Wild Apricot

JULY 18, 2012

Here's an interview with Michael Lenczner of Ajah about Fundtracker - an online service that connects Canadian non-profits with funders - and theSector.ca.

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Principled Innovation

JULY 17, 2012

Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.

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YourMembership

JULY 17, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 17, 2012

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 17 July 2012. Why Are We Still Doing Annual Performance Reviews? Ah the dread performance review. You know the drill. You fill out some far too lengthy form where youre trying to be "balanced" (whether youre evaluating yourself to meet with your boss or evaluating your staff so you can meet with them), so theres some bad and more good.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2012

Want to include your SurveyMonkey surveys right on your Facebook page? Here are some tips and information.

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YourMembership

JULY 20, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 18, 2012

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 18 July 2012. What Im Reading. Uber, DC, and the innovation model versus the permission model. Speaking of changing learning, check out what Ciscos up to. Secrets of prolific content creators. (I think this is good advice for anyone who wants to get any kid of s**t done.).

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Wild Apricot

JULY 20, 2012

Here are 5 of the hot posts we've bookmarked on Apricot Jam this week.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

On Thursday, July 26, at 2 p.m. ET, it will be my pleasure to present a webinar of the same name for Higher Logic. You may know that Higher Logic is the leader in social media and collaboration solutions for associations, not-for-profits and member-based organizations worldwide – and, of course, Lauren Wolfe and I go way back as long-time members of ASAE’s Young Association Executive Committee.

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Jamie Notter

JULY 16, 2012

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. The Results of Management Innovation. Posted July 16, 2012. in Change , Humanize - 2 comments. Tweet. In a recent post I challenged everyone to consider innovating management , rather than just our products, services, or business models.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 19, 2012

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 19 July 2012. Be a Super Genuis. Another belated book review - or, to be more precise, a timely review of a book it took me way too long to read. I just finished Andy Sernovitzs Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking. If youre familiar with Sernovitz, either from Damn, I Wish Id Thought of That or his WOM newsletter, the book is not going to be revolutionary.

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AMR Management Services

JULY 17, 2012

Pages. HOME. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Time Management: The Most Critical Skill for Association Leaders. by DeLaine Bender, CAE. What’s the most critical skill for leaders of associations and nonprofit organizations? It might just be the ability to prioritize and manage time. For associations and nonprofit organizations, excellent management of key resources – including time – is crucial.

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Association Navigator

JULY 16, 2012

Let me repeat, we are all in sales now. This is the title of a great article in the new issue of Associations Now about Daniel Pink’s forthcoming book. The article touches several of my favorite subjects: sales, marketing, and effective associations. It’s written by Kristin Clarke, a business journalist and editor for ASAE. I’ve been a fan of Daniel Pink since I read Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.

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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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Jamie Notter

JULY 19, 2012

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. We Are Not Angry Enough (MIX Mashup Notes). Posted July 19, 2012. in Change , Humanize - 4 comments. Tweet. That was the first line in my notebook from the MIX Mashup event I attended in San Francisco a month ago. We’re not angry enough.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 16, 2012

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 16 July 2012. Always the Last to Know: KDP. Also Known As: Kindle Direct Publishing. It allows independent authors to easily self-publish in the Kindle format and get paid for their books. Sweet! (And remember, you dont have to have a Kindle to read Kindle format books.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 16, 2012

Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, July 16, 2012. Thoughts on Association Mergers. image source. Ive had reason to think more about association mergers in recent weeks. Not because my own association is contemplating one, but because I know of a few situations among people in my network, and Ive been asked for my thoughts and perspective.

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Idea Architects

JULY 18, 2012

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Wednesday, July 18, 2012. We Are All Emerging Leaders. How would our personal and professional development efforts. change if we viewed everyone as an emerging leader?

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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Jamie Notter

JULY 18, 2012

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Humanize Presentation at #intchg12. Posted July 18, 2012. in Announcements , Conflict , Free Resources - 1 comment. Tweet. Thanks everyone who came out to the AICPA Interchange conference early for my pre-conference session on “Succeeding in the 21st Century Association.” The slides are embedded below (and are available on slideshare ).

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 18, 2012

Tweet. Many CEOs name driving sustained and steady top-line growth as their top priority for their annual meeting. Yet how many conference organizers and meeting professionals see driving sustained growth as their priority? Even further, how many conference organizers see driving the CEO’s agenda as an essential objective of their conference? Is it even a wonder that some meeting professionals feel they are losing influence in their organizations and in particular with their CEOs?

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AMR Management Services

JULY 17, 2012

'by DeLaine Bender, CAE What’s the most critical skill for leaders of associations and nonprofit organizations? It might just be the ability to prioritize and manage time. For associations and.

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Idea Architects

JULY 20, 2012

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Friday, July 20, 2012. Facilitation Friday #29: Six Questions for Decision-Making.

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Membership Marketing

JULY 17, 2012

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 20, 2012

Tweet. Many conference organizers are familiar with the saying location, location, location! They know that their conference location has to be attractive to their prospective customers or they won’t attend. Some organizers know the 4Ps of marketing: product, promotion, place and price. So how many meeting professionals are familiar with the 3Vs of big data?

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Association Adviser

JULY 16, 2012

July 2012 -- Features Even in this overtly digital age, association professionals and solution providers continue to find value in meeting face-to-face.

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Idea Architects

JULY 15, 2012

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Sunday, July 15, 2012. Four Innovation Lessons with Staying Power. Image Source: IDEO web site.

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