December, 2010

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Association Jam: Top Links for December 2010

Wild Apricot

In December, a Social Media blog took the top spot in the links tally at AssociationJam.org. Given the season, it wasn't surprising that Fundraising articles were also popular in the links voting. There were also a few interesting articles and blog posts on Leadership, Events and Volunteers. Here's a look at some of the most popular links submitted to Association Jam in December, 2010 by category: ( read more ).

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You’ve Got to Read This: December 21, 2010

Reid All About it

One of the many things I love about the Christmas season is how it brings out the generous side of people. In a timely post Bob Bessette shares some ways we can blog for good. He definitely got me thinking about how I might use my writing skills to help out a local charity. Another way to help out good causes is to sign up to be a micro-volunteer with the Sparked network where you can “turn your spare time into social good.

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Association Subculture: Remember - It's Just a Ride

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Remember - Its Just a Ride. The world is like a ride in an amusement park and when you choose to go on it, you think its real because thats how powerful our minds are.dont be afraid, EVER - its just a ride.Bill Hicks. I know I said I had posted my last post for 2010. And then this little gem cropped up and man, does it seem like a good day to post this.

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Wrapping it up with a big red bow

Association Advocacy Chick

I find it hard to believe that we’re only a few days away from the end of 2010. So much has happened to me this year. I left a great association after 10 years for a new opportunity. I traveled to Los Angeles for the first time. I went to my first Redskins game. I found a great tasting organic soymilk. However, none of those things compare to the aftermath of starting Association Advocacy Chick.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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When Will China and India Surpass the West? ? GrowGlobally.org

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « European Association Execs View the Need to Redefine Value in Changing World. MCI to Host International Meeting Planners at IMEX’11 in Frankfurt » Dec. 31. 2010.

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30 Great Podcasts for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

You'll find inspiring and educational podcasts (in both audio and video) on every topic from social media and nonprofit technology to cause marketing and fundraising ideas. Check out these 30 great podcasts for nonprofits to get started! ( read more ).

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Nonprofits That Stray Off Course

Reid All About it

This week I read about a nonprofit accused of losing sight of its mission and those it serves. The story reminded me of another nonprofit I read about months ago in similar straits. These stories provide lessons to those of us who work in or with nonprofits. My mom is a breast cancer survivor so the cause is close to my heart. Even though it’s old news, it pains me to learn that Susan G.

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Greg Behrendt Gave Me the Best Compliment EVER

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Greg Behrendt Gave Me the Best Compliment EVER. "Cuz I feel like I have 39, 40, 41, 42 year old brothers and sisters who also rock. I know that I do, I know I do! I have seen them, tattooed and pierced at the Pottery Barn!" - Greg Behrendt, comedian. Short of It. Are those.? Those are.? Those are Doc Martens?!?!

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Every time a bell rings, a volunteer gets his wings – Guest Post by Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP

Association Advocacy Chick

Once again, I’m honored to present another guest blogger to Association Advocacy Chick. He’s Aaron Wolowiec, MSA, CAE, CMP, director of education and associate partnerships for the Health Care Association of Michigan, DELP scholar, and chair of ASAE’s Young Association Executives Committee. In today’s post, he examines the sometimes complicated relationship between volunteers and staff.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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European Association Execs View the Need to Redefine Value in.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Global MegaTrends Part 4 – Rise of Sustainability, Venture Capital Flow, R&D Investment Stalls. When Will China and India Surpass the West?

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Association Spotlight: Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada

Association Adviser

December 2010 -- Association Spotlight December’s spotlight on association publishing excellence falls on the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) , whose decision to implement digital media has yielded a bumper crop of accolades from members and constituents.

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6 Web Tools to Help Small Organizations Thrive

Wild Apricot

This is a guest post by Ja-Naé Duane, artist, creative economist, social media strategist and a faculty member at Northeastern University. Ja-Naé is also CEO of Wild Woman Entrepreneurs, Ja-Naé Ventures, Co-founder of the Massachusetts Artist Leaders Coalition, Founder of The Leaders and author of "How to Start Your Business with $100.".( read more ).

