October 8, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Industry News, Organizations
Continuing education courses are some of the most effective ways for professionals to acquire new skills and advanced training. For that reason, associations use continuing education as a powerful and attractive membership benefit. Yet, offering meaningful training requires commitment and effort, so associations look for validation and rewards from their work. To help associations […]
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How Can Associations Ensure That Members Know Their Benefits
October 20, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations
There are reasons why members join an association in the first place and reasons why they renew. If members know about and use all the benefits that come with their membership, it’s far more likely that they will find the membership valuable. Having a great membership package can lead to more engagement, more loyalty, and […]
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How to Generate More Revenue in a Changing World
June 30, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
For most associations, increasing revenue often comes down to increasing memberships or completely altering the way the organization operates by decreasing costs. While some changes will inevitably have to be made to keep up with a changing world, there are ways to increase revenue without completely reshaping your association. While non-dues revenues are different from […]
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Why Associations Should Use One Platform for On-Demand and Live Events
May 28, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Higher Education, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights, webinar
As more associations move their events online, and members become more comfortable with attending online sessions, the next step is for associations to focus on streamlining their online content. With only a handful of online sessions, associations could perhaps get away with posting one-off events on their website, while managing registrations and payments manually. […]
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10 Ways for Associations to Offer Benefits for Sponsors and Exhibitors Online
March 20, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights, webinar
As more events are being cancelled, many associations are opting to ramp up their online continuing education sessions and conferences in order to soften the negative financial impact. Some are pre-recording their sessions and making them available on-demand, while others are choosing to live-stream on the scheduled date. So, how does the shift towards […]
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Never Stop Learning: Continuing Education Inside and Out
March 18, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, e-Learning, Engagement, Higher Education, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights, webinar
Offering continuing education courses can be a strong addition to any association’s membership offerings. Gaining access to courses and certifications gives professionals another reason to join your association and even more reasons to renew their membership. These can all lead to increases in non-dues revenue. In addition, offering continuing education courses can have many […]
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Taking the Fear Out of Updating Your Association’s Technology
November 19, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations
Not everyone feels the same about technology, so associations shouldn’t expect every member to welcome technological changes with open arms. Each generation and each individual relies on technology in considerably different ways. While some use it in nearly every aspect of their lives and can adopt new innovations easily, others use it more sparingly […]
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Why Customer Service is Important For Your Association
November 12, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, non-profits, online event, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
The goal of customer service is to create a bridge between an organization and a customer. Ideally, this connection sets the organization up as relatable and ensures that customers are heard and satisfied. For an association, customer service can keep members happy, involved, and willing to renew their membership in the future. If done […]
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How Versatility in Learning Strategies Can Maximize Profit
November 5, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
When it comes to learning, we all do it a little differently. Even the best content provided by the best instructor can be lost on segments of the audience if it’s all presented in the same way. This is because of the way people digest knowledge. When trying to optimize audience reception and response, […]
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How to Improve Continuing Education for your Association
October 8, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Industry News, Organizations
Continuing education courses are some of the most effective ways for professionals to acquire new skills and advanced training. For that reason, associations use continuing education as a powerful and attractive membership benefit. Yet, offering meaningful training requires commitment and effort, so associations look for validation and rewards from their work. To help associations […]
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How to Win Members and Influence Renewals
September 16, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Members are the lifeblood of every association. While maintaining a solid membership represents the central mission, acquiring new members remains a yearly challenge. According to the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, less than half of all associations increased their new member acquisitions in 2018 and nearly 25% of associations saw a decrease in renewals. To […]
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