June, 2009

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Wild Apricot Software News - June 2009

Wild Apricot

About Wild Apricot Software Wild Apricot is web software for small associations and non-profits. It automates the 'boring stuff' such as managing contact records, membership renewals, processing payments, website updates, tracking event registrations, and sending out receipts and reminders. Wild Apricot starts at just $25 a month with free upgrades and support.

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Powerful Presentations Tip #6: Great Slides Are By Design, Not Default

Idea Architects

Many conferences no longer provide handouts as they green their meetings, and I’m all for anything that reduces paper waste. That said, well-designed handouts (not just slides reprinted in handout form) can be a valuable interactive tool to engage participants in notetaking and other written exercises. While I don’t use handouts for all my sessions, I do see them as integral to many presentations and lament others who forget their potential to enhance learning.

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Executive Connections: Why SLA Must Consider a Name Change

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe | Main. | SLA Europe Celebrates the Centennial » 29 June 2009. Why SLA Must Consider a Name Change. 2 July marks the anniversary of SLA's founding.  Our founder, John Cotton Dana, wrote that the name Special Libraries Association, “was chosen with some hesitation, and rather in default of a better.”  When SLA undertook the Alignment Project more than two years ago, a name change was not

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CNN, BBC and TMZ?

Associations Live

Michael Jackson died on Thursday afternoon. I’m starting this entry with the news just in case you haven’t had access to the internet, listened to the radio or turned on any major news station over the course of the past three days. And, as much as he was the “Elvis” of my generation, I’m not going to opine on a career filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Meditated Momentum: Mama, maybe you need to meditate more.

Elipsis Partners

Meditated Momentum. On associations, technology, parenting, people, meditation, and America. Friday, June 26, 2009. Mama, maybe you need to meditate more. Coming home with my son last weekend, I was bickering with him, complaining that he expects me to carry everything and do everything. And he looked at me and said "Mama, maybe you need to meditate more".

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NonProfit Blog Carnival - NonProfit Technology Edition

Wild Apricot

Welcome to the June 2009 edition of the NonProfit Blog Carnival, a monthly showcase of great blog posts for and about nonprofits. The 10 articles highlighted here were chosen to give a variety of viewpoints and usable information on Nonprofit Technology.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech social media nonprofit blog carnival.

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BFF Alert

Idea Architects

Before you send out a letter and stack of material. before you invite me to be your friend on Facebook or join your network on LinkedIn. before you type in your letter or email to me something along the lines of "it was so good to spend some time with you at the meeting last week". you might want to think about whether or not I was actually at the event and whether or not we ever met or spoke.

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Original “Go the Distance” Theme Song Debuts at Association Forum’s 2009 Annual Meeting

Association 20/20

I’m pleased to announce that an original theme I recently composed and recorded, entitled “Go the Distance”, made its debut yesterday at the Association Forum of Chicagoland’s 2009 Annual Meeting. I hope that it provides some measure of inspiration not only to association executives in Chicago, but also throughout the country and around the world. .

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Daydreaming as a Strategy?

Associations Live

How many times have you had that impossible problem or unsolvable dilemma that you just couldn't figure out.only to have the solution just "come to you" as you weren't concentrating on it? Researches who have mapped the anatomy of the brain will tell you that when you allow your mind to wander, it is actually in a more active state than it is during focused reasoning with a complex problem.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

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

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Globe and Union Step Back from the Brink

Guilt by Association

Last night the Boston Globe and its largest union reached agreement on a contract that was only slightly different from the contract the union rejected a couple of weeks ago. The New York Times got the $10 million cut from expenses that it said it needed. Instead of an 8% pay cut, they get a 5.9% cut, in exchange for deeper benefit cuts. The biggest benefit cut was the removal of lifetime employment guarantees for 176 people.

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Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe - Typepad

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « Making History at SLA 2009! | Main. | Why SLA Must Consider a Name Change » 23 June 2009. Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe. I am back to work, but I cannot stop thinking about last week’s annual conference.  What a way to celebrate SLA’s centennial!  And of course we are only half way through our centennial year celebration.  Just think what additional experiences we can have.

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Should Websites Show Your Passwords in Plain Text?

Wild Apricot

You know how, when you type your password into a website form, it shows a line of asterisks or bullets instead of the characters you’re typing? Usability expert Jakob Nielsen says it’s time to stop masking passwords, and show them on screen in plain text.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology Usability nptech websites security.

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Powerful Presentations Tip #5: Valuable Visuals Offer More than Meets the Eye

Idea Architects

Learning can be enhanced through the effective use of visuals, and visuals involve more than just handouts and slides (they will be covered in detail in the next post). Let’s consider five other visual elements available for your use: (1) you, (2) props, (3) video, (4) wall posters, and (5) flipcharts. You are going to be the focus of participants’ attention and that makes you one of the most powerful visuals available.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

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.

