Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shelly Alcorn and I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by KiKi L’Italien for Association Chat on association leadership strategies for climate chaos. The post Navigating These Wicked Waters appeared first on Spark Consulting.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Its Media Day event, aimed at strengthening industry media relationships, showcased NAFA’s pivotal role in connecting fleet professionals with key trends and breaking news.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The good news is that chapters who throw out yesterday’s playbook will find themselves on more solid footing. The mainstay of association chapters has been their chapter events, polls show that the preference for virtual options has risen to nearly 50%, a stat that has a compound effect on member engagement. In a precarious position.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In their guide, Naylor is highlighted as a top destination for industry news and insightful thought leadership. Naylor Association Solutions’ Association Adviser newsletter has been recognized as one of the essential reads for association leaders, according to Lead Marvels.

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 3, 2023

GrowthZone is proud to share the announcement of the 2023 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2023 award winners. Chamber of the Year Winners The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers of commerce have in their communities. Chambers are natural conveners, sharing stories that inspire and spur action.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Climate change and sustainability are increasingly in the news and showing up as a key topic for the association industry. Association execs are realizing that climate change is not just a moral imperative, it’s a business imperative. A sidebar on climate change and US national security. We just use the bit.ly

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Three strategies to promote your new AMS purchase Are you ready to get staff, members, and key association stakeholders e xcited about your new AMS? When it’s time to share the good news of your new technology investment, consider the following strategies: Share why you bought your new AMS. Member login portal.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 15, 2023

A new study finds that women are often cut off from the management pipeline early. Good news first: There’s been some genuine traction in efforts to help women gain access to the C-suite. The fix requires some data gathering and rethinking promotions. Still, it’s progress. What stands in the way of better, faster progress?

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

If you’re struggling to find someone to share your data woes with, we’re here to help you decipher the signs and get you back on track. Here are the top 10 data challenges associations like yours are running into – and solutions on how to overcome them. Sound familiar? Solution : Solve this challenge by creating a data capture policy.

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AMR Management Services

AUGUST 28, 2023

But it’s not all bad news! The headline of the most recent Meeting Professionals International Meetings Outlook articulates what most in the industry have been feeling: Cost Increases Continue to Outpace Budgets, Present Challenges. … The post Meetings Industry Insights – August 2023 first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here’s how the American Urological Association transformed its processes to provide a more meaningful author experience. According to Jennifer Regala, director of publications and executive editor at the American Urological Association, this is an author’s world, and we’re just living in it. I’m glad to see this shift,” she said.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 24, 2024

Have you ever seen or been a part of an association that seems to struggle and exhibit little focus? The answer is management. While the answer may appear simple, managing an association is both comprehensive and complex. There are plenty of moving parts and challenges. What is Association Management?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The bad news is that full year performance for 2023 participation and revenues is expected to be 9.5% The good news is that 2024 is expected to eclipse 2019 results by 3.6%. According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), the business-to-business exhibition industry is still in recovery mode. below 2019.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 21, 2022

It requires a lot of work to plan, develop, and release these newsletters so you can keep your members informed on vital news. Amongst the various ways you communicate with your members, newsletters perhaps play one of the more critical roles in the vitality of your association. But, what do you do if your members […].

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Association Success

MAY 28, 2020

If this was five months ago I would say delivering bad news remotely is unacceptable. As remote offices and virtual events become the new norm, it is inevitable that we will have to navigate sharing bad news through virtual means. No matter the objectivity around your decisions, bad news will be taken personally.

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Associations Now

APRIL 19, 2024

A strong majority of global CEOs (73 percent) say they’re “confident about the economy over the next three years.” There’s a twist, though—the optimism has a lot to do with how the leaders perceive other people are handling their business. As the report points out, “CEOs’ confidence in their own company’s growth prospects are at a three-year low.”

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Higher Logic

JULY 31, 2018

The donor experience is changing, and nonprofits need new strategies to amp up their fundraising. The bad news is that fundraising is getting tougher. The good news is that nonprofits can use online community platforms to increase engagement and streamline communication with donors. Communicate news and updates often.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Associations often rely on newsletters to share news with their members, but how do you know if they’re effective? Subject lines like ‘News from the association: October 2022’ or ‘We have a new video’ aren’t great.” One communication expert discusses ways to retool your newsletter to better engage readers. percent click rate.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For the 25-member board of the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATADC), the quake was devastating news. We’d come together as a community to raise funds for earthquake victims before, so when we heard the news, we had a meeting right away, formed a relief committee, and launched a fundraiser.” On February 7, a 7.8-magnitude

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Associations Now

APRIL 4, 2024

The current news cycle is stressful for a lot of associations—at least two major global conflicts, an election year, plus anxiety over immigration, the economy, and more. Leaders are under more pressure to speak out on hot topics. The right response is a function of a good plan—and some organizational awareness.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Industry news and information. Share the news on your social media, organization website, and within your virtual community to spark the most conversation and engagement. When it comes to delivering superior member experience (MX), association professionals know how important it is to invest in technology that drives member loyalty.

