Wild Apricot
JANUARY 20, 2017
If your organization’s main form of accepting member dues and event registrations is through check or cash, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on registrations, new members and even cash flow. Find out how this club began to fill up their events simply by beginning to offer online registrations and payments.
Reid All About it
JANUARY 20, 2017
Monday, January 23 is Community Manager Appreciation Day (#CMAD). If your association has a community manager, I know you already appreciate him or her because your online community would likely fail without their attention. This year’s CMAD features: An eight-hour live webathon on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST featuring outstanding speakers and community manager panels, headlined by Jeremiah Owyang , the founder of Community Manager Appreciation Day.
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Association Leaders
JANUARY 20, 2017
It’s been quite a while since I created a post on this blog. Something caught my attention today and I was inspired to share it through my blog. Most of my posts relate to leadership. Not because I hold myself up as some great leader, but because I aspire to be a better leader. One way to become a better leader is to study great leaders. Identify the characteristics and traits they shared and adopt them as your own.
Reid All About it
JANUARY 20, 2017
Monday, January 23 is Community Manager Appreciation Day (#CMAD). If your association has a community manager, I know you already appreciate him or her because your online community would likely fail without their attention. This year’s CMAD features: An eight-hour live webathon on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST featuring outstanding speakers and community manager panels, headlined by Jeremiah Owyang , the founder of Community Manager Appreciation Day.
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Association Adviser
JANUARY 20, 2017
Kelly Clark, Naylor Association Solutions. Have you resolved to network better in 2017? Take a cue from the old-fashioned networking tools of calling cards and open houses: Calling cards. From the 18 th through the early 20 th centuries, people used calling or visiting cards to introduce themselves, further a relationship or express social sentiments.
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Association Adviser
JANUARY 20, 2017
5 “secret sauce” tips from executives on the front lines. Amanda Kaiser, SmooththePath.net. When I say the word innovation to you, what feelings does this word evoke? In a recent research study association professionals reported that innovation is synonymous with risk, big expectations, large investments, long commitments and failure. At the same time, we are seeing that our professions and industries are being turned upside down by changing technology, regulations, public perception, member ex
Membersuite
JANUARY 20, 2017
For years, we have all been bombarded with the idea of appeasing millennials. We understand what differentiates them from the rest, what they prefer, and what they are (and aren’t) willing to do. From major corporations to small associations - many have overhauled their business practices in order to appeal to this younger generation.
Associations Now
JANUARY 20, 2017
A new survey conducted by the International Literacy Association revealed significant gaps between attention-getting topics and critical topics when it comes to literacy education. These misalignments will help ILA plan for future research, content, and education. The International Literacy Association ’s 2017 “What’s Hot in Literacy” survey found significant gaps between what topics educators worldwide think are important to literacy education and those that are getting the most attention.
Effective Database
JANUARY 20, 2017
If you read my work, you know that I have a strong bias for off-the-shelf (OTS) software for managing an association. I’ve written extensively about why that is , but one the most important reasons for using OTS software is that the software is supported by a company rather than a single person. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to help hundreds of associations select new AMS software.
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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
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Associations Now
JANUARY 20, 2017
The Association for Advancing Automation’s new A3 Mexico offshoot comes in response to a surge of growth in robotics purchases there. A major advocacy group for the potential of automation is looking to give Mexican industry a bit of a leg up. On Thursday, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)—a coalition that includes the Robotic Industries Association, AIA: Advancing Vision + Imaging, and the Motion Control and Motor Association—announced it would create a trade group specifically for
Associations Now
JANUARY 20, 2017
After footage surfaced of a dog being mistreated on the set of the film A Dog’s Purpose , the American Humane Association quickly responded, saying it would fully investigate the incident. The American Humane Association had its work cut out for it this week after a controversial video involving one of its trainers surfaced. But the association, known for its long-running “No Animals Were Harmed” program that monitors the treatment of animals used in the film industry, acted decisive
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