Wild Apricot
JULY 31, 2012
We've got a new resource for our Membership Knowledge Hub - How to Start a Club. This "how-to" guide offers suggestions for the First 5 Steps you might want to take in getting started with your club.
YourMembership
AUGUST 2, 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
AUGUST 2, 2012
Spark is a boutique consulting firm that provides strategic membership and marketing services for associations that have the willingness and capacity, at both the staff and board levels, to ask tough questions, take some risks, and reach for significant goals. A little about my consulting background: I have 15 years experience in association management.
Principled Innovation
JULY 31, 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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Wild Apricot
AUGUST 2, 2012
If you are planning for your upcoming membership year, here are some ideas about offering incentives, premiums or payment plan options.
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Thanks For Playing
JULY 31, 2012
Chanel suits are fashion iconography. A Chanel suit is the prototypical dream clothing acquisition : stylish, simple, elegant, and timeless. Assuming you can afford one, it will form the foundation of your entire wardrobe. It's a classic. The same should be true of your association's brand. It is the foundation of your marketing and communications wardrobe.
Association Subculture
AUGUST 3, 2012
uh, first off - Duran Duran were a vital, yeah, yeah, you never been hungry like the wolf b h I'll tear those antlers off, I swear to God.uh huh.her name was Rio and and you can step the f outside my friend.Greg Behrendt. I am pretty sure that I have used this clip before but really, it seems appropriate for today. I'm taking to the blog to invite you all to my session on Pop Culture at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) upcoming conference in Dallas.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 3, 2012
Here are 5 fresh links that we've bookmarked for your non-profit and membership summer reading enjoyment.
YourMembership
AUGUST 3, 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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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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Thanks For Playing
AUGUST 1, 2012
Big week = short list. What can you do? What are - and aren't - you willing to sacrifice for work ? Seemingly unsolvable problem? Get the hell out of Dodge. Want progress? Joe Gerstandt says you better be ready to pick a fight. What's your most important asset ? 21 reasons people don't trust your company (feel free to mentally substitute "members" and "association" - the advice works equally well).
Portage Group
JULY 31, 2012
If so, I want to talk to you! I am working with the board of CSAE-BC to create more networking and learning opportunities for members here on Vancouver Island. As part of this initiative, we are planning quarterly round-tables for association executives on top-of-mind trends and issues. I am looking for: 1) Folks that are interested in participating.
Association Advocacy Chick
JULY 31, 2012
As I type this, I’m 2 days away from getting together with 13,000+ psychologists and students in the land of Mickey. My presentations are ready. I’m pretty much packed and my schedule will actually allow me to eat at some point. However, that’s not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about my other conference. The one where I’ll be getting together with 5,000+ association professionals in the land of Cowboys.
Principled Innovation
AUGUST 1, 2012
The agenda for Jeff De Cagna’s upcoming Making Innovation Happen workshop, to be presented during ASAE’s 2012 Annual Meeting (ASAE12) in Dallas, is now available for download [PDF]. Association CEOs and C-Suite executives attending ASAE12 are invited to participate in the workshop, which will take place on Sunday, August 12 from 1:30 pm-5:30 pm in Room D161 of the Dallas Convention Center.
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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.
Thanks For Playing
AUGUST 3, 2012
Well, I survived my first week of being self-employed, and even managed to avoid getting into any fights with myself. The Top Five Things I Learned This Week: The association community is awesome. I mean, I already knew that, of course, but the outpouring of support has been tremendous. Y'all rock! The spouse and I need to make finishing setting up my office space a priority.
Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 3, 2012
On July 26, I had the good fortune of presenting a webinar for Higher Logic. Titled “Curating Conference Content to Promote Member Engagement,” this session delivered five simple, but effective strategies for curating conference content. A link to the presentation – complete with examples and case studies that may be easily adapted for implementation within your own organization – is available here for download.
Golden's Rules for Association
AUGUST 1, 2012
I didn’t exactly go through the five stages of grief when the public furor over the GAO Las Vegas retreat first erupted in the media. But I did go through something like that process. Stage one is denial: I am a “benefit of the doubt” kind of guy. If there is an innocent interpretation, I [.].
Association Navigator
AUGUST 1, 2012
Early Morning on Lake Ogleton, near Annapolis, Maryland. I’m just back from a short cruise on the amazing Chesapeake Bay. One of the reasons for getting out on the water, away from fast-paced daily life, is to stare at the horizon and “figure some things out.” But on this recent cruise I realized how challenging it can be to get an accurate picture of what’s coming next.
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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
Thanks For Playing
JULY 30, 2012
Still hate the Facebook timeline? The Gabi iPhone app might be your answer. And everybody loves it - including Mashable. It's particularly useful if you're trying to manage large numbers of friends and/or pages you've liked.
Idea Architects
AUGUST 3, 2012
Practice makes perfect. Kids hear this mantra many a time during their involvement with various sports, clubs, and activities. On the surface it really seems to make sense … repeated effort should yield better results. And in many cases, it does. As a youth, tennis was my sport. Practicing the grip, groundstrokes, and movement to the ball that I learned in my lessons undoubtedly helped me become a fairly solid player.
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 3, 2012
Trying to keep up with all of the new buzzwords in the booming educational technology sector can leave you feeling like a kindergartener in a calculus class. Here’s a cheat sheet infographic created by Boundless that can help. How many of these education trends is your organization implementing? Which of these trends is your organization using?
AMR Management Services
JULY 31, 2012
Pages. HOME. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Effective Management of Your Associations Chief Executive and Staff. by Brian Reuwee. Volunteer board leaders are a busy group. Besides acting as good stewards for an association, they usually have full-time careers, spouses, families, community engagements and other interests outside of work.
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.
Vanguard Tech
AUGUST 3, 2012
I know. I know. I whined in an earlier post about my Klout score going down. But then I realized…. I’m going to #asae12 next week! (also known as “ASAE 2012 Annual Meeting” for the hashtag impaired). When I attend conferences or education events, I’m one of those people with the iPhone/iPad/computer busy tweeting away comments, asking questions, and nodding my head in agreement up at one of my fellow attendees’ Tweets.
Idea Architects
JULY 30, 2012
I was reminded again recently of the importance of feedback in the moment. Perhaps nowhere is this as useful as when you have made a tentative decision and are seeking confirmation that it is the right one … as I was while driving to a retreat center outside of New Orleans. Even for a seasoned traveler like myself, driving to new destinations is a bit unsettling, particularly ones located somewhat off the beaten path.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 30, 2012
There is one important strategy that your presentation must have in order to succeed. Without it, you are guaranteed a fail. Without it, you will not connect with your audience. Without it, your words will fall on deaf ears. Adults learn on a “need-to-know” basis! You have to explain why the listener needs-to-know your information. Solve My Current Problems Now.
AMR Management Services
JULY 31, 2012
'by Brian Reuwee Volunteer board leaders are a busy group. Besides acting as good stewards for an association, they usually have full-time careers, spouses, families, community engagements and other.
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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