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Insight into association sector trends, challenges and opportunities that dominate today's changing NFP Landscape. Home of the Not-for-Profit Pulse. Written by Carol-Anne Moutinho from the Association Resource Centre (ARC).

 
Monday
May202013

Participate in ARC's Survey on Membership Models Before It's Too Late! Free Highlight Report for Participants!

The ARC Survey on Membership Models is closing on Wednesday!

This survey will look at how, if at all, associations across North America are evolving their membership structures, fee structures and program and service offerings to better deliver value to today’s association members. In addition to probing at what is working and what isn’t among associations that have undergone a change in their membership model, the survey will also touch on the topic of membership diversity. Specifically, the survey will examine what associations see as the biggest challenges and opportunities when it comes to attracting and retaining under-served member groups.

As thanks for your participation, you will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the highlight report in June. In addition, we will be sharing some of the results of the survey at the following upcoming presentations:

Please take 10-15 minutes right now to PARTICIPATE IN THIS IMPORTANT RESEARCH INITIATIVE BY CLICKING HERE - your results will be kept confidential. 

Survey closes May 22! Thank you for your input!

Tuesday
May142013

There's Still Time to Participate in ARC's Survey on Membership Models - Free Highlight Report!

Good news! You still have time to participate in ARC's 2013 Survey on Membership Models!

This survey will look at how, if at all, associations across North America are evolving their membership structures, fee structures and program and service offerings to better deliver value to today’s association members. In addition to probing at what is working and what isn’t among associations that have undergone a change in their membership model, the survey will also touch on the topic of membership diversity. Specifically, the survey will examine what associations see as the biggest challenges and opportunities when it comes to attracting and retaining under-served member groups.

Your input will be kept confidential and, as thanks for your participation, you will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the highlight report in June.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE BY MAY 22 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RESULTS

 Thanks for your input!

Tuesday
May072013

Is Your Association Thinking About Its Membership Model?

If so, you're not alone! We operate in an association environment where the game is changing rapidly when it comes to delivering member value to an increasingly diverse membership base who now have more options then ever when it comes to what associations they belong to, where they access information and how they connect with their peers.

If you have ever wondered how other associations are grappling with these issues and how, if at all, they are evolving their membership models in order to continue to survive...and hopefully, then we hope you will take 10 to 15 minutes right now to participate in the Association Resource Centre’s 2013 Membership Model Survey.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE BY MAY 22 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RESULTS:

This survey will look at how, if at all, associations across North America are evolving their membership structures, fee structures and program and service offerings to better deliver value to today’s association members. In addition to probing at what is working and what isn’t among associations that have undergone a change in their membership model, the survey will also touch on the topic of membership diversity. Specifically, the survey will examine what associations see as the biggest challenges and opportunities when it comes to attracting and retaining under-served member groups.

As thanks for your participation, you will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the highlight report in June.

All of your responses will be kept strictly confidential.

 Thanks for your input!

Thursday
May022013

Free Highlight Report for Participants: ARC Survey on Membership Models Launches Today!

Many associations today are re-evaluating their traditional membership models in the face of growing challenges like how to meet the increasingly diverse needs of various member groups, and how to attract and retain members during tough economic times, particularly when there are so many associations and other resources out there for them to choose from.

If you have ever wondered how other associations are grappling with these issues and how, if at all, they are evolving their membership models in order to continue to survive...and hopefully, then we hope you will take 10 to 15 minutes right now to participate in the Association Resource Centre’s 2013 Membership Model Survey.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE BY MAY 22 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RESULTS!

This survey will look at how, if at all, associations across North America are evolving their membership structures, fee structures and program and service offerings to better deliver value to today’s association members. In addition to probing at what is working and what isn’t among associations that have undergone a change in their membership model, the survey will also touch on the topic of membership diversity. Specifically, the survey will examine what associations see as the biggest challenges and opportunities when it comes to attracting and retaining under-served member groups.

As thanks for your participation, you will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the highlight report in June. In addition, we will be sharing some of the results of the survey at the following upcoming presentations:

All of your responses will be kept strictly confidential.

Thanks for your input!

Monday
Feb252013

Best of the ARC Blog: Top Reads for Associations and Nonprofits

I thought it might be worthwhile to round up some of our most popular posts based on traffic for the last month or so. From member engagement, to association sector trends, social media and innovation, I hope you'll agree these are some pretty good reads! Enjoy!

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