Wild Apricot
MARCH 9, 2011
Many small non-profits and membership organizations are wondering how to get started with social media. As we noted in an earlier post, Is Social Media a Waste of Time for Your Association, if you are new to social media, you should start by listening.( read more ).
Association Subculture
MARCH 8, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Words Make Worlds - Part 2 - Membership vs Citizenship. (Last August, I became deeply inspired by work coming from David Cooperrider and Lindsey N. Godwin at Case Western - Positive Organization Development: Innovation-inspired Change in an Economy and Ecology of Strengths. This paper is a MUST READ for anyone interested in innovation in our association community.
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Reid All About it
MARCH 10, 2011
Here are some interesting stories about art that I’ve come across recently– an endlessly fascinating topic for me. When does a work of art stop being itself? When does it stop being by the artist who originally created it? These are questions I would expect to ponder in a conceptual art exhibition, not while reading the news. I’ve seen work appropriated by other artists to create a new piece, but here’s a case of an artist, Anthony Caro, who says his piece Lagoon , a steel sculpture, is no longe
Idea Architects
MARCH 6, 2011
To break things up a bit in 2011, I will be offering a leadership limerick each Monday, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. To grow you may first have to shrink Which is not what you usually think But if focus has been lost Lack of clarity is the cost Regain it & pull back from the brink "We've spread ourselves to thin and are being pulled in too many directions.
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Wild Apricot
MARCH 7, 2011
Here are three free resources that offer food for thought for membership and non-profit organizations in your marketing efforts. For membership organizations that want to better understand relationship building - or breakup; the power of content; or if you simply want to hear what other nonprofit communicators have to say on these topics, we've identified a report that outlines what drives engagement through email, Facebook and Twitter; a white paper on why marketing is content; and a Guide to N
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Mizz Information
MARCH 10, 2011
Mizz Information. Thursday, March 10, 2011. Social Media and Work/Life Balance, Redux. I had to have minor surgery last Friday and, subsequently, am trying my best to be "off the grid" this week while I recover. Im off work for the week and have been sufficiently out of it that I actually have been (mostly) off the computer, including (again, mostly) Facebook and Twitter.
Idea Architects
MARCH 9, 2011
Imagine a professional whose success in her day job depends on an unyielding mastery of the details and a fine-tuned control over the execution of all activities. Now imagine that successful professional bringing these same strengths—the ones that make her a standout in her field—to the work of being a board member for your organization. Ugh. It is incredibly challenging for some volunteers to initially understand how skills they rely on every day in order to be successful can become potential l
Wild Apricot
MARCH 11, 2011
One of the issues facing small membership organizations identified in our Blog Reader Survey was finding ways to better manage membership databases. So in response, we’re creating a blog series to help organizations identify your membership database requirements; understand the various options available; and help you determine the best solution for your specific needs.( read more ).
Association Adviser
MARCH 11, 2011
March 2011 -- Marketing & Communication Stephen Rappaport, knowledge solutions director of the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) shares some insights into the new listening-based communications model evolving from online conversations and how associations can apply these lessons to building their brands. First in a series.
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Idea Architects
MARCH 11, 2011
A participant in a recent planning session I facilitated asked me a great question during the break: What are a few of the professional development habits that are just a part of your DNA that someone like me might not even know about? I'm most certainly going to ask that same question of others with whom I interact (and I'm asking you now to share yours in the comments), but offer you today the response that I gave her.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 10, 2011
Want to learn about Wild Apricot membership management? Attend our free webinar on Thurs. Mar. 17 at 3 pm EST. We'll dig deep into the membership database portion of Wild Apricot software, including online database structure and composition; membership directory; integrating widgets into Wild Apricot; and much more.( read more ).
Association Adviser
MARCH 11, 2011
March 2011 -- Features Storytelling can be a tool to help you build relationships and establish emotional buy-in with stakeholders. Boost your association's internal and external relationships through the stories that capture who you are and what you do. Does your organization have a "Pink Pig" story?
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The Hourglass Blog
MARCH 7, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, March 7, 2011. How to Tell if You Have a Bad Board. I think Ive mentioned before that one of the things I like to do on Hourglass is look at policies and practices in the for-profit world and see how they compare or can be applied to associations. My work on the WSAE Innovation Task Force came almost entirely from this mindset.
Membership Marketing
MARCH 7, 2011
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.
Association Adviser
MARCH 11, 2011
March 2011 -- Technology What’s the right amount and type of electronic communication needed to engage members without annoying them? It depends on the topic and urgency of the news. Our 2011 Communication Benchmarking Report holds clues to keeping members informed without spamming.
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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
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
MARCH 6, 2011
Plexus Consulting
MARCH 7, 2011
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, March 7, 2011. So the next “cool thing” is going mobile, right? by Mark C.
Association Adviser
MARCH 11, 2011
March 2011 -- Did You Know? In these challenging times, associations of all types and sizes are scrutinizing their branding and design to see if it still resonates with members. See the results of last month's reader poll.
Association Adviser
MARCH 11, 2011
March 2011 -- Leadership This month, the Corner Office spotlight shines on Jeanne LaBella, vice president for publishing at the American Public Power Association (APPA), the Washington, D.C.-based service organization for the nation's 2,000 community-owned electric utilities and their 46 million customers. Their online media is a model work in progress.
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