Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

I’d definitely prefer to have more money to execute a membership marketing plan,” said Christina McCoy, CAE, of AMPED Association Management. Source: 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. More budget allows you to get creative and explore more with what the marketing plan can look like.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 19, 2022

We always promote clear and direct communication with members. You can do this a few ways: Member surveys Member interviews Asking for input on your member application form Posting a poll in your member community Reading member forum posts and following what they talk about. So, it’s understandable that you want to make them happy.

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MemberClicks

MAY 9, 2022

Now that you know why you should involve your members in your event planning, here are the questions you definitely should be asking. Planning association events requires some creativity, and open-ended questions let your soon-to-be attendees spark new ideas you haven’t thought of yet. Social media. Email survey.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

This is a guest post by Sohini Baliga, Director of Communications at Taxpayers for Common Sense , and Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., Associations don’t always have all the answers (we know, you’re shocked). the AICPA and the American Nurses Association have basically zero overlap in audiences). Elizabeth Engel, Spark Consulting.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Using MemberClicks’ member management software can make some of the emails, announcements, and other pieces of your retention initiatives occur automatically, saving you time and resources. As you begin to move toward a member’s renewal date, consider highlighting them in your newsletter, social media, or other membership communications.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

This is a guest post by Sohini Baliga, Director of Communications at Taxpayers for Common Sense , and Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., Associations don’t always have all the answers (we know, you’re shocked). the AICPA and the American Nurses Association have basically zero overlap in audiences). Elizabeth Engel, Spark Consulting.

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Virtual

APRIL 30, 2015

For most, it’s definitely not their first “rodeo.”. Are you using state-of-the-art tools for collaboration work and member communication? Are Social Media a part of your communications infrastructure? If not, are you due for a refresh? Are your website and infrastructure optimized for Mobile?

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AE on the Verge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Association management, meetings and mania. Your associations logo in social media. A recent announcement of a redesign of an associations corporate logo said they plan to use it in social media. If designing for social media, shouldnt it fit? AE on the Verge. Same with Twitter.

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Association Subculture

JULY 29, 2011

On top of that, the definition of the perfect leader probably changes based on circumstances. Leadership training must focus less on “definitions” and drawing on “examples of great leaders” and more on group processes that take advantage of the skills already in the room. association. (25). community. (3).

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Considering all these intersecting factors of the member experience, it’s no wonder that choosing the right association management software can be so daunting. Rather than an association management system , CMS Hub is instead a broader content management system. Automated communication. Check out Fonteva.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

10 Online Communication & Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs. Packed with practical advice and customized for small NGOs on a limited budget, this webinar will stress the importance of engaging website design, strategic email marketing, and current trends in online fundraising and social media. Tue 10/15 at 1 p.m. –

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

information asymmetry"), but definitely worth a read. Are association members generally "smart" or "stupid"? Well, using Schrages definitions, Id have to say most in my experience have been "stupid," in the sense that they generally dont know the true cost of the association products and services that they access and use.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 27, 2018

MS: Working with association volunteers to figure out the strategic direction for an organization. Further down, I definitely see myself in an executive director role for a strategic association. AA: In your experiences as a membership director, what do members expect from an association membership?

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

I think that we can all agree that joy is definitely an idea worth spreading? Labels: Social Media. If I ran my organization, I would utilize social media and YouTube extensively as a way to communicate with a huge constituency that is neither the member nor an unrelated, uninterested public. Communication.

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Association Subculture

AUGUST 11, 2011

I think I come across as more social in social media than I have the physical capacity to be at on-site events. D Definitely something to keep in mind! Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management. association. (25). communications. (4).

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AMR Management Services

MAY 17, 2011

I don’t think Prezi is the right format for all types of presentations but can definitely make your presentation stand out. Social Media Examiner recently did an excellent post detailing Zipcast, a new meeting service from SlideShare. But definitely something to look forward too. Ag Media Summit. AMR Clients.

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AMR Management Services

MAY 25, 2011

At The Drake, keynote presenter Steve Drake will be addressing this issue head-on, drawing on surveys conducted with more than 800 association leaders, staff and members about topics ranging from technology usage to work/life balance to generational stereotypes. 5) Social networks outside traditional organizations. Ag Media Summit.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Integrating Online Communications into Your Fundraising Campaign. Learn how to successfully use online communication tools to enhance your fundraising efforts in inexpensive and time-effective ways. Using Slack as Association Staff. The 4 C’s of Engagement: Capture, Customize, Curate & Communicate. CAE credit.

