Sat.Jan 08, 2011 - Fri.Jan 14, 2011

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Using a Content Strategy to Promote Your Organization

Wild Apricot

Content Strategy is a term that is popping up more and more often in the business world. In a guest post, Ja-Naé Duane defines content strategy and shares her advice on how to promote your cause, association, non-profit or member organization using a content strategy.( read more ).

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Romantic and Generous Blogging

Reid All About it

“Technology killed criticism,” says Morgan Meis in On the State of Criticism 2011. Everyone’s a critic now, writing reviews on Amazon and blogs, and ranting or raving on Twitter. Netflix, Pandora and Amazon make personalized recommendations based on algorithms, decreasing our reliance on professional critics. Meis sees this loss of authority for critics as an opportunity for them to share their experience and love of art, rather than merely judge it. “The death of the critic-as-autho

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Open Community….from an advocacy prospective

Association Advocacy Chick

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, social media divas Lindy Dreyer and Maddie Grant, CAE of SocialFish have published their first book, Open Community. The book offers advice to associations looking to either create or expand their online communities with the help of social media. From an advocacy perspective, this is an excellent resource for government relations professionals.

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MCI to Host International Meeting Planners at IMEX'11 in Frankfurt.

GlowGlobally

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. « When Will China and India Surpass the West? The Face of Innovation from the East » Jan. 12. 2011. MCI to Host International Meeting Planners at IMEX’11 in Frankfurt.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Is Social Media a Waste of Time for Your Association?

Wild Apricot

Are your members, volunteers or potential donors using social media? The answer is YES - research confirms even 20% of adults 50-64 use social networking daily. While social media campaigns can be time consuming and/or expensive, you can start small and set simple, specific and achievable short term goals.( read more ).

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Leadingship Limerick: Delegation Diligence

Idea Architects

Every Monday I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting a leadership fundmental in limerick form. Delegation gets lots of things done If people have the permission to run Your support is what they need Don't overmanage or underlead Or their success is sure to be none People exercise initiative only when they have freedom of choice and the power and authority to act.

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Research Shows Association Leaders Still Bullish on Print Media and Events

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Features In this digital era, traditional media properties become smarter about connecting with members and reinforcing the membership value proposition. By Hank Berkowitz.

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9 Questions For You - Wild Apricot's Blog Reader Survey

Wild Apricot

What type of information will help small membership, association and non-profit organizations thrive in 2011? We're asking our blog readers to tell us by completing our online Reader Survey.( read more ).

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The ARC - a blog & resource centre for NFP organizations - What.

Portage Group

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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Hot Dog Dance: Sweet Spot | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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2D Barcodes: What's All the Fuss About?

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Technology By allowing mobile devices to bring print ads to life, association publishers and marketers have exciting new ways to engage with readers and measure response.

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Version 4.1 of Wild Apricot membership software launched!

Wild Apricot

We're kicking off the new year with a new release of our membership software. Version 4.1 went live this morning, and as usual if you're already using Wild Apricot there's nothing for you to do -- the upgrade happens "auto-magically". We've added some commonly requested and (we hope!) useful features to help make your life a little easier, including: Contact and member records without email addresses - If you have members or contacts that do not have email, you can now add them into the Wild Apr

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Nonprofit Treats of the Week: January 10-14 - The ARC

Portage Group

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

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.

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Back then, Walkie Talkies. Now, iPod Touch.

Robert M Barnes

Back then it was two walkie talkies. Today it is iPod Touch. Same, same but different.

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From the Corner Office: Catching Up With Our 2010 Association Luminaries

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Leadership This month’s Corner Office spotlight shines on the remarkable leaders we profiled in 2010 who are not just leading their organizations forward, but are changing the association landscape. Here are some of our favorite takeaways that should help you navigate 2011.

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The Hourglass Blog: Jumpstarting an Essential Conversation

The Hourglass Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Jumpstarting an Essential Conversation. So, not too long ago I got an email from Jeff De Cagna : The post he was talking about, Next Steps for Association Innovation , is where I detail the work Ive been helping to spearhead as the chair of the Innovation Task Force of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives, and its plans to launch a new online community dedicated to innovation for associations and to host a National Summit on A

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Listen Up! - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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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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Why I renewed with ASAE in 2011

Moving through the Association World

After reading Joe Flowers’ post “ Why I won’t renew with ASAE in 2011 ” I thought I would share my opinion on why I did renew with ASAE in 2011. First I want to say that Joe’s post was great, I completely understand his opinion on why he will not be renewing in 2011. Like Scott Briscoe said in his post on Acronym , ASAE is not alone in the member value battle.

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Embracing a Single Brand in a Multimedia Age

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Marketing & Communication A focused strategy that recognizes all member communications under a single brand has the ability to create unification and consistency where there was once confusion and chaos.

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Huck Finn and Gabrielle Giffords

Association Okie

Two stories that occurred last week have me thinking about language and civility. The shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D. Arizona) and the scrubbing of Mark Twain’s classic, Huckleberry Finn. The initial response from the shooting was to attack the lack of civility in politics today. By the way, not a new issue for this country. In the 1960′s the far left called for revolution and yelled “burn baby, burn”.

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NFP Treats of the Week - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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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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Best of the Web

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Best of the Web The Association Adviser eNews staff rounds up some of the most thought-provoking association chatter on the Web this month. By Association Adviser staff.

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Visit Naylor at These Important Industry Gatherings

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Networking & Opinion Visit Naylor online and at these association-related events for January 2011. By Association Adviser staff.

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Participate in our 2011 Association Benchmarking Survey

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Question of the Month Tell us and your peers what the standards for association communication excellence will be in 2011.

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The Expanding Arms Race for Your Members' Attention

Association Adviser

January 2011 -- Features Why non-traditional competition is no longer non-traditional in this "new normal" era.

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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!