Member Engagement

Managing social media for an association can be monotonous. Coming up with a content plan for posts can be just plain hard. Give yourself a break by taking advantage of weekly hashtags like #MondayMotivation. Posting inspirational quotes with this hashtag is not only easy, it’s a great way to generate 52 posts/year. Download your printable copy of Inspirational Quotes for Associations. Inspirational Quotes for Associations is a collection of sharable, member-friendly quotes that inspire and motivate. It includes two full pages […]

You want new board members to hit the ground running, right? The key is to make sure your orientation process is actually producing results. Get the Field Guide to Board Orientation for a step-by-step plan. A successful orientation program generates excitement and motivation. By the end of the orientation process, new (and existing) board member(s) should: Feel comfortable and involved Have a sense of camaraderie with the other members Feel motivated Know the association’s mission, philosophy, foundation, purpose, goals, policies, […]

In the last installment of the Difficult People blog series, we explore the last of the 16 techniques for managing your emotions when defusing uncomfortable situations with co-workers, members, and board members. STAY FLEXIBLE Different people have different triggers and responses to those triggers. Staying adaptable will help you save energy and avoid stress. KNOW WHEN TO ESCALATE As a last resort, approach your manager about the situation. Be prepared to list the techniques you’ve tried in an effort to […]

French Fry Day, Zoo Keeper Week, and Cell Phone Courtesy Month are just a few July holidays. Holiday observances are a great way to keep your association’s social media feeds active. Check out these July themes to spark ideas: Monthly Observances Ice Cream Month Blueberry Month Cell Phone Courtesy Month Picnic Month 30 More Ideas for Association Social Media Posts » Weekly Observances July 15 – 21 Zoo Keeper Week July 18 – 24 Independent Retailers Week July 19 – […]

It’s that time of year again to send your members “The Survey.” As you know, some members are loyal survey takers, some like the opportunity to vent or praise, and some will always ignore the invitation. However, there’s a good chance you can increase member participation when you help your members understand why your association is conducting the survey and what you’ll do with the results. To help minimize membership reduction, see how to conduct Member Exit Surveys. Here’s a […]

Quote Notes for Associations is a sharable, strategically-selected collection of famous (and not so famous) sayings to inspire and motivate. Engage your members and prospects with dozens of motivational quotes that can be used in blog articles, newsletters, and across social media. They’re perfect for: Social media posts (think #MondayMotivation) Blog articles Newsletters Signs Presentations Speeches Websites Emails Quote Notes for Associations can be easily printed. Use it for the perfect addition to your office space. Enjoy your copy of Quote Notes […]

Paul Bunyan Day, Fishing Week, and Dairy Month are just a few June holidays. Holiday observances are a great way to keep your association’s social media feeds active. Check out these June themes to spark ideas: MONTHLY OBSERVANCES Men’s Health Month Great Outdoors Month Adopt a Cat Month Dairy Month 30 More Ideas for Association Social Media Posts » WEEKLY OBSERVANCES June 2-9       Fishing Week June 4-11     Gardening Week June 14-21   Flag Week June 24-30  Lightning Awareness Week […]

Laurel or Yanny?  It is amazing not only how quickly this internet debate went viral, but the fact that people truly do hear the recording differently. It brings to light the age-old issue of communication breakdown. Check out From Introverts to Extroverts: Keeping All of Your Members Engaged. Have you ever told someone something – only to later find that he or she completely misunderstood you? The world is full of distractions, both external and internal. Moreover, everybody’s brain is […]

Our latest publication, Quote Notes for Associations, is a sharable, strategically-selected collection of famous (and not so famous) sayings to inspire and motivate. Engage your members and prospects with dozens of motivational quotes that can be used in blog articles, newsletters, and across social media. They’re perfect for: Social media posts (think #MondayMotivation) Blog articles Newsletters Signs Presentations Speeches Websites Emails Quote Notes for Associations can be easily printed. Use it for the perfect addition to your office space. Enjoy your copy […]

Our latest publication, Quote Notes for Associations, is a sharable, strategically-selected collection of famous (and not so famous) sayings to inspire and motivate. Engage your members and prospects with dozens of motivational quotes that can be used in blog articles, newsletters, and across social media. They’re perfect for: Social media posts (think #MondayMotivation) Blog articles Newsletters Signs Presentations Speeches Websites Emails Quote Notes for Associations can be easily printed. Use it for the perfect addition to your office space. Enjoy your copy […]

Crisis response planning is something most organizations don’t want to think about. Numerous studies also confirm that only about half of all organizations have any kind of crisis plan in place.  Make sure your association is prepared. The intent of crisis communications is to strategically restore and preserve an organization’s reputation.  Even though it might not be a “fun” process to write a plan, it is crucial if you want to be ready to mitigate an issue. The goal is […]

Leveraging social media is a great way to open a dialog and grow your organization’s relationship with its members. See Part 1 of Social Media Relationship Building with Frank Kenny. Here are 8 more tactics for your organization to implement to generate relationship-building conversations on social media: Post during off-business hours. Lots of people are using two devices when watching TV so take advantage of it. There is less competition in the evening to be in news feeds. You could […]