November 26, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A Learning Management System (LMS) can work wonders for an association offering continuing education to members. These powerful systems can host courses, lectures, and certifications, allowing for intuitive management on both the front and back ends. They can provide huge time- and cost-saving benefits, offer extensive details on academic progress, and run thorough user […]
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How to Secure Your Online Payment Systems
January 21, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, Security, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Online payments have gone way beyond merely a modern convenience. Simple and quick online payments are a necessity for many associations. This requires getting access to some very personal and important information. With so many payments coming through online, security and privacy are of the utmost importance. Security breaches can lead to significant financial […]
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How to Make the Perfect Presentation
January 14, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Making a great presentation is no easy task. Every event differs significantly, with audience expectations, tone, venue and many other factors that can change or impact each presentation. Even getting on the stage in front of people is a challenge. In fact, public speaking ranks as the biggest fear for most people. But there’s […]
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Tips on How to Protect your Association from Ransomware
December 3, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Ransomware poses serious risks to associations and its members. These attacks come from malware, infect the system, and encrypt an association’s data, blocking anyone without the encryption key from accessing their information. The perpetrators of these attacks then demand a ransom of some kind, usually a sum of money, in return for the key. […]
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LMS is More Than Just a Tool for Continuing Education
November 26, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A Learning Management System (LMS) can work wonders for an association offering continuing education to members. These powerful systems can host courses, lectures, and certifications, allowing for intuitive management on both the front and back ends. They can provide huge time- and cost-saving benefits, offer extensive details on academic progress, and run thorough user […]
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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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Making Your Content More Accessible Does Not Mean Introducing More Complicated Technology
October 29, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
In order to get the most from its content and offerings, associations can do many things, including streamlining functions, making the content more accessible, and providing personalized support to members and visitors. Yet, doing all that manually, while still maintaining the day-to-day association duties, can prove overwhelming if not impossible. For modern associations, technology […]
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5 Tips on How to Prepare a Strong Presentation for Your Board
September 24, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Opportunity is everywhere. Innovation and technology can improve the member experience, provide considerable savings, and increase membership numbers for an association. But changes often come with risk and effort, and, as a result, the benefits may be overlooked. That means it’s up to you to show the board what they’re missing. To accomplish that, […]
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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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How to Attract and Engage with Younger Members (And Why It’s Important to Start Recruiting Millennials)
August 27, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Agile, Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Sales, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
If your association hasn’t started yet, it’s time to start aggressively recruiting millennials and engaging with these young professionals. But how and why? If you’re at a loss for an answer, don’t feel bad. Association board members, executives, and marketers have been just as stumped over the years. And with good reason. Stereotypes about […]
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