Sat.Nov 19, 2011 - Fri.Nov 25, 2011

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Time to Review Your Membership Database?

Wild Apricot

Wild Apricot has created a Guide to help small organizations identify your membership database needs; understand your options as well as offering tips and tools to help you make an informed software or system choice.

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There is no “I” in Team

Association Leaders

Remember the old saying “There is no ‘I’ in Team”? I love this saying – in other words, for teams or organizations to succeed it takes more than one successful person. I recently read a Harvard Business Review blog posting that reminded me of this concept. Click here to read the posting. What greater example is there of this concept than the 2011 Indianapolis Colts.

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Thanks For Playing: Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 24 November 2011. Happy Thanksgiving! I was trying to find a good video or audio recording of this, but no luck. So youll just get the words: Our hands will work for peace and justice. Our hands will work to heal the land. Gather round the harvest table.

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Eric Lanke: Things I've Learned from Being a Board Member

Eric Lanke

Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, November 21, 2011. Things Ive Learned from Being a Board Member. image source. Ive recently accepted the nomination to move onto the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. I started serving on their board two years ago, a commitment I made, in part, to observe things from the other side of the table.

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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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Saying Thanks

Wild Apricot

To celebrate American Thanksgiving and support the Nonprofit Blog Carnival - this post is about giving thanks and saying thank you.

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Thanks For Playing: What I'm Reading

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 23 November 2011. What Im Reading. Two great posts on committees, the first from Eric Lanke and then a response from Jamie Notter. Think your staff loves working at your association and would NEVER leave? Think again. Turns out, Google+ doesn’t necessarily solve all the privacy issues in social networks.

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What can Associations learn from Airline Customer Service?

Robert M Barnes

I travel a lot. And, I don’t mind having an opinion about my travel experiences. I am also very heavily influenced by customer service experiences that I witness or have personally.

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Food For Thought At Thanksgiving

Wild Apricot

Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends. Here are some thoughts on how some non-profits are spreading the bounty.

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Book Review: Getting to Yes

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Book Review: Getting to Yes. Posted November 25, 2011. in Books and Reading , Conflict. Tweet. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. by Roger Fisher and William Ury. Penguin, 1981. This might be the oldest book that I’ve reviewed here on the blog–the original edition published in 1981.

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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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Top 10 Reasons List Posts Annoy Me - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Never been prouder.

Robert M Barnes

Since Thursday last week Nicole and I have witnessed our children displaying talents they certainly did not inherit from either of us. Keeley, 6, performed four dances at the National Institute for Dramatic Art in her dance company concert.

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Top Links on Association Jam in November

Wild Apricot

Here are the top-rated posts and articles on AssociationJam.org in November, 2011.

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

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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The Sunday Routine | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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8 Ways to Know Whether You Are Ready for an Online Community

AssociCom

Would an online community help make your association more vibrant? Would it promote greater engagement between and with your members? Here are a set of questions that will help you evaluate whether an online community could be beneficial for your association: 1. Do you have a core set of volunteers? A core set of individuals who are passionate about the association and the constituency it serves are paramount to a community’s success.

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Association 141+: Associations Should Start Making Music Videos

Association 141+

Association 141+. Monday, November 21, 2011. Associations Should Start Making Music Videos. ( Disclaimer: Gloomy, rainy Mondays cause me to play spotify in the office all day. This is post is a little tongue in cheek and serves as a chance to play some music that I like - most of the links are to songs. So, if clicking, adjust volume as appropriate and enjoy the show).

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Government Relations 101 Part Deux - 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 It Hurts to Say Thank You | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Mizz Information: Thankful

Mizz Information

Mizz Information. Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Thankful. Lest I let the opportunity for the cliched "What am I thankful for" blog post roll by, I am muddling through my post-ASHA convention and now sick stupor to try to write a coherent post about what Im thankful for. Since lists are easier than prose, Ill make it easier on all of us and go with a list of five things Im thankful for this year: My health.

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Can Volunteering Help Us Weather Tough Economic Times

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. Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Can Volunteering Help Us Weather Tough Economic Times. by Virgil R.

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Selling Digital Tactics Within Your Organization

Beekeeper Group

Political insiders have had Campaigns & Elections magazine on their reading list for a long time, but as technology becomes a growing part of the political equation, a conference was definitely in order. Leave it to FoB (Friend of Beekeeper!

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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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The Hourglass Blog: Things I've Learned from Being a Board Member

The Hourglass Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, November 21, 2011. Things Ive Learned from Being a Board Member. 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. A new post, "Things Ive Learned from Being a Board Member" has just gone up there. Posted by Eric Lanke. at 7:00 AM.

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Associations Live: Tips from CEOS

Associations Live

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Monday, November 21, 2011. Tips from CEOS. Panel discussion at MSAE featured three experienced CEOs who shared tips and techniques: Derek Hazeltine, PLUS, Mary Detloff, MN Society of Professional Engineers, and Paul Hanscom, Ewald Consulting: Listen more.

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Meditated Momentum: Note on my door

Elipsis Partners

Meditated Momentum. On associations, technology, parenting, people, meditation, and America. Saturday, November 19, 2011. Note on my door. When I got home from a run to the supermarket, the following note was taped to my door: Dear Momo, I am going over to play with Jack. I didnt call you because I dont know where the sticky note with your phone number on it. from conor This inspired several thoughts on raising children: My name cant be spelled Mama, because the a would make it sound Mah-Mah, wh

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Seven Strategies for Growth in Tough Times

Wired4Leadership

Ever worry that you’ve used up all your ideas for recruiting new customers, retaining long-time clients, or filling up the seats at your seminars? Is your business in danger of being like all the rest? Try looking beyond your business for fresh inspiration. … Continue reading → You are reading Seven Strategies for Growth in Tough Times from the Wired 4 Leadership blog.

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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!