Thanks For Playing
JULY 31, 2012
Chanel suits are fashion iconography. A Chanel suit is the prototypical dream clothing acquisition : stylish, simple, elegant, and timeless. Assuming you can afford one, it will form the foundation of your entire wardrobe. It's a classic. The same should be true of your association's brand. It is the foundation of your marketing and communications wardrobe.
Wild Apricot
JULY 31, 2012
We've got a new resource for our Membership Knowledge Hub - How to Start a Club. This "how-to" guide offers suggestions for the First 5 Steps you might want to take in getting started with your club.
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YourMembership
JULY 27, 2012
Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.
Association Leaders
JULY 16, 2012
A friend of mine recently shared an article from the New Yorker with me. The article is titled, “How David Beats Goliath” and is a pre-cursor to Malcolm Gladwell’s next book. You guessed it – the book is about how underdog’s can succeed. The article was very interesting to me – partially because the examples used to prove his point were sports or history related.
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Portage Group
JULY 31, 2012
If so, I want to talk to you! I am working with the board of CSAE-BC to create more networking and learning opportunities for members here on Vancouver Island. As part of this initiative, we are planning quarterly round-tables for association executives on top-of-mind trends and issues. I am looking for: 1) Folks that are interested in participating.
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Thanks For Playing
JULY 30, 2012
Still hate the Facebook timeline? The Gabi iPhone app might be your answer. And everybody loves it - including Mashable. It's particularly useful if you're trying to manage large numbers of friends and/or pages you've liked.
Wild Apricot
JULY 26, 2012
This month, our Chief Apricot reflects on the topic of "How to get the best tech support", both from Wild Apricot, and many other software products. If you have your own tips for getting the best support, let us know in the comments!
YourMembership
JULY 26, 2012
Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.
Association Leaders
JULY 3, 2012
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you know it’s mostly about leadership. Leadership is a tricky subject. There are many “experts” on leadership – some self appointed, others earned. No two philosophies on leadership are identical. Leadership is not a science – it’s an art. There can be many interpretations about what characteristics make great leaders, just as there can be many interpretations about what makes a particular piece of art, or an
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Golden's Rules for Association
JULY 27, 2012
Association Trends data indicates a majority of associations do not include bonuses in staff compensation structures. Perhaps part of the resistance is simply a matter of language. ”Bonus” sounds gratuitous and unearned. But performance based compensation can be a critical element in achieving high staff performance. Read more in my commentary in the July 19th Trends. [.].
Optimist Consulting
JULY 26, 2012
It was interesting to see the latest results of the Chartered Institute’s Social Media Benchmarking survey recently. The survey was completed by over 2000 marketing professionals. It is cross-sector, so it takes into account the views of private sector organisations which typically have larger budgets/teams than non-profit organisations. Yet there is still a sense that everybody is learning and hoping to improve their use of social media.
Thanks For Playing
JULY 27, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 27 July 2012. Friday Top 5. A lot of you already know this, but Im leaving the Childrens Hospital Association to launch my own business. Today is my last day with the association, so Im dedicating my Friday Top 5 to the past three years Ive been privileged to work here.
Wild Apricot
JULY 23, 2012
Here's our round-up of free non-profit webinars for August. There are some great webinars on topics such as strategies for Board Recruitment; Storytelling for Fundraising Success; Google Apps for Non-profits; and much more!
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YourMembership
JULY 24, 2012
Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.
Portage Group
JULY 25, 2012
'The more association folks I talk to about social media, the more evident the knowledge-gap between those that ‘do’ social media and those that ‘don’t.’ This post is geared toward those of you who are still in the early stages of using social media.although even you experts out there might find it a useful review. Whether you are brand new to social media or are already the ‘go to’ online resource for your profession or industry online, a social media s
Association Navigator
JULY 24, 2012
What’s the latest in food and beverage color? The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) has created an amazing program for the upcoming Global Color Conference in Chicago. “ Food and Beverage Color in Today’s Global Market ” will be held at the Hotel Allegro, September 11-13, 2012. This is an exciting and challenging time for food and beverage color.
Principled Innovation
JULY 24, 2012
Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.
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2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more
Thanks For Playing
JULY 26, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 26 July 2012. A Recipe for Social Media ROI. Return on Investment for social media is something all our organizations continue to struggle with. The metrics are confusing - there often arent a lot of up front costs, doing it well requires a significant time investment (and most of our organizations dont properly allocate staff costs), and its hard to know how to place a precise dollar figure value o
Wild Apricot
JULY 11, 2012
How can your association stay relevant and deliver meaningful experiences to your members? We're previewing an article by Trish Hudson (Melos Institute) that offers tips on changing your perspective to change your association's outcomes.
YourMembership
JULY 20, 2012
Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.
Portage Group
JULY 25, 2012
There are 1001 ways to skin a cat (what a strange saying THAT is!) BUT here is an approach I have found useful in helping associations develop and continually improve their social media strategy.
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Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.
Eric Lanke
JULY 23, 2012
Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, July 23, 2012. Member Engagement Solution #1: Dont Forget the Fun. image source. Ive mentioned previously that Im leading another innovation effort for WSAE, something were calling an Innovation Circle. Ours is focused on member engagement, and you can get an overview of what it is and what were trying to achieve with it here.
Principled Innovation
JULY 23, 2012
Jeff De Cagna, chief strategist and founder of Principled Innovation, will be one of the speakers at ASAE’s 2012 Annual Meeting (ASAE12) in Dallas, Texas next month. The schedule of Jeff’s formal and informal sessions is below: On Sunday, August 12 from 1:30 pm-5:30 pm CDT, Jeff will present a four-hour workshop, “ Making Innovation Happen: An Executive Learning Experience for Association CEOs ” in Room D161 of the Dallas Convention Center.
Thanks For Playing
JULY 25, 2012
Sitting all day is not only making you fat, it's making you stupid, so go take a walk. RIGHT NOW. (at least in DC, it's really nice today, so you have no excuse) Jamie Notter has shared his notes from the MIX Mashup. Yesterday's blog post was a response post, and you should definitely read his original and think about responding yourself. Jeffrey Cufaude reminds us that we are all in the process of becoming.
Wild Apricot
JULY 5, 2012
Is your organization enabling Millennials to connect, get involved and give? The 2012 Millennial Impact Report offers some insight into engaging this generation.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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