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Merry Christmas!

May the sights and sounds of Christmas work their merry magic in your heart!

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Part 2 – Dealing with Challenging Association Members

You can’t change people, but you can change the way you deal with them. Uncomfortable situations with difficult co-workers, members, and board members are part of day-to-day challenges for association professionals. Use techniques featured in the second of our 4-part blog series, How to Deal with Challenging Members, to handle whatever is thrown your way. Download a complimentary copy of The Art of Dealing with Difficult People. AVOID PERSONALIZING Chances are that whatever the person’s issue is, their reaction likely […]

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How Star Wars Can Help Association Pros Keep Their Cool

If associations exist in the Star Wars universe (and we like to think they do), would association professionals spend their days balancing the two sides of The Force? A new member welcome email can be even stronger than the Force. Download The Power of the Welcome Email. Whether you worked for The Tatooine Greater Planet Association or The Hoth Economic Development Corporation, your days would still likely be filled with issues that challenge your organization. On the eve of the […]

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How to Deal with Challenging Association Members

Uncomfortable situations with difficult co-workers, members, and board members are part of day-to-day challenges for association professionals. You can’t change people, but you can change the way you deal with them. Use techniques featured in the first of our 4-part blog series, How to Deal with Challenging Members, to handle whatever is thrown your way. Download a complimentary copy of The Art of Dealing with Difficult People BE A GOOD LISTENER Everyone wants to be treated with respect. It’s important […]

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Association Social Media Themes for December

As the year winds down, generating ideas for social media posts can be a challenge. Keep your social media fresh by posting about holidays and events. Here are several themes to get you rolling: Monthly Observances AIDS Awareness Month Bingo Month Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month Human Rights Month Safe Toys and Gifts Month Food Service Safety Month Weekly Observances 3-9                Handwashing Awareness 18-22            Cookie Exchange […]

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[Webinar] Social Media and Your Perfect Audience

Learn how to revitalize your association’s social media relationship with prospective members! Join membership expert and social media pro, Frank Kenny, on Wednesday, December 13th at 1 PM CST for our live, FREE webinar, “Social Media and Your Perfect Audience.” Register for the Webinar Now » Frank will share techniques for associations that will help them can attract (and retain) members through social media. His goal? To help associations become more widely known, in a positive light, by the kind […]

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3 Ways to Quit Wasting Time in Worthless Meetings

Communication is key to association efficiency. And there are times when that communication requires face-to-face meetings. These meetings can be a model of efficiency or go on forever with no measurable accomplishments. Setting up an effective meeting with association staff, board members, or members is more than emailing the time and location to attendees. With a little planning and extra effort, you can run meetings that meet objectives, produce results, and leave participants with a sense of accomplishment. Keep reading […]

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Member Engagement Doesn’t Have to be Face to Face

Many associations still rely on dated techniques to engage members. Does your association struggle with member engagement? You’re not alone. There are typically 3 main reasons why members disengage: No Time Less Participation More Competition Here’s the key: Your members don’t need to show up to events to be engaged. To be clear, face-to-face meetings still have great value, but they aren’t the only way to build commitment and a sense of belonging. There are many trends and tactics associations […]

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How to Increase Your Association’s Online Success

Article by membership pro, Frank Kenny. If you could dramatically improve the odds of someone saying yes to joining your association (and your other requests), would you go for it? What if I told you it didn’t take all that much effort? Would you say, “tell me more!”? When it comes to online marketing, many associations make their lives much harder than they need to be. Not sure what I’m talking about or wondering if you’re one of those associations? […]

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GrowthZone Acquires BuilderFusion

GrowthZone, leading providers of software and technology solutions for associations and chambers of commerce, recently announced it has acquired BuilderFusion. The acquisition solidifies GrowthZone as the leader in the home builder association (HBA) management software market. Both GrowthZone and BuilderFusion focus on providing innovative, quality software to help associations grow and streamline tasks. Read about one building industry association’s AMS success » BuilderFusion brings with it a multi-faceted product and an established customer base, complementing GrowthZone’s strategic initiative to expand […]

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Social Media Post Ideas for November

The start of the holiday season signals one of the busiest times of year. Give yourself a break; plan your social posts in advance to allow yourself time to focus on family and fun. Check out these holiday and event ideas for your November social media posts: MONTHLY: Health National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Diabetes Month National Epilepsy Awareness Month National Family Caregivers Month National Healthy Skin Month, Cancer Awareness Month Prematurity Awareness Month Food Georgia Pecan Month Good Nutrition […]

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Dealing with Difficult Members and Co-workers

Association pros spend a lot of time defusing uncomfortable situations. Handling interactions with difficult members, the board of directors, or co-workers can be mentally exhausting and stressful. Download a complimentary copy of The Art of Dealing with Difficult People » It doesn’t have to be. You can’t change people, but you can change the way you deal with them. The Art of Dealing with Difficult People is a short, “how-to” which includes various techniques to handle encounters with challenging personality types. Preview: Tip #5 […]

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