Higher Logic

JANUARY 12, 2017

How do you change the behavior of millions of community members? That’s the problem Riot Games had to solve with their game, League of Legends when they realized that antisocial behavior - like gamers using racial and homophobic slurs with each other - had reached toxic levels. By using social science and tons (and TONS!) of data, Riot Games uncovered tactics to reduce - if not end - toxic trolling within their game, League of Legends.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 12, 2017

For many associations the annual conference is the biggest event of the year. But, what many associations don’t realize is that the annual conference can also be their biggest member recruiter. Here's how one association uses its annual conference to add hundreds of members each year.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

Predictions for the next big trends in eLearning solutions started appearing before 2017 had even begun. With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? You don’t have to! We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on

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Socious

JANUARY 9, 2017

I wonder what is was that convinced the last person using dancing palm trees on their website to stop in the late 90s or early 2000s. Was is feedback from their market, a grouchy boss’s comments, or an epic marketing fail? Have you ever been caught using a tactic or touting a trend when it was past its prime?

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YourMembership

JANUARY 10, 2017

The following is a guest blog by certified HR professional, executive coach and CV writer, Carrie Maldonado, who divides her time between consulting with small to mid-size businesses and career coaching with executives in transition. The article originally appeared on the blog site of the Ohio State Bar Association. There are few things as exhilarating, […].

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 9, 2017

A post on Associations Now about a new law that gives French employees the right to ignore emails sent during hours that they’re off the clock caught my eye this week. It's evidently a godsend to France's stressed-out workers who, according to a quoted member of the French parliament, physically leave the office at the end of each workday, but "remain attached [to their offices] by a kind of electronic leash—like a dog.

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Socious

JANUARY 12, 2017

You’ll easily pay $300-$500 for a new vacuum cleaner. That’s why, when I needed to buy a new one recently, I didn’t take the decision lightly. I spent over 50 hours researching vacuums online. I went to multiple stores, testing several vacuums as well as questioning the people selling them. I was looking for a clear idea of the winners and losing in the category.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 12, 2017

Let’s attack the hype machine in learning. It’s big, but easy to take down. In the education industry, we are notorious hype builders. We quickly herald the start of new trends as quickly as our digitally shortened attention spans enable us. We use terms like “mobile learning,” “micro learning,” “personalized learning” and even “social learning” […].

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Mariner

JANUARY 9, 2017

Don't you love experiments? Don't you really love when someone else is in charge and gives you a front row seat to both participate and learn? It seems that 2017 might be ASAE 's year for playing that role.

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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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Associations Now

JANUARY 11, 2017

New research reveals both similarities and differences in the way millennials and older generations approach the C-suite, as well as some misconceptions. It also gives cross-generational recommendations on how to ensure that millennials become successful leaders. Millennials, as the largest generation in the U.S. workforce , are an interesting group to study.

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Socious

JANUARY 9, 2017

I wonder what is was that convinced the last person using dancing palm trees on their website to stop in the late 90s or early 2000s. Was is feedback from their market, a grouchy boss’s comments, or an epic marketing fail? Have you ever been caught using a tactic or touting a trend when it was past its prime? As community managers , we face these decisions every day.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 8, 2017

Avoiding disappointment is a very strong motivator. We are disappointed when reality doesn’t live up to our expectations or future dreams. We are disappointed when we are cast in a bad light and feel others may judge us poorly. We are disappointed when we feel we’ve been mistaken by sinking money, time or energy into a project that didn’t work.

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SilkStart

JANUARY 9, 2017

Your member directory should be more than just a list of names. Leverage SilkStart’s built-in directory application as an engaging online resource and empower your members with the tools they need to build relationships, further their careers, and learn from others in your database. At SilkStart, we recognize that every association is unique, which is why our membership software adapts to how your members interact.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 11, 2017

A new report says that busyness is a common mark of social status. While we all say we’re too busy, chances are good that you and your members have five minutes to spare. This weekend I have to move, so I’m spending a lot of time packing. I hate moving, but I’m also frugal, so I do a lot of the work myself. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been tempted to search for help that is just a click away.

