2012

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What If Don Draper Ran Social Media for Your Association?

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Wild Apricot Software News October 2012

Wild Apricot

Version 5.0, scheduled for release in the spring of 2013, will be focused on upgrading the Content Management System (CMS) used for creating the pages and content for your Wild Apricot website. These changes will give you greater flexibility in designing and editing your content.

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Five reasons why membership is killing association business models: Part I

Principled Innovation

Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.

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Board Member Code of Conduct We WISH We Could Write

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Board Member Code of Conduct We WISH We Could Write. Here is our Association Subculture suggestions for an updated Board Member Code of Conduct policy. 1. You are here to do three things - contribute to the whole, support your colleagues and have fun. (The day you stop doing any one of those three things, do us a solid and resign.). 2.

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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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Adult learning principles – and what makes them relevant

Aaron Wolowiec

Part of being an effective educator, facilitator or content leader involves understanding how adults learn best. Andragogy is a theory that holds a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Specifically, andragogy places value on the process of learning. It uses approaches to learning that are problem-based and collaborative rather than didactic or rooted in lecture, and also emphasizes more equality between the instructor and the learner.

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The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) entry process

Optimist Consulting

The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) is a professional body based in the UK for editors and proofreaders – the people who make text accurate and readable. We encourage desk editors, project managers and other editorial and proofreading professionals to join, whether they are freelance or employed.

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Feed Your Head (Five For the Ladies)

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

Inspiration comes in many forms. In today's post I want to share some of the people, blogs, books, and music inspiring me lately. From PR to Pop!, this is what's feeding my head and what you just might want to feed yours. I also wanted to target this post for women specifically because a lot of what I'm reading, learning, and investing time in happens to be female-focused right now.

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Preparing for an Entirely New Economy

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Preparing for an Entirely New Economy. Posted March 9, 2012. in Change , Humanize - 4 comments. Tweet. This article by Steve Denning on Forbes.com really hit me. Much of it cites Joe Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize winning economist who has an article in Vanity Fair that argues our current economic downturn isn’t just a cyclical dip, but the mark of a significant phase

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ASAE12: Are you ready?

Association Advocacy Chick

As I type this, I’m 2 days away from getting together with 13,000+ psychologists and students in the land of Mickey. My presentations are ready. I’m pretty much packed and my schedule will actually allow me to eat at some point. However, that’s not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about my other conference. The one where I’ll be getting together with 5,000+ association professionals in the land of Cowboys.

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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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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer.

Idea Architects

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Monday, February 06, 2012. 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer Community. Identify all the work volunteers can possible do.

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Is Your Member Organization Evolving? Don't Do It Alone.

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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22+ Free Non-profit Webinars for September 2012

Wild Apricot

Here's our monthly round-up of free non-profit webinars for September. We found some great webinars to get you re-charged for Fall, including sessions on Nonprofit Silent Auctions; Event Video Checklist; Cloud 101; Social Media for Nonprofit CEOs; and much more.

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Associations Unorthodox e-book available on August 8

Principled Innovation

Jeff De Cagna’s new e-book, Associations Unorthodox: Six Really Radical Shifts Toward the Future , will be available as a free download beginning this Wednesday, August 8. The e-book was produced in collaboration with DC-based branding firm, CHIEF. Jeff De Cagna serves as a senior advisor to CHIEF. Scott Johnson, co-founder of CHIEF, said ”For 35 years, I have watched associations do the same thing over and over again and expect different results.

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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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Now Proven! Using Twitter At Conferences Increases Attendee Engagement

Velvet Chainsaw

It’s official! Research now shows that when people use Twitter during classes, they are more engaged and learn more. We can now stop debating the issue. And all the naysayers who find Twitter use during an education session distracting can stop their diatribes against Twitter. The proof is in the Twitteracy (Twitter-literacy). Twitteracy: Tweeting Improves Learning And Engagement.

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Not just any top five list: Innovative and interactive learning formats according to you

Aaron Wolowiec

On May 23, Destination Michigan hosted its annual Michigan Meetings Expo at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. This year, instead of a traditional keynote session, the opening general session comprised five different speakers – each delivering one of five top Michigan meetings trends in five minutes or less. Trend topics were solicited from local, state and national media outlets, as well as various social media channels, last year’s attendees and registrants of this year’s event.

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Community Un-Managing: Cheat Sheet for Community Managers and Tips for Companies

Mizz Information

As I wrote in my last post , I recently left my position managing social media and online community for a large professional association. In the process of disconnecting myself from the organization's various social media accounts, it occurred to me that I haven't seen a lot--or anything--written about how to leave a community management position. While going through the process it also occurred to me that companies are setting themselves up for significant problems should they ever have to fire

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The Big 3 (Costs, changing demographics and mobile) impacting association meetings

SCD Group

Like many of you, I belong to a national association that normally charges about $800 for its 3-day national meeting. But, the registration fee is less than 20% of the total cost of attending. In addition, I have to pay airfare/travel costs (around $500) and lodging expenses (about $950). So, my out-of-pocket costs total about $2,250. Since I’m self-employed, I need to look at potential lost income from being away from my work.

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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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A Tool to Build Your Marketing Plan

Membership Marketing

In my mind, the key coordinates of creating an effective marketing plan are connecting each market segment with the proper marketing channels, value proposition, offers, messages, and frequency. So I have created a template (below) to use for planning and brainstorming sessions to help make these connections. To use the template, start by inserting your market segments in the left hand triangle – from most productive to least productive.

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Change is Not Hard

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Change is Not Hard. Posted April 24, 2012. in Change - 7 comments. Tweet. I have officially grown tired of the excuse that change is hard. Change is not hard. And it’s not change that people resist in organizations.

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PEOPLE.You Are Who You Surround Yourself With

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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What Kids Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership

Idea Architects

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Monday, January 09, 2012. What Kids Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership. “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age.” Aldous Huxley.

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5 Habits of Growth-Oriented Associations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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The Ultimate Risk Member-based Organizations Face with SOPA

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Free Non-profit Webinars for March 2012

Wild Apricot

Here's our monthly round-up of free non-profit webinars for March, 2012. Check out the 27+ webinars we found this month.

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5 Infographics About Infographics To Master Basics in Five Minutes

Beth Kanter

Source: Hot Button Studio. In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! Moment—Using your data to tell stories, make decisions, and change the world.” There’s where I discovered a new passion – data visualization techniques for sense-making.

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Speakers Required To Promote Your Conference In Social Media Must Follow FTC Endorsement Guidelines

Velvet Chainsaw

We’ve come a long way, baby! ~ Loretta Lynn. The times they are a-changing. ~ Bob Dylan. The catch-phrases are abundant that our world and work continues to evolve. The Ever-Evolving Conference Speaker Contract. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than some conference speaker contracts. I have personally seen a change in some conference speaker agreements that I sign.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.