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You’ve Got to Read This: December 14, 2020

Reid All About it

One of the first posts I read this morning was by Lisa Johnson on the Food Blog Alliance. She writes about women, blogging, the ‘free’ issue and negotiation. If you’re a woman blogger or solopreneur, you’ll find lots to chew on here. Chris Lake shares 25 reasons why he will leave your website in under ten seconds. If you have either autosound or a pop-up, I will leave in under two seconds, never to return.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’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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Association Management - Truthiness and Lies, Lies, Lies

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Association Management - Truthiness and Lies, Lies, Lies. You told me you loved me. so I dont understand. why promises are snapped in two. and words are made to bend. lies lies lies yeah. lies lies lies yeah. lies lies lies yeah. Thompson Twins. The Short of It. Is advertising insulting? Most of the time - yes.

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Five Disconnects of Conference Community

Idea Architects

Community is one of the hot topics in conference design, particularly how to engage meeting participants in connecting and interacting with each other in an online community before, during, or after an event. Based on a few conference experiences this fall, here are five disconnects I've found with such efforts. Automatically enrolling people and their profile Yes, I am probably going to want to join an online community, but my identity belongs to me.

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Global MegaTrends Part 4 ? Rise of Sustainability, Venture Capital.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Global MegaTrends Part 3 – Govt Intrusion, Labor Shortages, Massive Population Growth. European Association Execs View the Need to Redefine Value in Changing World » Dec. 09. 2010.

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Social Media Loses Its Shine (In a Good Way)

Association Adviser

December 2010 -- Marketing & Communication Social media marketing is evolving into a mainstream part of a well-rounded association marketing and communications tool kit.

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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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A Very Merry Christmas from Wild Apricot!

Wild Apricot

With just a short time left before the big day, the Wild Apricot team wanted to share their fondest Christmas memories, favorite traditions and wishes for the year ahead. Oh, and we also made a little pattern in the snow. :-) All the best to you and yours from everyone at Wild Apricot ! ( read more ).

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Even a Small Staff Can Blog

Reid All About it

Admit it, you like reading blogs, don’t you? You subscribe by email or RSS feed and you get valuable and interesting content delivered daily to your computer. How convenient! You receive tips and advice, read about hot issues and learn about resources that help you do your job or get ahead in your profession. Wouldn’t your members like that? A blog provides news, information and thought-provoking ideas – a professional development trifecta.

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Association Subculture: Association Management - Branding Efforts.

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, December 10, 2010. Association Management - Branding Efforts Gone Wrong. Sweet little princess. Let me introduce his frogness. You alone can get him singing. Hes all puffed up, wanna be your king. Oh you can do it. Cmon [x6]. Lady kiss that frog.Peter Gabriel. The Short of It. That frog may be a king. But he cant be a king til you kiss him.

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‘Out of Office’ a thing of the past for me.

Robert M Barnes

Today I sent out an email blast for my Association through our Groupsite.com email blast feature.

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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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Global MegaTrends Part 3 ? Govt Intrusion, Labor Shortages.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Global MegaTrends Part 2 – Tech, Health Care and Global Business Cravings. Global MegaTrends Part 4 – Rise of Sustainability, Venture Capital Flow, R&D Investment Stalls » Dec. 06. 2010.

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Best of the Web

Association Adviser

December 2010 -- Best of the Web The Association Adviser eNews staff rounds up some of the most thought-provoking association chatter on the Web this month.

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33 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2011

Wild Apricot

A number of regular webinar hosts are still finalizing their schedules for January 2011, but nonprofit folks will find a great variety of professional development and training opportunities – free and online – already lined up for January 2011. Do keep your eye on the comments section, below, for late additions to this list as the New Year rolls out, and feel free to add your own event if you’re presenting!

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You’ve Got to Read This: December 7, 2010

Reid All About it

Sometimes tweeting about a good read isn’t enough for me. Like a friend who keeps telling you the same story whenever she’s had a few too many, I need to share these posts with you just one more time. I loved this post by Mike Kammerling at the Lateral Action blog , How to Grow Your Imagination in Secret. “We have all had the experience of taking our mind off a problem only to have the solution come to us like manna from heaven.

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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!