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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How Associations Help Members Reach New Heights in Their Careers

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Associations can offer members many different benefits–from professional and personal support to providing access to industry events and resources–but career development sits at the heart of most memberships.  It’s what most members look for and what most associations look to provide. How career development support is delivered and how effective these offerings are, however, can […]

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How to Recession-Proof Your Association

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No one can 100% predict when the next major economic downturn will take place; consequently, for many organizations, it’s important to know that they’re protected and prepared–regardless of the “when”.  If your association is strong and healthy today, it not only has a better chance of surviving a recession, it may even thrive during one! […]

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Let’s Get Digital: 3 Strategies to Boost Member Engagement Online

As times change, so must the ways member-based organizations connect with their audiences. Let’s face it; traditional engagement methods alone are not enough to keep up. Thankfully, there’s good news: with the changing tides come opportunities to improve your content and optimize your membership growth strategies. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at […]

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