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  Didn’t attend Part 1? No worries. Part 2 is a stand-alone, equally valuable presentation. In Part 1 of Write Like a Rockstar, Melynn Sight shared the necessary mindset and approach to adopt for “rockstar-level” writing. In Part 2, she She shares proven practices to: Use an organized system to create relevant content for members Work within a set of rules to help you consider how (and how often) to communicate. Avoid saying the same message over and over by […]

Recovery tips for a COVID-19 World. As communities begin to open up, will associations return to business as usual? Or will they see it as a chance to innovate? GrowthZone has compiled a thought-provoking strategic planning resource for your membership organization to use as you develop your own COVID-19 recovery plan. Topics Include: Reassess Your Value Proposition End the One-Size-Fits-All Membership Innovate Your Events Be the Voice of Your Community And more! The Recovery Kit for associations is continually being updated […]

 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Get the slide deck » COVID-19 Resources for Associations and Chambers »   Are you ready to love your member management software? Contact us to schedule a no-obligation product demo now. 800-825-9171, option 1 Get a Demo Crisis Communication Strategies for Associations Strengthen Your Membership with Proactive Crisis Communication Strategies When a crisis hits, communicating with members is critical. Providing information that is relevant and doesn’t waste their time is an opportunity to share key messaging, gain […]

COVID-19 has changed everything… And that’s posing a pretty big challenge for everyone – including associations. GrowthZone’s free resource guide for association professionals provides a wealth of tips and how-tos for navigating and embracing the shift from in-person engagement to digital engagement. The guide offers quick tips, as well as deep dives into topics such as: Building trust through content marketing Conducting member surveys Selling memberships online Video conferencing from home Using Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn Get the free resource […]

You are what you write. From social media posts to emails – how and what you write represents your organization, and is key to articulating member value. Melynn Sight’s online writing workshop explores new writing tools and updated rules to help you navigate your organization’s communications in today’s climate.

How does your real estate association compare to others? The report contains specific strategies used by successful real estate associations to increase engagement rates, data on associations’ position on public policy advocacy, and predictions for consolidation of real estate associations. The report also highlights: What association pros think their members say about their association What association pros would like to see their organizations achieve Frequency of increasing dues Crisis communications plan preparedness Employee turnover rates and more!

Promote your association with our association-themed coloring book. Or use it yourself to enjoy the relaxing and popular hobby of coloring. This free download includes a coloring book-styled version of our popular Why Join an Association infographic. Get the fun Association Coloring Book now.

The world has changed. Has your association? There’s no reason to continue to play by 20th-century rules. Your members no longer need to show up to all your events to be engaged. Face-to-face meetings still have great value, but they aren’t the only way to build commitment and a sense of belonging. Our guide for associations, Why Member Engagement No Longer Means Face-to-Face, highlights several of the trends and tactics associations should be using to drive participation and engagement in the […]

How Does Your Association Compare to Others? This year’s survey results report includes up-to-date member statistics and insightful feedback from association professionals across the U.S. and Canada. Some of this year’s topics include: Association industry consolidation Crisis communications plans Dues increase frequency Employee turnover Legislative advocacy positioning Successful engagement methods Top retention programs and more!

  In this webinar presentation, “Unlocking the Secrets of Member Engagement,” Amanda Kaiser shares: How members of small to large organizations become engaged The specific value members need, based on their membership stage How members articulate the barriers to engagement

It’s time to rethink new-member onboarding Onboarding new-members involves more than simply following a checklist — getting off on the right foot with your newest members is critical for strong engagement and retention To help, we’ve published a new guide, Avoiding the Pitfalls of the New-Member Onboarding Process. It’s packed with the 10 best practices for successful new-member onboarding. Are you ready to create a culture within your organization that embraces a strong onboarding process? Read the free guide now.

Author and international speaker Kyle Sexton presents: “Make Your Members Famous (Think Like an Editor, Act Like a Journalist)”. Making association members famous for doing the things you want them to do attracts the type of association members you want and repels those you don’t. See how to move past WHAT you are selling and focus on WHO you are selling.