Association Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Social Media. If mobility has created the opportunity for us to be connected all the time to our work, social media has actually connected us – both for social and work reasons. How can leaders help their organizations address the inherent challenges that come along with social media?

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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. Two considerations are: Leadership Strategy: Consider if staff or volunteers will helm the program. You can look for high-value individuals and create targeted communications lists.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. The concept is simple – ask supporters to take a photo of themselves with your campaign message and share it on social media channels. This is an example of “SMARTer Social Media.”

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Jill is responsible for the overall strategy, direction, leadership and management of Naylor’s editorial department. As simple and natural as her activity seems, she had a definite content strategy. What can you, the communication professional, learn from my colleague’s daughter? Why are you communicating?

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

The key to remember here is that you need to communicate what the return on investment is. Sponsorship packages are like fundraising prospectuses in that they must communicate a lot of information in a short amount of space. Introduce them to your mission statement, vision, beneficiaries, backstory, and leadership team.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cynthia Lockrey, Lockrey Communications Mon 9/18 at 4 p.m. – – Boost Your Rankings: A Definitive 14-Step Guide to Performing an SEO Audit Equip yourself with the tools and know-how to ensure your website reaches the top of search engine results.

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Association Success

AUGUST 3, 2020

For the first 45 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership team at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) halted the majority of the organization’s output as they prioritized evaluation. Editors note: The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations is a five-part industry assessment. .

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Association Briefings

MAY 6, 2021

Five years ago, we were talking specifically about millennials - what makes them tick, how they like to contribute and volunteer, what they bring to the table when it comes to board and chapter leadership. For this post, we’ll use the Pew Research Center’s generational , definitions. Anyone born after 1997 is considered Gen Z.

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Jamie Notter

AUGUST 5, 2014

From an actual organization: We surveyed the attendees at our conference, and they overwhelmingly prefer email as their mode of communication, and only 5% said they prefer social media, therefore we are not going to invest in social media marketing for our future events. Leadership Strategy'

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

But the definitions of “team player” and “collaborate” can be fluid, and these days much of the business literature seems to have shifted the meaning away from consensus-building and toward a capacity to reckon with uncertainty. Executives want team players—that’s a truism so true that it hardly bears much attention.

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Off Stage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

4, 2011 - The Answer Site: a Social Media Tool for Successful Real Estate Communities. “Not another social media column,” you grumble. Social media is hype—all Stetson and no horse. Social media is hype—all Stetson and no horse.” Social Media.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. How can you effectively target communications without good data? It’s harder, but possible.

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Association Adviser

MAY 27, 2018

Our featured professional this month is Katie Butler, vice president of communications for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA). Katie has served IIABA since 2003 and has helmed the communications department since communications since 2004. AA: How do you set marketing and communications goals?

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

That’s the main message Association Adviser received from Carol Miller, vice president of marketing & communications at MHI , the nation’s largest material handling and logistics association. Association Adviser : Tell us about the marketing and communication goals of the MHI.

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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? Are your board and committee leadership committed to recruiting new younger members? Set Reasonable Goals.

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Reid All About it

MAY 1, 2020

This helps foster a sense of shared culture and brings back ‘water cooler’ opportunities and unplanned social collisions that just don’t happen on a conference call.”. Sarah Michel at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting recorded a shortish video you should definitely watch: five tips to guarantee engagement at your virtual event. 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

A recent piece in Forbes by author and leadership expert Bruce Weinstein features a series of tips culled directly from association execs doing their best to help their members survive and thrive through disruption. It’s not good news, but it’s definitely news you can use. Other Links of Note. Think like a newsroom.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 5, 2020

Whether you are going through personal issues at home or just trying to navigate the world during a global pandemic when little shitty things happen, like a hateful comment on social media or a needless criticism from someone who feels they are in a place to judge, it can hurt more than usual. I am definitely not a pro at this.

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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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Association Subculture

JULY 29, 2011

Originally posted on SmartBlog on Leadership ). On top of that, the definition of the perfect leader probably changes based on circumstances. What does that mean for leadership in our associations and not-for-profit corporations? Make small shifts in language and terminology to support your new outlook on leadership.

