Sat.Sep 07, 2013 - Fri.Sep 13, 2013

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Membership Management At Multi-Chapter Organizations

Wild Apricot

'Here is some insight into membership management at organizations with multiple chapters, branches or affiliates - based on the findings of our Multi-Chapter Benchmarking Survey.

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The Secret to Providing Value that Matters

YourMembership

'All membership organizations understand that to be competitive in today’s world (from a member retention and acquisition standpoint), you must provide value. But what is that exactly? Your board wants you to do it; but can’t tell you how. Your ED says it’s a necessity; but has no clear direction. Consultants and vendors tell you it’s [.] ( Read more. ) The post The Secret to Providing Value that Matters appeared first on YourMembership.com.

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The Single Biggest Opportunity for Associations Today?

Spark Consulting

'When I was speaking with the nice folks at Naylor for Association Adviser TV, they also asked me to address: What do you think is the single biggest opportunity for associations today? My response? Addressing the education to employment gap. Back in January, I had the opportunity to participate in Shelly Alcorn’s Association Forecast on the same topic.

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Member Engagement? It's.Well, It's Complicated.

Eric Lanke

'image source A big thanks goes out to the more than forty association professionals who joined me on Wednesday, September 4 for an informal discussion on member engagement. The call was hosted by WSAE as part of its peer-to-peer discussion group series , and it was (I think) the best attended discussion they have ever held. We even had one person dialing in from Philadelphia!

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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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Recognizing Non-profit Burnout – and Taking Steps to Achieve Balance

Wild Apricot

'Summer''s over and we''re back at it! Here are some thoughts on taking steps to find some balance before volunteer or staff burnout sets in.

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The Collaborative Economy and You

Spark Consulting

'Fantastic slide presentation from Jeremiah Owyang of Altimeter Group on what the collaborative economy means for business: Story Board: The Collaborative Economy for Corporations (Official Slideshare Version) from Jeremiah Owyang. Best observations: Setting the stage: the collaborative economy means that people can share rather than shopping. For many people, access to resources is more important than ownership of resources.

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Webinars Feature Associations Changing Volunteerism

Mariner

'ASAE''s Executive Management Section Council is shedding the light on five associations who dared to reimagine volunteering through a series of Webinars in September, October and November. Hear the stories of IEEE , Maryland Association of CPAs , Society of Petroleum Engineers , Aging Network Volunteer Collaborative , and the Financial Planning Association.

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Using Honesty to Build Trust

Wild Apricot

'I recently learned first-hand the role that honesty can play in building trust. And I believe this lesson can be applied to associations and non-profits that are looking for ways to retain and engage their supporters or members.

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The Secret to Providing Value that Matters

YourMembership

'All membership organizations understand that to be competitive in today’s world (from a member retention and acquisition standpoint), you must provide value. But what is that exactly? Your board wants you to do it; but can’t tell you how. Your ED says it’s a necessity; but has no clear direction. Consultants and vendors tell you it’s [.] ( Read more. ) The post The Secret to Providing Value that Matters appeared first on YourMembership.com.

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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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What I’m Reading

Spark Consulting

'On goofing off for fun and profit. Jamie Notter on what to take away from the demise of Google’s 20% time. Crowdsourcing leads to dramatic progress in sentiment analysis , a key ingredient to social media success. By now you’ve no doubt heard that Abila has acquired Avectra. What does that mean for the AMS space ? Hiring? What are the best predictors of job success ?

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The Key to Customer-Centric is Being Open (Friday Quote)

Jamie Notter

'“Customer-centric” is a full-on buzzword these days, but it is in obvious extension of the big-picture social media trend we’ve been watching for several years now, where power is shifting away from the company and towards the consumer. Everyone wants to be customer-centric now. You can almost sense the desperation, actually. As I think about it, I see why they’re desperate: most cultures today simply don’t work if you put the customer at the center.

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Last Chance to Let us Know What Keeps You Awake At Night! 2013 Association Trends Survey Closes Tomorrow!

Portage Group

'Please take a few minutes to tell us what are the biggest issues and trends facing your association today. We are are conducting a survey to capture a high level snapshot of the significance of trends within the sector. The survey will take approximately 8 to 10 minutes to complete and we hope you will participate. All of your responses will be kept strictly confidential.and you will recieve a free PDF copy of the highlight report in October.

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Are You a First-Rate Noticer?

