Our first guest episode on Association Strong! Dave and Tom are joined by software developer Sigmund VanDamme, the founder of Nimble User (now Nimble AMS) and GoJectory. In this episode, they discuss the differences between contextual, transactional, and behavioral data. Learn about which types of data are most valuable for growing your association and providing the right offerings to your current audience. 

If you have a topic you'd like to hear us talk about or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison at [email protected] or Dave Will at [email protected] 

Let's get down to it: how are we actually getting members to do stuff? Dave and Tom discuss how to comprehensively identify what your members need, whether surveys really work, and which strategic engagement tools work best.

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If you have a topic suggestion or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison (the Association Exec) at [email protected] or Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) at [email protected] 

Engagement is such a broad topic that we needed two episodes to talk about it. In part one, you'll learn about the different types of members that exist within your organization, techniques to drive more engagement, and how to make your engagement come A.L.I.V.E.! Listen as Dave and Tom debate the best engagement tactics and where you can create the most value for your members. 

If you have a topic suggestion or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison (the Association Executive) at [email protected] or Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) at [email protected] 

Show me the money! 

In this episode, you'll learn to make the most of the dollars you have and keep 'em coming. Dave (the Entrepreneur) and Tom (the Association Executive) talk about budgets, how much should be allocated to reserves (or burn money), the benefits of offering certification programs, and budget strategies that can direct the future of your association.

If you have a topic recommendation or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison at [email protected] or Dave Will at [email protected] 

If you have passion for your association you're running downhill in the association contest. Without passion, you have apathy. Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) and Tom Morrison (the Association Executive) talk about how you can build passion for your association, why it's important, and the best and worst methods that Dave and Tom have seen. 

If you have a topic that you'd like to hear Dave and Tom talk about or just want to connect, reach out to us! Contact Tom via email at [email protected] or Dave at [email protected] 

Welcome to Association Strong! We offer insight from both a seasoned Association Exec and an Entrepreneur. Tom Morrison and Dave Will discuss and debate hot topics in the association community every other week. You will learn about new trends and gain inspiration that will help you drive value and engagement, and run an efficient and effective association like a business.