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  Get (and keep) their attention by implementing the tips and programs in The Fundamentals of New-Member Communications. It includes: Crafting the Ultimate New-Member Welcome Email New-Member Onboarding Timeline Worksheet How to Get Members to Open Your Emails You put a lot of effort into recruiting new association members — wouldn’t you like to know if that effort is wasted or not?

We surveyed over a thousand association professionals across the U.S. and Canada. Their insight and feedback provided valuable data on current industry trends impacting member-based organizations. The 2017 Association Industry Trends Report topics include: Successful (and not so successful) renewal methods Top challenges facing organizations Most popular member benefits And more! How does your association compare? Download the easy-to-read infographic now.

Planning on attending a networking event? Learn how to make it count. Business networking events. Some people look forward to them, others may secretly groan when they show up on the schedule. The long and short of it is: if you’re going to attend, make them count. Our association networking tip sheet provides strategies for putting together your networking plan of attack before you even leave the office.

Can associations get young members to engage? The answer is yes. Millennials now make up the largest share of the workforce. Is your association truly connecting with them? Read The Power of Millennials. It includes eye-opening feedback from millennials, including why they don’t join and how to actually get them through your association’s door. This generation will determine the future of associations. Can you afford NOT to engage them?

You want to grow. You need to grow. But you’re finding it challenging to identify and market to prospects. Not to mention close the sale. “SALE?” That’s right, SALE. You might not want to admit it, but you’re in the business of selling. You sell memberships, renewals, sponsorships, certifications and more. But to be successful, you have to manage and keep track of the sales process. That’s where GrowthZone Association Management Software comes in.

One step forward, two steps back. That’s what it feels like without a good member retention strategy. Unless you’re able to retain your existing members, signing on new ones will not lead to growth. And no growth means less revenue. Less revenue means you don’t have funds to drive results. And when you don’t drive results, you’re no longer relevant in your industry. That’s where GrowthZone AMS comes in.

Regardless of size or location, one of the biggest challenges for associations is member engagement. The Member Engagement Resource Guide includes specific ideas and strategies to drive member engagement. It includes: Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers – A practical guide for associations From Introverts to Extroverts – Ideas to keep all members engaged The Member Information Center – A powerful, members-only benefit Don’t miss out, download the Member Engagement Resources Guide now.

If your association is struggling with a less-than-ideal membership renewal rate, it’s time to rethink your renewal process. Get our new handbook, Removing Membership Renewal Roadblocks, for quick and easy-to-implement renewal hacks you can implement immediately. You’ll learn: The top 5 reasons members don’t renew How to make your renewal emails work harder The simple formula for crafting an effective renewal message Plus many more pro tips