Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 19, 2015

We all know professional development is important. According to a recent survey by McKinsey and Co., They also indicate a lack of resources for developing programs and implementing efforts. mentoring , Professional Development , study , survey. So the WHY is covered. But the HOW….that’s that’s a different story.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

A colleague recently posted this question to a professional development discussion board I enjoy reading: In the past few years, we have been receiving fewer responses to our call for papers. It looked something like this: Send out mass survey to anyone and everyone our association had a relationship with. Response 2.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years. According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each).

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The platform revolves around an employee survey that helps you understand your culture with the precision and the nuance needed to make real and meaningful change inside your organization. We have converted the survey and the rest of the platform into a version that focuses specifically on volunteers.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional certifications, according to Globalstrat , which recently released, “ 2016 Association Growth Global Trends Survey Report.”. Twitter is the most popular.).

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. Associations ranked professional development and advocacy as most important. So it makes sense that alignment causes the most angst among associations. Tell us here.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Naylor has been conducting the survey for five years, and last year, the survey found most associations were continuing to struggle with communications. While under staffing remains a top concern among associations, especially in the communications department, some positive trends emerged in the 2016 survey.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

No wonder so many of us are spending less time away from our offices and our families to attend professional development events or other workplace functions. Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. (An

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

While associations have made headway in navigating communication chaos, only 6 percent of the more than 700 associations surveyed reported they have a fully integrated communications strategy. According to its survey, in 2015 respondents chose best practices and how-tos as the most important topics. Naylor has some suggestions.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. According to Marketing General Inc. ’s The good news, though, is that associations continue to grow.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Professional Development. Record the number of times each of these key words appears throughout this document specifically related to member learning (as opposed to the professional development of staff members, board members and volunteer leaders or any other possible reference). Conference.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In the survey, members said they most want to hear about industry news and trends, followed by professional meetings. To learn more about their members, associations should engage in dialogue and survey them about their membership preferences. I alluded to it earlier, but segmented communication is crucial to member retention.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Results at Hand develops mobile-centric solutions for associations, events and direct sales organizations. For its newest research project, r@h has designed the 2014 Mobile Readiness Survey to gauge the mobile readiness of associations. Responsive Design. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). “An

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

Among the findings: Association customers think marketing communications are rather stagnant – and each year, those feelings grow a bit stronger, according to the survey results. Here’s where learning and professional development come in. Marketing Tip No. 1: Know your audience!).

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When working on complex engagements like strategic planning or developing membership value propositions, the ability of the board of directors to think and, through the staff, act strategically has consistently resulted in superior decisions,” said Dean West , president and founder of Association Laboratory Inc.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

In fact, almost 90 percent of the nearly 200 associations that responded to Tagoras’ survey reported offering technology-enabled or technology-enhanced education for their members. More than half of those surveyed have seen an increase in revenue from their educational offerings. Webinars continue to be the No.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 11, 2014

This figure is the lowest since the bureau started the survey in 2002. Data were collected through a supplement to the September 2013 Current Population Survey, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Other key findings of the BLS survey: Married people volunteered at a higher rate.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

It was developed in partnership with Visit Denver. For starters, 60 percent of survey respondents predict an increase in live events, while 56 percent predict an increase in virtual events. For starters, 60 percent of survey respondents predict an increase in live events, while 56 percent predict an increase in virtual events.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The platform revolves around an employee survey that helps you understand your culture with the precision and the nuance needed to make real and meaningful change inside your organization. We have converted the survey and the rest of the platform into a version that focuses specifically on volunteers.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. According to Marketing General Inc. ’s The good news, though, is that associations continue to grow.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

As part of my ongoing series titled “Achieve More,” I’m profiling this month the role of research in the development of compelling educational experiences that inspire learning, engagement and community. The second is much more traditional in his/her approach to the development and delivery of content. Identify actionable next steps.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

Among the findings: Association customers think marketing communications are rather stagnant – and each year, those feelings grow a bit stronger, according to the survey results. Here’s where learning and professional development come in. Marketing Tip No. 1: Know your audience!).

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

And then, there’s my Public Relations Society of America membership, which provides professional development, networking opportunities and member-only must-haves for public relations junkies like me. I also love my World Market membership because, well, I enjoy the wine discounts. Simply put: Membership has its perks. Marketing General Inc.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. Members believe the most important function of an association is to provide training and professional development. Hear about developing trends.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Please complete the survey and you could win some Event Garde schwag! Today, its sturdy roots within the association community represent an established place where people naturally congregate for professional development advice and support. Our commitment to learning and professional development. What would you like to learn?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2016

As I surveyed the challenge before me, I considered both how I would cross it and what might happen if I fell. After all, you wouldn’t take new climbers out on the Double Black Diamond trail in the adventure park without first developing their confidence and climbing skills on the purple and yellow trails. So, picture me.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

“The world of continuing education and professional development has changed dramatically in the past few years,” Cobb and Steele said. “To ” The 52-page Tagoras report provides such data, which were collected based upon a survey of 200 trade and professional associations. Nearly all survey respondents – 88.7

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 25, 2014

Survey your members and gauge their interest in potential topics and formats. For tips on surveying members and valuing your education products, check out Digitec Interactive and Tagoras’ recent webinar. Developing and delivering education is an investment like any other initiative. Getting members involved early on (i.e.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2016

As I surveyed the challenge before me, I considered both how I would cross it and what might happen if I fell. After all, you wouldn’t take new climbers out on the Double Black Diamond trail in the adventure park without first developing their confidence and climbing skills on the purple and yellow trails. So, picture me.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

This is despite the prominence of professional development in both the organization’s mission statement and annual budget projections. We discussed simple, but effective tactics for evaluating and developing relevant content, effectively marketing programs, and leveraging innovative instructional strategies to pique member interest.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 14, 2015

As further explanation, NACE developed criteria that employers can use to determine which experiences can legitimately be classified as internships: The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. As a follow up, tell us…do you pay your interns?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 13, 2015

As further explanation, NACE developed criteria that employers can use to determine which experiences can legitimately be classified as internships: The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. As a follow up, tell us…do you pay your interns?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

By partnering with clients to tear away preconceptions, Event Garde reveals dynamic programs, events and professional development experiences that result in thoughtful, enthusiastic and empowered learners and practitioners.”. Sara Miller, director of meetings and development. Miller is a sales guru.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 31, 2015

In a major shift from 2014-2015, our survey results show that it has become a candidate’s market, increasing the challenge for nonprofit managers to find and hire the staff they need and to pay the higher salaries required,” the report says. Cultivate opportunities for growth, training and professional development.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 23, 2013

Almost immediately I hear “we do surveys,” which isn’t what I asked. Kevin Whorton is principal of Whorton Marketing and Research, a consulting firm that conducts industry and membership research and develops marketing campaigns for a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. You can’t have too many friends.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 16, 2013

And we should be clear that the value conversation is not about doing another survey. The learning developed through these conversations will help leaders evaluate and choose among opportunities based on an empathetic understanding of stakeholder problems, needs and outcomes.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 29, 2014

Managers need to be coached and encouraged to participate in professional development. Mentoring programs work well, according to those surveyed. It sounds easy, right? But it’s not. But what about associations? Generally equipped with smaller staffs, it seems employee engagement should be easier to foster.

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