Technology today is essential to everybody and, more so, small associations that must operate efficiently. The boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly increased this year, transforming the way we use technology. It is a great way to understand, create and analyze various metrics or tasks for an association's [...]
Association Boards must be constantly evolving and advancing to stay relevant in their respective industries. This article explains why the youth takeover should now be embraced and appreciated by association Boards and their long-time leaders, and how engaging the youth can only improve an association’s future. Youth are often [...]
As 2022 draws to a close, many of us are feeling excited to switch on our “Out of Office” message before going on a long-awaited holiday break. ‘Tis the season for reconnecting with family and friends, celebrating the year's achievements, and planning for the year ahead. It's also a [...]
In today's world, we rely on technology, software, and automation for a lot of our work. It is no different in the association world, and the need for the right software is paramount in how an association is functioning. Software is essential to an accounting department's efficiency, speed of [...]
A learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs – Wikipedia. An association’s learning management system, also called LMS, can be an important part of your member recruitment and retention. The [...]
For association board members or directors, it becomes essential to have proper communication and productivity in a virtual or remote setting with your association leaders or volunteers. If you are an association leader or a volunteer who is not used to working remotely, here are some helpful tips to [...]
Marketers are storytellers, and gone are the days when it was a straight-up sales pitch, and customers would flock and buy. The narratives have changed from a long, tedious, lengthy detail list of features to quick, catchy, and compelling short messages that spark curiosity and enhance emotions. Apple did [...]
New to association management? So was I as of seven months ago. Stepping into my new role, I found it fascinating to learn how my personal life and related work experiences transferred into the association world. Yet, there was still a period of transition. Even though I felt supported [...]
Association members usually fall into two categories: mandatory and voluntary membership. While mandatory associations typically support regulated professions, voluntary associations can be a community of like-minded industry professionals, general enthusiasts, or businesses whose combined dedication allows the organization to exist. Membership recruitment comes into play for voluntary associations since [...]
Ever find yourself over-booked because you promised to help more than one person forcing you to be in multiple places at once? I know I have, and it can be a very stressful situation. Ever find yourself in the same situation working on association tasks where you have multiple [...]
