Sat.Jul 02, 2011 - Fri.Jul 08, 2011

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Get Your Message Out With an Op-Ed

Wild Apricot

Has your organization considered an Op-Ed? If you have a compelling message and a subject matter expert with unique insight and expertise, an Op-Ed piece might be just what you need.( read more ).

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Phones and Laptops at Conferences: Friends or Enemies?

Reid All About it

This morning I was reminded that I spend a lot of my time in a world that’s very different than the world many others live in. Maybe I’m in a bubble. When the citizens of my world go to an educational session or a conference, we bring our laptops and phones. We take them out, listen and type, tweet or text. This is how we digest information, learn and share.

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More Problems With Control

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. More Problems With Control. Posted July 7, 2011. in Individual Development , Leadership. Tweet. I am not a fan of the idea of control. I actually hadn’t given it too much thought prior to a few years ago when the theme of “clarity over control” emerged as a part of the social media revolution.

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Be Careful of Format Fetish

Idea Architects

I loved being a part of the IGNITE presentations earlier this year at the ASAE Great Ideas Conference and look forward to doing another IGNITE, Toward a More Sustainable You , at the Annual Meeting in August. To see the enthusiasm for different content delivery approaches has been great. But I'm experiencing a slight unease and deja vu as I see some conference planners rush to add IGNITE talks to their conference schedules.

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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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Need Answers? Try an Online Survey

Wild Apricot

If you want to know what your members or supporters think - ask them through an online survey. Here are some tips on how you can get feedback quickly and easily and types of online survey tools available.( read more ).

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A Crash Course in Landing Pages : Off Stage

Off Stage

Off Stage. Jul. 5, 2011 - A Crash Course in Landing Pages. A landing page? Say what??? We’re talking internet marketing here. No matter whether you own a website as an association, MLS, or brokerage, if you don’t know about landing pages for your web site, you’re missing a huge marketing opportunity! Here’s an example: your association has taken a position on a local political initiative—let’s say the county wants to establish a new real estate transfer tax.

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Leadership Limerick: Traditions Matter

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. Traditions unite many as one They can be somber, serious, or fun Community is the ultimate aim Diverse people experiencing the same Passing on meaning is what has been done Fireworks.

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Apricots Meet Aussies - Connecting with Clients

Wild Apricot

Online communication is effective, but it's great to meet face-to-face with clients, members and supporters if/when possible. Here's our story of an unexpected and welcomed visit from our clients down under and insight on how to connect with Wild Apricot.( read more ).

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Implementing a Successful Cause Marketing Campaign

AMR Management Services

Pages. HOME. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Implementing a Successful Cause Marketing Campaign. Drake & Company recently donated 100 hours of staff time to build a cause marketing program for the Chesterfield Arts “Make Your Mark” levee mural project, held June 4. Jill Mahoney and I were the project managers.

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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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NFP Treats: MarComm Week! - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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Associations Report Jump in New Members, Renewals, and Total

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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Success at an Annual Conference: WHAT'S THAT?

Tom Morrison

From Relevance to REVOLUTION. Its NOW or NEVER. Today, its not good enough to be relevant. People want to join a revolution. They want an exciting experience that engages them in a profound way that will have a positive impact on them and their business, while providing a rewarding experience that fulfills their souls. I write about things that help associations achieve true transformation for the future and build a REVOLUTION.

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Mizz Information: Want a Google+ Business Page? You Better.

Mizz Information

Mizz Information. Friday, July 8, 2011. Want a Google+ Business Page? You Better Already Have a "Real Rich History of Being Active in the Social Sphere". In case you havent read enough blog posts about Google+ this week, here are two more you shouldnt miss if you have a business interest in using Google+: Google+ Brand Pages Coming in Two Weeks and Nonprofits Adopt Google+ Social Network Early.

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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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Get Your Free Highlight Report - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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The Hourglass Blog: Careful What You Complain About

The Hourglass Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 4, 2011. Careful What You Complain About. This posts inspiration is this HBR post from Michael Schrage. Read it. Its all about a company leaders need to pay attention to his/her peoples complaints about their customers. Few things say more about organizational culture and character than how employees complain about the customers and clients they serve.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: Where are our Leaders?

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, July 5, 2011. Where are our Leaders? by Steven Worth. When leaders have so much vested in just keeping their jobs, are they able, in fact, to lead?

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Losing Members?

AssociCom

I just had a quick glance through the MGI Benchmark report on association membership trends. Two numbers pretty much jumped out at me. The first was the top reason that individuals chose to join an association: 24% indicated that their motivation was to network with others in the field. The second was the top reason that individuals chose not to renew their membership: 36% indicated a perceived lack of value associated with their membership.

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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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Is This For Real?

The Membership Blog

I hate to bring up a topic that’s been around for many years and been aired before, but it just popped its ugly head again and I have to comment. The association for which I serve as Executive VP is having a meeting next week and I just got the estimate for my audio-visual requirements from the vendor. Now, get this. Here are my TOTAL a/v needs (we’re in a large resort hotel): First night – 1 microphone to make some after dinner announcements.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: Six Questions for Globalization: Part One

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, July 5, 2011. Six Questions for Globalization: Part One. by Virgil A. Carter. Six Questions for Globalization.

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Social Networking in Associations

AssociCom

Social networking communities are proven, valuable tools for connecting their members around areas of common interest. The most noteworthy example, Facebook, has a membership base of 500 million members engaging in social activities. Another example is LinkedIn, a professional networking site with 70 million members. Given these numbers it is no surprise that many (if not most) of your members and 92% of associations are using some form of social media.

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Welcome!

AssociCom

Welcome to the AssociCom blog! AssociCom is web-based software to help associations and clubs maintain dynamic online communities. We believe that by fostering communication and collaboration we can create tighter bonds amongst members and with the association itself. The result: members who are more satisfied, leading ultimately to increases in membership and a more vibrant association.

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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.