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Association Subculture

JULY 9, 2010

Experience Versus Memory in Nonprofit Association Management. Those are two very different concepts and they are both lumped into the definition of happiness." - Daniel Kahneman, TEDTalk, Feb2010. Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management. association.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 30, 2010

The impossible is, by definition, impossible. Association Management. Communication. Management. Social Media. It is the profundity of experiencing the full depth of our human potential and it is unspeakably beautiful. I can’t say words like these because I don’t believe them. Innovation.

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Association Subculture

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Is the association management conversation simply a bunch of echoes? Labels: association , doubts , learning culture , music. The association management conversation is totally a bunch of echoes.but your voice is unique enough that the WAY you write something is more important than WHAT you're writing.

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Association Subculture

AUGUST 31, 2009

Twenty years later I find myself immersed in association management and I’ve tried my very best to blend in with the suits and heels of our 7:30 am to 6:30 pm cohorts (I mean really, who are we kidding? Nobody in the association world works 9:00 to 5:00). Creativity in Association Management - Are You the Roadblock?

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The Hourglass Blog

APRIL 21, 2011

Born in 2006 as the brainchild of Dr. Nick LaRusso, the CFI was first called the SPARC Lab (with the acronym standing for its methodology: see, plan, act, refine, and communicate). Giving employees the freedom to explore is definitely a culturual issue for any organization. Association Management. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 1, 2011

They both mention something called Commanders Intent--a description and definition of what a successful mission will look like. If you were to consciously use Commanders Intent for a specific situation in your association, what would it be? And what Intent would you communicate to your subordinates? Association Management.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 15, 2011

This is disturbing and a trend, I hope, that is NOT reflected in the association sector. I definitely spend more than 20% of my time on board and board-related activities, and I am satisfied (to say the least) with the performance of the board in my organization. Association Management. Communication. Management.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 19, 2010

For those of you cynics out there who say, "Well our governance structure fits the definition of authentic because we are authentically nasty and uncooperative," then my response to you is you have bigger problems than this poor little blog can address.). Ensuring decisions are clearly documented and communicated to all interested parties.

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The Hourglass Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Labels: Millennial Perspectives , Social Media. Seems in earlier generations, a level of "success" was based upon 'secrets' with an eventual media blitz showcase moment. And those people are definitely out there. Association Management. Communication. Management. Social Media.

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Association Subculture

OCTOBER 23, 2009

This report also includes a number of helpful definitions. I encourage all association personnel to read the report and then thoughtfully evaluate common practices in your associations to see if there are opportunities to improve service to your members. Creativity in Association Management - Are You the Roadblock?

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

One thing we discovered early on was that everyone in our self-selected group of volunteers that make up the WSAE Innovation Task Force—all association execs and staffers of one stripe or another—had a slightly different perspective on what innovation was and what it should be doing inside their associations. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 8, 2011

Better, says Govindarajan, to create a separate innovation team, let them tackle the problems and develop creative solutions, and then manage the inevitable conflict that will rise when the innovators try to thrust their ideas on the performers for implementation. Association Management. Communication. Management.

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AE on the Verge

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Association management, meetings and mania. After my first year of Association management, I came to the conclusion many others find as well in this profession: there is no end to the volume of work and no end to the volume of things there are to worry about. Labels: association management tips. Cindy Butts.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Association Management. Communication. Management. Social Media. Like Sands Through the Hourglass. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Meet Your Bloggers. Guest Bloggers. Jennifer Alluisi. Discussion Topics. Baby Boomers. Developing Millennial Leaders. Encore Careers. For-Profit vs. Non-Profit. Innovation.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Another area of confusion we continue to stumble into is the definition of innovation itself. But universally we need a common definition so that we are all working towards the same goal. Association Management. Communication. Management. Social Media. Like Sands Through the Hourglass.

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Off Stage

APRIL 16, 2010

Obviously, theres no simple answer: by definition, the IT position has to be described in terms of the values and direction of your particular association and the business environment in which you and your members operate. She should have management skills in the area of personnel, project direction, and cost containment.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

If youre familiar with Haque, then you know hes all about creating a new definition of success in the corporate world--one not based on profit but on human satisfaction and enrichment. Association Management. Communication. Management. Social Media. Where else but in a blog post by Umair Haque.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

To begin 2014, we are featuring a new MCI white paper authored by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Vice President for its global association management and consulting practice, based in Dubai, UAE. Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community?

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A clear definition ensures your team can smoothly integrate the membership initiative into your nonprofit’s operations. Adopt a Robust Membership Management Solution A membership management solution enables you to efficiently collect and organize member information. What is association management software (AMS) ?

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