Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'We’ve have found 26 fantastic free webinars for non-profits this October. Topics include: “identifying online ambassadors”; “getting started with video”; “Facebook ads for year-end campaigns”; “Generation Gems” and much more.
Optimist Consulting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'I was delighted to be asked to write a White Paper for Sterling, one of the leading membership and communication consultancies. It looks very nice thanks to Sterling’s designers. I talk about the six essential elements of retention including: Understanding what members want. Engagement. Innovation. There is also a great retention case study from Sterling.
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Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'image source Over the last six weeks, I have tackled the six rules of living your values, as defined by Francois Nader, CEO of NPS Pharmaceuticals in this HBR blog post. Those rules, and my posts about them, are: 1. Define the values in simple, sixth-grade language. 2. Don’t post plaques on the wall declaring the values. 3. Teach people what the values mean. 4.
Optimist Consulting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'As it was Social Media Week last week I thought I’d share a few thoughts on how to deal with trolls. As you are probably aware, anonymous and disruptive web users (aka trolls) are everywhere, but how should you respond if you fall victim? It could be worth starting with understanding the types of trolls that are out there. The following list comprises eight different ‘breeds of troll’ identified by freelance consultants Rachel Collinson and Richard Andrews as part of their presentation on troll
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Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'I find it hard to believe that it was three years ago this month that Humanize was released. As a companion piece to the book, we created four different worksheets–one each for the four human elements covered in chapters six through nine (open, trustworthy, generative, and courageous). The worksheets have a quick quantitative assessment, plus questions and exercises you can do with people in your organization to start the conversations needed to move in these directions.
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Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Improving attendee experiences is a top priority for the majority of conference planners. Yet few of us plan the attendee experience correctly. We approach conference planning from the inside-out. Considering the attendee experience is an afterthought. Most conference improvement plans look something like this: Systems & Resources ? Procedures ?
Optimist Consulting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'The Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) has identified that there just aren’t enough civil engineers. Apparently, only a small percentage of students that take maths or science (relevant subjects for civil engineering) at A-level then go on to study civil engineering at university. Furthermore, in the UK alone it is reported that 40% of those who do study civil engineering then go into other careers post-graduation.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'“Sesame Street” has experienced an enormous amount of change since kids first met Big Bird in 1969. Some of the creative minds behind the show, speaking at an association conference over the weekend, say staying focused on the mission has been key to its success in remaining relevant for nearly half a century. Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and company have entertained and educated children on “Sesame Street” for over four decades, but they also have something to teach
Mizz Information
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Even though I''m not working in the association space right now, I still have strong emotional ties to the association world and am happy when I have a chance to step back into that world. Last Friday I had one of those chances, moderating a panel about association social media at an Association Trends Live breakfast. I gave a quick presentation about the top 5 trends impacting association social media in 2014.
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'The early months of a CEO’s tenure can be tense. One association leadership expert discusses how to go from being the newbie to the leader who’s earned the board’s support. CEOs often like to remind people that they serve at the pleasure of their boards. Rarely, though, does it seem like they’re eager to discuss that fact as a pleasure itself.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Post-It Note Facilitation of A Network Map - 2012 Pakistan NGOs. What’s in your facilitation toolkit? Mine includes markers , sticky notes , index cards, and flip chart paper. But wait, paper??? Yes. And, I’m not alone. Take for example my colleague Eugene Eric Kim who shares his facilitation toolkit which includes links to his favorite Post It notes and markers.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'If attendance at your evening events is lagging, try these tips to add some faces to the crowd. Plus: a month’s worth of free webinars. Evening events are a great opportunity for association members and other business leaders to meet and mingle. But what do you do if your once-booming events are growing smaller and smaller? Chamber consultant Christina Green, writing for Frank J.
Achieve
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Last week, in partnership with. The Chronicle of Philanthropy. we released our latest Millennial research project. The Millennial Alumni Study. revealed findings from almost a year’s worth of surveying Millennial alumni (born 1980-2000) from four-year institutions across the U.S. For schools, alumni departments and university foundations, this research is nothing short of eye opening.
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'''Ello, Can You Hear Me? Not that Facebook’s going away anytime soon, but there is a new competitor in town that’s winning a little early buzz. Ello , a social network that’s marketing itself as an anti-Facebook, promises that there won’t be any ads or any user tracking. CNET has the scoop on the fast-growing, invitation-only network.
Plexus Consulting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC When I was a staffer on Capitol Hill I recall hearing two different stories told quite often during debates on the Senate floor. One was: There are three types of lies in the world—simple lies; damn lies; and then there are statistics! The other was: As the Bible says, “Come let us reason together.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Thanks, in part, to a push by the Motion Picture Association of America, a handful of film production crews will be able to use drones to get a perfect shot. The success highlights a willingness by studios to follow some new rules. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is starting to let down its guard on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, and industry groups are helping to make their use possible.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'It’s always a good time to update your resume, but a reminder certainly helps. That’s why Career Directors International holds its annual International Update Your Resume Month. September may be nearly over, but there’s still time to spruce up your resume. Career Directors International (CDI) , an association for professional resume writers and other career-coaching professionals, spent September celebrating International Update Your Resume Month, an annual event (now in its 1
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Why drumming up interest from new members shouldn’t start with a big ask but a more modest one. Also: how volunteers can help even if they can’t devote all their time to you. You may have big, audacious goals for your organization. Here’s the thing, though: You can’t lay out those goals for your members all at once, because if you give them too much to absorb right at the outset, you may scare off people who would otherwise be interested in your organization’s work
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'What factors should be included in measuring the budget impact of tax reform? The lawmaker likely to be the next leader of the House tax-writing committee wants to change the formula to account for projected economic growth from tax cuts. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the presumed next chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said earlier this month that Republican control of the Senate next year would ensure more favorable revenue estimates for comprehensive tax reform.
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