Building Stronger Communities Within An Association Through Social Media

By |2025-01-10T16:30:21-06:00January 2nd, 2025|

Building a sense of community within an association is key to increasing engagement, collaboration and for long-term success of the association. Social media is an excellent tool for fostering communities but it requires strategic planning, consistent engagement, and a focus on establishing genuine connections among members.   Below is an [...]

Effective Email Marketing Strategies for Associations

By |2024-12-22T16:14:57-06:00December 26th, 2024|

As we head into a New Year, it’s important for associations to review its current email marketing strategies and see where it has excelled and where improvement may be needed. By reviewing the current strategy, associations can ensure its email marketing efforts are effective and impactful, current to member’s [...]

Artificial Intelligence: A Gamechanger for Meeting Minute Takers For Association Board Meetings

By |2024-12-19T11:24:06-06:00December 5th, 2024|

Ensuring association Board meetings are documented accurately and efficiently is crucial. Traditionally, minute-taking has been a time-consuming task, requiring meticulous attention to detail. But thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), meeting minute takers now have access to powerful tools that streamline this process, making minute-taking more efficient, accurate, and accessible. [...]

Mastering Your First Annual General Meeting: A Guide for New Board Chairs

By |2024-11-28T10:27:46-06:00November 28th, 2024|

Stepping into the role of a Board chair and hosting your first association Annual General Meeting (AGM) can be a daunting task. The AGM is a pivotal event in the life of an association, serving as a platform for engaging with the membership. The AGM is not just a [...]

Expert Strategies for Successful Multi-Day Association Trade Shows and Events

By |2025-01-10T16:52:59-06:00November 14th, 2024|

Planning a multi-day trade show can feel like a balancing act—there’s a lot to manage, from educational sessions to networking and logistics. But when everything falls into place, it’s incredibly rewarding. The key is to stay organized, keep it fun, and ensure that attendees leave feeling like they gained [...]

5 Tips to Keeping Your Volunteer Planning Committee Engaged

By |2024-11-07T11:53:34-06:00November 7th, 2024|

One thing I’ve come to realize in my line of work is that an engaged and organized volunteer committee is a happy volunteer committee. You’ll find many personality types within these committees, some volunteers are eager to share their ideas and get started on to-do’s, others may be the [...]

Building a Strong Community: Fostering A Sense of Belonging Among Association Members

By |2025-01-10T11:09:38-06:00October 24th, 2024|

For members, associations are a place where members can contribute, grow, and thrive, making them a community to many. Since being a part of a community is largely about being a part of something greater than oneself, building a community where association members gain a sense of belonging and [...]

‘Priming the Pump’ is Key to Valuing Board Members and Ensuring Future Association Success!

By |2025-01-10T10:03:06-06:00October 10th, 2024|

I remember fondly, the activity of setting up the water pump to draw water from a nearby lake every spring at the family cottage. This activity would ensure that we had enough water on hand for the entire season. My dad referred to this activity as “priming the pump.” [...]

Ten Questions Volunteer Board Leaders Should Ask Their Auditors

By |2024-10-03T14:29:46-05:00October 3rd, 2024|

Volunteer Board leaders have a fiduciary duty to ensure the financial health and compliance of their associations. Engaging with external auditors is a critical part of this responsibility. Below is look at ten questions to ask during the review of audited financial statements, providing a deeper understanding along with [...]

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