Tim Ebner
Thrillist
Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Tim:
The Best Dishes We Ate This Year in Washington DC
From donuts worth a lengthy line to the lasagna that Washingtonians couldn’t stop talking about, these are the dishes that got us through 2021. → Read More
Membership Hack: Fitness Challenge:
During the busy tax season, the Massachusetts Society of CPAs hosts a fitness challenge that keeps members active and engaged with the association. → Read More
Reflections on Three Years of Blogging About Membership:
While it’s time for me to say goodbye to ASAE and Associations Now, before I go, let’s reflect on the power of human connections and how associations can use these relationships as a force for good. → Read More
Turn Member Influencers Into Industry Ambassadors:
If you have members who are influential in your industry or profession, consider putting them to work as ambassadors. A look at some roles to consider them for. → Read More
Membership Hack: Ask the CEO Anything:
The CEO of the National Association of the Deaf encourages members to ask him about whatever is on their minds. Each month, he picks a member-submitted question and answers it in a YouTube video. → Read More
Want to Put Members in the Spotlight? Take Better Photos.:
A professional photographer shares tips on how to put members front and center in the photos you take at your events. Done well, these images can capture the “human side of an association.” → Read More
Membership Hack: Karaoke Battle:
Can your members carry a tune? You’ll find out if you put on a karaoke fundraiser, like the one the Greater Boston Association of Realtors hosts annually. → Read More
Give Young Members a Greater Leadership Voice:
To cultivate its pipeline of future leaders, the National Automatic Merchandising Association evolved its Emerging Leaders Network to ensure that it provides high-quality engagement opportunities and a seat at the leadership table. → Read More
Apply UX Design to Ease Members’ Online Experience:
Principles of user experience design can help associations help their members move easily around their websites and other digital properties. A UX strategist shares how some associations are applying a UX mindset to improve member services and experiences. → Read More
Board Smarts: Ease the Time Crunch:
Add efficiency to make board service more effective. → Read More
Membership Hack: Easier Transitions for Student Members:
Students can get lost in the membership shuffle, especially as they move from school into careers. Here’s how the Society for Personality and Social Psychology retains young members during that transition. → Read More
Three Ideas to Ramp Up Digital Member Engagement:
Associations pros frequently cite member engagement as a top challenge, and many of the most effective ways to make easier connections with members are in the digital realm. Here are three items to add to your online engagement plan in the new year. → Read More
Membership Hack: A Conference Led by Young Members:
The International Casual Furnishings Association highlights young members’ voices at an annual educational conference. Millennial and Gen Z content leaders present on emerging issues to a multigenerational audience. → Read More
Give Members the Gift of In-Person Conversation:
Individual face time feels like a precious commodity these days, which makes it an especially meaningful way to interact with members. This year, one association executive’s “conversation tour” generated new ideas for serving her members better. → Read More
Membership Hack: Crowdsourcing Grant Opportunities:
The International Documentary Association connects members to an online database of grant funding. Members can also ask questions about grant applications using the Twitter hashtag #FunderFriday. → Read More
Drinking Mai Tais in Hawaii isn’t cliche. It’s essential.
The Mai Tai is a quintessential Hawaiian cocktail. This is where to find the best in Honolulu, including the Royal Hawaiian. → Read More
Three Ways to Create Forever Members:
Has membership fatigue set in with the people your association serves? A forthcoming book explores how associations and subscription-based businesses can work to create “forever transactions” with their members, delivering value that lasts a lifetime. → Read More
Send the Right Message About Membership ROI:
Your messaging on membership’s return on investment is often as important as the benefits you provide. Consider whether you’re striking the right tone. → Read More
Membership Hack: Student Competition:
A student competition held by the Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association introduces the construction trade to students in Alabama and raises funds for them to attend the International Builders’ Show. → Read More
Give Your Members What They Need at Every Career Stage:
A new Community Brands study indicates that your members’ needs change as they advance in their careers. The finding suggests that there’s a lot of opportunity in an engagement strategy focusing on benefits that match career stages. → Read More