2009

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100 Online Tools for Non-Profits

Wild Apricot

Tight in the budget and short on staff, non-profits are always on the lookout for new ways to get things done — and the Internet is a real treasure trove of useful tools. Here are 100 different applications to help you out with a variety of tasks from project tracking and collaboration to donor and membership management, and from building your non-profit website to tracking its effectiveness.( read more ).

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The Workplace Has Been Just Another Brick in the Wall

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, September 24, 2009. The Workplace Has Been Just Another Brick in the Wall. We dont need no education. We dont need no thought control. No dark sarcasm in the classroom. Teachers leave them kids alone. Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone! All in all its just another brick in the wall. All in all youre just another brick in the wall.

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Social Network Usage Among Physicians is Soaring

Guilt by Association

A year ago, our medical society was one of the first associations to privately license Forrester Research’s survey tool to determine the social technographics profile of our membership, physicians in Massachusetts. Review last year’s findings here. A key takeaway last year was that physicians are definitely part of the social media world.

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It's a Matter of Pride

Idea Architects

When people are proud, they don't stop with just good enough. When people are proud, they search for opportunities to contribute, to make a difference, to model the way. When people are proud, they manage themselves and require less oversight from leaders. When people are proud, they convey a deep conviction and a contagious enthusiasm. When people are proud, they do things because they want to, not because they have to.

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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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MCI Launches E-Learning Services for Non-US Market.

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. « Emerging Market Strategy Seminars – Chicago and DC in August. So Long G8 Hello G20 » Sep. 10. 2009. MCI Launches E-Learning Services for Non-US Market.

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Has common courtesy gone away?

Associations Live

Has the world gotten so fast, and so overwhelming with all of the massive quantities of info and communications, that people have forgotten the common courtesies of returning a phone call or answering an email - just because it's the right thing to do? Where have our manners gone? Are they disappearing along with land-lines, fax machines, and TV antennas?

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Standing on the Beach: Google "Wave" : Off Stage

Off Stage

Off Stage. May. 31, 2009 - Standing on the Beach: Google "Wave". 12.00. Normal 0. false false false. EN-US X-NONE X-NONE. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4. I’m not a software developer—heck, I’m not even a real geek. I’m just a dedicated user of the stuff, and my creative juices start to flow when I see how new applications might be used to solve problems and – often – to create new ones.

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Definition of Member Engagement for Associations

High Context

The term ‘member engagement’ is often bandied about in the association world. More of it is considered better yet we rarely state what that actually means. I thought I would put a stake in the ground with my definition of it in the work I do with clients. Member engagement is the result of a member investing time and/or money with the association in exchange for value.

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Executive Connections: Why This Is the Right Name

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « Germany, Global Networks and Google Books | Main. | How SLA members were involved in Alignment research » 12 November 2009. Why This Is the Right Name. I have written and spoken extensively about why SLA should change its name.  Now I want to tell you why I think the Association for Strategic Knowledge Professionals is the right name.

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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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12 Ways Social Media is Different than Traditional Mass Media

Association 20/20

The social web has changed the media communications landscape in a way much of the world has yet to fully understand. Simply put, the social web has created almost a reverse flow in the traditional mass media world in which user-generated content and consumer activism is reaching more audiences than brand messaging. Those businesses and organizations who refuse to begin charting a path toward collaborative and conversational social media communications models will eventually find their high-pai

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32 Free Webinars for Nonprofits - January 2010

Wild Apricot

Coming out of the holiday season, I thought we might find January a slow month for free web-based professional development opportunities for nonprofit folks — but, in fact, with 33 different webinars in the list, this month's round-up of training events is larger than ever! ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech events training webinar.

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Association Subculture: We Need More Executive Transvestites

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, October 23, 2009. We Need More Executive Transvestites. “Cause if youre a transvestite, youre actually a male tomboy, thats where the sexuality is. Yeah, its not drag queen, no; gay men have got that covered. This is male tomboy, and people do get that mixed up, they put transvestite there - no no no no!