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How Will Broadband Adoption in Specific Segments Affect Your Audiences?

High Context

Pew Internet & American Life Project has released their most recent statistics on broadband adoption among adult Americans : Home broadband adoption stood at 63% of adult Americans as of April 2009, up from 55% in May, 2008. The most interesting bit of data in the report is that the following groups achieved above average increases in adoption: senior citizens; low-income; high-school graduates (no college); older baby boomers, and; rural Americans.

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Iran vs. The Internet

Associations Live

If you've had the news on recently, you've no doubt seen the ongoing political unrest in Iran. This past weekend, they held elections. Elections in Iran are a tricky thing. So tricky, that in my research to figure out who the major players were, I came across this chart from the BBC: ( Click Here if you'd like to see the BBC interactive tools that go with this chart) So, I guess it wasn't a big surprise when the government claimed that the candidate in power had won, and the opposition claimed t

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How to Destroy Members’ Trust in One Easy Step

Guilt by Association

I’ve run into two instances recently where vendors or association managers demonstrated a tin ear to the fragile nature of trust. First, my example. We were trying to start an experiment with a small social media vendor. Along came the proposed contract. For the most part, it was standard-issue, except for a clause which gave the vendor “an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, fully paid, worldwide license” to do whatever the hell it wanted with user (i.e., member) content.

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Executive Connections: Making History at SLA 2009!

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « SLA in the WSJ! | Main. | Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe » 18 June 2009. Making History at SLA 2009! What a conference!  I am both exhausted and energized at the conclusion of the most successful SLA Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO in my years at SLA. The big topic of discussion was SLA’s Alignment research.  Gloria Zamora and I gave a presentation at the Leadership Development Institute and got lots of thoughtful ques

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Portable Apps: Free Software on a (USB) Stick

Wild Apricot

If you work at times on different computers, carrying a USB loaded with free portable software can save you time and help to ensure security - there's no need to download and install the software you need or to risk your data on someone else’s hard drive.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech open source software.

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Beware of Higher Risk, Lower Return

Idea Architects

I recently stayed at a large convention hotel of a major brand in a top tier city. Within four hours of checking in I had experienced more than a half-dozen minor service mishaps, none particularly consequential, but each frustrating in its own right. A previous stay more than a year ago was somewhat similar, but out of brand loyalty, I wanted to give the property a second chance.

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Creating the Complete Social Media Experience for Your Meetings and Events

High Context

I am presenting a webinar with Boston Conferencing/Peach New Media next Tuesday at 12 Noon. The title is Creating the Complete Social Media Experience for Your Meetings and Events: Effective Practices from the Leading Edge of Association Social Media. From the description: Learn how to plan and implement the complete social media experience for your next event, conference or meeting in this unique webinar.

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My Thanks to SCSAE Annual Meeting Attendees and Leadership

Association 20/20

I want to send out a special hello and expression of gratitude to the attendees of the 2009 South Carolina Society of Association Executives (SCSAE) Annual Conference as well as the leadership and staff of SCSAE, especially Executive Director Keely Yates. It was truly an honor to be in the presence of such a talented and devoted group of association professionals. .

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5 Habits of Growth-Oriented Associations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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The world is a different place

Associations Live

Yes, the world is a different place when you are out touring on a bike. The first few days of 'getting in shape' were deadly. I couldn't think about much except breathing, pumping the peddles, and staying upright. Once you get into the groove - it's a pleasant change; time to think and time to see the world from a different perspective. Gotta tell ya. everything - buildings, homes, gardens, and streets look different when you are on your bike instead of in your car.

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Executive Connections: SLA in the WSJ!

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « Look Out Washington! SLA 2009 Is Nearly Here. | Main. | Making History at SLA 2009! » 16 June 2009. SLA in the WSJ! As I attend SLA’s 2009 Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO, I am happy to see my eager members rushing to get to the next session, visiting our many vendors in the exhibit hall and networking with their fellow info-pros throughout the conference center.

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What are Your Non-Profit's Goals for Social Media?

Wild Apricot

For every hour your non-profit invests in social networking, an hour is lost to other projects that might further your cause more effectively. How can you know if social media is the best possible use of that time, unless you’ve first figured out what you want to achieve? ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Social networking Non-profit Communications social media.

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Powerful Presentations Tip #4: Great Content Is Necessary But Not Sufficient

Idea Architects

All too often great content falls flat because presenters spend far too little time thinking about the format and flow of their presentation. Bringing your content to life requires thoughtful consideration of options whether you plan on talking from the podium or facilitating a more interactive learning experience. You will create a more engaging session that attracts and retains participants’ attention, energy, and interest if you answer a simple question for each of your major content threads:

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.