Sat.Jul 19, 2014 - Fri.Jul 25, 2014

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Volunteers Please Come Back

Wild Apricot

'Here''s a look at survey findings (and SlideShare presentation) that offer insight into what motivates repeat volunteers.

Survey 280
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What did you just step in? It’s change!

YourMembership

In the movie Forrest Gump our hero, heart broken at the loss of his mom and his best girl Jenny, decides to take a year-long sabbatical by going on a run that takes him coast to coast a couple of times. One day while talking with an admirer as he runs, Forrest steps into a pile of “something less than pleasant”. To paraphrase the conversation, the admirer says, “Wow man, you just stepped in a big pile of “change.

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Association membership is on the rise

Aaron Wolowiec

'I love my Barnes and Noble membership. Last Christmas, I saved nearly $100 because I was a member. I also love my World Market membership because, well, I enjoy the wine discounts. And then, there’s my Public Relations Society of America membership, which provides professional development, networking opportunities and member-only must-haves for public relations junkies like me.

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Going on Vacation

Eric Lanke

'image source What do you do when you go on vacation? No, not where do you go and what do you do there, but what do you do about all the people who may want to get a hold of you while you''re gone? In my association I try to make it as clear as possible. Vacation is for vacation. When you''re on vacation there is no expectation that you can be reached.

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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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Ready For Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation?

Wild Apricot

'Canada''s anti-spam legislation took effect July 1, 2014. Here is some information and a list of resources to help you better understand CASL and the possible impact on your organization.

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Dr. Oz Prescribes Vacation

Virtual

'I’m heading out on vacation for a few weeks tomorrow. Thanks to the iPhone and ubiquitous Wi-Fi, vacations aren’t the time of “real disconnection” they once were. Fortunately, that same technology that can make us feel tied to the office can also enable a bit more fun. For the past few years, I’ve done videos for my out of office message.

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7 Simple Upgrades to Improve Conference R.O.I.

Idea Architects

'You know the old adage, "don''t let perfect be the enemy of good." It''s tempting to hold off on making improvements until you''ve got just the right enhancements ready to really rock the return on investment (ROI) a participant gets from attending your workshop or conference. But while you toil away to build the perfect, your participants often find an immediate good and register for another event.

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Key Insights To Help Inspire and Engage Millennials

Wild Apricot

'Here are highlights of the 2014 Millennial Impact Report and insights for non-profits and membership organizations.

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Don’t Let Employees Reach Their Breaking Point

Associations Now

'A new survey reveals some of the things that drive employees crazy and could eventually lead to their leaving an organization. One human resources professional offers tips to soothe the sore spots and keep staff happy. Quick show of hands—have you ever been annoyed by something going on at work? (We expect there are a lot of hands going up out there.

Survey 87
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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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Testimonials Don’t Convert Conference Prospects

Velvet Chainsaw

'You’ve heard the litany: Testimonials are great third party endorsements. Using testimonials will increase your conference attendance. Yadda Yadda. It’s all bull. Two big reasons you should do it anyway. 1. Smart testimonials will make people pause. Testimonials can give marketers what they want…a better chance of being heard and considered.

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Engage and Convert: Add Links to Other Pages in Your Association’s Website

Vanguard Tech

'This is the third in a series of blog posts based on the “5 Website Improvements to Make in 5 Minutes (or Less)” I co-presented with Maggie McGary at the ASAE Membership, Marketing and Communications Conference in June 2014. Each of these posts will cover one of the elements we discussed in more detail and today’s topic is adding relevant links to other pages in your association’s website.

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Have a Passion For Your Cause

Association Adviser

'This month’s leadership spotlight shines on Robert L. Johnson, founder of the RLJ Companies and one of America’s most successful media, business and entertainment moguls. What you may not know about. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Advocacy Leadership advocacy non-dues revenue RLJ Companies Robert L.

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Falling Into Instagram: The National Retail Federation’s Gap Takeover

Associations Now

'In a move designed to help draw attention to retail’s career prospects, the industry’s trade group handed its Instagram feed over to one of its best-known members. Here’s why. There was a celebrity in the house on the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Instagram feed last week. That celebrity wasn’t a movie star, model, or rapper, though the celebrity has worked with plenty of each over the years.

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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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Survey Says: Top 10 Reasons Why Boards Fail

SCD Group

'As I posted back on June 29, our panel at the upcoming ASAE Annual Meeting (#ASAE14) will present case studies on Why Boards Fail and How to Fix Them. One of our challenges is to gather reasons for board failures, sort them, rank them and determine which to focus on during our 60-minute session (10:30 - 11:30 am, Tuesday, August 12). Our panel decided to start by crowd-sourcing the reasons boards fail.

