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Whitepapers

2024 Small Staff Association Benchmark Report

Take a deep dive into small staff associations. Uncover insights on strategic priorities, growth outlook and technology.

Webinars

Strengthen Member Loyalty with a Thriving Online Community

Discover how to enhance member loyalty through a thriving online community. Join our on-demand webinar to learn effective engagement strategies.

Whitepapers

2024 Association Trends Study

Read the 2024 Association Trends Study to discover the latest technology insights and provide greater member value and meet your goals.

Webinars

Maximizing Member Engagement Through a Seamless Learning Experience

Maximize member engagement with a streamlined learning experience. Join our expert-led on-demand session to learn how Freestone LMS and YourMembership AMS can transform your association.

Infographics

Embrace your association’s future with Artificial Intelligence

How to leverage AI to attract and retain Generation Z members.

Whitepapers

The small association’s guide to getting started with an online community

No matter what’s been holding you back, there’s good news. Launching an online community is easier than you think. This guide offers insights into four key areas to help you get started.

Case Studies

Partners of America Leverages YM to Achieve its Goals

Discover how Partners of the Americas utilizes YourMembership’s All-in-One AMS to enhance member engagement and achieve organizational goals effectively.

Infographics

Elevate engagement with fresh member content

Keep communications fresh for members! Elevate member engagement with fresh, personalized content. Tailor your communications to individual interests, enhancing satisfaction and participation.

Webinars

2024 Association Trends Study Reveal Webinar

The results are in! Join Momentive Software (formerly Community Brands) for a deep dive into the comprehensive findings of the 2024 Association Trends Study.

Whitepapers

5 Simple Strategies to Increase Member Engagement

Discover five effective strategies to enhance member engagement in your association. Learn how a personal touch can boost participation and retention, even with a small team.

Whitepapers

YourMembership’s top 10 greatest hits for successful membership marketing

Explore the all-time best ways for small to mid-size associations to take their membership marketing to the next level.

Infographics

YM Can Do That!

Looking to boost efficiency, engage members, manage events seamlessly, and more for your small staff association? Relax, YM can do that! Discover the difference an all-in-one AMS can make.

Webinars

Boosting Member Engagement Easily

Learn simple strategies to boost member engagement and energize your association in this on-demand webinar.

Whitepapers

The Association’s Guide to Stress-less Productivity

Gain eight simple yet powerful ways to simplify and streamline your association’s work. With these approaches, you’ll free up valuable staff time so that your entire organization can focus more on delivering member value and providing a great member experience – all with less stress.

Whitepapers

7 Quick and Easy Membership Recruitment Tips for Small Associations

There’s no substitute for a long-term membership recruitment plan. But there are also simple things you can do today – even with a small staff and limited time – for some quick wins. Discover our seven top tips for membership recruitment now.

Whitepapers

13 Great Ways to Attract New Members

Discover 13 practical ways to reach your member recruitment goals and improve your members’ experience along the way.

Webinars

Simpler Member Acquisition

Join us for this on-demand webinar to discover how the right technology can make a big difference for your small staff in increasing member recruitment success.

Webinars

Make a Big Impact With an All-in-One AMS

You’re busy and we get it! Take a 15-minute tour of YourMembership’s AMS on your schedule! Watch our on-demand group demo and discover the benefits of managing your members with an all-in-one solution.

Infographics

Achieve More with the All-in-One AMS

Just because you have a small staff doesn’t mean you don’t have big goals for your association. Here are nine ways an all-in-one association management software can help your association do big things – even with a small staff.

Whitepapers

Website Design Tips and Tricks for Small Associations

Get our 8 top tips for small associations to handle their own website design and maintenance quickly and simply.

Webinars

Decoding APIs for small, but growing associations

Join YM general manager, Quinn Hoffman, and AMS Geek and Data Sangria founder and CEO, Ben Muscolino to learn the basics of APIs and how they can help your small association grow and scale.

Webinars

Personalize, Optimize, Succeed: A Guide to Website Customization

Get a guided tour showing how YourMembership’s intuitive web editing tool is making it easier than ever to customize and update your association’s website.

Whitepapers

Easy Ways to Build and Maintain a Modern Website for Your Association

Build and maintain an engaging and informative association website easily with our small-staff-approved tips and techniques.

Webinars

Unmasking the Bologna of AI for Associations

As association professionals and change makers, the onus is on us to be forward-thinking to meet members’ expectations. Join our panel for a discussion on moving beyond the generative AI hype.

Whitepapers

2024 Event Trends Study: Ignite Event Success

Download the comprehensive findings of the 2024 Event Planners Study – a study of 500+ professionals that are planning events for corporations, government organizations, nonprofits, and associations.

Whitepapers

Small Staff’s Guide to Planning Great Association Events

Your association’s staff size shouldn’t limit your ability to execute successful events that bring in revenue and attract new members and sponsors. Download this guide to gain tips to simplify event planning and management while delighting attendees.

Whitepapers

7 cybersecurity best practices to protect your organization

Take charge of your data and guard against cybersecurity threats by embracing the latest data security best practices. Follow our guide to protect your data and build trust in your organization.

Whitepapers

The Small Association’s Guide to Developing a High-Performing Volunteer Program

Volunteers are critically important to small staff associations. They help you achieve more and advance your goals. Learn key initiatives to help you motivate, engage, and sustain a great volunteer program.

Webinars

Your Association’s Code of Ethics or Conduct

Your association’s code of ethics, or conduct, is crucial in recruiting and retaining members. Join us for a 5-minute discussion as we share tips to help you understand, manage, and promote this important asset.

Webinars

Making Memorable Events Easier with YourMembership AMS

Want to impress attendees at your association’s next event, while making the planning process easier for your small staff? Learn how leveraging an inclusive association management system can make a huge difference.

