Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

I’ll be blogging about the whitepaper in the coming days, highlighting some of our major findings, but in the meantime I invite you to download your free copy at [link] – we don’t collect any data on you to get it, and you won’t end up on some mailing list you didn’t ask for. We just use the bit.ly

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Ensure your board understands your association’s technological needs, helping board members get on board to adopt new technology. Download now

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 14, 2022

‘ Tis the season of holiday parties , bak ing delicious treats, and preparing to i mplement association management software (AMS) in the new year! Select your core AMS leadership team The first vital ingredient in a successful AMS implementation is choosing the employees on your adoption team. Download now.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Aptify set out to answer this question, at least for associations, in their recent e-book: Top Association Management Predictions for 2017. Here’s a taste of the bite-sized, thought-provoking observations you’ll find inside: Download your free copy today!

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

To build a thriving membership program , your association must evolve and find innovative ways to engage members continuously. Learning management software (LMS) emerges as a powerful tool that not only streamlines administrative tasks but also enhances member experiences through personalized learning opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Ensure your board understands your association’s technological needs, helping board members get on board to adopt new technology. Download now

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Someone who fills out a form to download content is NOT a lead. Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Healthy Competition: A Slack community created by two thought leaders with exclusive rooms for competitive intelligence professionals. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of an innovative tool like Slack. Download now

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YourMembership

JANUARY 23, 2015

We just released The Essential Guide to 2015 Association Management Trends , where we examine evolving technologies, changing member preferences and differences in generational values that pose management challenges for associations. It’s free to download, so be sure and get your copy today. 51% said sometimes.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

A well-executed data governance policy will often include a steering committee or leadership board to determine the data standards and discuss the implementation process and enforcement procedures. Additionally, consider who will make up your data governance body if you choose to create a committee or leadership board. Download now.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

In this episode, our Jarett Tran, senior account executive, Community Association Management, interviewed Maegan Woytek, a senior account executive at Vantaca. Both Tran and Woytek have worked as community association managers, bringing decades of experience to their current roles. I’ve just about seen it all.

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GrowthZone

MAY 31, 2017

We are also aware of the expanding number of studies showing that increased diversity and authentic inclusion produce more innovation, better decision-making, faster and more creative problem-solving, better outcomes, and an improved bottom line. SEE ALSO: How to Survey Association Members. Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A.,

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Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2017

Tue 5/9 at 12 p.m.* – Spark Your Innovation Engine. Is your association starting to focus more on innovation? How can you foster a culture of innovation? Hear unique perspectives from a researcher, technology partner and an association on the role of innovation in associations today.

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Association Success

JUNE 30, 2020

Earlier this month we hosted our annual three-day virtual conference, SURGE Connect, where leaders from across the association industry shared thoughts, ideas and problem-solving innovations with hundreds of attendees. Building skills through experiences, cross-functional leadership and volunteering. “It’s

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AvidXchange: Association Management

MARCH 9, 2023

In our first episode of the “Middle Market Report” podcast , we covered three pervasive trends happening right now in the community association management industry. Let’s set the table with a few figures: There are more than 357,000 community associations in the U.S. It’s time to make a change.

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CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

(Communicating and promoting your association’s recent innovation would help jog their memories.) At CMA, we specialize in association management, membership outreach and member engagement. Our in-house marketing team has built an impressive record helping associations grow over the last 35 years.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I just finished reading the latest white paper from Elizabeth Weaver Engel of Spark Consulting, this one written with Shelly Alcorn of Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, entitled "The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm." If you'd like a copy, you can download it here. It's a good list.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership.

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Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

Your association may claim values like collaboration and innovation. Maybe your commitment to innovation is a little more talk than walk—you say you’re forward-thinking, but people get punished for taking a risk, at least if it doesn’t pan out. But how do you actually accomplish digital transformation in your association?

