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Associations Forums runs the following special interest groups (SIGs). Attendance is by invitation only. Click on each SIG for details.
For more information please contact Alex Petersen on 02 9904 8200 or email info@associations.net.au
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MEMBERSHIP SIG
This quarterly SIG is specifically for membership managers of professional associations. The SIG is by invitation and is usually open to members of Associations Forum only. The SIG is a safe constructive “think-tank” where membership professionals get to explore, share tips, tactics and techniques around the chosen topic. We encourage people to come along and add to the collective knowledgebase amongst the top professionals working in membership in Sydney.
Past topics have included:
- Renewal & retention processes
- Membership packs
- CRM databases for segmentation
- Communication strategies and new media
- Effectiveness of advertising
- Increasing student membership
- Direct & email marketing
INFORMATION SERVICES SIG
This SIG is for information professionals, librarians or other staff whose roles involve finding or managing information. The SIG is held in Sydney on a quarterly basis.
Past topics have included:
- How information services benefits and grows membership
- Copyright, intellectual property & electronic licensing
- Virtual vs hardcopy
- Role of the Circulations Audit Board
CEO SIG
Exclusively for CEOs and heads of staff of not-for-profit member organisations of Associations Forum. The SIG is run in the following cities:
- Sydney - quarterly luncheon for CEOs of professional associations
- Sydney - quarterly luncheon for CEOs of industry associations
- Sydney - end of year joint luncheon for all CEOs
- Melbourne - quarterly breakfast meeting for all CEOs
- Canberra - quarterly luncheon for all CEOs
- Brisbane - quarterly luncheon for all CEOs and Qld state managers
Past topics have included:
- Dealing with the board
- Revenue sources other than membership fees
- Attitudes of young people toward the association
- Organisational Charts
- How to increase industry profile
- Education
- Staffing, HR
- Leadership
- Board Development
- Lobbying
COMMUNICATIONS/PR SIG - NEW
This quarterly SIG is specifically for those working in the Communications or Public Relations areas of Not For Profit Organisations. The SIG is by invitation and is usually open to members of Associations Forum only.
Past meetings have looked at advertising and newletters, sponsorship and annual reports. The next meeting, to be held on the 7th April, will cover social media. To register your interest, please contact Alex at info@associations.net.au.
For more information on the above SIGs please contact Alex Petersen on 02 9904 8200 or email info@associations.net.au
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