Sat.Aug 15, 2015 - Fri.Aug 21, 2015

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Live Workshop: Increase Members with Facebook Ads

Wild Apricot

In our Live Workshop, Shiv Narayanan, Head of Marketing and Sales will explain the importance of using Facebook Ads to grow your organization and take you step-by-step through the process of creating your own.

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Is Your Community Changing with the Times?

Higher Logic

Today’s “new normal” involves continuous change, which is something the Millennial generation has simply come to expect. But those of us who are older and running things inside associations (including our online communities) have always tried to build things that last. We like consistency. We like things to stay the same. This is a challenge. We need our online communities to morph and shift with the changing landscape.

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How Private Member Communities Create Value For Your Association Members [Video]

Socious

Socious has been involved with ASAE, the "association of association executives," for over 12 years. During this period, we have come across countless resources that inform and shape our approach to online communities. Their latest publications are no exception. ASAE Press recently published The Demand Perspective: Leading from the Outside In by Anna Caraveli,PhD.

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Don’t be an Association Hoarder: Use Professional Organizer Techniques to Revamp Your Programs

Aaron Wolowiec

John Ricco, vice president, Partners in Association Management. This month’s guest blog post is by John Ricco, vice president, Partners in Association Management. It originally ran on Partners Preceptors, a blog by Partners in Association Management. Boxes. In the association world, we know boxes – literally and figuratively. We check them off our to-do lists; we’re encouraged to “think outside” them; and we pack them full for conventions and meetings.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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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Boost Your Skills with the CAE & Our Expert Webinars

Wild Apricot

Becoming a CAE and signing up for our Expert Webinars is an excellent way to stay on top of your game by gaining insights from the experts, plus you’ll be working towards your CAE designation.

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I wasn’t Joking about Things Changing

Jamie Notter

I did an interview on a really cool podcast this week, called Amazing Workplaces. It's almost an hour long, but check it out. Obviously I'm talking about our book, When Millennials Take Over , although Chris also asks me some about culture change, and within the interview we talk a bit about the changes that are happening right now. It's a small part of our book, but we reference historical research done by generational experts Strauss and Howe that points out an interesting pattern: every 100 y

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Here is What We Do for You

Potomac Core

. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that if the current trend continues, Data provider Dealogic estimates that Global Mergers and Acquisitions will climb to and exceed $4.58 trillion in 2015. In a low growth economic environment, corporations seeking growth are actively pursuing the best merger combinations. Although associations don’t control the external business environment, they do have the ability to move away from a “here is what we do for you “posture to a “together we succeed” p

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A Must-Watch Webinar for Technical Working Group Members

Virtual

Technical working groups/consortia play a crucial role in the technology standards arena, but TWG progress isn’t always what it could be. The lack of strong leadership and clear procedure often makes it difficult for busy volunteers (spread across different geographies, no less) to stay organized. Meanwhile, technical working group projects may suffer from poor meeting attendance, role confusion, or chronic delays in decision making.

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New Community Managers: What You Need to Know

Higher Logic

Guest blogger Nicole Yates is the Director of Membership and Registration at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Launched NSBE's first community in May 2015, Nicole offers up some great advice for new community managers. My community implementation started out as “Nicole’s project” or “Nicole’s baby.” Since I was the one who fought for the platform in the first place, it became generally understood that I would be the one to get it up and running.

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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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The Link to the Operational Plan

Eric Lanke

I've now covered in a series of blog posts the elements that make up my association's Strategy Agenda--a new term I've introduced to represent the essential work product of our Board of Directors. It describes what we want to achieve and how we will measure our success in achieving it. Now it's time to turn our attention to the Operational Plan--another new term I've introduced, but this one represents the essential work product of me and my staff.

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John Graham on the “New Normal” for Associations

Association Adviser

ASAE The Center for Association Leadership, which supports the interests of more than 22,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations worldwide, demonstrated at. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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You Just Got Back From a Conference. Now What?

Associations Now

You may be exhausted after getting back from a conference, but you can’t lose momentum. Now’s the time to review your notes, follow-up with new contacts, share what you learned, and decide how your attendance may benefit your association. We’ve all been there: You return home after being out of town for a few days attending a conference, and all you want to do is get back to your usual work and life routine—and, more importantly, take a nap.

