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Member benefits are one of the main draws for anyone considering joining an association. Associations tend to overcomplicate things, either offering benefits that members aren’t aware of, or providing vague promises such as “professional development” and “networking opportunities” without...

Why New Member Onboarding Is Important After attracting members to your organization, maintaining their interest and involvement is essential in order to keep member retention rates high. New members will want to feel confident about the decision they made,...

Feedback is an effective and essential way of developing and achieving your mission. Collecting and acting upon these observations can better your organization, connect you with potential and current members, and help everyone feel included and heard in the...

These days, a focus on sustainability is becoming an essential criteria for potential members and employees of an organization. A 2016 study by Cone Communications shows that 74% of employees feel more satisfied and fulfilled with their workplace when...

The 2016 Millennial Impact Report found that over 50% of millennials give to charitable organizations. Although this generation makes less than the generation before them, they are still willing to open their minds, hearts, and wallets for good causes....

Membership dues and renewal are extremely important in helping increase revenue for associations, but other charitable donations also make up a large source of profit. Although bake sales, car washes, galas, and music events are still sufficient (and very...

Emails in the form of general updates or newsletters can be a huge asset and an important way to develop a connection between your association and your members (or potential members). To foster a solid line of communication and...

When organizations need certain services or projects completed, they typically use the RFP process. An RFP, or Request for Proposal, is a document that outlines your organization’s specific needs or services and solicits bids from other companies that can...

Workplace change is inevitable, but in this day and age, technological growth seems to be occurring at a rapid-fire pace. The importance of keeping up with new trends in tech shouldn’t be underestimated, especially if you want your organization...

Recruiting and maintaining members for your association year after year can be a ton of work. An efficient membership renewal plan should be a top priority for any organization so that you can spend your time and energy on...