Your Association Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Its Value. Here Is What Your Members Need to Hear from Their Board of Directors.
Trade associations and professional societies face challenges and uncertainties they haven’t experienced in at least ten years—if ever. That’s the bad news.
The good news?
Associations have an incredible opportunity to prove their value to members.
At […]
Like many, your association just canceled your event. Here’s what you should do now.
Because of COVID-19, many associations face financial uncertainty. As a board leader, it can be tough to know where to go from here.
Here’s the truth: The economic impact of COVID-19 was felt first and hardest by trade associations and professional societies, especially […]
Your Association Could Be Impacted by the Coronavirus. Here’s 4 Tips You Need to Know.
While public health officials and public policy experts continue to monitor the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), one thing is clear: The illness could have a serious impact on conferences, meetings, and entire associations. Travel restrictions, quarantines, and simple fear could […]
The following blog post was written by MemberClicks, a membership management software provider located in Atlanta, GA.
Does membership retention really begin the second a member joins your association?
It should! The better you onboard, the more likely your members are to renew.
So the question then becomes…how do you effectively onboard your new members? What should you […]
When it comes to managing non-profit associations and societies, association management companies (AMCs) deliver proven solutions and support for sustainable, thriving associations. The AMC Institute illustrates the reach and impact of AMCs in the association industry with the following infographic.
One thing we find with associations is that the leadership doesn’t necessarily view the association as a business. At SBI, we believe that associations should have a business perspective.
Traditionally, professional associations are established as nonprofits. That doesn’t mean they (a) are mandated to do charitable work or (b) they have to spend all their money […]
At SBI, we have combined almost 100 years of Executive Director experience managing associations small to large; regional to international. Our bench is deep and our insights are solid.
Recently, we asked some of our Association Executives to reveal their favorite words of wisdom:
Be a guiding hand. Executive Directors operate with a persistent, unseen touch. […]
Membership retention is essential to your nonprofit association, so plan for it throughout the year
The 12-month mark is a pivotal date for members of your organization, especially when the first anniversary occurs. It’s your job to turn a renewal notice into positive action. Not every first-year member will decide to renew, but a healthy organization […]
Practice the fine art of membership engagement with opportunities and platforms that enhance member experience
Members do not join an organization to get to know the staff and administration; they join to make a personal connection with their cohorts. The role of the association headquarters office, then, is to help facilitate connections between members.
While this high-touch, […]
How shopping for an association is a lot like buying a toaster on Amazon
Online purchases for all consumer goods are at an all-time high. Prospective members are used to finding everything from the best-rated camera to the safest car seat online, so it’s no surprise they’re using similar “shopping tactics” to decide on joining your […]
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