Author
Tim Ebner
Tim Ebner is communications director and press secretary at the American Forest & Paper Association in Washington, DC. He is a member of ASAE’s Communication Professionals Advisory Council and a former Associations Now senior editor.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: A Shirt With a Message
To nurture a sense of belonging and commitment to mission, the Electronic Frontier Foundation designed a t-shirt that…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changer: Drive Engagement With Connectional Intelligence
To provide meaningful engagement opportunities, associations need to help members master “connectional intelligence.” It’s less about chalking up…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Sustainability Pledge
The American Public Transit Association challenges members to take a pledge that they will operate sustainably, creating support…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Innovation and Optimism Drive Membership Growth
Two new reports indicate that membership growth and retention are holding steady despite global economic uncertainty. And many…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Build Board Trust in Polarizing Times
If trust were a currency, would you know what your association is worth? Although an executive board maintains…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Consumer-Oriented Blog
The American Cleaning Institute created a consumer-focused for its members’ customers. The content includes practical cleaning tips as…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways to Put Members First When Navigating Change
Change is inevitable, and it usually affects members. At the Yoga Alliance, member engagement and the creation of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Three Meetings, One Week
The American Dental Association combined three of its small meetings into one week-long conference. The three-in-one format expands…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Test-Drive Your Next Member Recruitment Campaign
Digital marketing tools make it easier to test out a member recruitment campaign in real time. At the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Modernize Your Membership Cards
You may not think a plastic card would make or break the membership experience. But at the National…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Outstanding Student Award
An awards program of the Academy of Osseointegration recognizes top-performing dental students. The recognition comes with a free…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Keep Your Member Directory Cyber-Safe
Member directories are common on association websites, whether they’re members-only directories for the association community or public ones…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Add a Spirit of Partnership to Membership
A new report indicates that partnership development is critical for rapid business growth. That’s the main reason why…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Summer Reading List
A curated list of member-recommended books keeps members of the National Association of Colleges and Employers learning all…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Internet Trends Affecting Membership
At the 2019 Code Conference, venture capitalist Mary Meeker detailed numerous internet trends giving shape to businesses. Many…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Museum Exhibit
Members of the International Trademark Association created an exhibit for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum. The…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Make a Splash With Micro-Influencers
Influencers on social media don’t always have millions of followers. To reach new audiences, the American Chemical Society…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Jobs for Veterans
A new partnership empowers members of AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, to hire military veterans. The program helps…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Can Associations Learn From Social Clubs?
For decades, social clubs have brought people together, and today a new crop of venture-backed clubs is emerging.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Chatty Channels
Social media platforms and text-based applications allow for chatbot integration. Here are four places where members might turn…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
AI At Your Service
Automated technologies powered by artificial intelligence—voice-enabled devices and tools like chatbots—offer speed and efficiency, but also require careful…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Currency of Trust
Trust has value, and boards must earn it.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: Keep Your Directory Cyber-Safe
Help members connect, but protect their information.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Holding Their Cards
Pushback over member IDs shows that even small changes can take time.