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Forrester: Social Media Is Now Mainstream Media

Guilt by Association

Forrester Research today released its third annual social technographics profile of online adults around the world , and there’s only one possible conclusion: Social media is now in the mainstream – at least the consumption of social media. Social technographics is Forrester’s lens through which it analyzes what people do with social media.

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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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The Pothole Problem and Other Confidence Killers

Idea Architects

Potholes. Trash removal. Snow plowing. Any one of these three has been known to destroy citizen satisfaction and bring down the tenure of otherwise well-regarded mayors. Why? Because they are ever-present reminders of how well we are being served. It's hard to think you have great city government if driving down just about any street requires the dodging skills of the most advance video gamer lest you lose your transmission by dropping into an unpaved crater.

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MeetingsNet Seminar Slides Nov. 18 on International Meetings.

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. « International Meeting Strategy and Cost Saving Tips – MeetingsNet Webinar. Enhance Your International Meeting Bottom Line with Effective Local Tax Reclamation » Nov. 19. 2009.

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When will sport be more than a numbers game?

Robert M Barnes

As Jerry Maguire said: "Less clients, more attention". Just before he got the sack. I am sure he was on to something.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Thinking Across Time in.

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, July 2, 2009. Thinking Across Time in Foreign Languages. Let me explain the title. Or maybe I wont. Maybe well see whether—after you read what I have to say—its as obvious to you as it is to me. Experienced association executives, as well as less-experienced but no less committed people who are relatively new to the field, frequently talk about what it takes to be "successful" in association management.

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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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How to Use Twitter: A Guide for AEs : Off Stage

Off Stage

Off Stage. Apr. 13, 2009 - How to Use Twitter: A Guide for AEs. Recently I’ve been working on some social media/marketing presentations for Realtors, and I’ve gotten involved in the whole online networking scene. I reviewed the proposed new Social Marketing course from Internet Crusade, as well—it’s going to be very helpful to our members, I think (should be released soon!).

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Membership Marketing Blog: Happy New Year!

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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Executive Connections: Guest Blog: SLA President Gloria Zamora

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « To Your Success | Main. | Information Chemistry » 22 December 2009. Guest Blog: SLA President Gloria Zamora. Dear friends and colleagues in SLA, It is difficult to find the words to convey what an opportunity and responsibility serving this association has been.  My predecessors know exactly what I am talking about.  I would like to share some observations with you.

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Shifting Social Media Business Strategy from “What” to “Why” and “How”

Association 20/20

Last week I delivered a presentation in Chicago outlining the generalized steps for developing a social media business strategy to a wonderfully engaged audience of around 80. In connecting one-on-one with a number of those in attendance prior to the start of the session, my perspective is further reinforced that most organizations are generally trapped inside the rapid reaction phase of social media strategy, which often fails to take into consideration the true opportunity presented by the so

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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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Facebook Profiles and Pages and Groups, oh my!

Wild Apricot

If questions from our readers are any indication, there’s still a lot of confusion about the differences between Facebook’s Profiles, Fan Pages, and Groups — and which of these might best suit a nonprofit’s social-networking plan. Let’s take a closer look. Facebook was conceived as a social network of individuals, so everything starts with the individual Profile.

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I Will Choose Free Will - Executive Decision Making Skills a la Rush

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Sunday, November 15, 2009. I Will Choose Free Will - Executive Decision Making Skills a la Rush. You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice. If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice. You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill. I will choose a path thats clear. I will choose free will.

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14 Takeaways From the ASAE Annual Meeting

Guilt by Association

With apologies to other bloggers for stealing this format idea … 1- The online annual meeting “hub ” was a fabulous experiment. I always felt connected with everything going on. There’s lots to learn from this – starting with the value of keeping it simple on the surface, and hiding the complex technology underneath. 2- Twitter was the way to stay connected.

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Time to Move from "If Only" to Only If"

Idea Architects

They must be the two most frequently spoken words on the planet: if only. If only we had more time, we could develop better strategies for the future. If only we had more money, we'd be able to add lots of special touches to this project. If only we had a few different board members, we could be much more innovative. But we don't have those things and most likely we won't have those things.

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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!