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Effective Database

JANUARY 10, 2017

When I’m working with a new client on a project, for example, selection of a new AMS, they’ll often ask me “Who should be involved in this project? Which staff should I include?” Along with including all the people who are the subject matter experts that need to be included, and the senior staff who need to be involved to make decisions and set priorities, I also always recommend the following: “Include anyone you think will actively work against the success of this

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 12, 2017

Related posts: Resilience in our associations. Reflective association leaders. Our biggest job as association leaders. The post As A Society We are Losing Patience which Significantly Impacts Our Associations appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 10, 2017

Flickr Photo by Real Blades, Creative Common License. This year, I was really looking forward to taking a holiday break and not feel stressed about deadlines, tasks, or the never ending parade of meeting requests and emails. I’m overwhelmed getting back into the daily grind, how about you? Last week, Aliza Sherman and I published a guest post, “ Three Techniques To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed in 2017 ” on Nancy Schwartz’s Getting Attention Blog, based on some ideas in our

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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

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Associations Now

JANUARY 13, 2017

Attendees go to your conferences for a number of reasons, and their career level may help you determine why. Now it’s up to you to deliver on their expectations. Gaining knowledge. Making contacts. Seeing the latest products and services in action. Your attendees may be at your conference for one or all of these reasons—or may have a completely different motivation for attending.

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Effective Database

JANUARY 9, 2017

I’ve written about this twice in the past year ( here and here ) so obviously some companies are not reading my blog! Once again, in the past week, I’ve contacted two different software companies, using either their online “contact us” form or their “sales@” email address. And once again, nearly a week later, no response.

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Smooth The Path

JANUARY 10, 2017

Names are powerful. We treat people and things differently depending on the names we give them. Consider the respect and reactions imbued upon these titles: Miss versus Doctor. Coordinator versus Vice President. Director of Marketing versus Chief Engagement Officer. The same goes with how we name our conference and event attendees. The name we give them effects how we treat them.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 9, 2017

Sarah Cooper – 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings. I’ve been enjoying The Cooper Review , the satirical blog of Sarah Cooper that features weekly original articles, videos and cartoons on workplace humor. I happened to catch the above cartoon from a recent medium post called “ 9 Cartoons To Help You Avoid Any Work.” It really spoke to me about our culture of overwork, especially i n the nonprofit sector.

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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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Associations Now

JANUARY 9, 2017

A new study challenges association leaders to innovate on technology strategy. Luckily, the people who can help them get there aren’t far away. When it comes to technology at associations, a new study offers some good news and bad news: Association members are tech-savvier than associations tend to think, but there’s still a lack of forward thinking when it comes to bringing innovative tech ideas to them.

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.orgCommunity

JANUARY 12, 2017

From : Blog Entry >> Michelle's Blog Entry We are all making personal and professional new years resolutions for 2017, setting goals and making promises to ourselves to keep them this year. Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs.

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Slice-Works

JANUARY 11, 2017

Frank Capra once said “Don’t follow trends, start trends”. This is sound advice. However, in the social media world, staying on top of current trends is vital to a successful eCommerce online presence. Social media trends are ever-changing. What dominates the social media scene in 2017? Here’s what a few pros had to say: “I see ecommerce brands investing a lot more in paid social and I think that trend will continue into 2017″ says William Harris, Ecommerce Growth Consultant at Elumynt.co

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Holly Duckworth

JANUARY 13, 2017

It is said, may you live in interesting times. The person who said that forgot to mention those interesting times often come with stress and challenge. It is clear we live in both interesting and challenging times. Be vigilant about what you let into your awareness. Don’t allow yourself to be programed with more stress. Consciously choose to live a different life.

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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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