Wild Apricot

APRIL 17, 2014

'Does your organization have volunteer roles that are just too big - scaring folks off or causing volunteer fatigue? Here''s a look at a new resource in our Hub, by Tobi Johnson, that offers some tips and advice for re-designing volunteer jobs.

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YourMembership

APRIL 17, 2014

The Xperience2014 Customer Conference, held March 31 – April 1, 2014, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, FL, provided an Xcellent platform for YourMembership.com customers, employees and industry thought leaders to connect, engage, and grow. Throughout the show our guests had the opportunity to attend sessions focused on business, marketing and association management best practices.

Association Management 150

Association Management Guidelines Resources Cost 150

Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2014

'A year after completing a strategic assessment of its membership, the International Coach Federation saw the number of applications to join, and for its credential, skyrocket. The key ingredients of its success: a focus on value and a recognition that the profession’s demographics are changing. The appetite for standards, for quality, for community is great, and we just need to be attuned to the needs of our members and the needs of the marketplace that we serve.

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Strategy Analysis Certificate Tools 86

SCD Group

APRIL 17, 2014

'I grew up somewhat cynical of advertising claims for “new and improved” products. They seemed phony. somewhat like the “wait, there’s more” claims on cable tv ads. I thought about this as my wife and I were shopping for accessories for our new home the other day. This included one store that we have visited several times and from which we have purchased several items.

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Strategy Newsletter Products Marketing 59

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2014

'Would you pay them to quit? Promote from within? Take a look at how some companies are attempting to create positive company cultures that ultimately benefit their bottom lines. More and more organizations are focusing on the impact their organizational cultures have on the products and services they deliver. Part of creating a good company culture, though, relies on attracting and keeping employees who are engaged and generally happy in their work.

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2014

'Your association’s community comes together for an event. How do you maintain that camaraderie year-round? Plus: some accolades for a committee that may not be getting its due. Event season brings communities from disparate locales together, and social media has only strengthened the ability to build bridges during events. But before you know it, the events will have closed and those ties will be tested.

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2014

'The Right Tools In the midst of the regulatory hubbub, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance this week released a toolkit [PDF] intended to help manufacturers and others in the supply chain get food waste–especially waste created in the production, processing, transportation, and distribution of food before it even reaches the consumer—somewhere other than a landfill.

Industry 55

Industry Proposal Cost Products 55

Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2014

'Facebook is always changing, but for associations, that may not be a good thing. Plus: An opportunity to learn some ins and outs of great content. Is Facebook becoming pay-to-play for associations looking to reach out to members and nonmembers alike? Two industry experts offer their insights in today’s Social Media Roundup. Time to Change Your thinking on Facebook?

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2014

'A Different Kind of Security Problem Initiatives such as the “kill switch” proposal are meant to keep the public safe, but sometimes they have unintended consequences. A 1997 FCC regulation that requires disabled mobile phones to maintain the ability to call 911 has led to a spate of fake emergency calls that can’t be traced because the devices are disabled.

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