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Developing 21st Century Brain Savvy Leadership Webinar August 18

Velvet Chainsaw

It has come like a thunderbolt. A large boom followed by a blinding light. It’s as if we woke up from a long, long sleep. Some of our most esteemed and successful associations woke up and discovered that the world around them has drastically changed. And the change keeps on coming. Register now for this complimentary free webinar on August 18, 2 pm Eastern.

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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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IMEA – Combining Fabulous Wealth & Potential You Need to Put on Your Radar

GlowGlobally

This article was written by Ms. Sumaira Isaacs, Chief Operating Officer, IMEA Region (India, Middle East, Africa) for MCI Group. . Since 2001, emerging markets have become the world’s economic engine. As companies fiercely compete for market share, professional and trade associations are also seeking to penetrate these rapidly growing economies, with many looking to build and grow chapters by defining locally relevant member value.

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Promoting and Leveraging Your Meeting Content

Association Adviser

Tight budgets and growing competition are prompting associations to squeeze extra value out of their conferences. Web-based libraries of digitized abstracts and recorded sessions are dramatic value. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Fighting Homelessness: Libraries on the Front Lines

Associations Now

When people think of libraries, they think of books. But for homeless individuals, they’re often a place of refuge. Here’s how the American Library Association has helped enable that mission around the country. Doors of libraries are open for all—including the homeless. America has more than half a million homeless people , and many of those individuals struggle to find places to go during the day.

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Implicit vs. Explicit: Beyond the Badge Mass Personalization

Velvet Chainsaw

Whether your data capture and personalization efforts are implicit, explicit or a combination, it’s critical to develop a rubric. When combined with behavioral data, paths for mass personalization will emerge. Many associations are at the beginning of this journey and will learn much from internet commerce best practices. My Big Move. Late last year, I made the big move from a lifetime in Ohio to sunny Orlando.

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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!

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How Nonprofit Emerging Leaders Can Build Emotional Intelligence Skills: There’s An App for That!

Beth Kanter

For the past few months, I’ve been designing curriculum and materials and facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. It’s a pilot project supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. We created The Emerging Leaders Playbook which served as the “text book” for the training.

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Booth Visitors Need Time to Unpack Before You Follow Up

Association Adviser

We may live in a 24/7 instant-gratification world, but when it comes to following up with show attendees who visit your booth, don’t jump the gun. Sure, much has been said about exhibitors dropping. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Why Event Planners Need to Adjust to Americans’ Changing Palates

Associations Now

A new study finds that tastes are changing, which means event planners need to catch up with the latest culinary trends. As federal meeting planners have recognized, the trend for organizations to offer a meal as part of their events has become a good way to attract new members and increase participation. Though a traditional sandwich buffet—or a selection of chicken, fish, and vegetarian entrees—have their appeal, a new study shows it may be time for organizations to spice things up a bit.

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Associations & Statistics: Who Are We Kidding?

SCD Group

John Haydon posted the graphic above on Facebook: "Statistics Show That Teen Pregnancies Drop Drastically After The Age of 20." I laughed. It shows how ridiculous the media and Americans are when it comes to statistics. It reminds me of the old saying: “Figures lie and liars figure.” I’ve written before about the use of surveys and analysis of data and how they can lead associations astray.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Successful Social Media Content Strategy Is A Continuous Improvement for Nonprofits

Beth Kanter

I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day. One of the goals of the giving day is to improve the local skills and capacity of nonprofits in online fundraising, and I was impressed at the level of knowledge in the room.

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Keys to Being a Better Leader

Association Adviser

Think small, take lots of breaks, practice judo flips and watch lots of MacGyver re-reruns To paraphrase the great Albert Einstein, “You can’t solve new problems with the same thinking that. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Workplace Rudeness Is Highly Contagious, Study Says

Associations Now

Rude coworkers can make your blood boil, and, according to a new study, their bad behavior can spread like a virus. An HR consultant shares some tips for preventing the sickness from infecting the whole office. Peak flu season is still a few months away, but there’s another type of bug flying around the office that is just as contagious—and perhaps more harmful.

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Association CEOs Saying Thanks

SCD Group

What is your most important job as an association CEO? When I was an AMC owner and association CEO, one of my most important jobs was catching people doing good. and giving frequent thank you notes. And, I was always gratified when I saw those notes posted on walls in staff offices! Turns out I must have known what I was doing! The Wall Street Journal reviewed research on appreciation in a recent story headlined, It Pays to Give Thanks at the Office.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.