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A Day at the Tour: Social Media Failure, Outrage & Frustration

Reid All About it

If you’re one of my Facebook or Twitter friends, you know I love the Tour de France. You probably also noticed how angry I am about ESPN’s Michael Smith laughing online and during his show, Around the Horn , about two cyclists being hit hard by a car on Sunday during stage 9 of the Tour. You can see how hard in the video shown on Dutch TV. No Dutch is required to know what the commentators are saying.

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5 Free Non-profit Reports and Resources

Wild Apricot

Here is a round-up of five free reports, white papers and e-books offering insight on fundraising, resource-raising and mobile phone usage.( read more ).

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Emotions Are Contagious

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Emotions Are Contagious. Posted July 12, 2011. in Individual Development , Leadership - 1 comment. Tweet. Tony Schwartz wrote a fantastic post on HBR today on Ten principles to live by in today’s complex world. All of them are spot on, so read the whole thing, but I’ll focus on one of them that jumped out at me: Emotions are contagious, so it pays to know

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Anyone Can: So Why Not You?

Idea Architects

Anyone can … ask a question that reframes a conversation. offer encouraging feedback to a colleague. help ensure an organization is more inclusive. look for information to bring fresh insights to a challenge. say what everyone knows knows but is afraid to bring up. propose an experiment or little bet that might yield big rewards. clarify perspectives people hold during a contentious discussion. create a shortcut that makes routine work less time-consuming. clean out the office refrigerator. send

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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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YAP Nation Bands - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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MCI Launches Grow Globally On Demand Webinar Series.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Largest International Meetings Expo Comes to USA – IMEX America in Las Vegas. Building Cross-Cultural Competence Key to Success Abroad » Jul. 12. 2011.

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Leadership Limerick: The Danger of "What do you think?"

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. While “What do you think? is often inquired In conflict or debate it can leave people mired Without shared criteria for each to apply It's just others’ thoughts being shared on the fly Unable to decide a group merely grows tired "So what do you think?

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Research: Associations Battling Info Overload and Clutter

Association Adviser

July 2011 -- Features Information overload, combined with communication clutter, tops the list of association membership communication challenges by a wide margin. But associations face plenty of other communication hurdles, too.

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What is Google Plus?

Wild Apricot

There's lots of buzz about Google+, which is in “limited field trial. Here is a sample of some early reviews from the non-profit blogosphere.( read more ).

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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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Book Review: The Speed of Trust

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Book Review: The Speed of Trust. Posted July 9, 2011. in Books and Reading. Tweet. Trust has been on my radar screen for a long time, but that is because I come from the field of conflict resolution ( here’s the article I wrote about it).

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Lobby Learning: Not Just for Latecomers Anymore

Idea Architects

AJAXWorld Conference and Expo You know the drill. You arrive late for a play and theater doors are already closed. At least you can stand in the lobby and watch a live feed on an LCD monitor until there is a break when you can be seated. But what if I would rather live in the lobby? What if instead of sitting in the general session room for a major keynote speaker at the annual meeting, I prefer to watch it broadcast to an alternative location?

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Largest International Meetings Expo Comes to USA ? IMEX America.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Improving Your Global Management Team Effectiveness. MCI Launches Grow Globally On Demand Webinar Series » Jul. 11. 2011.

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The ARC - a blog & resource centre for NFP organizations - Is More.

Portage Group

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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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Stronger by Association: Understanding Generational Conflict

AMR Management Services

Pages. HOME. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Understanding Generational Conflict. The final session of The Drake Forum was a presentation by Drakeco CEO Steve Drake on bridging the generations. To understand how to close generational gaps, you first need to understand where each generation stands. Currently there are four generations in the workplace: the Matures (born before 1946), Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1977) and Generation Y (1

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Mobile Web vs. Native Application

Association Adviser

July 2011 -- Technology Which is better for delivering information to your members on the go? Each option has important pros and cons, and you will need to decide carefully how best to allocate your resources.

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The Hourglass Blog: We're All Millennials Now

The Hourglass Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 11, 2011. Were All Millennials Now. Its been a while since I talked about generations on this blog. Isnt that what this blog is supposed to be all about? Its almost as if the themes of leadership and innovation have taken over. I wonder if Im getting better at either as a result? But here’s an interesting article Shelly Alcorn pointed me to.

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TED Talks You Should Watch - The ARC - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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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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Mizz Information: New Look for Mizz Information

Mizz Information

Mizz Information. Wednesday, July 13, 2011. New Look for Mizz Information. You may have noticed that suddenly, this blog looks totally different. I started tinkering with it when I switched from the old commenting platform I was using (Echo comments) to Disqus. Why did I switch? Because Echo recently started charging $10 a month and since this blog is only for fun and not a money-maker for me in any way--not to mention the fact that I barely ever get comments--the idea of paying for a comment pl

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Developing Your Association’s Online Marketing Strategy

Association Adviser

July 2011 -- Marketing & Communication As we head into that time of year when vacations, stifling heat and a relentless stream of "Out of Office Replies" give us a few moments to pause and catch our breath, we present a 10-step guide to marketing professional organizations on the Web.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: Have You Considered An Executive.

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. Monday, July 11, 2011. Have You Considered An Executive Coach? by Virgil A. Carter. How does a senior executive develop their volunteer leadership?

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Associations Live: Don't Be Hacked

Associations Live

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Thursday, July 14, 2011. Dont Be Hacked. Tips to keep your cell phone safer: (From Today show segment). Set up (with your provider) a pin code. Anyone who wants acces to account has to know it. Make sure your phone is lock code protected. (You need code to use.).

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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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Measuring Website Success : Off Stage

Off Stage

Off Stage. Jul. 12, 2011 - Measuring Website Success. “Ok”, you say,” I am getting the message. Websites are about building customers. Social media works because visitors become followers. I am building my personal or association brand. My website markets content and interactivity with my brand.” “Yup”, I reply, “You’re catching on.

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Associations Increasingly Seeking Non-dues Revenue from Communication Channels

Association Adviser

July 2011 -- Did You Know? According to our latest Association Adviser enews reader poll, nearly half (45.7 percent) of associations produce their primary member communication vehicle with the intent of generating non-dues revenue–and an additional 30 percent are intended to break even. Only one in four readers (24.3 percent) indicated their organization’s primary communication vehicle was permitted to operate as a cost center.

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7 Tips for Protecting your Online Identity | Old Clayburn Association.

Old ClayBurn Association Management

Old Clayburn Association Management. Working with the world's top professional associations. Skip to content. Home About Us Contact Us. ← Tips to Avoid the Risk of Losing Your Social Media Profile(s). New IRS Reporting Requirements for Debit/Credit Transactions → 7 Tips for Protecting your Online Identity. Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin.

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Getting the ball rolling

AssociCom

Most people expect that online communities are like instant mashed potatoes — just add water and away you go. That is, I’ve seen a a number of cases in which the online community is set up, the invitations are sent out, and then everyone sits back and waits expectantly for the community to appear. If you’re lucky, people may be so interested in getting together that the community will come together under these circumstances.

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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!