Wild Apricot
APRIL 29, 2009
About Wild Apricot Software Wild Apricot is member management software for associations and non-profits. It helps you with the 'boring stuff' such as managing contact records, payments, website updates, event registrations, mass emails and other communications. Wild Apricot is web software that starts at just $25 a month , including free upgrades and support.
Idea Architects
APRIL 30, 2009
Comparisons are meant to help us make choices. But if the same quality or criteria isn't behind the items being compared, the choice is a false one. Example: I'm always a bit perplexed when people say original art is too expensive, that they would never pay $500 for even a large painting. It's because we use a different baseline for comparison. They use "things you hang on a wall" and I use "originality and long-term value.
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GlowGlobally
APRIL 29, 2009
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. « Enterprise Level Product Management & Sales in Europe. ASAE Study Mission 2009 – Dubai, UAE » Apr. 29. 2009.
Executive Connections
APRIL 30, 2009
Executive Connections. « Presidents Video Part III: What To Expect From Your SLA Leaders | Main. | Weve got your number » 30 April 2009. What SLA is doing for unemployed members. SLA is very much concerned about members who are unemployed or are facing cutbacks, and I wanted to share with you some of the steps we are taking to ensure that members will continue to benefit from the networking and professional development opportunities that are part of membership, regardless of their em
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Associations Live
APRIL 30, 2009
As my association has been slowly edging into the social networking world, there are a few things that have become very clear. First , this endeavor is (and will continue to be) more costly and harder to pull off than originally expected. It seems with the free tools and endless supply of people who are able to use them, that content would be cheap and plentiful and experts would be everywhere.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 27, 2009
Ten years ago, Rick Levine, Christopher Locke, Doc Searls, and David Weinberger laid out 95 principles for communicating with customers online. The Cluetrain Manifesto , sounded a visionary wake-up call that the Internet would change — was already changing — the fundamental nature of the relationship between businesses and their markets. Parts of the book are nothing short of brilliant, while other passages still have us shaking our heads in confusion about the intended meaning, a full decade la
Idea Architects
APRIL 28, 2009
The current issue of Inc. magazine has a great interview with noted business author Jim Collins. One of the many succinct observations he offers is that people often confuse risk with uncertainty, particularly when talking about entrepreneurship. "As an entrepreneur, you know what the risks are. You see them. You understand them. You manage them. If you join someone else's company, you may not know those risks, and not because they don't exit.
Association 20/20
APRIL 28, 2009
What makes social media technology powerful? One might be quick to conclude that the power is rooted in the social media applications themselves. After all, the mass-user applications provide the platform which enables interaction to take place on multiple levels. . However, I believe the true power of social media is in the minds of its users. I’ll say it again, I believe the true power of social media is in the minds of its users.
Off Stage
APRIL 26, 2009
Off Stage. Apr. 26, 2009 - The Internal Blog: A Management Tool. The use of blogs for promotion of the association to the public is a generally accepted tool. In our organization newsletters these blogs were often called “A Word from the President”, or perhaps “From the AEs Desk” (the subtle distinction here being that the President got to talk about the big stuff (state of the economy or association legislative initiatives) and the AE got to talk about more clerical matt
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High Context
APRIL 22, 2009
I’ve been a bit stunned by the recent events between the U.S. and Cuba. President Obama lightened up some restrictions and Raul Castro made statements that they are willing to talk and everything is on the table. It still may not come to pass but it’s a bit more feasible today that trade and travel may open up significantly between the two countries.
Guilt by Association
APRIL 20, 2009
Digital Now’s annual conference last week, as always, wonderfully captured the spirit of the association community, and its love/hate affair with technology. There was no need to persuade people that social media will be the media of the future, nor of the idea that social media is the modern expression of the association’s core purpose. That’s been done.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 26, 2009
I’ve just been listening to a podcast of Lee Weinstein’s conversation with public relations consultant Donna Gibbs on how non-profits are successfully using social media right now, where Gibbs shines a light on the social media marketing activities — on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter — of two charities she’s involved with personally. The power of the Internet means that even smaller amounts by individuals can make a big difference because of (a) the sheer volume of givers and (b) tools that are read
Idea Architects
APRIL 16, 2009
I’m working right now at my favorite Indy café. The décor is unique and visually interesting. The food features local and organic ingredients in refreshing combinations. The staff is eager to serve and always smiling. The seating is varied and conducive to quiet conversations as well as gregarious group gatherings. And the music? completely wrong. What’s the missing piece in what you’re doing right now?
