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JUNE 1, 2021

Case studies with the Construction Specifications Institute, the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the Independent Community Bankers of America, and the School Nutrition Association. A summary of PROPEL’s culture management maturity model. The definitive answer to the perpetual “Should we build an app?”

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MAY 10, 2017

We also have relationships with – and responsibilities to – the professions and industries we serve for which there is no parallel in the for-profit world.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

In addition to delving deeply into the various topics I’ve raised on the blog this week, it’s also includes association case studies, an extensive bibliography, and questions and discussion ideas you can use with your team or volunteer leaders. Download The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm white paper.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Anyway, we’re lining up our case studies of associations with good stories to tell related to diversity and inclusion efforts, and we’d love to feature an association that’s had success transforming your board of directors from (relatively) homogenous to diverse.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

Remember that we also provide case studies of associations doing good work in these areas: HR Certification Institute. Professionalize content delivery (no, it’s not OK to rely on volunteers for everything all the time – you may have to pay some people). Consider certification. Not sure what that would all look like?

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APRIL 23, 2019

The whitepaper includes an interview with Tim Haynes, founder of Signal and Story , who you may have heard speaking on blockchain at ASAE’s 2018 Tech Conference last December, and a case study from Central New Mexico Community College, which, under the direction of CIO Feng Hou , has been at the forefront of student-owned and -administered credentials (..)

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JUNE 21, 2018

The image above is from one of our case studies, the Oncology Nursing Society. We proposed a model, mission-driven volunteering, that empowers individuals through things like micro-volunteering and adhocracy, and provides episodic and virtual opportunities to contribute.

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JULY 18, 2013

Back in April, I came out with a white paper of the same name, which focuses on looking at how associations are using AMS and/or CRM to form better relationships with their members and includes case studies of three associations that have each taken a different approach to this.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

We think this same process can be used successfully by associations, and we have the case studies to back it up! We’ll be launching the whitepaper with a FREE webinar Wednesday, October 21 at noon ET as part of the YourMemebrship.com Thought Leader Series.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

It includes case studies of associations that are doing good work in educating the next generation of professionals in their industries, and practical steps you can take right now to position your association for success in this critically important arena.

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MAY 12, 2017

It includes interviews with a DELP mentor/scholar team (Shawn Boynes and Desirée Knight) and with Cie Armtead, the current chair of ASAE’s D+I committee; sidebars from noted D+I experts Jessica Pettitt, Joan Eisenstodt, and Joe Gerstandt; and case studies of three associations that are doing outstanding D+I work for the audiences they serve (the Association (..)

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APRIL 12, 2013

The full PDF includes case studies of three associations that are each taking a unique approach to this interplay. And in an era of flat or declining memberships, associations must become more comfortable with an active sales culture. Download your free copy at [link].

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JANUARY 2, 2018

The whitepaper also features contributions from Beth Kanter , John Haydon , and Shonali Burke and case studies from: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (donor relationship-building). Creating and running outstanding campaigns. Attracting Millennial/young professional supporters. CompTIA (campaigns). New Endeavors by Women (campaigns).

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APRIL 8, 2013

Finally, I offer case studies of three associations that have each taken a different path to meeting their audience data needs, and share what they’ve learned and their advice for others who might be considering the same approach.

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MAY 8, 2017

The whitepaper also includes interviews with a DELP mentor/scholar team ( Shawn Boynes , CAE and Desirée Knight , CMP) and with Cie Armtead, the current chair of ASAE’s D+I committee; sidebars from noted D+I experts Jessica Pettitt , Joan Eisenstodt , and Joe Gerstandt ; and case studies of three associations that are doing outstanding D+I work for (..)

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Association Adviser shares two case studies that prove it works. Social media trends for 2014 (aren’t some of these the same “trends” we’ve seen for the past 5 years?). Associations Now shares some tech goals for 2014. Thinking about multi-channel marketing for 2014?

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AUGUST 22, 2016

We also share case studies of organizations doing excellent work preparing their audiences for the future of employment: HR Certification Institute. Maryland Association of CPAs. National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

She said that one of the things that had most struck her and has been on her mind since the reports came out last year was the concept, raised in the University of North Texas study, of “recruiting the whole person.” What they discovered in all cases was that the Decision to Join was not an individual one.

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AUGUST 29, 2014

Tell her who she’ll be working with in case she has questions. Let her know if you’re after a particular editorial “tone” (more or less formal, first person/third person, case study, secondary research review, etc.). ” Provide a defined timeframe.

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JULY 5, 2017

Try introducing one thing at a time with concrete examples of how other members use it, explaining why they like it in their words (testimonials, examples, case studies). Benefits not features. “Association XYZ produces the leading annual conference in our field…”?

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

Try introducing one thing at a time with concrete examples of how other members use it, explaining why they like it in their words (testimonials, examples, case studies). Benefits not features. “Association XYZ produces the leading annual conference in our field…”?

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

That’s one of the key points of the National Fluid Power Association case study in the whitepaper: good ideas can come from – and should be solicited from – anywhere. PH: And read the Maryland CPA case study … they started with asking questions and then made changes slowly.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case studies with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Casualty Actuarial Society, and IEEE. Russell, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean at Villanova School of Business, on developing discernment in assessing research.

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MARCH 4, 2015

This session is the 201 course, involving two of our case studies from the whitepaper, looking at *how* they did what they did and where they are a year later. Evidence-Based Decision Making in Action: Converting Data into Real Member Value, ASAE Great Ideas Conference, March 2015.

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JULY 30, 2017

I also want to thank the many association executives who were willing to share the stories of their organizations’ work, struggles, and triumphs in the case studies that illustrate many of the concepts the white papers discuss.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Case studies with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Casualty Actuarial Society, and IEEE. Russell, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean at Villanova School of Business, on developing discernment in assessing research.

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APRIL 11, 2018

I am a donor to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (one of our case studies). I have a large number of small dollar donors that I want to cultivate to be higher donors. I would like to meet with them to know them better. How should I go about doing that? . EWE: Ask them. My relationship with them started by going to one show.

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MARCH 13, 2015

The book makes an excellent companion to Notter and Grant’s earlier Humanize.

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MARCH 6, 2014

I urge you to review the National Fluid Power Association case study on pages 13-15 of the whitepaper. The other strategy is to have the senior staff recommend their junior staff as volunteers. EE: That’s a tough question, because what you’re really talking about is culture change.

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