Protecting Members From Their Skills’ Short Shelf Life
This post originally appeared on #Onward, the blog of YourMembership, another member of the Community Brands family.
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report tells us many of today’s most in-demand skills didn’t exist 20 years ago. The report cites 65 percent of children now entering primary school will end up working in new types of …
Meet Your Constituents Where They Are: On Social Media!
Your nonprofit or association has mastered the process of engaging your constituency using a message board, and now you’re ready to take a dive into the social media messaging pool.
Your budget hasn’t changed, and the board is wary as ever of approving additional expenditures, so you’re looking for the most cost-effective means to get your …
Bridging the Gap Between Member Expectations and Association Technology
This post originally appeared on the blog of NimbleUser, another member of the Community Brands family.
We recently uncovered technology drives member loyalty. This nugget came from our 2017 Community Brands Digital Member Study, which revealed a strong correlation between loyalty and technology. Members who see their organization as an early technology adopter are significantly more satisfied …
5 Security Tips for Your Nonprofit Accepting Online Payments
Community Brands brings you this information from our partner, BluePay, which offers fast, easy and secure payment processing solutions to fit every organization’s needs. Whether a nonprofit or association, BluePay is the all-in-one credit card processing company for any business. This post first appeared on #Onward, the YourMembership blog.
Over the years, the Internet has provided …
How to Attract New Graduates to Your Association
According to our Member Professional Development Study, the number one challenge identified by professional organizations is attracting younger members to education and training programs. With graduation season fast approaching, there’s perhaps no better time to evaluate how well your organization is attracting and retaining new graduates, not just to your elearning offerings, but to your …
5 Things Great Associations Do Every Day
Let me admit something right off the bat: Despite the title of this article, great associations may not actually do everything in this article every single day. But the truth is, at the very least, they’re likely considering them every day.
After working for nearly a decade in association- and member services-related roles, I’ve learned a few …
4 Online Learning Best Practices From the Idaho State Bar
Competition in the continuing education space is stiff! With the growing amount of learning options available, remaining your members’ go-to source for education can be a tall order.
But, don’t just take my word for it. In a recent interview with Mahmood Sheikh, Deputy Executive Director for the Idaho State Bar, he stated, “We face a …
The Online Learning Experience Gap
Often through our research, we uncover misalignments in member expectations, opinions, and needs when compared to the priorities of their association. Our Digital Member Study is no different. There is a growing member experience disconnect as gaps exist between what members value and where they believe their organization delivers the best experience.
We have learned that …
Mobile First by Design
Want to better engage your younger association members to build a stronger member base going into the future? Consider letting go of the “antiquated” concept of the desktop – or even laptop – computer and embrace the notion of mobility in the workplace. Like it or not, the sheer number of mobile users continues to …
Advantages of a Fully-Managed Webinar Platform
According to our recent Digital Member Study, technology drives member loyalty. In fact, members who see their organization as an early technology provider are significantly more satisfied with their membership and feel more connected to their organization. However, not all technology is created equal, and that’s okay. It’s imperative to think about the immediate needs …