Aaron Wolowiec

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Key Strategies for a Successful Strategic Plan

Aaron Wolowiec

Not all strategic plans are created equal - the difference lies in the crucial strategies that either make or break the planning process. From gaining leadership commitment to setting SMART goals, each element is essential. Here’s how to elevate your strategic plan from ordinary to extraordinary.

Strategy 130
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Building a board strategy

Aaron Wolowiec

Good leadership requires vision. According to those surveyed: Associations need to implement volunteer identification, recruitment and development strategies that ensure a funnel of high-quality leadership into the association. Dean West, president/founder, Association Laboratory Inc. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking.

Strategy 185
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Building a board strategy

Aaron Wolowiec

Good leadership requires vision. According to those surveyed: Associations need to implement volunteer identification, recruitment and development strategies that ensure a funnel of high-quality leadership into the association. Dean West, president/founder, Association Laboratory Inc. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking.

Strategy 100
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Nonprofits and associations are hiring…even in a candidate’s market

Aaron Wolowiec

After a few years under their belt, these employees are ready for leadership positions. Avoid a lengthy hiring process so “the good ones” don’t get away. Look for potential leadership capabilities in staff and new hires. And demographics are shifting. Gen X – those born from 1965 to 1981 – still make up most of the workforce.

Marketing 100
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What is Your Volunteer Culture?

Aaron Wolowiec

You know, the ones who push too hard for their own personal agenda or are willing to reverse an entire strategic direction that was set by the leadership simply because they have a different view. But there is also the shadow side of volunteers. People can make decisions and solve problems around here, even if they are not “in charge.”.

Survey 164
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Bonus content – Event Garde e-news May edition

Aaron Wolowiec

I like the process of discovery. Filed under: Associations , Best Practices , Leadership Tagged: American Water Works Association , Bonnifer Ballard , Event Gardeian of the Month. Q & A with Bonnifer Ballard, Executive Director, Michigan Section, American Water Works Association. A: I like that we don’t have all the answers.

Michigan 100
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What is Your Volunteer Culture?

Aaron Wolowiec

You know, the ones who push too hard for their own personal agenda or are willing to reverse an entire strategic direction that was set by the leadership simply because they have a different view. But there is also the shadow side of volunteers. People can make decisions and solve problems around here, even if they are not “in charge.”.

Survey 100