Modern associations and their communities thrive online. Online events, webinars, forums, blogs, and other digital engagement tools allow members to expand their knowledge and form beneficial relationships with fellow members. A flourishing online community and optimized association website ultimately promote member engagement, retention, and recruitment.
Studies show that association membership is on the rise, a welcome change after rates fell dramatically during the pandemic. Thanks to positive market changes, members’ finances seem to be in a better place, which allows them to continue paying dues. However, there are a few factors that could be harming member engagement, retention, and overall growth.
You’re likely familiar with the planning chaos before a fundraising event like an auction: your team is scrambling to polish off details, items seem to be missing, and you’re in the midst of trying last-minute strategies to drive more registrations. This has probably left your team wondering, “How can we avoid these issues and streamline our planning in the future?”
By ISAE Gold Partner VonLehman CPA Advisory Firm
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By Elizabeth M. Roberson & Kate E. Trinkle
Krieg DeVault LLP
Nearly 100 association professionals and industry partners/suppliers gathered both in-person and virtually for a unique hybrid program on Thursday, October 29 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, IN. "Back to Business: Planning Live Events During The Pandemic" was a collaboration between the Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE), Meeting Professionals International's Indiana Chapter (MPI Indiana) and Minorities in Hospitality (MIH).
By Kim Harwood, Results at Hand Software
By Kay Neidlinger, CUDE, VP Communications, Indiana Credit Union League
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The Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) staff recognize the current COVID-19 situation and its impacts on our members, partners and the associations they represent. ISAE is committed to providing maximum support to our members during this time of crisis and uncertainty. We will continually provide updates as the association industry, ISAE events, committee meetings and other member gatherings are impacted.
By Kaitlin Borowiak
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