Wild Apricot
APRIL 26, 2016
In the nonprofit world, there are many people willing to work with your organization, but inspiring volunteers to become leaders from within is another task in itself.
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 28, 2016
Gina Sutherland, director of education and events, CalSAE. Q & A with Gina Sutherland , director of education and events, California Society of Association Executives. Q: If you could be a summer cocktail, what would your name be and what would you taste like? A: My summer cocktail name would likely be “Blinded by the Light” because my husband always teases me about my pale, Irish-influenced skin tone.
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Reid All About it
APRIL 29, 2016
While writing this I realized I haven’t been taking my own medicine. Since my return from Big Bend, I haven’t attended any webinars. I won’t make that same mistake this week. I’m definitely participating in Tuesday’s Association Chat on Blab—a topic and speakers I don’t want to miss. And, I’ll see how the rest of my week shapes up. I’d love to go to Chicago for the AMS Fest, but…too many conferences, too little time and money, sort of like books.
Higher Logic
APRIL 27, 2016
Member volunteering is important for obvious reasons -- it helps our organizations and saves money. But remember how members can benefit, too: Volunteering keeps members engaged, happier and more likely to stay involved with your organization -- or tell peers to join. It’s a proven fact that members who volunteer are happier with their membership than members who don’t volunteer -- they feel connected to the organization and as if they’re furthering an important cause.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 29, 2016
Maple? Bagel? Playful? A plate full of staples? A drill? Does anything really truly rhyme with April? Hmmm. Anyways, one exciting piece of news is that we reached 9,000 paying customers this week (not including free accounts)!
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Reid All About it
APRIL 29, 2016
While writing this I realized I haven’t been taking my own medicine. Since my return from Big Bend, I haven’t attended any webinars. I won’t make that same mistake this week. I’m definitely participating in Tuesday’s Association Chat on Blab—a topic and speakers I don’t want to miss. And, I’ll see how the rest of my week shapes up. I’d love to go to Chicago for the AMS Fest, but…too many conferences, too little time and money, sort of like books.
Association Advocacy Chick
APRIL 25, 2016
For the past 8 months, I’ve been on hiatus from blogging as I transition into a new position in association management. I knew it would take a powerful event to get me back here. Unfortunately, it was the death of Prince. Three days later and it’s still hard for me to write that sentence. I thought I wouldn’t have to write this for another twenty years or so.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 25, 2016
This year's Benchmarks report is the most comprehensive yet and lets you know how nonprofits are stacking up on everything from email marketing to social media to donation campaigns.
Socious
APRIL 29, 2016
Every week we aim to make your life easier by compiling the best online community articles from around the web right here on our blog. This week, our favorite articles focus on tips for jumpstarting customer loyalty and digital engagement.
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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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Eric Lanke
APRIL 25, 2016
Why do I blog? I get this question a lot. It usually, by definition, comes from someone who knows I blog, and who has probably read a post or two. They usually know I'm busy, with obligations both personal and professional, and sometimes the question comes from a place of wonder. How do I find the time? Sometimes they recognize the risk, having read enough to know that many of my posts are me thinking out loud, sometimes about subjects or people I should really keep to myself.
Portage Group
APRIL 28, 2016
Should I ask for a raise? How much should we pay the new Membership Manager? Would offering flex days help us draw stronger job candidates? Knowing how to structure staff salary and benefits can be a challenge for any association. Associations are unique, after all - It can be extremely challenging to find comparables that truly reflect your unique realities.
Golden's Rules for Association
APRIL 24, 2016
At a recent conference, I was diligent in my efforts to use social media to not only capture my own notes, but share them with my colleagues and associates, present and absent. I got a decent amount of reaction and interaction for my efforts. Retweets, likes, comments and discussion. (Nothing remotely viral, mind you, but my […].
Associations Now
APRIL 27, 2016
With the launch of a free online community for plant science, the American Society of Plant Biologists is looking beyond the scope of traditional membership to form relationships with its nonmember audience. At first glance, the American Society of Plant Biologists’ new online community site, Plantae , looks to be just another niche social network for one association’s members.
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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.
Association Adviser
APRIL 29, 2016
Marketing can be just as instrumental for associations as it is for consumer beverages, when it comes to raising awareness of your non-dues revenue opportunities. In today’s market, increasing. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 26, 2016
Particularly in my early career I divided myself. At work there was work-Amanda. At home there was not-at-work Amanda. It seems, today, there is more acceptance of a softer divide for all professionals. In fact a growing freelance community and more work-from-home privileges for many professionals suggest that more of us are looking for a less harsh divide between our work selves and our home selves.
Membersuite
APRIL 26, 2016
As an association executive, chances are that you’ve heard how important it is to retain members - over and over. Without members, your association is nothing. This concept is something that probably keeps you up at night. Associations get so fixated on retaining members, that they may forget how to effectively recruit them. Running an association is like running a business, there is a strategy for everything.
Associations Now
APRIL 25, 2016
The American Humane Association’s Be Kind to Animals Week is about to leap into its second century, celebrating its 101st anniversary next week. Here’s how the event became an institution. The United States’ longest-running commemorative week, the American Humane Association ’s (AHA) Be Kind to Animals Week , takes place May 1 to 7. And even though the event is celebrating its 101st anniversary, it still brings plenty of energy and excitement. “As we enter a second century of w
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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
Association Adviser
APRIL 28, 2016
From advertising and sponsorships to grants, affinity programs and strategic partnerships, always keep the 3Ws of non-dues revenue in mind. The post Non-Dues Revenue Is Alive and Well appeared first. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 28, 2016
Related: Joining verses belonging. Do association members feel taken care of? The big benefit associations are not providing enough of. The post One Reason Why Associations Connect Members appeared first on Smooth The Path.
Effective Database
APRIL 27, 2016
I once met with a potential client who was seeking a new database. In a conversation with the executive director, she explained to me that she wanted a database that would collect all types of data about her members, including information about calls with her members. When I suggested that there was software that would do this and that she would simply have to enter information about the call when she completed the call, she asked how the data would get into the database.
Associations Now
APRIL 25, 2016
The American College of Physicians calls for action to mitigate climate change and urges doctors to make their own practices greener. The American College of Physicians has issued a position paper on climate change that goes beyond dealing with its health effects—it also says the healthcare industry needs to look at its own environmental footprint and make some changes.
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.
Association Adviser
APRIL 28, 2016
Sylvia Newell, executive director, Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and former vice president of the League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW), is an innovation engine who draws from a. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 24, 2016
I have terrible feet. Terrible in the, they are an odd size so shoes don’t fit me, sense. They are long (I am tall) they are extra narrow (also inherited, thank you ancestors) and they are low volume (meaning they don’t take up a lot of room in a shoe.) There are very few shoes that fit me well. Even my best fitting shoes are a mess of insoles, inserts and extra thick socks.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 29, 2016
This is part three in a four part series on being more future focused in our planning. See part one here and part two here. Strategic foresight is a competency that all leaders need today! Yet rarely do we discuss it. Much less practice it for our future planning. And hardly ever do we foster organizational cultures of future forward thinking instead of lollygagging leadership.
Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2016
The governor put his signature to a controversial measure that opponents say will permit counseling professionals to discriminate against LGBT individuals and others. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a law Wednesday that allows mental health counselors and therapists to refuse to treat clients based on their own “sincerely held principles.”. Critics of the law, including the American Counseling Association and ASAE, say it could result in discrimination against LGBT individuals, although the co
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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