Webinars

LMS + AMS Integration Success Story

Learn best practices for efficiently delivering online learning with a Freestone LMS and YourMembership AMS integration from the small staff association, FAC. Watch now!

Whitepapers

A checklist to find the best software for your organization

Congratulations—your technology budget has been approved and you can begin your search for new software! Follow these helpful steps to get started.

Webinars

On-Demand Webinar: An Inside Look into YourMembership AMS

Curious about YourMembership but not ready to talk to sales? Join us for an inside look at how YM's AMS can help streamline operations and improve the member experience.

Webinars

Beyond budget approval: Next steps for successful software selection

Leverage our best practices from 20 years and thousands of technology implementations to research and adopt new technology.

Toolkits

Membership Software ROI Calculator

Discover the costs of purchasing an association management system (AMS) for your membership organization with this easy-to-use ROI calculator.

Whitepapers

Maximizing Year-Round Donations for Your Association. Easy ways to incorporate fundraising into every member touchpoint!

Maximizing Year-Round Donations for Your Association. Easy ways to incorporate fundraising into every member touchpoint!

Case Studies

Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) CASE STUDY

WASBO boosted productivity and efficiency by integrating YourMembership with Community Brands solutions.

Infographics

Give Members What They Want – A Robust Career Center

Provide your members what they’ve been asking for - resources to help grow their career.

Webinars

Membership Models: How to effectively communicate membership model changes

Communicate your membership model change to existing and prospective association members. Watch this on-demand demo to learn how today!

Webinars

Update your membership models 

Unlock the future of your new strong and thriving association using YourMembership AMS. Watch how you can innovate your membership models today!

Webinars

Empowering Your Association through Member Appreciation and DEIA with YourMembership

Empower your association with proven strategies for member appreciation and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Join our on-demand demo to unlock success with YourMembership all-in-one AMS!

Whitepapers

10 Ways to Make Your Members Feel More Appreciated and Engaged

Learn how small-staff associations can provide a more thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging member experience that leads to greater member loyalty.

Whitepapers

2023 Association Trends Study

Check out the results of our 2023 Association Trends research study to learn how to drive member engagement now and in the future.

Webinars

Cybersecurity best practices: A treat for your entire association

How well does your association protect its data? Don’t miss our webinar for data security best practices to guard against cybersecurity threats!

Infographics

Amp up Member Engagement with SMS Text Messages 

Find out the six must-haves to look for in an AMS to help your association streamline day-to-day tasks and deliver a better member experience today!

Webinars

Enhance your members’ experience with your community mobile app

Join our 20 minute demo on September 26th at 1:00 PM ET to see how your can pair YourMembership with our mobile app to help enhance your members' experience.

Whitepapers

The Ultimate Association Management Software Pricing Guide

Purchase an association management software system that will help set your organization up for success. You know your association needs it!

Webinars

Rethinking Membership Models for your Association’s Success

Consider a membership model change using YourMembership AMS and watch how your association can benefit from it now.

Whitepapers

Rethinking Your Association’s Membership Models: How to stay relevant with members in changing times

Seamlessly navigate through your membership model changes with our comprehensive guide. Watch this On-Demand to craft effective communication strategies, engage members, and ensure satisfaction during transitions.

Whitepapers

7 Easy Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Association Management Software

Discover seven simple, yet effective, ways to use your AMS to its full potential.

Webinars

Free On-Demand Demo: Drive more non-dues revenue with an impactful media kit

Watch this On-Demand Demo to drive more non-dues with an impactful media kit that resonates with your target audience's interest and objectives.

Webinars

Navigate the CEO-Board Voyage: Unleashing Synergy and Excellence

Prioritize collaboration with your board members and shape the future success of your association together with this on-demand webinar!

Webinars

2023 Association Trends Study Reveal Webinar | Momentive Software 

The results are in! Join Community Brands for a deep dive into the comprehensive findings of the 2023 Association Trends Study.

Whitepapers

How to build an advertising sales media kit to drive more revenue for your association

Explore how building a strong advertising program or media kit is an effective way to drive non-dues revenue for your organization.

Infographics

The Must-Have AMS Checklist for Associations:

Find out the six must-haves to look for in an AMS to help your association streamline day-to-day tasks and deliver a better member experience today!

Webinars

On-Demand Demo: PING! … Welcome to the Text Messaging Revolution!

Drive more revenue and engagement! Learn how to better capture your members’s attention and drive action efficiently!

Whitepapers

Generate non-dues revenue with an elite approach

Find out more about the seven great tips for boosting your banner advertising sales and ultimately generating more revenue for your association.

Whitepapers

Drive your non-dues revenue to the top!

Discover why these top ten sources can help you manage those membership dues that are critical for your organization’s revenue stream. Let’s start today!

Whitepapers

Simply recruit more members for your trade association

Dive deep into these five ways you can improve member recruitment, boost member engagement, work efficiently, drive revenue, and more!

Whitepapers

Give your trade association’s marketing campaigns a boost!

Discover these YourMembership’s AMS functionalities that’ll help you easily get your trade member community thriving in the long-term.

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2023 EVENT TRENDS STUDY

Download the 2023 Community Brands Event Trends Study – a study of 500+ professionals that are planning events for corporations, government organizations, nonprofits, and associations – to learn why technology will be the game-changer for those looking to elevate and streamline their future events.  

Whitepapers

How to reach and engage your members via SMS

Find out how your association can use text messaging as an efficient and impactful channel for member notifications while staying compliant with privacy standards.

Webinars

On-Demand Demo: Get your board on board with an all-in-one AMS.

Unsure if it’s the right time to invest in new technology? Watch this on-demand demo to learn how to approach your board with the best pitch and if YourMembership AMS is worth the large investment.

Webinars

On-Demand Demo: Offer your healthcare members the extra support they deserve

In this on-demand demo, discover how your association can help lighten your staff’s workload with YourMembership’s built in support. Your members in the healthcare industry deserves it!

