Sat.Oct 01, 2011 - Fri.Oct 07, 2011

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Changes at Facebook

Wild Apricot

How will recent changes at Facebook impact your non-profit or association? Here's an overview of how some social media experts and non-profit bloggers who've weighed in on this topic. ( read more ).

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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Volunteer?

Association Leaders

Having been in the business of working with volunteer leaders of associations for nearly twenty years, I’ve given lots of thought to why people volunteer, what makes people good volunteers and is there such a thing as a bad volunteer? Regarding the last question, do you remember the adage ‘There’s no such thing as bad students, only bad teachers’?

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You’ve Got to Read This: October 4, 2011

Reid All About it

If you’re behind in your blog reading, like I am, let me help you out by suggesting a few of my recent favorites. Three of these bloggers have something in common, can you figure out what it is? Long ago I stopped trying to keep up with Facebook changes. My work doesn’t require me to be a Facebook expert, so why not let the experts figure it out and soon enough I’ll learn from them everything I need to know.

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Eric Lanke: The Giant Hairball of Complexity

Eric Lanke

Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, October 3, 2011. The Giant Hairball of Complexity. image source. If youre like me, youre fascinated by all the coverage Netflix is getting lately. Normally when theres a kerfuffle at one of the anointed tech companies, I have a hard time paying attention.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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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Demonstrating Membership Value

Wild Apricot

Research suggests that membership rates are stabilizing for organizations offering member value. Here's an overview of the 2011 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report and some food for thought on building membership relationships that last. ( read more ).

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Color Me Impressed: The Smart Set for September 2011

Reid All About it

Whoops, it’s already October, how did that happen? Here’s my selection of customer service and marketing smarties who impressed me in September. Don’t you love spreading the word about a smart business that knows how to take care of its customers? So many businesses seem to forget who pays their salaries. “Word of mouth isn’t dead,” says Alan Belniak at Marketing Profs.

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Five Lessons for Diving Into Innovation

Idea Architects

Diving is one of the Olympic events that has me glued to my television set. Some of the elements of the sport seem useful for anyone thinking about diving into innovation. It’s a long climb before you actually dive. The dive itself is over in a few seconds. Climbing the stairs to the diving platform takes far longer. The release or introduction of an innovative program or service is similar, requiring a significant investment of time in the development stage.

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Capturing Your Organization's Stories

Wild Apricot

Stories can be powerful, but hard to capture. We found a video and a post that offer helpful tips for gathering stories. ( read more ).

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Exploring Humanize: Courageous

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Exploring Humanize: Courageous. Posted October 5, 2011. in Humanize. Tweet. This is the last in my series of six “Exploring Humanize” blog posts where I go over the basic content in the book. If you missed the previous ones, just go to the Humanize category and you can scan through them all.

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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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Research Shows Social Media Rocking Association World

Association Adviser

October 2011 -- Features Social media has taken the association world by storm. But while nearly 80 percent of associations are placing a priority on social media, 68 percent do not have social media policies or strategies. We take a look at how associations are using social media today.

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Leadership Limerick: Be Sensitive to Climate Change

Idea Architects

Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. Searching for leadership limerick will identify previous posts. In San Francisco, August is quite cool Which in Texas would not be the rule The climate that is the norm Doesn’t come in the same form Assuming such makes you a fool Life might be so much easier if everyone's experience mirrored your own, but it would be so much less interesting.

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Why a simple “thank you” can make the world a better place

Association Advocacy Chick

When you’re having a crappy day, sometimes an unexpected thank you is all you need.

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Exploring #Humanize: Trustworthy

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Exploring #Humanize: Trustworthy. Posted October 3, 2011. in Humanize - 2 comments. Tweet. The second element in our Trellis for human organizations is trustworthy. It’s unfortunately not a word we associate with organizations too frequently.

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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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10 Things You Should Know About Tablets

Association Adviser

October 2011 -- Technology Tablet devices are all the rage among the tech set as well as non-techies. Before your association jumps on the tablet publishing bandwagon, here are 10 tidbits to know about these fun and useful gadgets.

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

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iLife: How Technology Brings Us Closer | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Membership Marketing Blog: ASAE's Associations Now Interactive.

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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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!

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Halloween: The Benchmark of Great Salesmanship

Association Adviser

October 2011 -- Membership What can association membership teams learn from successful trick-or-treaters? Preparation, creativity and the courage to make plenty of cold calls are just some of the strategies and tactics needed to be successful in both settings. Bob Burris presents 10 principles for garnering plenty of candy – and members.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: Notice of Joan's Passing

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. Friday, October 7, 2011. Notice of Joans Passing. Joan Cassedy was our beloved colleague and friend.

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Symphony Orchestra of Arlington to Launch Season with Concert & Gala

Beekeeper Group

Most people know me as a car enthusiast, but I also have a more refined side – I play violin with the Symphony Orchestra of Arlington!

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The Hourglass Blog: The Giant Hairball of Complexity

The Hourglass Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, October 3, 2011. The Giant Hairball of Complexity. image source. Note: At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. To see my reasons why click here. To keep following me on my new blog, go here. + + + + + + +. If youre like me, youre fascinated by all the coverage Netflix is getting lately.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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American Association of General Managing Agents

Association Adviser

October 2011 -- Association Spotlight This month's spotlight on communication excellence falls on the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) , whose bold launch of a new member magazine has been a big WIN in a tough economy.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: How To Get Fired in 10 Easy Steps

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, October 3, 2011. How To Get Fired in 10 Easy Steps. by Virgil R. Carter. Last month we wrote about interviews and “Seven Questions That Can Kill Careers” This month, let’s look at how you can lose your job in ten easy

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Join Us for a Webinar on Monitoring Social Media!

Beekeeper Group

Members of the Public Affairs Council frequently ask about the best strategies and tools to monitor online conversations and how to best respond to both positive and negative attention. PAC is bringing in the experts (yes me!

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Association 141+: Is Easy a Bad Word?

Association 141+

Association 141+. Monday, October 3, 2011. Is Easy a Bad Word? I was watching an old episode of one of my favorite shows - The West Wing - when a quote from a scene caught my attention. In it two of the main characters (Josh and Tobey) are talking to a man from the mid-west who was taking his daughter to visit colleges. In the midst of conversation, the father expresses concern about being able to pay for college and says: "It should be hard.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.