Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'We''re offering a new free webinar on Nov 4th – Mission-Driven Volunteering – presented by Peggy Hoffman, CAE and Elizabeth Weaver Engel, CAE. Here is an overview of the program and registration details.
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Want to increase your sales, market impact, and online search? According to MarketShare/Keller Fay , word of mouth has a significant, measurable impact on your marketing. A 10% lift in WOM leads directly to a 1.5% increase in sales and up to a 54% increase in marketing impact. That’s big. But what makes a great Word of Mouth topic? It’s emotional – it connects with people.
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Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'My oldest niece began preschool this fall in North Carolina. As you might expect of any proud uncle, I check-in with my sister frequently for updates on the latest developments in class. What have they discussed? Where have they gone? Is she making friends? Is she a confirmed genius yet? What’s her teacher like? Any funny stories I should know about (secretly hoping that there are)?
YourMembership
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Gibson has developed a new technology for their electric guitars. It is a big, blocky looking, battery-powered robot tuner that tunes your guitar in seconds. Seriously? As a self-admitted old school kind of guy this just kind of rubs me the wrong way. Since I work for a technology company, I probably should embrace this great advancement that will benefit all guitar players, especially those who don’t know how to tune their instrument.
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Here''s a look at one organization that created a terrific, professional website design using Wild Apricot''s web builder templates.
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Virtual
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'There are two truisms that affect association finances. First, most associations are financed primarily by dues. And second, when a member organization needs to cut its budget, the first line item they often look at is “Dues, fees and subscriptions.” So a diverse revenue stream isn’t just a “nice to have” for associations, it’s often a matter of survival.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'I am not going to link to the post, because it’s just so awful, but here is some of the advice that a Baby Boomer author (who describes herself as a “Millennial Whisperer”) gives to Millennials on working with Boomer bosses: Do it their way before you fix it. Millennials must do it the boomer’s way, and make sure you’ve got that down first.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving, this week’s link round-up offers 5 terrific posts with insight on fundraising and giving thanks to donors and supporters.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'A new report reveals the similarities and differences in attendee and planner expectations across three areas of technology: event apps, social media, and virtual meetings. It could mean new things are on the horizon for association meetings. As you’re strategizing and pulling together all the details and must-haves for your association’s next big conference, an event app and an active social media presence are probably both near the top of the list, while a virtual or hybrid meeting option may
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Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'Conventional wisdom says that millennials prefer virtual and digital meetings over face to face ones. According to this infographic , compiled by CT Business Travel and NeoMam Studios, a digital design studio 78% of Gen Xers & 80% of millennials say they actually prefer in-person communication with their colleagues. 87% of all professionals believe that face-to-face meetings are essential for clinching business deals.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'You may not want to hear about this, but it is an absolute fact that sometimes you will trust people, and they will let you down. It has to happen. If it didn’t happen, then trust would not really be an issue. As I heard someone say once, if you caught a fish every time, they would call it catching, not fishing, now wouldn’t they? Having trust violated is hard.
Idea Architects
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Take a moment and think about your days at work so far this month. How many formal meetings do you think you''ve attended? How many conference calls have been on you schedule? How many informal discussions have you encountered? If you calculated the total number of minutes you''ve spent in either informal or formal meetings, calls, and discussions, what would be your best guess?
Associations Now
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Most organizations don’t have a good plan for grooming those next in line for the C-suite. Getting it right requires direct attention, and more than just a two-day offsite. Leading an organization is time-consuming, so it’s understandable that many leaders don’t spend much time thinking about who’ll run the show after they leave. Understandable, but regrettable.
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Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'Improving your empathy is a key to increasing your conference profit. Many conference organizers and hosts think that empathy has no place in their conference business. They believe that registration systems, schedules, speaker management tools, marketing, social media and conference attendee, exhibitor and sponsor forecasts are more important. But their view is wrong.
Mizz Information
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'A few months ago I wrote that it would not surprise me at all if LinkedIn dropped the groups feature. Now it appears that they''ve dropped one of the big attractions of groups for many people: the ability to connect with people via groups you''re in together. As this post describes, a big plus of LinkedIn groups has been the ability to connect with people via a group you''re both in.
SCD Group
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'The other day while browsing at a bookstore, I purchased a copy of Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano’s book Sidelined. The book focuses on his first year as head coach. during which he was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia or APL. Starting with the book’s foreword, I realized the book provided some value lessons for association executives and leaders of any organization.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'New research illustrates the positive potential of plants at work. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they may also help boost your productivity and mood. If you want to be more productive at work, try investing in a plant for your desk or office. Researchers in the United Kingdom recently found that employees are 15 percent more productive, not to mention happier, when working in an office surrounded by greenery.
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Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Change freaks many of us out! We fear it. We ignore it. We refuse to accept it. It’s really not change that freaks us out. It’s the unknown of the outcome. It’s so much easier to keep things the same because we know the results. Defining Change According to psychologist and therapist Roger S. Gil , change is “…A modification to a person’s environment, situation, or physical/mental condition that results in circumstances that challenge their existing paradigms.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. You can find the presentation here and accompanying blog post, How To Think Like A Nonprofit Instructional Designer. Over on the SalsaLabs blog, they are doing a series on designing nonprofit tech training and I discovered this excellent rewrite of my post.
SCD Group
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'A client called the other day. His “big convention” was three weeks away. It had not “sold out” (either hotel rooms or sessions/trade show). “Should we create some special, last minute pricing to fill the spaces?” he asked. “Like one day passes, two for one hotel rooms, etc. Isn’t some income better than no income?” Tough question, right? Most associations that I know “hold the line” on conference pricing.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'At its annual meeting this week, the American Trucking Association is keeping track of several industry executives—their steps, that is—as part of a Healthy Trucker Challenge, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle habits in trucking. Spending long hours on the road , truckers often get a bad rap for their health habits. A recent study of long-haul truck drivers, for example, found that they are twice as likely to be obese compared to the rest of the U.S. adult working population, and 88 percent
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.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Your conference and association value proposition is under attack! Education and networking are two benefits of conference attendance and association membership. Yet, education is being disrupted in major ways. When employees spend too much time in education offerings that do not translate into increased performance and productivity, it is learning scrap.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The lab was facilitated by Heather Mcleod-Grant and Justin Ferrell , Director of Fellowships at the Stanford d-School. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development.
SCD Group
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'New CEO? Five Ideas to Help You Thrive. By Kerry Stackpole via Wired for Leadership Every leader faces the inherent challenge of making their mark. None more so than a newly appointed CEO. When you are the new CEO, you face an emotional landscape that differs markedly from the otherwise already challenging task of just being a fresh face. As you take on the role and responsibilities from the previous leader, the hazards on the path to success grow exponentially.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Fresh off a icy-cold summer that brought donations pouring in, ALSA has plenty of money to help fund research and treatment endeavors. But it’s not going to spend all of it fast—or in one place. It’s the flip-side of the Ice Bucket Challenge success story: What is the ALS Association going to do with all that money? Last week, ALSA offered some answers.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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