Whitepapers

How healthcare associations with small staff can make a big impact

Find out how your association can use these two resources to offer extra support for those in the healthcare industry today and for years to come.

Infographics

5 big ways digital payments can help your small staff association

Discover how fast, easy, secure payment processing through YourMembership can make a big difference for your members and your organization.

Webinars

On-Demand Webinar: Have you gone paperless yet?

Watch this on-demand webinar to see how YourMembership AMS can help secure your payment processing and cover the advantages of digital payments and the risk of paper payments.

Whitepapers

Keep your association’s digital payments secure.

Read big tips to learn how a fast, easy, and secure payment processing system through YourMembership can help your association and your members in the long run.

Infographics

The Small Association’s Guide to Membership Marketing

Use these techniques in this infographic to attract more members and keep them around long term!

Infographics

4 Steps to Grow Your Association’s Volunteer Program

In this infographic you'll discover the four steps to help you get more members volunteering like creating clearly defined and attractive volunteering opportunities, encouraging members to sign up as volunteers, and much more!

Webinars

On-Demand Demo: How to empower your volunteers with a powerful AMS

Curious about YourMembership but not ready to talk about sales? Watch this on-demand group demo for an inside look at how you can provide your volunteers with the reward they deserve, using an all-in-one AMS.

Webinars

OnDemand Demo: Member marketing made easy with YourMembership AMS.

It’s important to have the right association management software (AMS) system in place to support your member marketing efforts. Join YourMembership AMS for a live group demo on May 9.

Whitepapers

Tips to create and maintain a thriving volunteer program.

Learn how to develop a volunteer program that will grow and thrive, improve member retention, and help your small staff do even more to support your association’s purpose.

Webinars

Grow your Organization with a YourMembership + Freestone Integration

Discover how to create a seamless member experience and drive non-dues revenue with a YourMembership & Freestone integration in this webinar on-demand.

Whitepapers

Tips to revamp your membership marketing approach.

Discover big tips your small staff can use to revamp your membership marketing strategy for recruiting and retaining members at your association.

Webinars

On-Demand Demo: Create a website that offers your members a squeaky-clean experience.

Curious about YourMembership but not ready to talk to sales? Watch this on-demand demo for an inside look at how YM's AMS can help streamline operations and improve the member experience.

Case Studies

Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association

Small-staff association discovers new efficiencies with all-in-one solution. Learn how YourMembership AMS helped the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association save time and money by consolidating their data.

Whitepapers

Strategies to increase attendance and ROI at your next event.

Discover tips to enhance event attendance, improve the member experience, and boost your events ROI. 

Whitepapers

16 Effective ways to recruit and retain young members.

Follow our guide to attract younger members to your association and keep them around for years to come.

Webinars

Free Group Demo: How to increase member retention using YourMembership AMS

Curious about YourMembership but not ready to talk to sales? Watch this on-demand group demo for an inside look at how YM's AMS can help streamline operations and improve the member experience.

Webinars

Grow member value & revenue with YM Careers + YourMembership AMS

Discover how to grow your association's member value & revenue with YourMembership AMS, paired with YM Career's top job board in this on-demand webinar.

Whitepapers

Four powerful ways to learn to love your association’s data.

Use these big tips to help your small staff association get the most out of your member data.

Webinars

Increase your association’s events ROI

Focus on the member experience to make your attendees love your association’s events again.

Whitepapers

How to set up your new board members for success.

Follow this guide to provide your association’s new board members with a great onboarding experience with our board orientation checklist.

Whitepapers

40 tips to boost member engagement at your association in 2023.

Follow these tips to enhance your member engagement strategy and supercharge your membership goals in the new year.

Whitepapers

5 tips to deliver big results for your small association clients.

Discover five techniques your Association Management Company (AMC) can use to help associations grow and thrive.

Whitepapers

Run a health check at your association.

Find out exactly what you can do to ensure your association runs more effectively and efficiently.

Whitepapers

Effective ways to engage members and sponsors at your events.

Discover techniques your small staff association can use to boost engagement for members and sponsors at your events.

Whitepapers

Big ways to boost event engagement.

Explore big ways your small staff association can enhance and extend member engagement before, during, and after your events via your online community.

Whitepapers

5 ways to attract young members to your association.

Take advantage of these 5 tips to get young professionals on board with your association.

Whitepapers

Five tips to engage volunteers through your online community.

Discover how powerful your online community can be for recruiting and engaging volunteers at your association.

Whitepapers

Tips to ensure your association hits the ground running in 2023.

Discover how to get your association aligned with better strategies, benefits, and technology solutions that will meet your members needs for 2023 and beyond.

Whitepapers

Six tips to start protecting your member data.

In this guide, discover six tips that pair with YourMembership’s robust tech to make data security well within reach for your association – even if you have a small staff.

Case Studies

Alpha Omega International Dental Society (AOIDS)

Founded in 1907, the Alpha Omega International Dental Society (AOIDS) is a leading international organization with more than 100 dental alumni and student chapters in ten countries.

Webinars

How to optimize (and maximize) your events with YourMembership AMS

Join us on-demand to learn how to easily create, host, and manage your membership events using YourMembership AMS

Webinars

Member Scoring: Association’s Member Engagement Strategy

Watch this on-demand webinar to increase member retention by becoming a data-driven association and make trends to engage more effectively.

Whitepapers

Everything you need to know about data governance.

In this guide, we’ll break down what data governance is, why it’s important for associations, and the basics for putting together a policy for your association.

Whitepapers

Leverage event attendance to grow revenue at your association. 

Learn how to drive more revenue and get the most out of your association’s events by automating your wait list process to optimize event attendance.

Whitepapers

How to Secure Sponsors for a Thriving Scholarship Program

This tip sheet includes tips on how you can offer scholarships from sponsors in your industry. When using YourMembership AMS, you can easily implement these techniques and more today!