Idea Architects

'A book review I recently read described the author as a "first rate noticer" because of the vivid detail displayed in his narrative descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. I liked that turn of phrase and have tried to be a first class noticer myself the past few months, particularly when in unfamiliar or international settings. What does it take to be a first rate noticer?

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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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Always the Last to Know: I Just Had It…

Spark Consulting

'Ever forget a word? (Of course you have. You’re not Superman. Or Dorothy Parker.). Not anymore, thanks to Tip of My Tongue. It’s also available as an app. Nifty!

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What is Social Business? (Friday Quote)

Jamie Notter

'For this edition of the Friday quote, I’m pointing you to an excellent blog post by Danny Brown , in which he suggests that we think a bit more about the new term, “social business.” He argues that the popular definitions today focus too much on marketing, and not enough on social good, and he references Humanize , and provides an edited quote from page 3 in the book: We like being human.

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Participate in the 2013 Association Trends Survey & Get Free Highlight Report

Portage Group

'The association landscape is rapidly changing! We want to know what are the biggest issues and trends facing your association and are conducting a survey to capture a high level snapshot of the significance of trends within the sector. The survey will take approximately 8 to 10 minutes to complete and we hope you will participate. All of your responses will be kept strictly confidential.

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What Apple Could Learn from Associations

AMR Management Services

'By Dustin McKissen Account Executive The association management profession, and more broadly speaking the entire nonprofit sector, is littered with articles and books on what we can learn from.

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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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Your Permission Is Not Necessary

Idea Architects

'"We really need to have a launch party the day tickets to TEDxIndianapolis go on sale." When I heard a fellow planning committee member make this suggestion, my first thought was, "Uh, I''m pretty sure we don''t." I mean, come on. Have a launch party just because tickets are now available? Who would think you should invest your limited time and resources in an event that really isn''t necessary?

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Bringing The Sexy Back To Conferences [And Conference Planning]

Velvet Chainsaw

'If you have ever attended a conference, you know how most of them feel. They start with a general session, followed by a break, followed by concurrent breakouts, followed by a lunch, followed by exhibits followed by an evening activity. Rise. Lather. Repeat for a couple more days. They all feel the same and follow the same status-quo, melancholy, mind-numbing, butt-tiring, ho-hum, nothing-to-tweet-home experience.

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Won’t You Be My Mentor?

Associations Now

'A recent survey of millennials found that more than half believe they would benefit from having a professional mentor, but only about one-third said their bosses or supervisors were willing to serve in that role. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to seek out a career coach. In more millennial news , another study has found that a significant number of managers find members of generation Y to be unrealistic, unproductive, and easily distracted.

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Deploying Different Market Entry Strategies for China and Europe – Podcast Interview Part 2 with Sabine Dupont and Florence Chua

GlowGlobally

'Regional Differences & Building Local Relevance. This podcast interview is Part 2 of a presentation entitled “Different Market Entry Strategies for China & Europe” presented at the ASAE Annual Meeting in Atlanta in August with SLAS CEO Greg Dummer. Previously, Part 1 of this video interview featured Greg’s insights and can be found here.

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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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Lobbyist vs. Government Relations

Association Advocacy Chick

'Earlier this week, we learned that the American League of Lobbyists (ALL) is considering a name change that would drop the word lobbyist. In a letter to the ALL membership, the Board expressed a need to rebrand the organization to reflect the updated responsibilities of a lobbyist. However, the group maintains that the mission to define and defend the role of lobbyists will not be affected by a possible name change.

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Q&A Will Not Satisfy Conference Audience Cravings For Participation

Velvet Chainsaw

'Mary : Impressive presentation, John, but I’m a little concerned that there’s no audience participation. John: No problem, we’ll open the floor to Q&A at the end. Mary: Okay, but there’s still 45 minutes of one-way lecturing going on. John: Good point. Let’s add another Q&A segment midway through the presentation.

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Study: More Than Half of Americans Are ‘Always On’

Associations Now

'For many people, the ability to stay connected adds value to their work and personal lives. We’re learning that not everyone wants to power down, and that’s OK. Is checking work-related messages outside of business hours bad for work-life balance? Maybe not, according to a new study released by the American Psychological Association. We know more and more Americans are checking emails and answering work-related phone calls while on vacation , and a new study [PDF] released by the American Psych

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Establishing Industry Leadership

AMR Management Services

'AMR helps position its client-partners as the voice of the their respective industries by leveraging our expertise in policy analysis, public relations and content marketing. When a client-partner.

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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.