Success Stories
| We are proud of the work that we do for our clients and we want them to be proud as well. Our work for our clients has earned state and national awards. Ultimately, the value of the work shows in the bottom line of membership numbers, engaged board members, well-attended and evaluated meetings, passed legislation, successful public relations campaigns, increased revenue and more. |
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- (2007) Ewald Consulting Awarded Association Management Company Partner of the Year
- (2007) Ewald Consulting Wins Five Awards of Excellence
- (2007) Ewald Consulting Achieves AMC Institute Accreditation
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- Successful events with growth and improvement each year
- Plan over 200 meetings per year and over 23 major conferences annually throughout the US (international, national, regional, state) – tradeshows, sponsorship development, several concurrent breakout sessions, receptions, seminars, training & development, roundtables, special interest groups and more
- Theme development
- Branded email and print marketing
- Use of podcasts as an additional marketing tool for our conferences
- Use focus groups to gather insights from members on what they want out of their conference
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- Robust Data Driven Websites - online searchable directories, members only sections, job banks, classifieds, online stores, banner ads, email newsletters, discussion groups (build community and support), podcast library, online surveys, quick polls and more community building strategies on our clients websites
- Web statistics are tracked to analyze site traffic to increase banner ad sales
- Our communications department has creative and talented staff with graphic design and journalism education and experience.
- Committed to excellent, innovative design for both print and online communications
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- Corporate and association public relations campaigns
- Internal communications
- Press – news releases, talking points, Q&A
- Media relations – developing relationships w/ key contacts
- Media events
- Media training
- Media contact database and community group contact database
- Community Relations
- Weekly news clips
- Research and publications
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- Strong and proven commitment to customer service and client satisfaction – knowledgeable and friendly staff, live professionals on the phones, FAQs
- Fully integrated database structure so we can analyze who’s participating, who’s not participating, track their specialties, board/committee participation and develop one-to-one marketing strategies
- Operational processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
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- Team membership – department heads that strategize and apply best practice membership development and retention strategies across all clients
- Generational membership development strategies
- New member orientations programs
- Integrated marketing approaches and strategic support for membership committees
- Ability for members to join online, renew online and update their profile information
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- Executive Director works with Board and staff team to leverage roles and responsibilities and values the volunteer investment into the organization
- Board orientation process for a smooth transition with new board members and a good review for current board members
- Board leadership training provided complimentary for our client boards
- Strategic planning
- Mentoring programs – getting new generations engaged and involved on the board and the organization
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- Our government relations team has a broad range of experience representing associations and nonprofits and has a well-respected and consistent presence at the Capitol
- Understanding of associations and nonprofits and how to achieve results at the Capitol for them.
- Our lobbyists take a team approach to lobbying, providing a primary contact for the client and utilizing the knowledge, skills and political contacts of all our staff with each client
- Our lobbyists have years of experience in formulating public policy, summarizing legislation, and drafting amendments on behalf of our clients.
- We sponsor forums, panels, and learning opportunities for our clients to engage public officials and our clients in dialogue
- Implement strategy and objectives as it relates to the client’s legislative platform
- Assist in preparation of necessary policy statements and position papers
- Lobbying, monitoring and tracking
- Relationship building and educating public officials
- History of successful lobbying on a variety of issues
- "Ewald at the Capitol" newsletter sent electronically to clients with updates on the legislative session and interim activities
- "Legislative Toolbox" publication sent electronically to clients monthly with helpful information for a successful legislative program
- Quarterly Government Relations conferences at the Dorsey Ewald Conference Center made available for free or reduced cost to Ewald clients
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