Whitepapers

2022 Association Trends Study

See the results of our 2022 Association Trends research study to learn why technology plays a vital role in delivering a superior member experience.

Whitepapers

How to grow non-dues revenue & membership with one effort

Want your association to bloom? Learn how to cultivate new members and grow non-dues revenue at the same time by combining a modern AMS with an online career center.

Webinars

2022 Association Trends Study Reveal Webinar

Join Community Brands for a deep dive into the comprehensive findings of our 2022 Association Trends Study

Whitepapers

How to set the right price for your membership models

This easy-to-use guide will help you evaluate your association’s current membership model and determine the best pricing strategy for your unique membership levels and packages.

Webinars

The dues and don’ts of association pricing strategies

Ready to see what’s on the minds of association professionals and members? Get the latest insights to improve your enterprise association management.

Whitepapers

How to become a data-driven association.

This guide unlocks key topics to power up your data insights. Learn how becoming a more data-driven organization can help your small staff discover more opportunities for growth.

Webinars

How to become a data-driven organization with YourMembership AMS

Join YourMembership for this 15-minute on-demand webinar and learn how to become a data-driven organization with our powerful all-in-one membership management solution.  

Whitepapers

5 Simple ways to build valuable content at your association

Turn your association into a leading source of industry information. Discover 5 ways to build and share valuable content for your members.

Whitepapers

How to build an effective member recruitment funnel

Three simple stages to turn your prospects into members. Learn how your small-staff association can build an effective member recruitment funnel.

Whitepapers

DEI in Online Community

Learn how to set up a vibrant virtual community. Use DEI principles within your association's online community to build a stronger culture, improve member retention, and more.

Webinars

New Board Member Orientation Checklist

Your association's new board orientation is crucial for setting up your board members for success. Watch this 10-minute on-demand webinar to learn more.

Toolkits

Member Loyalty Toolkit

Foster greater member loyalty and turn satisfied members into ambassadors with this free on-demand toolkit.

Whitepapers

How to drive greater member loyalty for your association

Win your members over and create long-lasting growth for your small staff association. Use the tips and tricks of this guide to drive more positive loyalty metrics within your association.

Webinars

Kickstarting a great member loyalty program

Join YourMembership on demand for this 30-minute solution webinar and learn how to how to kickstart a great member loyalty program for your association.

Whitepapers

8 Ways to enhance the communications strategy for your association

This guide offers practical ways you can enhance your communications strategy to deliver a stellar member experience, drive revenue for your association and more.

Toolkits

Sponsorships 101 Toolkit

Your small association is just 15-minutes away from building a strong sponsorship program. Increase non-dues revenue and more with this free on-demand toolkit.

Webinars

Sponsorships 101: How to build a sponsorship program to increase non-dues revenue

Join YourMembership for this 15-minute webinar and learn how to build a strong sponsorship program for your association.

Whitepapers

How to build a successful ambassador program for your small association

Your small staff can create a big impact. Follow our guide to develop a strong ambassador program that will give your members word of mouth they can trust.

Whitepapers

Prepare your association for takeoff in 2022

Launch into a new way to meet your member's needs with data-driven tips from our guide. Deliver major value for 2022 and beyond.

Webinars

The Do’s and Don’ts of Member Benefits

Join us on-demand for the Do’s and Don’ts of Member Benefits webinar and learn how to step into your members’ shoes to provide them with the benefits they value!

Webinars

Top Marketing Trends

Are you ready to hit the “mark” with your marketing in 2022?  Watch this on-demand webinar and learn how to set your association up for success with marketing tips and trends. 

Whitepapers

Member Marketing Content Calendar for Small Staff Associations 

Simplify your member marketing efforts with a content calendar. This easy-to-use toolkit will help you plan, schedule, and execute effective member marketing, while saving time.

Whitepapers

Checklist for Successful Hybrid Events

Great hybrid events and conferences don’t just happen. Use this checklist to help your small staff association plan and execute valuable hybrid events for attendees!

Webinars

Small staff, big success: hybrid events on a budget

Join YourMembership for this on-demand webinar and learn tips and tricks to planning and executing a successful hybrid event on a budget.

Whitepapers

2021 Association Trends Study

Ready to see what’s on the minds of association professionals and members? Get the latest insights to improve your enterprise association management.

Case Studies

South Carolina Nurses Association

For more than a decade, South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) has used YourMembership as their association management software (AMS). Read their full story here.

Toolkits

Branding toolkit for small staff associations

Tips and templates to help you refresh your organization’s value proposition and brand 

Webinars

Association Trends 2021: Building the Next Normal Webinar

Join us for the big reveal of the Association Trends 2021: Preparing for the Next Normal study.

Whitepapers

How to Develop Personas to Deliver Greater Member Value

This guide includes tips and techniques that make it easy to develop personas – even if your association has a small staff.  

Case Studies

Partners of the Americas

Prior to YourMembership, Partners of the Americas needed technology to help them grow their membership. Read their full story here.

Webinars

How to drive value and growth with member personas

Your association’s membership is not a one-size fits all, and your communication strategies shouldn’t be either. Join this webinar and learn how to drive value and growth with member personas. 

Infographics

5 Ways to Drive Non-Dues Revenue for Your Small Association Through an Online Store

Five effective ways to drive non-dues revenue for your small association through an online store.

Whitepapers

Top Tips for Creating a Successful Member Re‑Engagement Campaign

Download our tips here for creating a re-engagement email campaign to re-ignite your association’s relationship with lapsed members

Whitepapers

The Small Association’s Lapsed Member Handbook 

Download our whitepaper to learn why members leave, how to win them back, and how to keep others from walking out the door.

Toolkits

How healthy is your current member management system?

Find out how you stack up against other organizations and uncover any opportunities where they may be room for improvement in this interactive quiz.

