April 29, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Social Media, webinar
In-person events, such as conferences and conventions, have long been the staple of associations’ non-dues revenue streams. In fact, as much as 41% consider it their most valuable source of ancillary earnings, according to Association Adviser. Organized properly, they can certainly help diversify revenue, create necessary brand recognition and member loyalty. However, in person […]
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Benefits of Digitizing In-Person Events and Conferences for Associations
April 29, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Social Media, webinar
In-person events, such as conferences and conventions, have long been the staple of associations’ non-dues revenue streams. In fact, as much as 41% consider it their most valuable source of ancillary earnings, according to Association Adviser. Organized properly, they can certainly help diversify revenue, create necessary brand recognition and member loyalty. However, in person […]
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What’s Driving Member Loyalty?
April 2, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Social Media
Members are the life blood of every association. Therefore, associations make concerted efforts to attract new members. While attracting new members is a critical component of a sustainable association, retaining existing members should not be overlooked. Every year, more associations are shifting their primary focus to member retention. The numbers don’t lie. Acquiring a […]
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How to Start Using Change: An Association’s Guide to Shifting Priorities
February 19, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations
Future-proof Your Association We’ve all heard a variation of that old adage, “nothing is more permanent than change.” Attributed to ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, it’s the idea that we are in a universal flux, and change is the only constant. As deep and academically distant as it sounds, the notion is very much relevant […]
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Interview with Margaret Carter of the ODHA on Changes, Challenges, and Excitement in the Association World
February 5, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations
We sat down with the ODHA executive director Margaret Carter to get her take on the developments taking place in and around membership-based organizations. Margaret, a well-respected and seasoned leader, gave us a bit of an insight into the industry and the trends affecting her work. Question 1: You’ve been a part of the […]
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Innovation Benchmarking for Associations in 2018
January 22, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations
For most associations, innovation is the key to organizational success. In fact, according to the Innovation Benchmarking Research Results, a study conducted by the National Business Aviation Association in 2018, 80% of associations have adopted a “culture of innovation.” But what exactly is innovation, and how does it benefit associations? While innovation carries different […]
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