How to Use the Learn/Experiment/Build Framework to Create a Culture of Change
Change is inevitable, but it’s also uncomfortable. And associations aren’t immune to this reality. Embracing change can be challenging, especially for organizations that have been around for a long time and have established ways of doing things. But to stay relevant and effectively serve their members, associations need to be adaptable and open to […]
4 Ways to Keep Your Association Relevant and Thriving
Associations have long been a powerful force for bringing together like-minded individuals to share ideas, best practices, and knowledge. However, in today's rapidly changing world, a pressing question arises: how can associations not only remain relevant but truly thrive? To address this challenge, associations must be bold. They need to have a clear vision, take […]
How to Use AI to Revitalize Your Association in the Digital Age
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive world, associations face numerous challenges. Declining memberships, disengaged members, financial struggles, and disagreements among staff and board members are just a few of the many obstacles associations must overcome. To thrive in this environment, it is essential for associations to be open to change and willing to embrace new […]
The Ultimate Guide to Prompt Engineering: Improve Your Input for Better Output
Picture this: Your team just hired a new marketing person. Let’s call her Jill. On her first day, Jill is asked to create an email campaign encouraging your members to attend the annual conference. She tries her best but doesn’t quite grasp your organization’s brand voice and style in her email copy. Is Jill to […]
4 Ways Your Association Can Use AI for Process Improvement
In today's rapidly changing world, associations must find new ways to stay relevant and create value for their members. As technology continues to advance, the future of associations lies in the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Keep reading to explore key areas within your association that could benefit from AI’s transformative offerings. 1. AI […]
Unleashing the Potential of AI: A Journey into a New Frontier of Member Engagement
When we think about the most transformative technologies in human history, the invention of flight likely comes to mind. However, the rapid development and far-reaching potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon surpass any comparison to flight, as it continues its relentless journey into uncharted territories. With the emergence of generative AI and Large Language […]
How to Embrace the Open Garden Organization in the Age of AI
The Open Garden Organization, published in 2018, proposed shifting the way associations approach their audiences and members. It emphasized the importance of The Core Purpose of an organization. By digging deeper into the purpose behind serving members, associations can begin to understand their wider impact. From this understanding, they can create a more inclusive and […]
AI Image Generation: A Guide for Associations
A picture is worth 1,000 words. And today, it takes far fewer than 1,000 words to generate amazing graphics for your association. Traditionally, associations have relied on creatives and illustrators to generate content for things like social media graphics and ad materials. Now, through AI image generation software, organizations can take more control over these […]
Must-Have Questions for Your Next Member Satisfaction Survey
Do your members find their membership valuable? While most organizations get an answer to that question based on their retention rates, there are often better solutions for association leaders. Member satisfaction surveys are handy tools that provide a goldmine of information and help organizations understand their members’ experiences and identify areas of improvement. But […]
Tips for Offboarding Association Volunteers (Without the Hard Feelings)
Volunteers are an integral part of an association's staff. They commit their time and expertise to help move the mission forward and do it solely to help. And while having a large pool of volunteers is never a bad thing, holding onto them for years could be a problem. Whether your volunteers are reluctant to […]
Kat Davis
February 12, 2024
3 min. to read
Allison Kral
Sofi Giglio
