Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Organizations are rethinking content curation. That’s according to a new report by Omnipress, which, for the fourth year, surveyed organizations on how they use content for events.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

And on top of that, we are membership organizations, so it’s the members who should really be driving things. Earlier this year, at WorkXO, we released our Workplace Genome Platform to help organizations align their cultures with what they know is driving success. These members ARE the association, right? That’s not the point.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional certifications, according to Globalstrat , which recently released, “ 2016 Association Growth Global Trends Survey Report.”. What does that mean for associations?

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

But I want to foster discussion on Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the results of which it released on April 7. Leaders from more than 5,000 organizations participated in the sixth annual survey. In the survey, 41 percent of nonprofits reported long-term financial stability as goal.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Naylor has been conducting the survey for five years, and last year, the survey found most associations were continuing to struggle with communications. While under staffing remains a top concern among associations, especially in the communications department, some positive trends emerged in the 2016 survey.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

At the same time, the central organization frequently offers promotion assistance for events and meetings and helps with database management. When it comes to dues, for the most part, central organizations, rather than chapters, set dues rates and collect dues. So it makes sense that alignment causes the most angst among associations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It’s true that larger organizations can generally provide better – and more comprehensive – health care benefits. But according to a rather surprising Unum survey conducted recently, most employees don’t know or understand the benefits they have. And employers are at fault, the study found. So why does this matter?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

If something comes up, will the organizer provide content virtually? In the first half of this year, American Express Global Business and Travel surveyed 336 meeting planners and 161 meeting and event attendees to learn more about the evolving landscape of technology in meetings. Let’s talk social media. This surprised me!)

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 10, 2015

The State of Association Marketing ,” unveiled this week during ASAE’s annual conference in Detroit, summarizes the marketing efforts of 373 survey respondents, mostly comprising membership associations. Key findings: 73 percent of survey respondents rate their overall association marketing as somewhat or very effective.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 11, 2014

This figure is the lowest since the bureau started the survey in 2002. Data were collected through a supplement to the September 2013 Current Population Survey, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Other key findings of the BLS survey: Married people volunteered at a higher rate.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

For starters, 60 percent of survey respondents predict an increase in live events, while 56 percent predict an increase in virtual events. Other key findings: 74 percent of those surveyed predict better business conditions. Does your organization have a strategic plan? Are you doing things differently? Let us know.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

And on top of that, we are membership organizations, so it’s the members who should really be driving things. Earlier this year, at WorkXO, we released our Workplace Genome Platform to help organizations align their cultures with what they know is driving success. These members ARE the association, right? That’s not the point.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Results at Hand develops mobile-centric solutions for associations, events and direct sales organizations. For its newest research project, r@h has designed the 2014 Mobile Readiness Survey to gauge the mobile readiness of associations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 19, 2015

According to a recent survey by McKinsey and Co., Institutional capabilities are all skills, processes, tools and systems that an organization uses as a whole to drive meaningful business results. mentoring , Professional Development , study , survey. Individual capabilities refer to training, learning or specific skills.).

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

And nowhere is this more important than in nonprofits – or for that matter, in any organization in which boards of directors make decisions. In its research, the company surveyed 25 chief staff officers and senior association leaders. Good leadership requires vision. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking. A team mindset.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. Take a look at the stats Tagoras compiled about its survey. It seems associations got the memo as the industry experiences a slow uptick in virtual events.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

And while I join these organizations for very specific reasons (with very specific goals and outcomes in mind), it’s clear to me that at least one of them has no idea who I am. But I believe that similar practices occur in our organizations on a daily basis, as well. So it’s fair to say I understand and value association membership.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Furthermore, many professional organizations take pride in providing numerous meetings and conferences when instead they should focus on job opportunities, credentialing and certifications, Abila found. Understanding generations and how they like to engage now is essential for any organization,” Abila said. So what does this all mean?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

In my mind, there are really only two possible outcomes: Member learning is well-represented in the strategic plan, both as a core service of the organization and as an important revenue stream. Likewise, it’s entirely possible the organization has created a separate strategic education plan. What did you discover?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 13, 2015

And so, it makes sense that in a recent Successful Meetings survey on small meeting trends for this year, event professionals ranked strategizing as the best goal for small meetings. Also in the survey, Successful Meetings members viewed meetings with 25 people or fewer as “small meetings.”. Communication flows. As for location?