Webinars

How to reach and re-engage lapsed members where they are today

Join us to learn how to reach and re-engage lapsed members where they are today by improving retention rates.

Toolkits

How to Prepare Your Pitch for New Membership Management Software Purchase

This guide walks you through four simple steps for preparing an initial pitch to your board for a new membership management software purchase.

Webinars

The Ultimate Board Approval Checklist: Gaining board approval for new membership management

Join us on-demand to learn how to gain board approval for new membership management software.

Whitepapers

Your Career Center + A Modern AMS

Download our tipsheet to find 8 ways to improve your association's recruitment, retention, and revenue with YM Careers and YourMembership (association management software) AMS

Infographics

Email Marketing Timeline for Your Association’s Events

Download our infographic to learn about top emails your association should be sending to build excitement, drive registration, and attract sponsors for your next membership event.

Webinars

Event Marketing Roadmap: How to drive registration and engagement before, during, and after your event

Join us on-demand to learn how to drive registration and engagement before, during, and after your association's member event.

Webinars

Membership Data: Proven strategies for driving your associations growth

Data is the foundation of your association to make strategic decisions. Join YM for a free workshop on-demand to learn do’s and don’ts for data hygiene.

Infographics

Wild, Wild, West of Data: How data governance can help you wrangle your data to advance your mission 

Your data can get out of control, but it's one of your biggest assets. Download this infographic to learn how to wrangle it using data governance.

Whitepapers

Help Your Small Association Do Big Things with YourMembership AMS

Let’s look at how YourMembership can help each role across your organization work more efficiently and effectively. Download the free ebook.

Webinars

Analytics for everyone: How to become a data-driven organization

You know how important it is to be data-driven. Join this on-demand webinar to learn how you can build a data-driven organization.

Infographics

Online Community Launch Marketing Timeline

To successfully launch your online member community, it’s essential to build excitement. This infographic includes three sample emails to promote your community to members.

Webinars

How to engage volunteers using YourMembership AMS

Boost volunteer engagement to get the support your association needs with YourMembership’s volunteer management capabilities.

Whitepapers

The Small Association’s Ultimate Checklist for Email Marketing

This paper includes the ultimate checklist for using email marketing to connect with your members and prospects. It covers email communications in general as well as email marketing for each stage of the member journey.

Webinars

How to make an impact with a virtual volunteer program

Join YourMembership for this on demand webinar to learn recruitment strategy “must haves” for a successful volunteer program.

Whitepapers

Ultimate Tech Stack Guide

Find out more about the role your Code of Ethics plays when it comes time for your members to renew with your association.

Toolkits

The Small Association’s Membership Marketing Planning Toolkit

This toolkit covers the building blocks of a good membership marketing plan. It also includes: resources, tips, and tools to help you pull together the right membership marketing plan for your association.

Webinars

How to create an effective email campaign within YourMembership AMS

Join us for a 15-minute on-demand webinar to learn the fundamental three email marketing categories and the best practices to build eye-grabbing engaging content.

Webinars

Email Marketing Workshop

Do your emails still hit the mark? Join YourMembership on-demand for this workshop to learn best practices to improve your association’s email marketing and benchmark yourself against your peers.

Webinars

How to host an AMA (ask me anything) using YourMembership’s Online Community

An ask me anything (AMA) is an event within your online community that provides a great way to engage with your members all year long. Join YourMembership for this on-demand webinar to learn secrets to hosting a successful event​.

Whitepapers

Getting to Know Your Lapsed Members

Read this report to discover insights into why members lapse and how your organization can win back those members that got away.

Webinars

Fundamentals of virtual networking for 2021 (and beyond)

How do you connect members virtually?​ Watch this on-demand webinar to discover how to provide valuable online networking for your members using an online community.​

Toolkits

New Member Onboarding kit

Do you provide the “hook” needed for you to build a relationship that lasts for years to come? The first interactions with your organization make a lasting impression on a new member. Most people decide if they’re going to participate in your organization long-term within the first months, days, and even minutes of joining your association.

Webinars

How to host a new member orientation in 30 minutes

Join YourMembership for a an on-demand, 30-minute demonstration to see how your association’s orientation should be presented to new members.

Whitepapers

Benchmark Report: Preparing for 2021 and Beyond

Uncover insights on strategic priorities, growth outlook and tips on how your association can prepare for the future. Download the report here!

Webinars

The naughty and nice checklist to a successful new member digital onboarding strategy

Join this on-demand webinar to learn how to create digital connections using peer-to-peer onboarding and evaluate your onboarding plan against other small associations.

Whitepapers

6 trends to help you meet (and exceed) members expectations in 2021

Membership trends constantly change. Download our guide to discover the 6 trends to help you meet (and exceed) members expectations in 2021.

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Preparing for 2021 and beyond: The association business model of the future

Join Community Brands for a free on-demand webinar to learn how you can derive opportunity from the disruption of 2020. Hear how to meet today’s member needs, actively engage new audiences, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

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Be in the Know: 2020 Association Trends Research Study  

With the growing your association membership, here are the 2020 association trends from both professionals and members views.  

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Career Advancement Tip Sheet

In this guide, you’ll learn about three tips and some powerful resources to help you elevate career advancement opportunities for your members.

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Research Study Association Trends 2020

Join us and Community Brands for this on-demand webinar to reveal the Association Trends 2020 study.

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The Small Association’s Guide to Increasing Member Engagement

Is bottom-line revenue top of mind for your association? If so, consider that member engagement is one of the biggest factors in revenue per member.

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Small association best practices to increase member engagement digitally

In today's digital environment, your association must find new ways to encourage engagement to attract new members and keep members around year after year.

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Top trends to increase non-dues revenue and membership dues in 2021

It has never been more important or timely for your association to critically assess your revenue streams. Watch this on-demand webinar with us and ReviewMyAMS as we go over the trends you'll likely see in 2021.

