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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why You Need a Pricing Strategy
Time will erode the value of most things if you don’t maintain them. Your car. Your home’s roof.…
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The Many Associations of George H.W. Bush
The late president, who died last week at 94, had affiliations with a wide variety of associations, especially…
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Daily Buzz: 4 Essential Membership Questions
Associations rely on members to thrive, which means understanding their needs is a top priority. Here are the…
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Excellence Online: Association Website Best Practices
Five tips to take your association website from a clunky experience (at best) to one that users will…
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Membership Hack: Get Social With Onboarding
When new members join, you might send them a welcome letter or packet of information. But one association…
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Give Members What They Want: Volunteer Opportunities
You provide benefits and services to your members, but are you also engaging their desire to serve their…
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Grammys Organizer Boosts Member Diversity Efforts
The Recording Academy will revamp its membership process, putting new emphasis on diversity. The change comes after a…
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Helping—and Keeping—Members in Hard Times
Whether due to job loss or career transition, your members might face times when it’s difficult to pay…
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3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Affinity Partnerships
Affinity partnerships can be a boon for associations, but only if they’re done right. Read on for a…
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Member Engagement Strategy: Give Your Members a Pause Button
You might feel compelled to engage members constantly, but what if those touchpoints feel overwhelming or intrusive? A…
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New Senior Dining Group Launches as Sector’s Ambitions Grow
The Senior Dining Association, just a few months old, targets food service in the senior living space—a space…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Lessons From Journalism on Membership
Journalism is emphasizing reader experience as a key way to boost revenue. Here’s what associations can learn. Also:…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why a Few Little Letters Are a Big Deal for Inclusion
The prefix you put before your name is just a few little letters, but when the American Alliance…
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Membership Hack: Black Friday Member Savings
On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, the National Business Aviation Association rolls out a…
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Daily Buzz: Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Members Happy
Satisfied members are vital to the success of your association. Here’s how to keep them happy. Also: asking…
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What the Arrival of Gen Z Means for Membership
How your association operates, both internally and externally, may speak volumes to prospective and current members. This is…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How to Make Remote Workforces Work
GitLab, a software company, has 350 employees who all work remotely. The organization made $10.5 million in revenue…
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4 Easy Ways to Give Members the VIP Treatment
Without members, your association couldn’t exist. Here are four ways to guarantee members feel appreciated.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Member Onboarding
Research has shown, time and time again, that member-based organizations with high retention rates often excel at growing…
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Membership Hack: Conference Call Seminars
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association hosts a monthly after-hours seminar by conference call. Each dial-in session is a…
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The Impact of the New Tax Law on Transportation Benefits
Trade and membership associations may find themselves facing new questions about something unexpected—taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs…
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3 Strategies to Welcome New Members Gently
When a new member joins an association, there’s often a rush to deliver too much information. The resulting…
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An Experiment With Income-Based Conference Pricing
Many of the 2,000 members of the Association for Jewish Studies—teachers, researchers, and graduate students in the field—are…
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Membership Hack: Chapter Trivia
To spark some friendly competition and build buzz for its annual conference, the Association of Change Management Professionals…
