AI Won’t Save Your Association! | The REAL Fix for Membership Growth
I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...
Aug 13, 20243 min read
Cheers to Commitment! Avoiding 'Hold My Beer' Leadership
I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...
Aug 13, 20244 min read
Crisis Happens! How to be an Umbrella for your Members
I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...
Aug 13, 20242 min read
I Was Invited To The White House!! Why Invitations Work
I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...
Aug 13, 20243 min read
MemberShift: Why Membership Declines & How to Bring Them Back
Welcome to the Membership IQ, where you go to get smart about membership. Decline in association membership made national headlines for...
Aug 13, 20243 min read
The Greater Good in Membership
I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...
Aug 13, 20242 min read
7 Signs Your Membership Organization Forgot How to Be a Membership Organization
When widespread membership decline was first cited as a trend in the mid-1990s, panic set in, and associations clutched their proverbial...
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Unlocking Membership Engagement – Unlike Cereal, it’s NOT a Product
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, organizations and associations must adapt and innovate to thrive. If you’re involved in...
Sep 7, 20232 min read
The 80% Principle: Unlocking Resilience in Membership Organizations
In the ever-evolving landscape of membership organizations, surviving through economic downturns is a challenging task. However, there...
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Embracing Failure: A Recipe for Association Success
Hey there, fellow association leaders and innovators! Sarah Sladek here, the host of the Membership IQ podcast. Today, I want to talk...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Breaking Barriers: The Path to Inclusive Associations
In a world that strives for progress and inclusivity, why do certain demographics still face discrimination and exclusion? In my latest...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Embracing Globalization and Technology: Transforming Membership Associations
In today’s interconnected world, where boundaries are blurred and technology connects us like never before, membership associations face...
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Ghosts & Legends: Overcoming Fears and Focusing on the Good
As humans, we all have fears that prevent us from trying new things. In the same way, organizations can be held back by their fears of...
May 9, 20232 min read
Pins and Ribbons and Certificates, Oh My!: Creating a Culture of Recognition
I received a pin in the mail the other day from an association that I belong to. It came with a note that said “Congratulations on your...
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Embrace Change! …or Be Left Behind.
There’s a lot of sameness in our products and our purchases. For manufacturing purposes, we want things to look and be the same. But we…...
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Answering Your Membership Questions #2
🎤 Engagement, value propositions, decline, oh my! I’m receiving more questions than ever about #membership so I’ve started doing...
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Messaging That Matters to Your Members
Shakespeare said it best: “All the world’s a stage.” Whether you are on the board or staff, a chapter leader, or a volunteer – what you...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
New, Now, Next: A Successful Strategy for Membership Growth
On a recent trip to Hawaii, my husband and I ventured up a mountain, following the signs which told us a scenic overlook was just up...
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Value Added: The Benefits of Working Together
Sarah Sladek contributed to this article by Association Now. Fierce competition among associations with similar interests is out....
Mar 1, 20131 min read