Principled Innovation

JUNE 9, 2012

This post appears as an article in the May/June 2012 issue of Success by Association , the magazine of Association Executives of North Carolina. Building a 21 st century organization is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. You can download a PDF of the article (512 KB). contact form and provide details in the Message box.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Derek Ham, a North Carolina State University professor, asked: “What was it like to be there? If your organization has a webinar or educational event coming up, please send me the link. Presenter: Sarah Sladek, author of Talent Generation: How Visionary Organizations Are Redefining Work and Achieving Greater Success.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 12, 2017

Also: A state chamber goes from money troubles to tripling its revenue. Ten years ago, the North Carolina Chamber was in such bad shape that it was borrowing money to meet its monthly payroll. The Huffington Post takes a thorough look at the transformative steps the organization took. — Jay S Daughtry M.Ed.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2014

A prominent organization serving the nation’s seniors looks to use its conference to spark new ideas. With changing demographics at play, expect attendees at the Meals on Wheels Annual Conference and Expo—August 26-28 in Scottsdale, Arizona—to place a high priority on innovation.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In one legendary example, the late Jim Valvano, who coached the North Carolina State University basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983 and later died from cancer, said, “Don’t give up. Byers said ACS will be looking closely at how this campaign, which has specific revenue goals, connects with consumers.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Non-dues revenue. After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. He says your future success depends on the full inclusion of under-40 stakeholders in your organizations. Fri 1/6 at 4 p.m.

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MAY 22, 2020

Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. We’re starting to get North Carolina shrimp again. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. 1 CMP credit.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I went from stunning grueling experiences—hiking 14 miles down the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch at the bottom, hiking 10 miles up the South Rim the next day, and more hiking in Sedona AZ (Bear Mountain was the highlight)—to the intense reality of preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Florence.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

If you want to make Eastern North Carolina pulled pork but don’t have a wood-fired barbecue pit and eight hours to kill, then pull out the Instant Pot and try this recipe. Check out this new 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. You heard it here first. More info/register.

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MAY 1, 2020

Pair his post with this one from Northstar Meetings Group: 17 ideas for incorporating revenue-generating opportunities into your online meetings, conferences and webcasts. If you’re in North Carolina, I hope you’ll support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. More info/register. Mon 5/4 at 1 p.m.

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MARCH 20, 2020

If you’re in North Carolina, your donation to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina goes even further this month. Many organizations are being forced to transition their in-person events into virtual ones. Organizer: Partnership Professionals Network. Skip the cans, send money, please.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Tagoras is running a brief survey to determine how organizations offering professional development will focus their time and resources in 2021. Please participate—or ask the right person in your organization to participate—today because the survey closes at end of business today, Friday, December 4. A message for the board.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Your non-dues revenue doesn’t have to suffer when you move to virtual. If you’re in North Carolina, I hope you’ll support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Virtual event sponsorships.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

The best reason to do content marketing is organic search–but you’ll reap other benefits as well. Last week, we got three dozen Pirate Pearls oysters in our North Carolina seafood share so I roasted them and served them alongside a Vivian Howard recipe for brown butter spiked with hot sauce, lemon juice and lemon zest.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Sherry Budziak at.orgSource describes how two associations’ partnerships with civic and governmental organizations acted as safety nets in times of crisis. She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. Value proposition. But you have to admit when you do.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

Yup, we’re expecting our first snow of the season tonight here in North Carolina. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. How Design Thinking Helps You Increase Impact and Innovation. Now, let it snow! Single digit temps at night too. More info/register.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

Yup, we’re expecting our first snow of the season tonight here in North Carolina. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. How Design Thinking Helps You Increase Impact and Innovation. Now, let it snow! Single digit temps at night too. More info/register.

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MAY 12, 2017

If you work for a membership organization, please participate in the Association Learning + Technology survey. Even if your organization doesn’t currently use or plan to use technology to deliver learning products, and regardless of your size or budget, please take 10 minutes to contribute. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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MAY 26, 2017

To be successful, you need to consciously align your diversity efforts with the culture and strategic focus of your organization.”. I’d wager that many associations appoint a staff/member team to work on D&I because they think they should, not really understanding why it’s important and how it can impact their organization and people.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

And 61% said they would not consider a job opportunity at an organization that lacked the tools or technology to automate at least some finance tasks. These results underscore the need for community management associations to invest in digitization to not only boost internal efficiencies, but to retain and attract talent.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. In their work with teams across associations, Impexium has noted some differences between thriving and surviving organizations. Roasted sweet potatoes—a North Carolina match made in heaven. Association habits. Brand acquisition.

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