Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Here are details on our next Expert Webinar: Tools For More Effective Board Meetings – January 21st.

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Mariner

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'The most common lament we hear (ok it’s tied with “we can’t find volunteers”) is how can we get the volunteers to actually do what they say they will. As we’ve always said here at Mariner, volunteer management is really HR management and so the many principals for motivating employees are relevant.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'This guest blog post by Mark Athitakis , a contributing editor for Associations Now, originally ran Dec. 22 on Associations Now. Athitakis has written on nonprofits, the arts and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History. You can follow him on Twitter at @MarkANMag. Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Some conferences keep pace with changing times. Others seem stuck in a time warp. Tradition led them to success in the past and they expect it will in the future. Most organizations respond to changing times in some way. Many respond by increasing the flurry of activity that has resulted in past success. Usually, that’s the wrong response. Active Inertia: The Early Failure Warning Sign Active inertia is the primary reason organizations fail to adapt to changing business environments says profes

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Increasingly, patients are opting to combine serious medical procedures (and their long recoveries) with vacations. There’s even a term for it: medical tourism. And one trade group is working to stay out in front of this growing industry. Recovering from surgery or other medical treatments can be a pain when it comes to the cost, especially in the case of elective procedures.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'The holidays are a time of traditions. Macy’s has a Thanksgiving parade. Washington DC has the national Christmas tree lighting. A former boss decorates her yard in honor of the Jewish Festival Of Lights-Hanukkah. Another holds her annual Winter Solstice Snow Party. During the holidays, the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting team turns to thanks and gratitude.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'From diversity to globalization to governance, a few big leadership themes from the past year—and challenges for the next one. So, what did we learn in 2014? Part of me wants to say: Not as much as one would hope. Boards remain dysfunctional. Associations often are still slow-moving ships, particularly when it comes to globalization. Diversity remains a challenge.

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Beth Kanter

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'There’s lots to enjoy during the holiday season – from gathering with friends and family to the festivities and fun. But it is also a quiet time of year and a good time to catch up on reading. Also, if you are looking for a last minute gift for the nonprofit networking and data nerd in your life, here’s some book recommendations. 1.

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SCD Group

DECEMBER 25, 2014

'Ok, I finally broke down and switched from my trusty Blackberry to a new iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 buzzed through its battery so I went to an Apple store for the first time. Wow! What an awesome experience. An impressive culture. And a friendly, helpful tech rep who shared some easy steps to reduce battery usage. (Wish the AT&T store would have shared them when I bought the phone!

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Plexus Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Virtually every association membership survey our firm has undertaken over the past 17 years has shown that members most appreciate the local contacts they have with their association--as opposed to their relationship with the more distant national headquarters or even more distant international headquarters operations, if they have one.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear a lot of hype about up-and-coming technologies to watch in 2015—including from me. Before you dig in too deep, however, here’s some advice on how to temper your perspective with your association’s needs. The prognosticators—complete with pointy hats—were out in full force at the ASAE Technology Conference & Expo last week in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Wired4Leadership

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Leaders have a lot to learn, me included. While you may be tempted to dismiss this notion as trite or cliché, it is and remains the central tenet of effective leadership. The rate of technical progress is increasing exponentially, we are discovering more effective ways to use our brains and bodies to learn, and leaders … Continue reading Showing The Love for Wired 4 Leadership 2014 → You are reading Showing The Love for Wired 4 Leadership 2014 from the Wired 4 Leadership blog.

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SCD Group

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'Thanks for reading this year! We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season!

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Plexus Consulting

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Does your volunteer leadership see its duty primarily to represent the interests of groups within your membership? Or does a significant portion of your leadership see their responsibility as ensuring the organization does not stray from its historic roots? I have been part of organizations where one or both have applied--perhaps you have too?

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'From Bartman T-shirts to videogames—and everything in between— The Simpsons has been sold everywhere over the past quarter-century. The show’s ongoing success as a brand highlights the power of product licensing. And, yes, there’s an association for that. Don’t have a cow, man, but the Simpsons are on runways at Fashion Week. Who would’ve thunk it?

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Starting in 2015, 90,000 bankers in the Netherlands will be required to make a pledge to uphold a series of standards—or else risk fines or suspension. Reactions to the idea have been mixed. “I swear that I will perform to the best of my abilities to maintain and promote confidence in the financial sector. So help me God!”. Next year, 90,000 members of the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) will be saying this line, or a nonreligious variant of it, as part of a required binding oath.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Lower gas prices and a rebounding economy will result in a record number of people traveling this holiday season, according to AAA. With more than 90 million people set to hit the road, one association is reminding drivers to check their tires. Until the days of floating high-speed rail and supersonic commercial jets are upon us (2021 and 2022 respectively, according to separate reports on CNN Money), travelers will have to stick to more ordinary means of transportation—cars, buses, and regular

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'No joke—Santa can really teach you how to improve membership communication. Plus: the best ways to open a conference. Taking a look at kids’ letters to Santa, there are many styles of communication that can be found in the notes shipped off to the North Pole. For membership pros, they’re definitely worth the analysis. “Children always make sure that they ask how Santa is doing, and they hope that his elves and reindeer are well and are ready for Christmas,” Victoria Chap

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'What’s the latest prognosis for the association publishing industry? An extensive survey from Folio finds out, and the results aren’t disastrous. Plus: Why keep so much information stored away in unintuitive documents? Folio magazine polled a wide array of association publishing professionals earlier this year, and the results of its survey reveal an industry faced with the continued decline of print’s prominence.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'President Barack Obama’s move to loosen the five-decade-old embargo that’s defined the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba received mixed reviews last week. Many industry groups see potential created by the decision—but others see risks. It’s not clear whether Congress will allow President Barack Obama’s move to end the 52-year-old trade embargo against the Cuban government, but the fact that he said anything has gotten some associations to think big picture.

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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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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Members of Occupational Therapy Australia can learn about human resources remedies through a new partnership with a business consulting firm. What’s the benefit? In a 2013 member-services survey, members of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) expressed interest in human resources consultancy support for their practices. Their wish has been granted, thanks to a new partnership between the association and business consulting firm Master HR Solutions.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'Some things just never seem to make it off the to-do list. Here’s a look at several membership topics that piqued my interest but didn’t make it to this blog in 2014. Let me know which ones you find the most interesting, or share your other ideas for Associations Now membership coverage in 2015. Fifty-two weeks in a year, and still not enough time to get to all there is to explore about association membership.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'From Ebola to drones to cybersecurity, it’s been an exciting year in association news. We looked back to see what grabbed and held your attention and what you shared most with other association pros. Here’s a look back at the most popular Associations Now stories of 2014. You, dear readers, have covered a lot of ground in 2014. We took a look at our web-traffic data to get a snapshot of what you found most interesting, most compelling, and most buzz-worthy this year at Associations

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'A new association publishing survey reveals revenue predictions for 2014, as well as industry trends over the last five years, including the fact that savvy budget maintenance has contributed to somewhat steady profit margins. The association publishing industry, much like the rest of the publishing industry, is still grappling with the effects of the Great Recession and digital innovation.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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