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Can your members become fans? David Meerman Scott says yes
Chelsea Brasted: Jan 2, 2020, 2:00:42 AM
Chelsea Brasted: Jan 2, 2020, 2:00:42 AM
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Why it's not good enough to ask what members want
Chelsea Brasted: Dec 9, 2019, 2:00:06 AM
When Elizabeth Weaver Engel thinks about what members want, two quotes come immediately to mind.
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This worksheet helped 1 association trim its website by 95%
Chelsea Brasted: Dec 3, 2019, 2:00:10 AM
When Courtney Reyers first started working at the American Society for Microbiology nearly five years ago, she was faced with a 20,000-page website....
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Ready for a digital transformation? Focus on these 4 areas
Ashley Neal: Sep 30, 2019, 4:00:15 AM
It’s time for associations to think of a digital transformation as a business model transformation, which means business strategy, technology...
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6 Ways Associations Can Engage Young Professionals
Jeanette Gass: May 20, 2019, 11:01:35 AM
Young professional members are the future of associations, so it is vital to keep them involved. As a young professional (YP) myself, I can tell you...
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The association business model: It’s time for a massive overhaul
Sidecar Staff: Mar 26, 2019, 10:57:34 AM
Most associations professionals would agree that meeting member needs is at the heart of every decision made. Yet over the last 40 years, most...
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On becoming the Netflix of associations
Sidecar Staff: Mar 12, 2019, 12:17:55 PM
What does it mean to build a purpose-driven organizational structure? I don’t mean just aligning various departmental visions, or stamping down silos...
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Before They Get Away: Board Member Exit Interviews
John Barnes: Mar 1, 2018, 8:58:37 AM
The Board of Directors plays an important role in the operation and success of your association. While many organizations are excited about bringing...
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Solve problems by putting yourself in someone else's shoes
Sidecar Staff: Aug 14, 2017, 6:33:12 AM
Design Thinking is about a starting point.