Boredom is the Enemy: How Proper Engagement Retains Members

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While many associations place the bulk of their attention on bringing in new members, retaining members is every bit as important. It also requires substantially less time and money. Because of this, if associations dedicated more of their efforts to keeping current members satisfied, they could make a significant contribution to member numbers year over […]

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Why You Need a Mobile Responsive Website

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So…what is a “responsive website”? A responsive website is a website designed to adapt and reformat itself to fit any device and any screen size. It allows visitors to get the same experience, regardless of what they’re using or where they’re using it.  Responsiveness also encompasses mobile-friendliness, which means that content is displayed cleanly and […]

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Become the Go-to Continuing Education Resource for Your Members

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Association members today have countless options to explore when wanting to further their continuing education (CE) and develop their careers.  For convenience and simplicity, many rely on their association to provide them with these opportunities. In fact, many members go to their associations first for professional development!  For obvious reasons, associations should be ready, willing, […]

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How to Bring Your Association Closer to Your Members (and Your Revenue Goals!)

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In order to get the most out of their offerings, events, and communications, associations need one thing above all else: engaged members! Engagement leads to greater member participation, involvement, loyalty–it can even have a considerable impact on revenue. After all, engaged members convert more easily and renew their memberships more readily. Getting members to such […]

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Keeping Current with Technology: How Your Association Can Benefit

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It’s no secret that technology plays an integral role in the success of any organization, and professional associations are no exception. As technology continues to evolve and the pace of change accelerates, the need to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends is more important than ever. That’s why today, we’re going to explore the […]

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5 Ways Online Instructors Can Improve Their Presentations

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  Online learning grants participants the opportunity to learn almost anything from anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, like any course in a physical setting, online classes can come with their own challenges and obstacles if the instructor isn’t prepared. While there are many solutions and workarounds for these potential obstacles, acknowledging and preparing for impediments […]

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