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Surveys: Collect and Act on Your Data in 2021 and Beyond

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When association leaders and staff want to gather information and opinions from their members, often the first idea is to conduct a member survey. If you survey your members too often, you create a condition called “survey fatigue.” It’s why your response rate to surveys dwindles over time. Who will we survey?

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Share information. Circulate articles and information on best practices and trends in finance. Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. Online courses. One-on-one coaching.

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program.

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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips

Volunteer Hub

Appeal to Different Learning Types People learn and comprehend information in different ways. Some volunteers may be visual learners while others may digest information better through hands-on experience. A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

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According to a survey by LinkedIn, 61% of U.S. Studying factual information will help you make better choices.” However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization. Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. I love that answer.

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2 Steps to Implementing Effective Impact Data Collection Practices

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, in a mentoring program, one short-term outcome is “student and mentor develop a positive relationship.” You might: Ask a simple yes/no survey question (“ Do you and your mentor/mentee have a positive relationship ”?). How might you know whether this is the case? Think Seriously About What’s Practical.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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A 2019 survey by the American Hospital Association found that 90% of healthcare boards conduct board self-assessments, but only 60% do so annually. An annual survey is a good start. Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors. I’ll get on my Association 4.0