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Planning and Delivering Virtual Events

Download this whitepaper to discover 5 effective ways to delight your members and drive revenue using virtual events.

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Hybrid Events 2021: Strategies to prepare for the future of events

Do you have an event strategy for 2021? Hybrid events are coming next year and you will need to start meeting your attendees where they want to be. Join us on-demand to learn more.

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Checklist for Successful Virtual Events

With this checklist your virtual event will deliver the experience your members deserve and achieve the most return on investment (ROI).  Download here.

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Virtual Events Lessons Learned

Watch this on-demand webinar featuring stories from the frontlines of virtual events - association professionals, sponsors and technology provider. We'll cover the good, the bad and the ugly of lessons learned.

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How to Attract the Next Generation of Members

Young professionals might be more important to your association than you think. Read here for 5 ways to reach young professionals for your organization.

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Blueprint to boosting association membership

Join YourMembership on this free on-demand webinar as our membership experts walk you through the easy steps for developing an effective recruitment and renewal plan to show value and benefits of membership.

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The Member Renewal Timeline to Increase Member Retention

Given that it can cost five times more to attract a new member than it does to retain an existing one, member retention is arguably as important if not more important than acquiring a new member.

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10 Ways to Reduce Member Churn

Retaining members is crucial and less costly than attracting new members. Download our whitepaper here to learn about 10 strategies to keep your existing members.

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The New Member Onboarding Timeline

When members join your association, the onboarding process plays an essential role. View our infographic to map out the first year of successful membership.

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Top tips for effectively onboarding new members

Join us for an on-demand webinar to make a lasting impression, demonstrate value and deepen your relationship with your new members to build a relationship that lasts for years to come.

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Proven strategies to increase member retention

Join us for an on-demand webinar to learn how to nurture relationships with your members to make them stick around and feel like they can’t afford to leave. Hear how your association peers are currently increasing retention and how vital it is to convey the value of membership.

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Increasing non-dues revenue using sponsorship programs

Read here for six steps you can start using today to get a strong sponsorship program off the ground, even if you have a small staff.

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Gaining Board Approval for New Membership Management Software

This guide will prepare you to speak confidently and intelligently about why it’s time to invest in new technology.

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No dues left behind: How to increase non-dues revenue and membership dues post-crisis

Making revenue post-crisis can be difficult. Join us on-demand to make sure that there's no dues left behind!

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The Small Association’s Guide to Generating Non-Dues Revenue

For associations, non-dues revenue is revenue from any source other than membership fees. The good news is that there are many non-dues revenue generating approaches to choose from – even for associations with small staffs.

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How to secure your technology budget during a crisis

Join us for an on-demand webinar where we can help you learn how to build a business case for technology, review your organization’s goals and challenges and explain the risks of not taking action now.

Case Studies

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)

Prior to YourMembership, NAAAHR had disparate technology systems that didn’t meet their members expectations.

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Independent Insurance Agents of Houston (IIAH)

Prior to YourMembership, IIAH was performing most of their tasks manually through paper and relying on third-party vendors to manage their technology. Read their full story here.

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The Small Association’s Guide to Taking Your Online Member Community to the Next Level

Download this guide for examples of how YourMembership small associations are elevating their online communities today to achieve key goals.

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Online Community Member Engagement Journey Map

Online communities are an important tool in engaging members and creating life-long members. Download our infographic to find out more.

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Membership made easy

How do you make joining and renewing virtually effortless for your members? Download our tip sheet here to find out how to make membership easy.

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Fundamentals of member marketing for small staff associations

Join us for this on-demand webinar to find out how to understand your members, different tactics for recruiting new members and two areas which take priority to retain members.

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The Small Association’s Guide to Membership Marketing

Take your membership marketing to the next level – even with a small staff and limited time. Download our small association's guide to member marketing ebook today.

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Best practices for developing high-performing volunteer engagements

Volunteer work is critical to your association. It deepens member relations to the organization and offers the chance to build new skills while also supplementing your staff’s daily workload.

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5 Tips to Use an Online Community for Engagement Without In-person Events

Is your organization struggling with cancelled events? Let’s be real, we need strategies to engage members digitally. Join us to learn how to deliver to your members when you no longer have in-person events.

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Taking Your Small Associations’ Events to the Next Level

For your small association, taking events to the next level might seem impossible. This guide covers five ways you can use modern event technology built in to your AMS to elevate the event experience.

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Turn off the member churn. Member renewal best practices for small staff associations

Given it costs five times more to attract a new member than it does to retain an existing one, how prepared is your organization for winning members for life? Watch this webinar to learn membership renewal best practices.

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Rethinking Membership Models

This whitepaper will walk you through the Netflix vs. Blockbuster story and identify three primary takeaways to consider as you evolve your membership model and create an unforgettable member experience.

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How to Personalize the Member Experience

Find out how to start showing your members that your association understands and is keeping up with their expectations as their life stages change.

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Onboarding new members for long-term success

Make your members love your organization from Day One, and you’ll keep them around for the long haul. Download this guide to uncover 6 ways to make the onboarding process a success.

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Personalization 101: Turning Member Expectations into Reality

Every day, we are presented with some sort of personalized experience. Are you giving your members the same experience? Join us as we cover why it's important, how to use the data you already have, and how you can get started.

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5 Tips to Start Member Marketing Using YourMembership’s AMS

There are five simple things you can do with member management software – even with a small staff and limited time – for some quick member marketing wins. Watch this webinar for tips to start member marketing using YourMembership's AMS.

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Innovation in Continuing Education

Whether your online learning program is new, or you're ready to take your program to the next level, download this whitepaper to get started!

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6 Trends to Help You Meet (and Exceed) Members Expectations in 2020

Is your association ready to meet members’ expectations in 2020?

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Digital Evolution Study Reveal

Uncover insights from 1,000+ association professionals on the past, present, and future of member expectations and association technology in this on-demand webinar.

