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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

While associations in general are feeling the pressure in engaging volunteers, chapters’ pain is more acute. What chapter doesn’t need more volunteer muscle? We could go into depth why chapters are struggling however simply put it’s a time/flexibility issue. One counterpunch is to make volunteering fun and appreciated.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Providing Micro-volunteering options is more than nice, its a critical if you want to build your organization's volunteer muscle, scout new talent and engage the busy boomer, the elusive Xer and the expressive millennial. Here's one approach to finding the right jobs.

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APRIL 18, 2013

Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Develop Leaders Engage Volunteers Association Management iVolunteer Leadership Volunteering' National Volunteer Week is just around the corner (April 21st)! You can use this week at least three different ways.

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AUGUST 13, 2016

According the 2016 Chapter Benchmarking report , associations lean on chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership. recruitment, marketing/communications and local resources – rating these elements as 'absolutely essential' to 'essential' roles.

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MAY 10, 2013

Blog Association Executives Engage Volunteers Community iVolunteer Non Profit Volunteering' So now that National Volunteer Week is over, here’s a look at how some organizations thanked their awesome volunteers: American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) sent a Thank You email to its volunteers expressing appreciation for their service.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Blog Association Executives Develop Leaders Engage Volunteers Manage Associations Association Management iVolunteer Volunteering' It’s National Volunteer Week and one of the ideas we floated last week for observing the celebration is to ask tough questions about how your volunteer program.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

As you ponder your 2016 resolution list on how to be a more effective board member, think about some of the ways you can personally improve your chapter's member and volunteer engagement.

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APRIL 19, 2013

Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Develop Leaders Engage Volunteers Association Management iVolunteer Volunteering' Here are couple of resources that might just help you in the reflection. So pull up a comfortable chair.

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MAY 17, 2013

Blog Association Executives Engage Volunteers Association Management Chapter Volunteering' Although I attempted to figure things out through the “help” menu (which contained words that I still don’t know the meaning of), I completely dissed on the whole thing.

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AUGUST 23, 2016

engaging. This was a perfect complement to my live tweeting which captured cool. ideas, pics of slides and curated other learners’ insights. strongest aha was how important the session format is to learning and.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Engage Volunteers Grow Member Communities iVolunteer Training Volunteering' But as every successful sales person knows, face-time, not read-time remains the key to closing the sale. So how do you get face-time with a prospective employer without being a nuisance?

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APRIL 26, 2013

Blog Association Executives Engage Volunteers Non Profit Volunteering' When she attempted to readjust the schedule, she was reprimanded. On top of that, her volunteer manager threatened to fire her if it happened again.

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MAY 2, 2013

Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Build Chapters Develop Leaders Engage Volunteers Association Management Chapter Component iVolunteer Leadership Volunteering' Anyone have any ideas? Any carrots - or sticks - to get them to be more prompt?”.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Mariner is celebrating 13 years of growth and success, moving from our humble roots as a professional association management company begun in 2002 to becoming national (and international) recognized experts on association management, volunteer engagement, and leadership development.'

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The questions about how to engage non-traditional volunteers and those on how rethink the model from the top down are finally taking center stage. The conversation on volunteerism in association is shifting – in an exciting way. I had an opportunity to keep the conversation going through a webinar with YourMembership.com.'

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JANUARY 31, 2015

Rick Grimm, CEO for NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement , and Laura Garrison-Brook, President & CEO, Engaging Communities Consulting provide a look at 5 association case studies ranging from total governance overhaul to ad-hoc volunteering to a simple board training make-over.'

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

We look to fill empty seats instead of building an engaged membership. There is no easy answer to fixing the volunteer pool but the answer really isn’t complicated either. At issue is that our approach is too often reactive not proactive.

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APRIL 23, 2013

Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Engage Volunteers iVolunteer Volunteering'

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FEBRUARY 8, 2014

Few chapters, however, make the performance measurement leap made by many in the private sector, which looks at less obvious, but extremely important metrics such as market penetration, net prompter score and customer (member) engagement.'

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JANUARY 21, 2013

Engage your volunteers. – we’re able to provide you an even greater resource portal jammed packed with information to help you make the most out of your association and volunteer program. On the website you’ll find out how to…. Develop your leaders. Build your chapter. Grow your member communities. Manage your association. read more.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2013

February 3, 2013. When I was asked if I could talk about creating a vibrant volunteer management program in 20 minutes, I said sure! There are really 10 tips association pros need to know. When I was asked if I could talk about creating a vibrant volunteer. management program in 20 minutes, I said sure! There are really 10 tips.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

January 31, 2013. Tell me when I’ve screwed up (privately) or when I find out the hard way I’ll hit the road. I’m counting on you to help me be successful (and then I’ll make sure you’re successful to!). Tell me when I’ve screwed up (privately) or when I find out the hard way I’ll hit the road.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

October 2, 2012. Among Mariner's unifying principals is a dedication to volunteering and to volunteers. In fact our basic business model is designed around the goal of supporting volunteers in their roles as chapter and community leaders.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

September 24, 2012. Interesting conversation going on over at SNAP (Social Networking for Association Professionals) about adhoc volunteering. Interesting conversation going on over at SNAP (Social Networking for Association Professionals) about adhoc volunteering.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

September 5, 2012. More on my adventures as a new association member. What is one way to discourage a budding volunteer? Not listening to or clarifying a volunteer’s intentions. More on my adventures as a new association member. What is one way to discourage a budding volunteer? Not listening to or clarifying a volunteer’s intentions.

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MARCH 4, 2013

March 4, 2013. There’s a new techno-twist brewing for Peter Senge’s learning organizations and Albert Bandura’s social learning. read more.

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