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

I hope this helps spark some ideas of how you might tweak the process within your own organization to ensure the “right” content at your next event. It looked something like this: Send out mass survey to anyone and everyone our association had a relationship with. The survey generally maxed out at five questions. Response 2.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

While associations have made headway in navigating communication chaos, only 6 percent of the more than 700 associations surveyed reported they have a fully integrated communications strategy. According to its survey, in 2015 respondents chose best practices and how-tos as the most important topics. At a glance from the report: 41.7

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

At the same time, the central organization frequently offers promotion assistance for events and meetings and helps with database management. When it comes to dues, for the most part, central organizations, rather than chapters, set dues rates and collect dues. So it makes sense that alignment causes the most angst among associations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 29, 2014

According to ASAE’s Decision to Volunteer survey, the leading motivation for volunteers at associations is “values” — that is, the sense of doing good. Associations Best Practices Aaron Hurst ASAE associations Associations Now Decision to Volunteer Survey give back Mark Athitakis New York Times Taproot Foundation'

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

The largest individual member organizations (those with more than 20,000 members) were the most likely to see increased growth. The MGI report includes best practices, predictions and tips from association leaders who participated in the survey. The good news, though, is that associations continue to grow.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

In the second annual survey, 30 convention centers, representing more than 57 million square feet of space, responded. In fact, some organizations hold incentive programs for employees who are the most dedicated to reducing environmental footprints, hosting things such as luncheons. 87 percent have secure bike parking for staff.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

In the second annual survey, 30 convention centers, representing more than 57 million square feet of space, responded. In fact, some organizations hold incentive programs for employees who are the most dedicated to reducing environmental footprints, hosting things such as luncheons. 87 percent have secure bike parking for staff.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

And nowhere is this more important than in nonprofits – or for that matter, in any organization in which boards of directors make decisions. In its research, the company surveyed 25 chief staff officers and senior association leaders. Good leadership requires vision. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking. A team mindset.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

Based upon the goals and objectives of each specific program, these individuals bring to their organizations a wealth of knowledge and experience which they draw upon when building an effective strategy for educating members. Based upon the goals of the survey (e.g., Convene a group of key constituents (e.g.,

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

Among the findings: Association customers think marketing communications are rather stagnant – and each year, those feelings grow a bit stronger, according to the survey results. The marketing team that has a competitive technical skill set is an asset to the entire organization it serves.”. Marketing Tip No. 1: Know your audience!).

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 25, 2014

Survey your members and gauge their interest in potential topics and formats. For tips on surveying members and valuing your education products, check out Digitec Interactive and Tagoras’ recent webinar. surveying) is also helpful in obtaining buy in. The best way to determine what your members need and want is to ask.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

In fact, almost 90 percent of the nearly 200 associations that responded to Tagoras’ survey reported offering technology-enabled or technology-enhanced education for their members. Chief Learning Officer – About 40 percent of respondents said someone within their organization holds a title that incorporates the word “learning.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 5, 2015

With unprecedented access to vacation rentals through websites like airbnb and VRBO , as well as the availability of discount hotel stays through websites like Priceline and Orbitz , it’s no wonder organizations are having difficulty filling their group room blocks during in-person meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

The largest individual member organizations (those with more than 20,000 members) were the most likely to see increased growth. The MGI report includes best practices, predictions and tips from association leaders who participated in the survey. The good news, though, is that associations continue to grow.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 29, 2015

It keeps me organized, and, well, entertained. And I’m not alone, so if your organization doesn’t offer a mobile app, it could be losing out. The results of the survey will be used to gauge the mobile readiness of the association industry. But where does your organization begin? To start, determine the goal of your app.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

As further evidence, according to Associations Trends’ TRENDS 2015 Report , about two-thirds of survey respondents receive less than half their revenue from dues. This is particularly true for your millennial members who will make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2020.”. At the same time, Abila predicts an increase partnerships.

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