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Member Engagement and Loyalty Study

Your members turn to your association for many reasons. Find out what members want from their professional associations and what makes them stick around.

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8 strategies to modernize your association

How does your association measure up to today’s digital world? Uncover tips to deliver value to members and empower your staff with innovative technology.

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Member Engagement and Loyalty Study Reveal

Join us and Community Brands as we take a look at findings from the study and provide recommendations on how to use the study’s data to better serve your members in this on-demand webinar.

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How to recession proof your small staff organization by overcoming daily challenges

Watch the webinar for tips on how your association can make data driven decisions and become more resilient to changes

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Member Personalization and Data Privacy

The Community Brands Digital Evolution Study found that members are willing to provide information to their organization if they think it’s secure and they’ll benefit from sharing the data.

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Member Engagement and Loyalty Study Reveal

Download the infographic for your road map to member engagement and loyalty.

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The Road to Personalization Success

Start delivering relevant, one-on-one experiences that your members expect. Download the infographic here to find out more.

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Member Value and Technology Gap

The Community Brands Digital Evolution Study examines the gaps that exist between member value and association technology in this infographic.

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Top Ways to Grow your Career Center: Digital and Traditional Marketing

Discover what powerful approaches will take your career center to the next level in this whitepaper from CommunityBrands.com

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Board Approval Tips for Small Staff Associations

Help your board better understand your members and improve your association’s value. Watch this webinar for tips to speak confidently to your board.

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17 Ways to Grow your Association’s Career Center through Events and Meetings

How events and meetings can improve the member experience.

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Gaining Board Approval for Budget for New Technology

Building the business case for a technology change starts early. During this webinar, we will prepare you to speak confidently and intelligently about why it’s time to invest in new technology. We’ll review:

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A Guide for Professional Associations

Using your job board and learning management system (LMS) to support your members’ career journey.

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Two Great Ways to Boost Your Revenue

Boost your association’s revenue through your education and career development programs.

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Gaining Board Approval for New Technology

Investing in technology for the first time can be one of the largest investments and best decisions you’ll ever make at your organization. This guide will prepare you to speak confidently and intelligently about why it’s time to invest in new software for your association.

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Gaining Board Approval for a new Learning Management System

Download this checklist to help you prepare to speak confidently and convince your board that it's time for a new LMS.

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Small Staff Associations and Technology Investment

The Community Brands Small Staff Benchmark Study uncovered that expected investment over the next 12 months is a mixed bag when compared to the most valued member benefits.

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Small Staff Associations and Member Retention

The Community Brands Small Staff Benchmark Study uncovered that member retention is a lower priority than member acquisition, and respondents are less optimistic about member retention in the future.

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Getting your board on board for new software budget

Using the right strategies to frame and plan your conversations with your board to best help them understand the value of new technology.

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Supporting the Career and Education Journey

Did you know offering career development and continuing education to your members drives significant value?

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LMS Matchmaker: Deal Breaker Edition

Let us shine a light on what to look for in an ideal learning technology partner. Download the guide today!

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Membership Recruitment Tips and Tricks

How do you continue to attract the attention of non-members? And how do you get them to join your association? Watch the webinar for tips for developing an out of this world member recruitment strategy.

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Members for Life: Fueling the Journey from Student to Retiree

Join Sig VanDamme, Membership Software Evangelist, Community Brands and Reggie Henry, CIO, ASAE as they take a deep dive into the complete member journey and how your organization can design an experience that supports members throughout each phase of their career path.

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Turn Off the Member Churn with YourMembership’s AMS

Given it costs five times more to attract a new member than it does to retain an existing one, how prepared is your organization for winning members for life? Watch the webinar for tips on how to keep members for life.

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Supporting the Lifetime Member Journey

How to deliver a great member experience from recruitment to renewal for students to retirees – and everything in between.

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YM Careers by Momentive Software

5 Steps to Boost Conference Engagement with your Job Board. Learn more on CommunityBrands.com

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15 Tips to Grow your Career Center using Social Media

Download 15 proven ideas to grow your career center using social media from YM Careers. Visit CommunityBrands.com

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The Lifetime Member Journey

What a personalized and engaging experience looks like across the lifetime of a member.

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Key Ingredients to a Complete Member Journey

Join industry experts as they advise what to look for in association technology investments when it comes to facilitating your members through their member lifecycle.

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Momentive Software Small Staff Association Study Reveal

The majority of industry research is centered around all types of associations, which leaves small-staff associations not knowing where to start. During this webinar, we'll uncover what small staff associations are challenged with and how to prepare for the future of member engagement.

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How to generate more revenue for your organization

After watching this webinar, you'll walk away with the top five ways you can stop leaving money on the table and start generating more non-dues revenue for your organization. Get money.

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Next-Level Live Online Events: Strategies from Successful Associations

You know about the convenience and immediacy of live online events. You know they expand your organization’s reach and leave a lasting impact on member engagement and satisfaction. But are you ready to take these real-time events to a whole new level? Watch this webinar to find out!

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Top Ways to Skyrocket Revenue in 2019 and Beyond

As leaders, you are responsible for brainstorming ideas on how to meet and exceed these new revenue goals. Luckily, you are not alone. Join our Executive Vice Presidents of Community Brands as they deliver innovative ideas for how to increase your revenue in 2019 and beyond.

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Strategic Pricing for Educational Products

Learn some tips and best practices on pricing from experts in the field. Watch the webinar today!

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5 trends to drive member engagement in 2019

Top trends (and some bonus tips and resources) you should be incorporating to deliver an experience that will delight your members in the new year, and for years to come.

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101 Ideas to Grow Your Career Center

Your Career Center should be a source of engagement, revenue and pride for your organization and your members. Check out our list of 101 proven ideas to help you create an indispensable recruitment and job-seeking resource.