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SCD Group

MARCH 9, 2014

If you are an association executive or association communications professional, this is a strategic issue for your association. Social Engagement Example The other Sunday, my wife said “the milk is sour, again. We can''t reply via DM but we''ll definitely pass this on to your store manager to resolve. It is somewhat new.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As you focus on member retention, it’s crucial to recognize its definition: the practice of maintaining and nurturing a company or organization’s existing member base, which will help reduce turnover and the associated membership churn rate. What is Member Retention?

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Slice-Works

DECEMBER 19, 2013

A few years ago, when I was just beginning to dip my toes into the social media space, Chris Brogan made a statement about loving the serendipity of social media. I remember thinking, ‘What was a strange choice of words to use to talk about social networking.’ Definition of Social Organization.

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The Hourglass Blog

JUNE 5, 2010

Innovation Needs "Leadership from Behind". Harvard Business Review has been running a blog feature for the past several weeks on Imagining the Future of Leadership. Hill cites three realities that are making this "shepherd" leadership style a necessity. The traditional leadership model just doesnt work. Communication.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Ben Martin , CAE, Online Community Results. James Baumann , Director of Communications & Marketing, The Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO). Matthew Coffindaffer , CAE, Manager, Volunteer Relations, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE).

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

After all, meetings allow you to communicate with your members and relay important information to further your mission. Promote your social media handles and ask that members follow for updates. Consider topics that have widespread application, such as leadership, marketing, networking or even communication.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

After all, meetings allow you to communicate with your members and relay important information to further your mission. Promote your social media handles and ask that members follow for updates. Consider topics that have widespread application, such as leadership, marketing, networking or even communication.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Leadership. That one sentence helps me justify (at least to myself) the continued exploration I’m doing with social media for my association—even though there are very few current members who play in those spaces. You must understand how to communicate, build consensus, and deal with conflict. Eric Lanke.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2022

These conditions call for a new definition of your association board’s duty of foresight , which “requires [them] to stand up for their successors’ futures through intentional learning, short-term sacrifice, and long-term action.” This is an ideal time to showcase your written communication skills to get the job. More info/register.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 11, 2023

AD organizes young Black people in Chicago by providing them with political education, leadership development, and revolutionary services.” Hire for roles such as: Marketing and Communications Manager Development Director Events Manager Member Experience Leader 17.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

A lot of articles out there dispense quick advice about how to attract millennials to your association’s membership: reach them on social media! Give them leadership positions right away! Make your meetings more social! Focus on leadership opportunities, job skills, & power to make social change. .

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Rethink your leadership training programs , says WBT Systems, so you can develop leaders who not only lead your association into the future, but help lead their company (and industry) into the future too. 10 Online Communication & Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs. Presenters: Ed Barks, president of Barks Communications.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

More than half (54 percent) of the executives who took part in our annual association communication benchmarking study felt their organization’s inability to generate non-dues-revenue (NDR) was a serious or significant challenge — up substantially from 2015. Legacy communication channels still have a seat at the table. 2015. ** 11%.

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Jamie Notter

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Leadership insight.right when you need it. The way our different departments seem to erect walls separating them from each other can definitely cause problems. In my company (currently) social media is handled by one department but we ensure that the entire company is part of the conversation. Leadership.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 20, 2017

That’s a big effort, a new approach to managing risk of lead exposure because by definition, public utilities or the government cannot control what happens with privately owned pipes. GTM: Communications reports to me, so communicating externally and internally is important when talking policy and changes desired.

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Associations Live

JUNE 28, 2011

Sample Call for Presentations Consider hosting a BarCamp for your association • Definition of BarCamp: a) an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. Labels: Associations , brainstorming , communication , conventions , Events , meetings , Miscellaneous , planning. Leadership. (11).

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Association Adviser

JUNE 27, 2018

Then GWSAE merged with ASAE, and I moved into a role working with the Greater Washington community – the “GW Network” – of ASAE. That was my introduction to the leadership side of associations. Further down, I definitely see myself in an executive director role for a strategic association.

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