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Solving the Top 3 Digital Challenges Membership Organisations Face

2023-01-16T09:56:46+00:00Monday, 16 January, 2023|Categories: Membership Digital Transformation, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

The digital world has brought both advantages and disadvantages to many membership organisations. As technology evolves, membership organisations have had to face a range of new digital challenges. Organisations must know how to manage these challenges to succeed in the modern digital age. Engagement & Retention One of the biggest challenges for membership organisations [...]

What does the term “Student Conversion” really mean for Professional Bodies?

2023-01-10T12:27:58+00:00Tuesday, 10 January, 2023|Categories: Member Engagement & Retention, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Converting or upgrading a member from student to graduate/associate/full member implies that: 1. There has been mutual engagement and a previous financial transaction. 2. The upgrade is both relevant and important to the individual concerned. 3. They are actually aware of their relationship with the professional body! Student membership for many professional bodies is [...]

Are you able to balance the demands of your organisation?

2022-11-22T15:27:02+00:00Tuesday, 22 November, 2022|Categories: Member Engagement & Retention, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Your objectives are clear - grow the organisation’s revenue, through diversifing from existing revenue streams, retaining more members, increasing member engagement, whilst acquiring new ones… that’s no small task for any organisation, especially in the a tough economic climate, that is getting tougher. Member requirements are changing so fast digitally, servicing existing member segments [...]

Top 4 Must-Have Learning Technology Features to Optimise Your Member Education

2022-11-17T15:46:56+00:00Thursday, 17 November, 2022|Categories: Member CPD/Learning, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Member development and growth are core factors in the success of your professional association – satisfied members help spur membership growth, better collaboration, and optimise financial performance. How can you stay true to your association’s mission and better serve your members?  The answer is: Your member education and training! On the rise in our [...]

Top tips if you are thinking of going out to tender

2022-11-16T13:04:01+00:00Wednesday, 16 November, 2022|Categories: MemberWise Recognised Supplier, Project and Change Management|

As a membership organisation/association, there will be a number of services that you could look to subcontract. You may be looking to commission new projects, and you may not have the resources to deliver these in-house. For example A new website A new membership management platform A professional conference organiser Or you may be [...]

How to stop members sharing documents outside of your association

2022-11-10T12:59:37+00:00Thursday, 10 November, 2022|Categories: Membership Digital Transformation, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

According to Marketing General, 51% of people join membership associations to learn about their industries' best practices or access specialised information. As a result, the best way for membership organisations to provide value is through the production and curation of high-quality documentation and information. Unfortunately, this is time-consuming, difficult, and fraught with risk. It’s [...]

Call Members to Make Membership Essential

2022-11-07T12:12:16+00:00Monday, 7 November, 2022|Categories: Member Engagement & Retention, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

“Proactive, personal and two-way member contact is more important than ever during the current economic and employment crisis,” says Alana Turnbull, Business Development Director at Chord UK.     Here are six reasons why you should prioritise personalised telephone calls to your members, so they see their membership is essential: 1. Increase Member Value Personalised conversations with members [...]

The Renewal Proposition – Price is what you pay, Value is what you get!

2022-10-20T21:43:02+01:00Thursday, 20 October, 2022|Categories: Member Engagement & Retention, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Now more than ever your membership is under threat with the squeeze on budgets. Members will be asking themselves ‘can I justify renewing my membership?’ However if you are considering any discounts or promotions beware. No price is cheap enough if you don’t see the value in what you are getting, equally a higher [...]

How to change negative perceptions in 3 easy steps

2022-10-20T21:03:08+01:00Thursday, 20 October, 2022|Categories: Member Engagement & Retention, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

Sometimes it’s all too easy to shy away from difficult truths about your organisation. AND some marketing agencies and data analysts (particularly those who are not membership specialists) run scared from negative statistics, perceptions and attitudes that may haunt your organisation. BUT this information is vital if you want your membership base to grow, [...]

Getting the right support for your membership website

2022-10-24T07:44:16+01:00Thursday, 20 October, 2022|Categories: Membership Digital Transformation, MemberWise Recognised Supplier|

When it comes to your membership website, it’s essential that whoever you choose to work with to support it is aligned with driving new member acquisitions and aiding you in reaching your goals. But how do you find the perfect agency fit for your organisation and team? You’re Not Alone When your website is [...]

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