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The Ultimate Guide to Generating Non-dues Revenue

Ten of the best sources of non-dues revenue to consider for your small staff association.

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Rising Above Continuing Education Barriers: How to Overcome Innovation Obstacles

Facing some barriers with technology and education? Get expert advice and real-word insights from this roundtable.

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Capturing Continuous Feedback to Drive Member Value and Retention

Are you regularly collecting feedback from your members? Here are some tips on how to start.

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The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide For New Association Software

How to choose the right member management solution for your small-to-mid sized association.

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8 Tips on Launching a Successful Learning Management System

Want to launch a new LMS but not sure where to start? Here are some tips to getting started.

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6 Ways to Improve The Online Member Experience

Your members expect the same convenient online experience with your association that they’ve come to expect in most other areas of their lives. Here are 6 tips to ensure you're delivering just that.

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Member Retention Best Practices

Join this webinar to learn membership renewal best practices and keep your members year after year!

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Gaining Board Approval for a New Website

Your website reflects your organization and is your digital first impression. So, it’s important to view it as one of your greatest marketing assets. Learn about the ROI of web design and how to convince your board when it’s time to make a change.

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Gaining Board Approval for Budget for New Technology

Replacing your existing AMS or investing in one for the first time can be one of the largest investments you’ll ever make at your organization. So, how do you convince your board it’s time for new technology? Discover new tips in this on-demand webinar.

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The Ultimate Guide to Membership Renewal

How do you get members to stick around? What will make them feel as if they can’t afford to leave? In this whitepaper, learn how to nurture relationships and the best ways to convey value to keep members around for the long haul.

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6 Ways to Effectively Onboard New Members

The new member onboarding process can be just as important as acquiring new ones. Watch this webinar for tips on how to continually acquire new members and deepen relationships for long-term success.

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How to Capture Lifelong Learners: A Holistic Approach to Continuing Education

How can continuing education providers make it easier for professionals to connect with the right resources and navigate through the lifelong learning process? Watch the recorded webinar on CommunityBrands.com

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5 Things Clients Love About YourMembership

From the power of support to reduce technology costs, find out why clients love YM's membership software.

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The ultimate guide to association event management

Maximize attendee value, conference budget ROI and long-term attendance for your association's next event.

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How to convince your board to invest in membership management software.

Your visual guide to persuade your board of directors it’s time for new technology.

Case Studies

Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals

Volunteer-driven association saw 13,700 logins during a 60 day period and grew their membership by 8 percent in one quarter with YM's AMS.

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The AMS/LMS Integration Blueprint

The integration between your AMS and LMS can mean all the difference in how your association is able to properly meet the needs of your members. Learn the ins and outs to the benefits, challenges and support you need to succeed. Watch the video on Community Brands.

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Pine Chemicals Association

Pine Chemicals Association doubled their membership with YM's AMS.

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Learn how to convince your board it’s time for new membership management software.

Need a little assistance making your first pitch to the board? Our Membership Management Software presentation will help you to create your business case.

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50 Ways to Boost Association Membership

Start retaining and attracting members to your association by following these tips. Download the free ebook today!

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Digital Member Study: The Association Technology Gap

The current gaps that exist between member expectations and association technology according to more than 1,000 association members and 400 association staff.

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Digital Member Study: Personalizing the Member Experience

How more than 1,000 association members and 400 association staff feel about personalization and the types of personalization they are most interested in.

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Digital Member Study: Preparing for the Digital Member

Learn what more than 1,000 association members and 400 association staff said about the role technology plays in their life and the current gaps that exist.

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Momentive Software Digital Member Study

Is your organization prepared to meet the rising technology expectations of members? Uncover the findings from this study and learn how your association can rise to the occasion.

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Momentive Software Thought Leadership Webinar: Technology Disconnect

Watch the on-demand webinar to examine the role technology plays in member loyalty and how to prepare your organization for rising member expectations.

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Using Content to Communicate Your Association’s Value

Community Brands asked members how they want their association to communicate with them, what content they want to see, and what messaging gets them to run away and never look back.

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Momentive Software Member Loyalty Study

The 2017 Member Loyalty Study by Community Brands takes a deep dive into why members stay, why they leave, and the best ways to communicate your value to them.

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The Professional Development Guide to Microlearning

Learn the basic concepts behind microlearning, how it can enhance your learners professional development and why it is effective.

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7 Ways To Boost Engagement In Your e-Learning

Download this info sheet by Diane Elkins to boost engagement in your e-Learning program.

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Fueling Exceptional New Member Experiences

3 unconventional strategies for new member onboarding, engagement, and retention. eBook written by Amanda Kaiser.

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Adapting Membership Models With Technology

Learn how organizations can avoid the same pitfalls learned from the 'Netflix vs. Blockbuster' story.

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How healthy is your educational program?

Follow this guide to see how healthy your current professional education program is.

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Association Management Software Vendor Checklist

Looking for new member management software? Ask these questions before selecting an AMS vendor. Download the free checklist today!

Case Studies

Rackspace Cloud University

CloudU had more than 70K participants with new LMS in the first two years of launching.

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Healthcare Financial Managers Association

Financial association experienced increased enrollments and revenue growth for its flagship certification exam prep program and more diversification into new certificate programs and education.

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Micro-Moment Marketing Guide

Learn the power of micro-moments and how YM's membership software can help your organization to succeed.

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5 Essential eLearning strategies

How to meet the educational demands of your professional learners.

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Congress of Neurological Surgeons

New learning portal was launched on time and on budget, and integrated with the client AMS and CMS.

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The Association of Otolaryngology Administrators

Association saw 30% client growth with new AMS, adding nearly 300 new members within six months.

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Ewald Consulting

After switching to YourMembership, Ewald more than doubled its business, expanding from 20 associations to 47, without increasing its internal staff

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Adapt Connect Grow

Are you adapting to today’s mobile-driven world? Follow these tips.