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MatrixG

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s the New Year and all of us are bubbling over with resolutions. In this Pinkcast, he talks about how to make New Year’s resolutions like a pro. The process includes making a list of your regrets, picking the one thing that bugs you the most, and then focusing on just that in the new year. What about our websites?

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MatrixG

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. (

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Potomac Core

APRIL 23, 2019

Late Breaking News. Despite profitability, Industries are using new technologies to prepare for whatever comes next. In building these new synergies, several Associations are finding themselves stepping far outside of traditional lanes. Members Hire Constant Transformation.

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2023

New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants survived by accelerating their digital transformation to quickly adapt business models, menus, and operations to meet new customer expectations and behaviors. Starting point. Early work.

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Forj

AUGUST 22, 2023

This news comes after a momentous start to 2023 that included the completion of a Series A funding round, a successful merger with Madison-based Web Courseworks, and the acquisition of Mobilize.

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AMG

APRIL 27, 2023

Nextdoor has implemented limits on political posts, including restrictions on reposting campaign news and sharing non-local news about national or international politics. As a homeowners association manager, I have seen the impact that social media platforms like Nextdoor can have on our communities. www.AMGworld.com

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Welcome new volunteers Leverage your online member community to help new volunteers feel welcome to your program. Welcome new volunteers Leverage your online member community to help new volunteers feel welcome to your program. Have a staff member ready to moderate discussion and promote the start of new conversations.

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Portage Group

MAY 27, 2020

With news of record layoffs rivalling the Great Depression, an economy in deep recession, and the universal unknown of what the future holds, it may surprise people to learn that some associations have been hiring. READ NOW.

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Associations Now

APRIL 15, 2020

In the case of their events, organizations have been willing to try lots of new things in an experimental form to help ensure that their members can benefit, even if it’s not the same thing as a person-to-person experience. Boosting engagement with news customers. A few notable experiments have managed to stick in recent weeks.

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CMA Solutions

APRIL 3, 2024

Leverage Your Crisis Management Team It’s important to have a crisis team with clear roles to respond quickly and effectively to bad news. Leverage Your Crisis Management Team It’s important to have a crisis team with clear roles to respond quickly and effectively to bad news. Is our money safe? Transparency is key.

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AMG

APRIL 25, 2023

Mengert, who also serves as the Chairman of the Piedmont Triad International Airport announced the exciting news that Marshall Aerospace, a global leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, is joining the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) campus of aerospace companies. AMG’S CEO, Paul K.

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Elevating Engagement

JANUARY 11, 2024

Nothing in this exercise will get immediately written into your strategic plan—which is great news because that frees us up to play! This inspiration comes from Ali Abdaal’s new book Feel Good Productivity. Let’s toss out those businessy terms for now. So, let’s play! What are you most curious about? Walking the talk, you know?!

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 21, 2024

ABA supports American banks with the latest industry news, mission-critical training opportunities, educational resources, advocacy offerings, and online discussion groups. A trailblazing association, ABA leverages Nimble AMS and Salesforce to reach its organizational goals and exceed member expectations.

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CMA Solutions

MARCH 6, 2024

Increase Media Visibility Through PR Endorsements from third-party sources like news outlets instantly increase your credibility, unlike self-proclaimed expertise that’s often met with skepticism. That’s because an increasing number of patients are now using the Internet and social media to address their healthcare needs.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating new things.” You only need to watch the news to understand how challenging it can be to make kindness a way of life. It doesn’t preclude the bad news and uncomfortable conversations that are an inevitable part of being a boss. Antione de Saint Exupery.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

For communicators who would rather write sentences than algorithms, finding the phrases that will viralize your posts seems like a New York Times word game gone wrong. AI, your new marketing assistant, is happy to help. And there is so much new scenery to absorb and understand. Oh, those pesky keywords.

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