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Spreadsheets aren’t enough. Here are 8 ways association management software will improve your workday. Most associations use association management software to manage their data, process joins and renewals, track finances, cultivate member engagement, and streamline tedious tasks. However, some do not. According to research, 30% of associations still use Excel spreadsheets or do not use an AMS system.* At a glance, Excel has its advantages. It’s known by employees and easy to use, and most associations already have it. However, […]

Associations Now recently published an article focused on updates to the ASAE Certified Association Executive credential requirements. According to ASAE, The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated a wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment. CAE exam content is analyzed and updated every five years by the CAE Commission. In response to an increase of ethics scandals in for-profit and non-profit organizations, an ethics […]

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 […]

Yikes! It’s important. And you meant to do something, but somehow Employee Appreciation Day (March 1, 2019) snuck up on you. No worries. We have 19 excellent ideas for meaningful employee appreciation that can be put together quickly. Serve breakfast Video game day Gift cards Ice cream sundaes Healthy lunch at the office Thoughtful, handwritten thank you note VR playground Extended lunch break Dessert buffet Get 44 low-cost (or free) techniques for retaining top talent in the Staffing Solutions Playbook […]

When it is time for employee termination, protect your association against data theft with these tips. No one likes to be part of an involuntary separation, but sometimes, when there’s a bad egg, it’s the best thing for your organization. It’s crucial to be prepared when it happens because security will likely not be top of mind during this emotionally-charged time. Tip #1: Vetted Procedures Putting in place – and enforcing – employee offboarding policies and procedures is a must. […]

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. […]

Kick off the new year right with these tips for quickly organizing your workspace. Remove distractions. Ask yourself what actually needs to be on your desk. Ditch the knick-knacks (when was the last time you actually used the stress-ball you got free from a trade show 3 years ago?). Your colleagues don’t care about your pictures. Chances are you’ve got hundreds of photos on your phone that are way more current than anything sitting in a frame. Show those to […]

Wishing you a cheerful holiday and a fresh and bright New Year!