Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It’s a new year, you have ambitious goals for your organization, but you need volunteers to fill the gaps. What you need is a Volunteer Unicorn!

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Look closely at the picture at right. Yes, that’s a pig’s foot. And, yes, I’m pulling a fish hook out of it MacGyver-style with a piece of rope. (By the way, if you noticed the fake blood near my eye and cheek – bonus points.) But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Day 1 of Wilderness First Aid. I’m still alive. Introductions, lecture and hands-on activities indoors.

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Socious

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

There are several different paths to creating a successful online community—and there are even more ways to measure that success.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

What should we be measuring? The value members perceive they get from the association or their satisfaction in the association? This question was posed by an association executive during a webinar on member research that I recently gave to 140 attendees. An aside: allowing webinar attendees to chat with the organizer, presenter AND each other is a bit more difficult but it adds a lot of value to the chat, I highly recommend it.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

In this blog entry, Amy Hille Glasscock and Meredith Ward, both senior policy analysts for the National Association of Chief Information Officers ( www.nascio.org ), describe why they do.

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Beth Kanter

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

January is a good time to reflect, recharge, and establish healthy habits that make us more effective in our nonprofit work. Many of us work for nonprofits because we are passionate about social change missions. But let’s be honest, working in the nonprofit sector can be tough, especially with limited resources and the never-ending to do list. Despite the challenges, many of us manage to get extraordinary results without burning out.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Alaska Chiropractic Society is helping members gain access to needed business resources, thanks to a new credit union partnership. What is it? What can ease stress and tension? When it comes to finances, a chiropractor can only go so far. That’s why the Alaska Chiropractic Society (ACS) has announced a new partnership with the Chiropractic Federal Credit Union (CFCU).

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

We recently kicked off our Thought Leadership Webinar Series for 2016 with Reggie Henry, CAE, the CIO of ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. The webinar was entitled Thriving with Disruption: Associations, Technology and Key Trends for 2016. In his presentation, Reggie shared his unique vision on the state of technology and the digital disruption that will continue to impact associations as we move through 2016.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Find out how to use ground-shaking industry trends to your advantage in building member engagement. Also: The American Library Association brings back a classic David Bowie poster. Even if your association’s membership numbers are steady now, you should avoid getting complacent and set your sights on what you have to do to spur growth in the future—because that’s where the real opportunity lies.

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SilkStart

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

There’s nothing new to say about Social Media. It’s here, it’s important and your association needs to have a social presence or runs the risk of looking. outdated and irrelevant – the exact opposite of what most associations are trying to convey. I don’t want to rehash why social media is important. Instead, I want to supply you with three simple (and FREE) tools that take very little effort to. institute and can dramatically improve your social media savviness.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos prepare for kickoff on February 7, several associations are forecasting increases in betting, chicken wing consumption, and tax revenue. Are you gearing up for Super Bowl 50 this Sunday? Before the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos hit the gridiron, here’s a look at some of the effects the big game will have on betting, snacks, and tax revenue, according to associations: $4.2 Billion in Betting.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

If you’ve heard one story about those weird, wacky millennials, you’ve heard them all, right? Well, this one is a little different—it points out the growing distraction of college students by digital devices—a matter meeting professionals in particular should be ready to tackle. Last May, a hilarious phenomenon hit the internet that nailed the general frustrations with the ways “old folks” talk about the younger generation.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Supporters of Bernie Sanders will be able to send donations to the presidential candidate through text messages, a first in the sphere of political campaigns. The effort required a marketing firm to negotiate for years with CTIA: The Wireless Association and the Federal Election Commission. For years, nonprofits have been able to accept donations through text messages.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association finds that travelers who have signed up for the TSA PreCheck program are more likely to enjoy their flying experience than those who have not. But with 2 million passengers, the program’s growing success means that even the express lanes can back up occasionally. Flying can be a bit of a drag, especially when it comes to those massive security lines at the airport.

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