This past year, we’ve asked chapters leaders at twelve different leadership conferences what their top challenge is and the answer, not only unanimous, was not surprising. Lackluster volunteerism. It’s either not enough volunteers, less committed volunteers, or volunteer burn-out. How can we at the national level help solve this problem so common at the local level? Help local groups think differently. Coach your chapters on how to attract today’s volunteer.
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When it comes to selecting new association management software (AMS), you’re about to make a big decision – a financial one, and also one that affects your association’s future. Here are some key tips to keep in mind.
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How associations can develop a better content strategy for increased member retention. We’ve all heard the expression “content is king.” Propelled into the lexicon in 1996 by Bill Gates in an essay of the same name, the notion revolutionized the way we think about...
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Understanding what members value is essential for engaging and retaining members. But do you fully understand what members value? Big data can actually help you understand member behavior.
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Getting in shape for the new year isn’t just for individuals. We have a four (easy) tips to help your organization get in shape for 2019.
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What people are craving more than anything else is an authentic connection. Giving your members and customers a voice is valuable in establishing a more connected relationship. Here are some tips.
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Five tips to help you protect your members' data for such things as dues or donations.This post first appeared on the YourMembership blog.Over the years, the Internet has provided great opportunities for nonprofits to increase brand awareness, recruit new...
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Your association members have a heightened level of expectation for flexibility, convenience, and personalization in everything they do. But, association experiences are struggling keeping up with these growing member expectations.
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This post originally appeared on #Onward, the blog of YourMembership, another member of the Community Brands family. Whether your association is working on an integration of your LMS and AMS, or don’t know where to start, here are the ins and outs to the...
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Top tips learned from associations with proven membership growth. Let me admit something right off the bat: Despite the title of this article, great associations may not actually do everything in this article every single day. But the truth is, at the very least,...
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