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Protech

MAY 28, 2020

After shifting away from an in-person customer celebration at the Four Seasons in Baltimore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Protech Associates’ Fusion 2020 Customer Conference surpassed all previous attendance numbers for the event. I n a moment of crisis, innovation accelerates. So, let’s break it down further. .

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Associations Now

JUNE 7, 2017

She’s worked on them for the American Staffing Association and the American College of Cardiology, and in her current role as program director for growth at Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, she’s thinking about how toolkits can better serve industry partners. Step 4: Evaluate and Review Toolkit Use.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

Associations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and corporations can all leverage an LMS to present online training and certification opportunities. For instance, a chamber of commerce may use the software to offer health and safety certifications or leadership courses, while a university may use it to manage virtual classes.

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Spark Consulting

JULY 14, 2015

Anna Caraveli ( The Demand Networks ) and I had the opportunity to guest moderate #assnchat on Tuesday, July 14, with discussion focused around the issues we raise in our new whitepaper, Leading Engagement from the Outside-In (download your free copy at [link]. Q1 How do you currently learn about your audiences?

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Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Summary: A selection of thought-provoking content from beyond the association management realm that offers new ideas for association executives. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Thanks to Joe.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 23, 2012

At the ASAE convention in Dallas, Bob Harris and Russ Salzman lead a wonderful discussion on the future of associations. Labels: #asae12 , association leadership , association management , Bob Harris , Maximum Engagement , Race for Relevance , Russ Salzman , SCD Group , The End of Membership As We Know It.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Summary: Three thought-provoking websites, from beyond the association management realm, that offer new ideas for association executives. Engaging Members to Crowdsource Solutions and Innovations.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

Our guest for the first episode of “The Power of Change with Michael Praeger” is Cat Carmichael, the Chief Executive Officer for Strategy 123, a strategic community association management (CAM) consulting company focused on acquisition preparation, increased profitability and creating successful exit strategies and succession plans.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 1, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Summary: A selection of thought-provoking websites from beyond the association management realm that offer new ideas for association executives. Staying Aware of Societal Trends and Innovations.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The Ethics Resource Center just published the results of their 2009 National Business Ethics Survey - Ethics in the Recession (click the link for the free download) and it has some extremely important information in it. Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As you know from my last blog post, I recently experienced the Groundhog Day Effect when reading about different topics in association management published in books back in 1985 but which could have been written yesterday. Labels: association , boomers , change , Gen X , gen y , management , music , workplace. Newer Post.

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SCD Group

DECEMBER 20, 2012

For associations, this fascinating story shows how an iconic company has worked to reinvent its products so it can thrive in a rapidly changing environment. And innovating to meet changing needs represents a major challenge for today’s associations and nonprofit organizations. Start with your members - it's THEIR association.

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Reid All About it

MAY 13, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Innovation in a hybrid workspace. They suggest how to create a remote or hybrid workspace conducive for innovation and provide tips for asynchronous brainstorming. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue. Cohort programs.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2012

At the ASAE annual meeting Sunday (8/12/12), five panelists from five accredited association management companies shared 30 Marketing Tips in the Social Media Age. Be sure to download the file and view/print in the notes format so you can see more details from most of the tips.) Conversations on the Future of Associations.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Frugal innovation. Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. AMS considerations.

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Off Stage

APRIL 15, 2010

Increasingly, nonprofit associations report that they are anticipating growing expenditures in the following areas: Website design (38 percent), Software (28 percent), and IT consulting costs (27 percent). To download your own copy of the NTEN report, click here. • Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description. Categories.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2022

Continue reading for two simple tips to guarantee your staff gets the tech training they need to utilize your association management software (AMS). By applying engaging content like videos, graphs, and quizzes in myTrailhead modules, USITT ensured their constituents adopted crucial association information. . . Download now.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2015

About 60 percent of respondents to our latest unscientific reader poll said they’ve encountered more surprises in technology over the past 12 months than in any other area of association management. Associations are generally not early adopters of technology, but they are taking steps to close the knowledge gap.

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