tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post802475828419923623..comments2024-03-26T14:10:34.668-04:00Comments on Membership Marketing Blog: Selling Memberships 1,000 Members at a TimeTony Rossellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05288238496792646049noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post-26989631678875125312008-08-04T10:49:00.000-04:002008-08-04T10:49:00.000-04:00Hi David -- Thanks for the question. I do not kno...Hi David -- Thanks for the question. I do not know that specific financial arrangements in this case. However, typcially when I have seen this done with a number of associations there is a negotiated, discounted membership fee paid for each member included in the group. TonyTony Rossellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288238496792646049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post-7896645405688110752008-08-01T18:09:00.000-04:002008-08-01T18:09:00.000-04:00Was the bulk membership part of a sponsorship deal...Was the bulk membership part of a sponsorship deal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post-5476426367744610652008-07-31T11:33:00.000-04:002008-07-31T11:33:00.000-04:00Lindy -- Thanks for the feedback. I think that we...Lindy -- Thanks for the feedback. I think that we are on the same track here. What I do not always understand is the resistance some associations have to these types of partnerships. Clearly, an organiztion must guard against one sided arrangements. But done well, I think they can be a win-win. TonyTony Rossellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288238496792646049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post-48757453834211619002008-07-31T11:31:00.000-04:002008-07-31T11:31:00.000-04:00Hi Kare -- Good to hear from you. It has been awh...Hi Kare -- Good to hear from you. It has been awhile since you last commented. Thanks for your thoughts. TonyTony Rossellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288238496792646049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post-86091065770206731622008-07-31T10:29:00.000-04:002008-07-31T10:29:00.000-04:00I, too, heartily agree. The asn not only gets an ...I, too, heartily agree. The asn not only gets an influx of money but of members who can bring fresh ideas, volunteering and other participation. <BR/><BR/>Also, the company, as a partner, will be more invested, and thus involved in making the asn. a success. That's value-building SmartPartneringKareAndersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04327818642205024157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8701810422851568415.post-80540985680043677812008-07-31T10:07:00.000-04:002008-07-31T10:07:00.000-04:00I agree. In fact, I would argue that having for-pr...I agree. In fact, I would argue that having for-profit partners adds to the perceived value of the association, especially when the partners are high-profile industry leaders. <BR/><BR/>A little finesse in the way you present the partnership program to your members, and you'll create a whole new reason why the entire industry should be involved with your association.Lindy Dreyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980190092767928072noreply@blogger.com