A Guide to Media Outreach and Raising Awareness

With almost two million associations vying for attention, holding an event is generally not newsworthy unless something goes horribly wrong. So, how can you earn press coverage to raise community awareness about your association? To get your story out there,

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Four Keys to Approaching Member Communications

As associations and association staff frame their marketing and communication strategies, they must plan specifically around two categories: member and non-member communications. Non-member communications oftentimes mean recruitment campaigns, where associations develop well-rounded and effective marketing plans for recruitment of new

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Top 10 Association Blogs of 2019

We have compiled our top blogs from 2019 into one collection. These cover topics from association finances, member communication, utilizing technology at events, and more. 1. Free E-Book: Avoiding Non-Profit Financial Pitfalls If non-profits aren’t prepared to avoid financial pitfalls,

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5 Tips for Volunteer Recruitment

The time has come to fill a vacant volunteer role (or roles). Where do you start to find a quality volunteer? This post will give you a starting point to effectively use your time to recruit members into volunteer roles.

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How to Effectively Communicate with Members

There is a common marketing rule that says it takes seven touch points for a message to be effective and be remembered by the receiver. What does that mean for your communication strategy? It means you need to promote a

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Creating a Blog For Your Association

If your association wants to be considered a thought leader in your field, a blog can be a great place to start. While it may seem intimidating at first, blogging has real benefits for your members and your association’s brand.

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