Communication with members is the heart of every successful association. Whether it's announcing important updates, sharing valuable resources, or encouraging a sense of community, effective communication is a steppingstone for a growing organization. When members and staff are on the same page, great things can happen. In this blog, [...]
The arrival of new Board members always brings a fresh burst of energy to an association. These individuals, with their diverse backgrounds, skills, and new perspectives bring new life into Board meetings that might otherwise become stale. In this article, I will explore the positive impacts new Board members [...]
There is nothing more thrilling for an association event manager than the excitement and hustle involved in curating a great event. But along with the thrill can come a moment of “Oh No!” when something does not go as planned. And it can happen to the best of us! [...]
Event planning should always be done with membership recruitment top of mind. To attract potential members to your association's event, you need to plan it to have value for existing and potential new members. Here are three tips for planning an event that will help you to recruit new [...]
Even though it looks like we have weathered the pandemic, for now, the question about what the future holds continues to loom. How can associations continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable? One way to set yourself up for success is to have a plan B – or contingency [...]
In a matter of only a few weeks, we have seen travel and in-person events start up in the blink of an eye. Welcome to the next ‘new normal’ for associations; the next reality in the ongoing pandemic world. How will the association world continue to change? The consensus is [...]
To-do lists are a helpful tool for managing your association workload. Sometimes, however, instead of reducing your stress, they add to it. This seems to be a common sentiment in today’s world. Especially for association volunteers, your professional and volunteer to-do lists can get jumbled up. Everyone has too much [...]
Have you ever taken a step back to consider whether your association membership database is performing at its peak for members? Have you thought about how migration to a new database could help increase workflow and productivity? Most importantly, is it user-friendly for your members? Migration can be simple [...]
Many volunteer board leaders have noticed that no matter how much hard work they contribute, the outcome does not reflect the long hours they are putting in. Association work never stops. Especially during this pandemic. Correspondence keeps piling up and the emails are flying in. No matter how much [...]
Membership associations exist to serve their members. Ensuring members are satisfied and engaged should be a key priority for every association. To deliver on this, members must be able to express their support of the actions of the association. Membership satisfaction and feedback surveys help associations realize members’ wants [...]
