Associations Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

A newly published survey reveals several issues, including membership growth, facing associations in 2014. It also indicates some of the strategies associations are planning to implement this year in areas from marketing to technology to leadership succession.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Staying ahead of the technology curve and connecting it to your business goals is a daunting task, but that’s the job of a strategic IT team. The pace of change in technology has increased tremendously over the years—a reality that affects every aspect of an organization and makes it tough to stay ahead of the curve.

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Association Mavens

JUNE 9, 2014

Amy Sample Ward is the thought-leading CEO of NTEN , where the nonprofit technology community meets. We discuss some truly fascinating aspects of the current state of social media and how associations are starting to move beyond Social Media 101 and tackle innovative and strategic approaches to these communication channels.

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YourMembership

JULY 27, 2015

And while there wasn’t a specific session on Learning Management Systems , I heard from a number of association executives asking questions about LMS’s and what they need do be doing for their associations regarding this technology. And like with most technologies, those costs can be substantially impacted by not being prepared.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Existing Technology: Between learning management systems (LMS), association management systems (AMSs) and social media, many associations have a robust technology ecosystem in place to support rapidly changing skills-based training and digital badges. EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014.

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Potomac Core

MAY 3, 2016

Its focused advocacy strategies are key components of achieving Association relevance despite market turbulence. As part of its 2014 Strategic Planning, TFI established an Industry Stewardship and Sustainability strategy. Innovation Helps an Association Remain Relevant. Industry Business Outcome Advocacy.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 29, 2014

Or perhaps you’ve spent all afternoon biting your nails wondering how to adapt your conference social media strategy to the platform changes. Four Social Media Conference Strategy Tips. It serves as the hub of your social-media strategy and, if configured correctly, is something you own and control.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The reason the company has managed to hold on for so long has much to do with its ever-evolving data strategy. Two decades ago, one of the most innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) products ever created by a major company first saw the light of day. (Hint: It’s probably in your car.) It’s still going strong. A Rare Example.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

But that’s the approach many associations seem to be following when it comes to taming the technology beast. To help your figure out where to devote your tech energies for 2014 and beyond, we reached out to some of the association world’s best technology minds for guidance. Sound familiar? We’re wired to our work 24/7/365.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ensuring that Link is woven into the marketing calendar and strategy. Best Community Site Design: International Society for Technology in Education. The International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) site is attractive, mobile-friendly, and accessible, but most impressive is the new dashboard members see when they login.

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Potomac Core

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The flow of economic forecasts and performance , global crisis, disruptive innovation , and the real time updates on the U.S. With technology capabilities you can link buyers, sellers, and suppliers throughout the world, so why not capture the entire industry? elections are mind numbing. Go Beyond Traditional Boundaries.

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Tom Morrison

DECEMBER 5, 2013

A year in which we want our associations to go to a new level, membership to increase, more members engage in our programs and a vibrant board who is thinking futuristic with great ideas and innovation at the forefront. In reality, the problem is many boards are still stuck looking into the past, not the future. What is the real value?"

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Associations Now

JUNE 17, 2014

Anthony Shop, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Social Driver, outlined three techniques associations can use to help ensure successful social strategies and greater connections with members at ASAE’s 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. Progress is social not technological,” Shop said.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Plus: event applications come 2014. With ASAE’s 2013 Technology Conference & Expo wrapped up, association professionals were reminded once more of the possibilities created by technology. But driving change through innovation takes more than just big thinking. We love a win-win,” says Barron of the technology.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

“The new brand better reflects the kinds of specific services that our companies deliver to consumers and just gives us new energy in how we represent the industry,” said Brian Dietz, NCTA vice president of communications and digital strategy. In response to that evolution, the association has been working on its rebrand for several years.

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Associations Now

MAY 13, 2014

With a barrage of recent cyberattacks and breaches , cybersecurity is of growing concern to pretty much any business or organization that relies on information technology—which is pretty much every business and organization. The Technology Association of Oregon is asking legislators for $5.3

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Associations Now

APRIL 27, 2017

One of the Obama administration’s big wins on the technology front is facing an existential threat. And under this framework, consumers benefited from unparalleled innovation. But the Internet Association, a group that represents the three technology companies he referenced, had a different take.

