Sat.Jun 16, 2012 - Fri.Jun 22, 2012

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22 High-Impact, Low Cost Social Media Opportunities for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

For non-profits new to social media, guest blogger, Brad Aronson offers 22 social media opportunities to consider.

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Thanks For Playing: Always the Last to Know: GoogleDrive

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 18 June 2012. Always the Last to Know: GoogleDrive. Just after I jump on the Dropbox bandwagon, Google comes out with this: GoogleDrive: resistance is futile?All ur files iz ours. Share on FriendFeed. Labels: cool technology. No comments: Post a Comment.

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What I Learned About Membership From High School

YourMembership

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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Eric Lanke: Issues with Member Engagement

Eric Lanke

Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, June 18, 2012. Issues with Member Engagement. image source. Ive mentioned previously that Im leading another innovation effort for WSAE, something were calling an Innovation Circle. Ours is focused on member engagement, and you can get an overview of what it is and what were trying to achieve with it here.

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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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Infographics and The Cloud

Wild Apricot

Has your organization used infographics to tell a story? Here's an infographic that explains how The Cloud is Saving the Earth.

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The Instant Expert & Your Organization

YourMembership

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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With Freedom Comes Responsibility

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. With Freedom Comes Responsibility. Posted June 21, 2012. in Humanize , Leadership , Managing People - 4 comments. Tweet. This was one of the key messages from the Mix Mashup that I attended in San Francisco this week. The conference was amazing.

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Managing Events In Wild Apricot

Wild Apricot

Here's my experience managing events in Wild Apricot, as well as a reminder about our free Events Webinar on Wed. June 20th.

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Thanks For Playing: But What Do You Want Me To DO?

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 19 June 2012. But What Do You Want Me To DO? This may be the most important question you need to ask yourself when launching a marketing campaign. If you aren’t clear about the answer to “what do you want me to DO?” your campaign’s not ready for prime time.

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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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Landing Your Dream Job Doesn't Mean Leaving Your Current One

YourMembership

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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The Generation Gap in Lobbying

Golden's Rules for Association

There is a generation gap between lobbyists and the lobbied that requires rethinking established GR tactics. Read my commentary from this week’s Association Trends.

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Call Me Maybe

Association Advocacy Chick

“ Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my number, so call me, maybe?” - Carly Rae Jepsen, Call Me Maybe. Okay, I’m going to cop to the fact that I love this song. It’s not on my iPhone (yet), but it’s been playing in my head for the better part of a week.

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Trapped by our own Minds

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Trapped by our own Minds. Posted June 22, 2012. in Individual Development , Truth - 2 comments. Tweet. I’ve been around the block when it comes to professional speaking. I’ve seen the tricks of the trade–opening with a joke, dramatic pauses, giving people the “if you only take ONE thing from this talk…” line.

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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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Association Leader: Ernie Rosenberg

Association Navigator

Ernie Rosenberg, President & CEO, American Cleaning Institute. Whether its motion pictures owned by Hollywood studios or fragrance formulas belonging to fragrance houses in New Jersey, industries with IP exposure are pretty intense about the issue. So I was interested to see Ernie Rosenberg’s article in the June Perfumer & Flavorist , “Fragrances and Fragranced Products: A Strong Alliance.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Pre-Qualifying Volunteers

Idea Architects

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, June 17, 2012. Pre-Qualifying Volunteers. Smart homebuyers know it pays to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage.

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Why Conferences Should Try To Recapture The Campfire Experience

Velvet Chainsaw

Tweet. Many of us have been to summer camp. We sleep in bunks in cabins. Swim in lakes. Row canoes down the stream. Take adventure walks through the forest. Eat meals family-style in log cabin lodges. Make lots of crafts. Our day typically ends with everyone sitting around a campfire as we tell stories and sing songs. Many of us also made smores and roasted marshmallows.

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Membership Marketing Blog: Disturbing News on the Practice of.

Membership Marketing

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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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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SCD Group: Monitoring what is being said about your association.

SCD Group

Pages. Home. About. Contact. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Monitoring what is being said about your association. Monitoring your brand represents a key component of the work of associations and nonprofits. Back in the last century, that meant having a “clipping service” that monitored media coverage.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Clarifying Intention To Focus.

Idea Architects

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, June 20, 2012. Clarifying Intention To Focus Attention. Yesterday, still groggy after a long flight to the west coast and a fitful sleep because of the time change, I dragged myself to the hotel gym when I woke up at 4

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Conference Share-A-Thons Are A Learning Illusion

Velvet Chainsaw

Tweet. It all started in preschool and kindergarten. Every week, our teacher would ask us to bring something to class for show-n-tell. We would bring our beloved stuffed animal or a coin from a foreign country or a favorite toy or whatever caught our eye on the way out the door to school. The purpose of show-n-tell was to stand in front of the class and tell our classmates something about the object.

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Mizz Information: Summer Reading and Other Fun, Non Social.

Mizz Information

Mizz Information. Friday, June 22, 2012. Summer Reading and Other Fun, Non Social Media Stuff. Every year about this time I hit a blogging wall and just dont feel like spending a bunch of time online. Well, more time than the ridiculous amount of time I already spend online for work stuff, that is. And if I had a dollar for every blog post Ive ever written about being burnt out on blogging and/or social media Id have a decent wad of cash.

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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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SCD Group: Is Membership in Your Association Worth the Dues?

SCD Group

Pages. Home. About. Contact. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. Thursday, June 21, 2012. Is Membership in Your Association Worth the Dues? Two questions of associations are emerging: 1. What value do I get from belonging? 2. Is it worth it to attend? Some association professionals see these questions as a product of the recession.

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Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions

Idea Architects

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, June 22, 2012. Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions.

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Getting Your Sponsors To Trigger Their Sponsorships

Velvet Chainsaw

Tweet. A trend we’re seeing is that exhibitors are requiring less square footage and shifting dollars to other sponsorship opportunities. Conference organizers need to think about how to convert exhibitor’s marketing dollars into sponsorship opportunities that benefit attendees. The Shift From Exhibiting To Sponsorships. This shift requires a more strategic and consultative sales approach.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: CEOs: How Do You Define Success?

Plexus Consulting

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Plexus Consulting Group® For health, education, workforce, finance and other non profit and public service organizations that want to leverage resources and strategically plan for U.S. or international market expansion. Monday, June 18, 2012. CEOs: How Do You Define Success? By Virgil Carter. As the chief executive of your non-profit organization it’s often up to you to define, communicate and lead the efforts for success in your organization.

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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!