The Association Email Marketing Playbook
No, Email Marketing Isn’t Dead. 
But the Old Way of Doing It Is.

Email is the quiet achiever of association marketing.

It doesn’t make a lot of noise, it’s not the newest trend. But here’s the truth: email still delivers the highest ROI of any marketing channel for associations. So why does it feel like yours isn’t working anymore? 

If any of this sounds familiar…

“You send too many emails!”. Members are tuning out or complaining.

Your emails aren’t reaching inboxes and getting lost or flagged as spam.

Your list keeps shrinking, with unsubscribes outpacing growth.

You set up “email automation” once... and never finished it.

You’re drowning in email metrics, but don’t know what really matters.

…then this playbook is for you!

About the Course

This is The Association Email Marketing Playbook – everything you need to create smarter campaigns, design better emails, automate key touchpoints, and boost member engagement where it matters most.

About the Association Email Marketing Playbook

Each module is short, sharp, and ready for action. You can binge them in a weekend or take your time and implement as you go.

The course goes live on August 1. Once it's live, you can buy the full bundle, select individual modules, or join the live online group to get expert advice from Olena Lima and see how other associations approach email through interactive exercises.

Until then, register now for early bird access and be the first to get started.

Email Health Check Quiz

How are your emails performing? Take the quiz and find out where the gaps are.

Email Strategy That Works

Plan email campaigns that align with your goals and deliver real member value.

Email Metrics That Matter

No more guesswork. Know what’s working, and how to fix what’s not.

Deliverability Deep-Dive

Avoid spam folders. Keep your emails landing in the inbox.

List Management Basics

Tag. Segment. Clean. Grow. Manage your list with confidence.

Content + Design Makeover

Simple tweaks that make your emails look better and work harder.

Automation for Associations

Set up smart email journeys for onboarding, renewals, reminders to free up your time.

How it Works

Whether you're all in or just need one specific topic, we’ve got flexible options to suit your learning style (and your budget).
Use the EarlyBirdEmail code to get 20% off now and be first in when the course goes live on August 1.

Buy What You Need

$37/module


  • Only need help with deliverability? Or just want to polish your segmentation skills? Pick and choose individual modules for $37 each, and learn what you need, when you need it. 

Full Course Bundle

$165(INCL. GST)


  • Get lifetime access to all 6 modules + templates and bonus materials. Perfect for those ready to level up their entire email strategy from start to finish.

MMS Annual Pass

$660(INCL. GST)


  • Get unlimited access to all current and future on-demand courses from Membership Marketing School for 12 months. Ideal for professionals committed to ongoing learning.

Let’s make your emails work harder - sign up today!

It’s time to stop guessing, and start sending with strategy. Get the skills, templates, and tools to transform your email marketing today.

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What's included? 

Each week, you'll receive a detailed list of tasks to guide you through the clean-up process. These tasks are designed to be manageable and impactful, helping you make significant progress without feeling overwhelmed.

WEEK 1: TAKE CONTROL

Your own platforms

During the first week we'll review the platforms and content you own and can control. We'll be checking all your assets, including your website, automated emails, and other software elements that are easy to miss.

week 2: social check-in

Check your social media presence

During the second week of the Challenge, we'll review your social media platforms and unveil how you can easily optimise your digital presence and improve your social media marketing.

WEEK 3: Don't hide, seek attention!

Make sure you're easy to find

Our presence is not limited by the media we own – we often send information to our partners to expand our presence. During this week, we'll check your partner links, learn about how third-party tools (e.g. Google My Business) can broaden your presence, and share tips on improving your search results.

WEEK 4: What's out of your control

The voice of your audience

  Your digital presence is also defined by things totally out of your control – like reviews or comments on social media. This week we'll learn about the tools and techniques for improving how you listen and respond to what people say about your association.

But wait! There's more!

Tune your marketing automation
Optimise your social profiles

Run a website health check

Learn some social listening tools
Improve your search results

 Optimise your social marketing

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