started. Learn how you can assess each opportunity and put the right resources in place to pursue them. Product development.

Education 41

Education Project LMS Technology 41

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If your AMS doesn’t help you recruit, engage and retain members , you better start shopping for a new one. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. Manager training. Quick hits. Why thinking hard wears you out.

Project 47

Project Tips Technology Marketing 47

Eric Lanke

APRIL 23, 2012

Theres deep implications here for the way in which associations are managed and resourced, but I believe these are the challenges we need to face. We must find ways for our members to create their own value from the resources we can leverage for them, and stop assuming that we can accurately predict the problems they need solved.

Innovation 100

Innovation Member Engagement Leadership millennials 100

Association Adviser

JANUARY 17, 2018

JS: We needed to recruit more members; membership growth hadn’t been addressed in a significant way in some time. What kind of resources/investment did that take? We moved away from our consulting practice because it was a significant drain on staff resources. AA: What were some issues that needed improvement at NBOA?

Team 69

Team Resources Education Revenue 69