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Associations Now

APRIL 7, 2014

Also: why efficiency is an easier hurdle than innovation—and why that shouldn’t stop you from being innovative. “I went to … the ASAE technology conference, and there I did some market research. Innovation Over Efficiency. ChatterBachs) April 7, 2014. Building something new isn’t easy.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 25, 2016

The eight-day program includes three sessions covering topics such as “Women in Manufacturing: Bias Barriers and Opportunities,” “High-impact Leadership for Women in Manufacturing,” and “Skills and Strategies for Leading the Way Forward in Manufacturing.”. “As

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Beth Kanter

MAY 23, 2017

I delivered a keynote for Social Good Brasil in 2012 and for a conference on volunteering hosted by Fundação Telefônica in 2014. The last time I shared a plenary stage with Marcelo Iniarra was in 2014 at the International Fundraising Congress where he rode a bicycle on stage! Ground your innovation in one (or more!) Empowerment.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Travel Technology Association, once the exclusive domain of Priceline and Expedia, is planning to work with new members known for their disruptive tendencies—particularly Airbnb and TripAdvisor. Airbnb usage among Concur customers was surging, the expensing firm noted in a press release. Potential leverage?

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Associations Now

MARCH 4, 2016

In an article posted on Business Insider late last month, the company’s vice president of product innovation, Chris Jaffe, explained what’s behind its recommendation algorithm. But the not-so-good news for associations is that recommendations and personalization strategy must continue to evolve and get better.

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Beekeeper Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Qualman points out: In 2014, mobile and social are no longer emerging, they are merging. How we react to this and formulate our digital strategies is a choice, and one what will make or break the success of our efforts online. According to Qualman, digital leaders are using technology and themes to change the way they do advocacy.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 2, 2015

The Sun Sets on 2014. I worked with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to design, development and facilitate training on how staff can leverage professional networks for learning and in service of strategy, including a special session training your attention online. I also was a guest lecturer for a Berkeley MBA Class on networks.

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Associations Now

APRIL 7, 2015

Technology is still out of reach for many people, because it is complex or expensive, or they simply do not have access,” Gates wrote, according to CNET. But it appears that, under current CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has figured out that this strategy is a nonstarter. Some of this may be attributable to weak leadership.

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Beth Kanter

MAY 9, 2014

Meanwhile, digital technology has changed the game. from entertainment media and news, brand strategy, technology, government, nonprofits, and business. By Jay Geneske, 2014. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers.

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Beth Kanter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. ALS Association and discuss the Ice Bucket Challenge. What are you takeaways? Bloomerang Blog.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 30, 2012

So, the organization explored a LinkedIn marketing strategy. · based technology research firm. And many small businesses, as well as 70% of the top 2,000 global organizations, will use "gamified" applications for marketing, employee performance and training, and health care by 2014, projects technology research firm Gartner.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

” Soon, you’re planning your exit strategy. Technology advances have made it easier for attendees to find like-minded people, but we need to prime the pump and tap technology in smarter ways to help them. Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Associations such as the American Chemical Society come up with innovative ideas like putting their strategic plans on trifold cards that fit easily into members’ pockets. They connect us. Last year, as part of a month-long, statewide Tech Tour, staff members of. Last year, as part of a month-long, statewide Tech Tour, staff members of.

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 22, 2016

I invited Roz Lemieux is CEO of Attentively and founding partner at Fission Strategy to write a guest post sharing the best and next practices for nonprofits to use listening effectively as part of their social media strategy. Roz Lemieux is CEO of Attentively and founding partner at Fission Strategy. Your People Are Talking.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

He asked our five innovative community managers some tough questions, and they provided real answers. Megan Keane , Membership Director, NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). Bethany Lister , Community Program Manager, NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). This is an aggregate of our webinar discussion.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Robbie Kellman Baxter, president of Peninsula Strategies, doesn’t just doubt the naysayers; in fact, in her forthcoming book The Membership Economy , she calls membership “the future of all business models.” “It was perplexing to me that, on one side of the country, everybody is working on recurring revenue models. .”

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 25, 2014

We had a wide ranging conversations about how to apply network mapping and visualization and debated about its use as a measurement technique vs strategy tool. Harold Jarche (@hjarche) April 25, 2014. There are even simpler technology tools to use to map your professional network. Diversity correlates with innovation?

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Beth Kanter

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

In the last few weeks, there have been a few good research studies and web sites relaunched that cover technology, data, funding, and trends. Here’s a roundup. Collaborative Technologies: Helping Funders Work Together Better. 2014 Nonprofit Content Marketing: Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 14, 2014

Every time I have taught a social media and digital communications strategy over the past decade, I always include useful research studies about the who and how people are using these tools. UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) January 13, 2014. Benchmark Studies and Examples. But they balance news with engagement.

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 10, 2014

The laboratory gives Greenpeace and its partners a space to design, test, iterative, and roll out new strategies and techniques for participatory campaigns or what has been called “People Powered.” Storytelling and Knowledge Transfer :: sharing innovations, lessons learned, fail stories, and emerging best practices.

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