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Engage and Convert: Add Links to Other Pages in Your Association???s Website

Vanguard Tech

'This is the third in a series of blog posts based on the “5 Website Improvements to Make in 5 Minutes (or Less)” I co-presented with Maggie McGary at the ASAE Membership, Marketing and Communications Conference in June 2014. Each of these posts will cover one of the elements we discussed in more detail and today’s topic is adding relevant links to other pages in your association’s website.

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Social Media Sharing Gone Wrong--The White House is Compromising Users' Privacy

Mizz Information

'If people were outraged about Facebook’s ethics violation when they conducted psychological experiments on unsuspecting and unconsenting users, I imagine they’ll be equally unhappy to learn about a new, persistent tracking tool that''s being used to spy on users of millions websites. Aside from this Mashable post and a Forbes article, though, I’m not seeing many people talking about what I personally think is a pretty big deal.

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Why Cigar Enthusiasts Lit Up the FDA

Associations Now

'With proposed tobacco rules likely to affect the cigar world, industry groups have successfully drummed up strong public reaction to the rules, which would set a price level for what constitutes a “premium cigar” that critics see as arbitrary. The Federal Communications Commission’s call for comments on its net neutrality proposal ended last week—and drew more than a million responses.

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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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Lessons from the Moon Walk

SCD Group

'Front Page of the Wapak Daily News; Steve interviewing Mrs. Armstrong 45 years ago today (7/20/14), I was a young Associated Press reporter covering astronaut Neil Armstrong’s parents while he walked on the moon. Even though we reporters spent most of the 10 days in the garage, it was an amazing experience! Being teamed with veteran AP photographer Gene Herrick made the assignment even more special!

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Stop the Glorification of Busy and Thrive

Beth Kanter

'I just returned last week from vacation with my husband and children at the Jersey Shore where I grew up. It was great to sit on the beach and do nothing, get lots of walking in, and hang out with family. Above all, it is a great escape from your never ending to do list. I did take along a few books, including Ariana Huffington’s Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.

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Strategy for Unpredictable Times

Plexus Consulting

'Virgil Carter A traditional approach for organizational strategy is based on the view that with sufficient analysis, organizations can make reasonable assumptions about their markets, financial and human resources, technology and customer services, and be successful. Any unforeseen elements can be addressed through strategy adjustments every few years.

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Do You Carry the Flag for Membership?

Associations Now

'One association membership pro shares his ideas for keeping colleagues ever mindful of their impact on the member experience. One of my favorite descriptions of an association is that it is “ essentially a conglomerate of small businesses , all targeted at a highly focused market, with a consensus-based governance model slapped on top.” In that context, it’s easy to see how silos form and staff lose sight of the big picture.

Revenue 85
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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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9 Best Practices for Effective Calls to Action

Slice-Works

'© Wavebreak Media; used with permission. Has this ever happened to you? Just last week I was looking up information about a particular author I wanted to know more about. Five clicks and 30 minutes later I was on a webpage describing the benefits of weight-training versus aerobic exercise. This is what Chris Brogan calls the “serendipity” of the internet.

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Explore Impact Leadership at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit: Free Registration Giveaway

Beth Kanter

'I’m giving away a free registration to NTEN’s Leading Social Change Summit. If you want to a chance to win, leave a comment on this post sharing something that you’d like to learn about Impact Leadership or some wisdom from your experience about practicing impact leadership! I’ll pick a winner by July 3oth. NTEN is hosting the “ Leading Change Summit ” in San Francisco from September 3-6th.

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Ambush Marketing: 4 Ways to Diffuse Conference Scammers

Velvet Chainsaw

'A few practices keep chipping away at the integrity of professional events. Chief among them are outboarding , when companies bypass exhibiting or sponsoring and set up shop on the fringe of your event, and suitcasing , which refers to non-exhibiting sellers who work the aisles or hallways. Lobby rats — non-registered folks who hang out in public spaces, hosting a series of meet-ups with your badged attendees — is also a growing problem.

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Study Reveals Career Cost of Promoting Diversity, For Some

Associations Now

'For women and minorities who advocate for other women and minorities in the workplace, the price of promoting diversity might come as a less favorable performance review, according to a new University of Colorado study. Promoting diversity in the workplace is a hard-line goal in many organizations. But for some women and minorities, advocating for diversity by trying to advance the careers of other women and minorities is actually hurting them.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.