Member Engagement

Karaoke Week, Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Deep-Dish Pizza Day are a few April holidays. Easily fill your organization’s social media feed with these themes: April Monthly Holidays and Observances Autism Awareness Month Distracted Driving Awareness Month Poetry Month Oral Cancer Awareness Month Grilled Cheese Month Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Testicular Cancer Awareness Month April Weekly Holidays and Observances April 7-13     National Library Week (generally 2nd week in April) April 7-13     U.S. Volunteer Appreciation Week (changes […]

Sloppy Joe Day and Colorectal Cancer Month are just a couple March observances. Holidays are a great way to keep your association’s social media feeds active. Use these themes to fill your social media feed. Monthly Observances Women’s History Month Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Irish American Heritage Month National Nutrition Month National Kidney Month Music in Our Schools Month   Weekly Observances School Breakfast Week      1st week of March National Bubble Week       2nd week of March […]

Make sure your association board is on track to run as smoothly as possible. Even the best organizations need check-ups to examine how well they are running. To ensure your board is “healthy”, start with a board self-assessment. Taking a self-assessment may not be on the top of anyone’s to-do list, but it is pivotal to the ongoing success of the organization. Use these tips to get started on your association board self-assessment as soon as possible. Start by asking […]

Do your new members renew at a far lower rate than other members of your association? If this is true, you are not alone as new members tend to be the most at-risk members for associations. Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights, LLC teamed up to conduct the New Member Engagement Study. The research revealed that no matter the type, size, or focus of your association a new-member engagement program works! In this in-depth session, Amanda shares many new and exciting […]

In today’s digital world, professionals of all types are looking for easier ways to quickly learn and consume content that will grow their knowledge and current skill set. Enter micro-learning. Micro-learning is a short-term focused way of learning that provides just the right amount of information needed to help achieve a specific objective – skills-based education for example. When designed right, learners can select and use the content most applicable to their needs on whichever device they choose; which means […]

Get 1 CAE credit and improve your organization’s renewal rates! Save your seat for GrowthZone’s upcoming webinar, The Stickiest New-Member Engagement Programs, presented by membership expert, Amanda Kaiser. We’ll be live on Thur., Jan. 24th at 10 am pst | 1 pm est. Join Amanda live for 1 hour of free CAE credit when she’ll explain how associations improved their new-member renewal rates by over 9% — simply by using 4 strategies the most effective new-member onboarding programs rely on. Amanda will educate attendees […]

Every year, the Association Survey Results report is our most downloaded document. With up-to-date statistics and broad feedback from association professionals, this year’s report is our most comprehensive ever. Download the free 2019 Association Survey Results report now » In an easy-to-read format, the 2019 report addresses everything from board performance to referral programs. IT ALSO INCORPORATES: Dozens of predictions from association pros about what’s on the horizon for the association industry. A side-by-side comparison of strategies used by growing associations vs. associations with stagnant or decreasing membership. […]

When making presentations, it’s critical to be aware of the messages you’re sending through body language. Set up your board members for success with The Field Guide to Board Orientation. 10 Tips for Effective Body Language: Open your chest and arms and keep your back straight to help you relax. Smile to make your audience comfortable. Gesture with your arms and hands and look your audience in the eye in order to keep the audience’s attention. Keep calm to show […]

November kicks off one of the busiest times of year for social media. Plan ahead with these holiday and event ideas for your November posts: MONTHLY: Health National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Diabetes Month National Epilepsy Awareness Month National Healthy Skin Month, Cancer Awareness Month Prematurity Awareness Month Food Georgia Pecan Month Good Nutrition Month National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month National Pepper Month National Pomegranate Month National Novel Writing Month Raisin Bread Month World Vegan Month Read more. ↓ DAILY: Major […]

Humans have evolved, but the urge to hear a good story has remained inherent. Learn how to use this technique to engage and persuade your board.   Storytelling is a powerful tool, whether you use it to engage association members, or for your next presentation to the board. History proves this point, dating back to thousands of years ago when humans told stories through cave drawings. As we evolved, the setting changed to huddling around the old campfire to be inspired […]

The GrowthZone team is again providing a free “Shop Local First” Facebook cover image (the image and download instructions are below). We’re also including a “Top 10 Reasons to Shop Local First” list. Use it for social media posts for a “Small Business Saturday Countdown” or for talking points when promoting the “Shop Local First” message.   Top 10 Reasons to Shop Local First To shape and preserve our distinctive community character Local competition and diversity leads to more product choices It keeps and recirculates money in […]

Exceptional new member experiences are key to association success. In this FREE, on-demand webinar, membership expert Amanda Kaiser explains why associations are focusing on new members in order to successfully engage all members. In her interactive presentation, Amanda helps association professionals: learn how to turn the renewal process entirely upside-down for better results. see why engaging new members within 3 days to 3 weeks is critical. walk away knowing the most powerful (yet most under under-leveraged) key to engaging new […]