Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 14, 2014

In fact, it’s a great case study for public relations students, and researchers and PR firms will have a field day analyzing this communications disaster. As a trained crisis communicator, I’ve learned that an organization has about 30 minutes to respond to a situation, even if it’s just with a holding statement.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Communications Case Study 100

Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Fri 1/15 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. Inclusive leadership.

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Ngage Management

APRIL 5, 2023

While not immediately recognizable to some, the concept of association management is familiar to the world of professional societies, trade groups, not-for-profits and philanthropic organizations. In four short years, Ngage became Michigan's largest association management company. Learning opportunities abound!

Michigan 52

Michigan Team Innovation Project 52

SCD Group

JULY 11, 2015

Precision in the language we use to communicate (and to write policies) is vital to associations and other organizations. And, I’ve seen lots of association newsletters and other communications with confusing and/or poorly written language. Clearly, this was not the only Confederate flag owned by the State of South Carolina.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Communications Michigan Ohio 40

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Here’s a look at 2015: Marketing and Communications. In September, Event Garde held a marketing and communications retreat in which we discussed our communications strategy and marketing goals. And individually, we belong to networks and organizations that enhance our personal and professional goals. So stay tuned.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Scanning my current commitments, I now serve on the editorial advisory board for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine, I’m a subject matter expert and facilitator for MSAE , I’m the luminaria chair for the East Lansing Relay for Life and I’ve recently been appointed to the ASAE 2014-2015 Professional Development Section Council.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 2, 2013

Kelly Van Dyke presenting June 18 at the Michigan Meetings Expo. Kelly Van Dyke, CMP and I had the pleasure of delivering the highest rated education session at the Michigan Meetings Expo on June 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. A planner is a great communicator. Event changes are communicated timely.

Michigan 100

Michigan Communications Conference Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In a nutshell, The Meetings Report strives to describe the state of the Michigan association meetings industry. Likewise, it was edited by Kristen Parker , a media communications manager for Michigan State University. Alex Kontras , a data manager for the City of Grand Rapids, and I were delighted to author this report.

Michigan 100

Michigan Atlanta Education Report 100

Association Success

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now, as health leaders continue to search for a vaccine that could make large gatherings safe again, many associations and other organizations are planning to keep some events virtual even after the pandemic. For the School Nutrition Association, the pandemic forced the organization to welcome virtual resources in new ways. “The

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Ngage Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Ngage Management is the only association management company in Michigan that has strategically built and invested in a full-service marketing and communications team. Branding and Design We understand that marketing and communications are an immediate reflection of an organization and its brand.

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Association Success

AUGUST 7, 2020

“I would hope that people coming out of this, that as a society, we’ll actually be far more appreciative of the importance of everybody’s role in society, and not just those with the most power and the largest voices.” — Katherine Cowan, Director of Communications, National Association of School Psychologists. “I

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. In fact, some organizations hold incentive programs for employees who are the most dedicated to reducing environmental footprints, hosting things such as luncheons. We’re all in this together.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Communications Certificate 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. In fact, some organizations hold incentive programs for employees who are the most dedicated to reducing environmental footprints, hosting things such as luncheons. We’re all in this together.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Communications Certificate 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Unfortunately, many organizations are stuck when it comes to volunteers, she said. Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization. For more information on this topic, please read Aaron Wolowiec’s column in the fall issue of Michigan Meetings.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100

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. This is the time for organizations to lean into their purpose, why they exist in the first place, more than ever.”.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. More info/register. Mon 5/18 at 1 p.m.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

America 100

America Michigan Report Education 100

WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

WBT System’s Erin Pavane is presenting a session on digital badges next week at ORGPRO , the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ education and networking convention for professionals in the not-for-profit industry. Organizations of all types are responding to this trend with digital credentials (or badges).

Marketing 150

Marketing Certificate Education Michigan 150

SCD Group

MARCH 12, 2014

It is a serious issue for members of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGSCA). I learned this from Adam Garr of the Plum Hollow Country Club in Michigan through his tweets and You Tube posts. It was a fast moving issue for many Michigan golf courses. They invited viewers to tweet questions.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I would like to say, because of ChamberMaster, I was able to turn this organization around and prevent them from closing its doors. We use the communication function in ChamberMaster all the time. We have been able to streamline all of our application processes for membership, events and community festivals. “Wow!