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on Leadership
APRIL 20, 2009
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 3/25/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 5/1/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 4/20/09. In this post I want to focus on a leadership quote that is one of my absolute favorites. The quote is from Stephen Covey and it reads as follows, ” A leader is the one who climbs the tallest tree, surveys the entire situation, and yells, ‘w
Off Stage
APRIL 22, 2009
Off Stage. Apr. 22, 2009 - The New Association. A major change in the Obama administration has been the appointment of two positions to his leadership team: the Chief Technology Officer, and the Chief Information Officer. These positions have been closely watched in Washington, although with our national fixation on the economy, little recognition seems to have been made in the remainder of the nation.
Associations Live
APRIL 20, 2009
I returned late last week from the DigitalNow Conference , which is an event that brings together association leaders to discuss what is happening in the digital age, and more importantly what is happening to associations in light of that change. This is my sixth or seventh trip to the Conference, and every time I return to my office the following Monday I do so with a feeling of excitement - ready to face the future with some of the new technologies that are presented.
Association 20/20
APRIL 18, 2009
I’m pleased to be writing this post from the Fusion e.Comm.unity Center at the 2009 installment of Digital Now. To those of you who aren’t aware, Digital Now in my mind is the leading edge conference for association leaders navigating the rapidly evolving opportunities presented by the social web. Digital Now is presented by Fusion Productions and the Disney Institute.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 23, 2009
There’s an incredible wealth of information online for member-driven associations and donor-dependent non-profits, but sorting through it all can be quite daunting. That’s where AssociationJam.org comes in — a new way for managers and staff, consultants, volunteers and board members to share their best information and learn from one another.( read more ).
Idea Architects
APRIL 14, 2009
It’s frightening nowadays to be or do anything less than perfect. In an instant your faux pas can be YouTubed and Twittered to thousands upon thousands of people. Just witness the almost instant calls to boycott Amazon.com this past weekend. We used to talk about giving others the benefit of the doubt when we weren’t completely sure if everything was what it appeared to be.
Executive Connections
APRIL 16, 2009
Executive Connections. « How Is Your Professional Insurance? | Main. | What SLA is doing for unemployed members » 16 April 2009. Presidents Video Part III: What To Expect From Your SLA Leaders. Inspired and strong leaders are the backbone of SLA. Period. I have said this many times before, but it bears repeating: SLA could not provide the benefits, networking opportunities, and value-enhancing services that we do without the hundreds of dedicated volunteer leaders, including t
Elipsis Partners
APRIL 15, 2009
Meditated Momentum. On associations, technology, parenting, people, meditation, and America. Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Jumping Off a Cliff. About a year ago I decided to jump off a cliff. After 10 years, I had a growing feeling that it was time for me to change jobs, to move to a new association so that I could keep learning. My conversations with my then boss soon turned into a serious discussion about dates and transition arrangements.
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.
Associations Live
APRIL 16, 2009
Back at it. We all have new computers. As usual we learned a few things about why not to name your hard drive with a persons name. It's hard to get rid of it once it's set. We learned again, about the importance of keeping track of passwords and serial numbers of all kinds of stuff. We learned that the cords for keyboards and the mouse have gotten much shorter and we needed to buy cord extensions.
Off Stage
APRIL 13, 2009
Off Stage. Apr. 13, 2009 - How to Use Twitter: A Guide for AEs. Recently I’ve been working on some social media/marketing presentations for Realtors, and I’ve gotten involved in the whole online networking scene. I reviewed the proposed new Social Marketing course from Internet Crusade, as well—it’s going to be very helpful to our members, I think (should be released soon!).
Wild Apricot
APRIL 21, 2009
From its grassroots beginnings in 1970, Earth Day has become more than a matter of personal conscience, government policy, or a token nod to public relations. "Sustainable business is good business," as companies and industry associations are quickly learning.( read more ). Tags: Associations Wild Apricot nptech Activism case studies.
Idea Architects
APRIL 4, 2009
Are you changing as fast as the world around you? That's one of the key questions explored by thought leader Gary Hamel in his most recent book, The Future of Management. Get a taste of his thinking in my article published in the April 2009 issue of Associations Now.
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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