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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
New Social Network for Doctors Outpaces AMA Membership
The success of a young social network for doctors serves as a reminder that associations need to keep…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What If Membership Was Front-Page News?
Most decisions to join an association don't end up in the newspaper. But one association whose members are…
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What We (and You) Said About Membership in 2013
It's not too late for one last year-in-review blog post, is it? Take a few minutes to explore…
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Social Media Roundup: How to Reel In The Membership Renewals
Tips to nudge long-timer members into renewing and prospective ones into signing up. Plus: There are 71 million…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How the Boy Scouts Implemented Their Landmark LGBT Policy
As of January 1, the youth scouting organization now has a policy allowing gay youths—and while LGBT groups…
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Lunchtime Links: Leading Your Clan Of Loyal Volunteers
How to staff a committee of volunteers while letting them take the lead. Plus: Make sure you’re selling…
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Why Mission Comes Before Membership
One association executive implores associations to restore volunteerism and mission as their primary pursuits and to remember that…
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Not Feeling the Cheer: Customer Rage on Rise, New Survey Says
In a new Arizona State University study, more than half of all respondents said they have dealt with…
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When a Member Group Wants More Attention
If a niche within your membership feels underserved, you can either adapt to meet its needs or let…
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TSA’s PreCheck Program Expands to Public
Good news: The TSA's program to ease security issues for frequent travelers gets a wider rollout starting this…
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Airport Chaplains Group Gives Travelers a Little Faith Along the Way
Their chapels are often hidden away in small terminal nooks, and many travelers don’t know airport chaplains are…
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Lunchtime Links: What’s Your Member Uninvolvement Rate?
How to get more members involved in your mission. Plus: three kinds of leadership succession planning.
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Automatic Renewals: Realistic or Too Good to Be True?
Associations appear optimistic that automatic-renewal billing could boost retention rates and reduce workloads, but a variety of hurdles…
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Lunchtime Links: Why Your Members Deserve a Thank You Too
When it comes to member appreciation, a little thank you can go a long way. Plus: Adjust your…
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A Staff Culture That Starts With Member Service
At Fitness Australia, "Team Cool" is a nickname for internal staff culture, but its impact is felt by…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Honor Thy Tux: Linux Foundation Membership Drive Is Also for the Birds
In honor of the open source operating system's longtime penguin mascot, the Linux Foundation is taking a conservation-friendly…
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50 Years Later, Associations Carry JFK’s Volunteerism Torch
As the nation pays tribute to the slain 35th president of the United States this week, associations honor…
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Lobbying Beyond “Lobbyists”: Government Relations Group Changes Name
With strong backing for the move from its member base, the American League of Lobbyists announced this week…
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Homebrewers Survey Serves Up Valuable Data on the Hobby
Results from an recent survey helped the American Homebrewers Association paint a picture of the homebrewing community—and gain…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Ask the CEO: Top Association Execs In Conversation With Members
Ann Turner, Ph.D., FASAE, CAE, Executive Director, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, answers questions from AALAS member…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules Of Engagement: Post-Career Connection With Retirees
Engage retirees as they begin a new life stage.
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Membership Memo: Fully Charged Auto-Renewal
Credit card auto-renewal is on the rise for membership-based organizations.
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Friend me: Facebook is first social network to join mobile association
The social networking giant joined an association for mobile operators this week, indicating the company’s growing focus—and a…
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Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Nonmember?
We all love our membership models, but maybe too much. Getting better at engaging in nonmember relationships means…