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Associations Now

JUNE 18, 2019

Scientific posters aren’t designed to effectively communicate insight. A poster session, ideally, is this incredibly fertile ground for creative insight,” says Mike Morrison, a doctoral student at Michigan State University, in an interview with NPR. So, one man designed a new type of poster to accelerate discovery.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. MSAE’s silent auction will also take place in myLounge. Follow her on Twitter.

Michigan 100

Michigan Education Conference Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. Organizations need to get more adept at using these tools, testing new ideas quickly and moving to full implementation with decisiveness.”. I love working with students. They’re brilliant.

Mooc 100

Mooc Certificate Social Media Michigan 100

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Q: I’m feeling pressure from my organization to conduct a learning audit. Will it really benefit my organization? organization. Develop, implement and monitor a communication plan that ensures their buy-in and engagement. This piece originally appeared in Michigan Meetings + Events. And what does it involve?

Michigan 60

Michigan Newsletter Education Review 60

SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Communicate More Often to Renew More Donors By Dennis Fischman via The Fundraising Coach It’s a facial expression that’s become way too familiar. When I talk with nonprofit organizations about communicating with their donors, they give me a sheepish look. “We You don’t need to wear that sheepish look in your organization.

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Ohio Michigan Oregon Newsletter 40

SCD Group

MARCH 23, 2014

Successful association executives ensure their organizations are listening and monitoring all forms of media. Private golf clubs are membership organizations. Like your association, they need to be aware of what impacts their members and their organization. He then shared a series of facts and myths to address those rumors.

Social Media 40

Social Media Michigan Course Communications 40

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. In other words, this is where conference learning (unique for each attendee) intersects with his or her organization’s mission, vision and values to create a value-add.

Indiana 100

Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 100

Jamie Notter

MAY 5, 2014

Last week, Maddie and I visited Menlo Innovations , a software company in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The people in the meeting demonstrated impressive communication skills, the kind you send executives to expensive training for, and then hope that they use occasionally. You may remember my book review a couple of months ago of Joy, Inc.,

Michigan 70

Michigan Review Software Innovation 70

SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Small Business Association Of Michigan (SBAM) decided to make a change. Despite Michigan’s businesses mired in a long recession, SBAM was not satisfied with the status quo. SBAM is a broad-based “chamber-like” organization advocating for Michigan small business. It is an ongoing effort.

Michigan 40

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The group, which changed its name from Curbside Value Partnership about a year ago, has been encouraging people to use large roll-carts , working with local communities to distribute the carts through a series of grants. and Procter & Gamble are among the organizations helping to fund the effort.

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AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Michele graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Stronger by Association is a blog for members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations. American Academy on Communication in Healthcare. Nursing Organizations Alliance. Collectively, we are stronger.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 11, 2015

Google’s big announcement has organizations wondering how you make your brand pop. On B2B Marketing , Rebecca Scully, managing director of PR firm Smarts Illuminate , explains how to rebrand without hurting your organization. As always, communication is key. Plus: What #assnchat is up to during #ASAE15.

Michigan 40

Michigan millennials Social Media Tips 40

Beth Kanter

MARCH 16, 2012

John-Stevenson, Communications Officer, Saint Luke’s Foundation. Vicki Rosenberg, Vice President Education, Communications and External Relations, Council of Michigan Foundations. Jim Coutre, Partner, The Philanthropic Initiative. Kimberly St. Linda Wood, Program Director, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Casey Foundation.

Seattle 28

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Association Advocacy Chick

DECEMBER 9, 2010

He’s Aaron Wolowiec, MSA, CAE, CMP, director of education and associate partnerships for the Health Care Association of Michigan, DELP scholar, and chair of ASAE’s Young Association Executives Committee. A volunteer structure could make or break the satisfaction and output of the volunteer leaders in your organization.

Michigan 70

Michigan Committee Communications Project 70

Associations Now

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Face-to-face communication is important in a business setting because it allows relationships to develop in a way that can’t be achieved by email and telephone conversations. The study—titled “Does the Future Have Room for Face-to-Face Communication?”—surveyed surveyed 779 meeting organizers, attendees, and students.

Library 40

Library Press Release Michigan Communications 40

Association Subculture

MARCH 25, 2013

For example, Michigan has been systematically removing elected city councils and boards and replacing them with appointed (not elected) "financial managers." Am I against choosing talented people to lead our organizations? How can the "competency based board" concept possibly lead to a bad outcome? Of course not.

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