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dues cycles
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
The Story Behind a Successful Member Dues Increase
For many associations, the “survival mode” during the pandemic has given way to recovery and, with it, the…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
How One Association Overhauled Its Membership Model to Better Offset Inflation
Raising membership dues is a sensitive subject for associations. However, as costs increase, leadership often turns to raising…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Better Buy-In to a Dues Overhaul
If your association is rolling out a new dues structure, getting buy-in from key players is necessary. But…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Creative Way to Solve a Membership Dues Riddle
The pandemic’s impact has been inconsistent—affecting people in vastly different ways. One association came up with a plan…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Dues Increases
In a time of inflation and in the wake of a long pandemic, associations might find themselves debating…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Real-Time Dues Increase and New Membership Model Success Story
Two challenging membership dilemmas—raising dues and a new membership model—ended up working out very well for the Alpaca…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Successful, Drama-Free Way to Raise Member Dues
The end of the year is approaching, and many association professionals are thinking about whether to raise dues—and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Member Dues
Every association manages dues a little differently—and there’s much to learn from the perspective of other organizations. Check…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Focus on Lowering Expenses Rather Than Raising Membership Dues
Keeping members and finding ways to lower expenses is more important than raising membership dues right now, according…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Increase Membership Dues?
Raising membership dues is rarely an easy decision, and the past year’s complications have made it even more…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Dues Installment Options Are a Win-Win
The pandemic has forced associations to reevaluate lots of processes, and that includes how they collect membership dues.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
When to Offer Dues Waivers
When a member is faced with a personal or professional transition, does your association offer a helping hand?…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: When to Offer Dues Waivers?
In life’s critical moments, consider skipping the invoice by offering dues waivers.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Avoid Sticker Shock With Gradual Dues Increases
No association executive enjoys announcing a dues increase. But Jessica Silwick, chief financial officer and chief operating officer…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Name Your Price: The Challenges of Pricing for Associations
Putting a price on membership, products, and services can feel fraught with risk and uncertainty. How do you…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Steady State
To avoid sticker shock, increase dues gradually.
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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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Pay-What-You-Can Members
SHAPE America is testing a new way to recruit and win back members: letting them decide how much…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Much Is Too Much for a Membership Dues Increase?
Whether you increase dues as needed or adjust the rate annually, it’s important to ask: How much is…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Case for Incremental Dues Changes
Associations might not be excited about coming changes to rules for overtime pay, but inside the debate lies…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Value in a Trade Association Really Means
We all want to identify value for our association members, but how do you do that when your…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Data: How Do You Renew?
It's great when a member sends a dues check on time, paid in full, but a lot of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Which Renewal Method Do Members Use?
A look at the various payment options associations offer to members for their membership dues.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Auto-Renewal and Monthly Payments: The Perfect Mix?
Automatic dues renewal is a trendy option for associations. I've had my doubts, but I'm seeing the light…
