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Design a Member Call Center Focused on Efficiency and Engagement
Spring is a time of excitement and activity, and in our world here at the American Motorcyclist Association,…
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Why Quiet Learners Matter in Online Communities Too
Whether you call them lurkers or learners, every online community has members who prefer to listen and read…
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Improve Member Support With AI Chatbot Technology
In an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world, associations must adapt to meet the diverse needs of their members.…
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The Building Blocks of a Flexible Volunteer Model
To attract new volunteers and redefine its board’s focus, the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation launched a…
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Baby, Come Back! How to Win Back Lapsed Members and Why You Should
When a member leaves, it doesn’t mean goodbye forever. Members who have walked away may be the easiest…
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Prioritize Member Preferences to Create an Effective Renewal Campaign
Knowing how members prefer to receive communication is important for associations on several fronts, especially when it’s renewal…
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The Power of a Merger
When the National Fenestration Rating Council acquired a floundering nonprofit, it found a way to better lead its…
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The Rocky Future of Membership
Do you play calendar Jenga? I bet you do! I play this game whenever I try to plan…
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National Volunteer Week: Make Sure Your Thank You Means Something
With National Volunteer Week underway, it’s the perfect time to thank your volunteers for all they do. More…
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Three Ways to Revive Online Community Engagement
If your online member community has been in a lull, enlisting member volunteers, seeding expertise-driven questions on the…
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How to Strengthen and Diversify Your Organization’s Communities
All associations aim to provide is a place for their respective industries to come together and share knowledge,…
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Two Ways to Attract Generation Z Into Your Member Ranks
Gen Z is looking to engage and make a meaningful impact. But with research showing they have little…
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Best Practices for Re-Engaging At-Risk Members
All associations have some members on the fence about renewing. How can you recognize these individuals and then…
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Executive Summary: A Holistic Approach to Association Volunteer Management
A new report from the ASAE Research Foundation looks at how associations can improve their volunteer management models.…
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Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Go Deeper With Your AMS
Thinking beyond the basic functionality of your AMS will help you expand what it can do for your…
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Virtual Customer Service Initiatives Aim to Boost Membership and Engagement
The Snow and Ice Management Association's online office hours and "valet service" are designed to remove barriers for…
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Use Your Member-Referral Program to Drive Recruitment and Engagement
Member-referral programs can help associations expand their communities. One membership expert shares some strategies for developing a referral…
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Use Data to Inform Your Member-Recruitment Strategies
Data can guide many types of strategies that associations develop, including how they recruit members. With that in…
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Three Ways to Invest In and Grow Your Chapters
Looking to build your chapters but unsure about what areas to tackle? Investing in resources, giving members opportunities…
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Three Tips for Developing an Engaging Website
As an association professional, you understand the value of a strong digital presence. An engaging website not only…
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New Member Onboarding: Long-Term Membership Strategies
Onboarding doesn’t stop after you’ve welcomed new members into the fold. Read on for ways to ensure that…
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New Member Onboarding: Getting Their Money’s Worth
An important way of keeping members engaged early on is to make sure they know what they’re getting—and…
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New Member Onboarding: Beyond the Welcome Packet
The welcome kits of yore might be losing their luster in an age of immediate engagement. But mixing…
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Study: Members Need More Customization, Hybrid Options
MCI’s Association Engagement Index found that members and customers enjoy an array of post-pandemic meeting options and also…
