Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

If you don’t have a user adoption plan for new software, your new system is going to fail. You’ll get tips and best practices that nonprofits across the country have used to turn their staff into proficient and enthusiastic users of their software systems. Innovation Rules! Fostering Innovation at Your Association.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

Vista Cova’s white paper, Strategic Frameworks: The Future of Strategic Planning , explores how association executives are working with strategic plans in the post-COVID environment. The paper describes ten themes that emerged in their research and includes an appendix with the participants’ strategic frameworks.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 23, 2016

The problem of fermenting innovation in the association world is well-documented, but the solutions are a little harder to come by. As you might have noticed about a week ago, I was troubled by the challenges that associations face when it comes to doing really innovative things. Next time, I might test out another tool.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

People talked about scoring systems. Check out the recent Spark/The Demand Networks FREE white paper, Leading Engagement from the Outside-In to learn more. There was a lot of talk about measuring and scoring member engagement at December’s ASAE Technology Conference. ” Yes folks, this is a big problem.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 5, 2016

The author was able to track progress of permitting and installation online, and is now able to manage the ongoing needs of his solar system as well. Journey innovation: continuing to test, learn, and iterate to create new value for the customer and, as a result, for your organization.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

WBT Systems shared some depressing statistics about the percentage of leadership positions held by women. Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Human Workplaces released a new white paper on a maturity model for workplace culture. We still have a long way to go. Vision 2020: Envisioning the Emerging Role and Impact of Associations.

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Forj

MAY 19, 2017

MedBiquitous attendees are innovators meeting to swap ideas about how to do bleeding-edge things. MedBiquitous’s Activity Report standard, for example, is at the heart of the PARS system that is key to CME. MedBiq’s format is innovative. Real xAPI work is presented at MedBiq. Our presentation will be a “Speedy Standards Story.”

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

Whenever association consultant Elizabeth Engel releases a white paper, I pay attention. No matter the topic, her papers are always interesting and informative. WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it. Location: Washington DC. 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

You don’t have to do things the way you always have—use this opportunity to try out an innovative approach to online education. As an industry thought leader, your sponsor may have published white papers, research reports, or other educational materials you could use as part of the curriculum.

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Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Earlier this week, I finally read the new white paper from Elizabeth Engel and Sherry Marts, Include Is a Verb: Moving from Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion. Don’t be fooled, this is not a wonky paper. Host: TTC Innovations.

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Jamie Notter

AUGUST 20, 2013

I just finished reading the new white paper that Elizabeth Engel and Peggy Hoffman have put out about “mission-driven volunteers,” and it’s fabulous. So much so, that if we see the need to tap into the power of a decentralized system, we will go to great lengths to force-fit our solutions into our centralized system.

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.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You can strengthen anecdotal information with research such as member needs surveys, white papers and case studies. Mine the invaluable data in your association management system. Learn from more great speakers like Aimee at.orgCommunity’s signature event the Innovation Summit on February 28. Don’t forget social media.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Because many older Android devices don’t have near-field communication, the concept of being able to add it to smartphones with a microSD card could prove appealing—especially because it could be applied to specialized uses beyond payments, such as securing access to a building or creating a system for rewards programs.

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Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

Your association may claim values like collaboration and innovation. Maybe your commitment to innovation is a little more talk than walk—you say you’re forward-thinking, but people get punished for taking a risk, at least if it doesn’t pan out. Review your legacy systems and processes. But is that really true?

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Beth Kanter

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As COVID accelerates innovative uses of AI in many areas, we are also seeing more development of AI-powered data mapping tools for philanthropic advising and to support donor investment decisions. The technology helps donors make investments that yield the highest impact or strategic system change.

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.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

If the sponsoring company produces high-quality information, such as white papers or research reports, you could include this branded content as part of a course curriculum. Having a strong non-dues revenue program gives your association the freedom to experiment with new membership models and other innovation projects. __.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Inspired by McKinsey & Company’s research, WBT Systems shares five lessons from online education pioneers that will help associations improve their online courses. They suggest an excellent (and entertaining) white paper to read on this topic and steps you can take to start your association’s journey from digitized to digital.

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Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Innovation through Collaboration. We are always looking for new innovative ways to do things better. So I wanted to share two items that I came across this week that attribute successful innovation to collaboration. First, innovation is collaborative. Where do you find your place to innovate through collaboration?

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Association Success

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Lean startup is an innovation system developed by Eric Ries that came out of his experiences with lean process improvement, which is all about reducing waste and defects and working more efficiently and effectively. Associations can really stand to benefit from lean startup methodology -- and employing it doesn't have to be scary!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

third-party testing of systems without legal risks. isolation of critical systems from other vehicle functions. To provide more immediate details to automotive and cybersecurity stakeholders, Intel Security released a white paper on best practices for “ the next-generation car ” [PDF]. software updates.

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2016

Others experts and providers have also identified various potential benefits or returns for associations from their online member communities: Ben Martin, CAE, CEO of Online Community Results, urges associations to connect their online community software with their association management or customer-relationship management systems.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

WBT Systems explains how USF pulled off this word-of-mouth marketing miracle —and developing the course in less than two months was a miracle too. WBT Systems explores why the brain drain is occurring and how associations can help companies (and themselves) prevent and manage it. Virtual event planning template. Brain drain pains.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

WBT Systems shares some project management basics , like why you need a charter and sponsor, and what you should think about during the project planning phase. Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2012

New additions to plans are content marketing strategies and incorporating social throughout your entire organization – see Spredfast white paper on that topic. 29Use a live audience response system via any web-capable smartphone to engage meeting participants in an interactive session. via the Bostrom Corporation.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 8, 2012

” Social media is still in its infancy compared to other more mature marketing channels, but over time we will see innovative approaches that will help it become part of a predictable and projectable marketing tool. Renewal Systems. (14). White Paper. (4). Keep watching. Tony Rossell. at Thursday, March 08, 2012.

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Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Innovation through Collaboration. Renewal Systems. (14). White Paper. (4). . ► November. (2). ► October. (4). ► September. (3). ► August. (1). ► July. (4). ► June. (1). ► April. (3). ► March. (3). ▼ February. (2). Participate in the 2011 Membership Marketing Bench.

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Membership Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Innovation is a must:” 5. This book serves as a wakeup call to remind marketers of the need to continue to research, innovate, test, and improve and to give those who do not see the need for change a warning of what could happen without action. Renewal Systems. (14). White Paper. (4). promotion. (1).

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 10, 2012

The bottom line is that association business models are broken and in need of radical innovation right away. Renewal Systems. (14). White Paper. (4). April 10, 2012 10:31 AM. Tony Rossell. Hi Jeff -- Thanks so much for the comment. I guess you can look at these numbers from a glass is half full or half empty perspective.

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