Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 29, 2014

Having volunteers is great, but you need more than people who are looking for a sense of purpose. What’s your volunteer problem? Associations need to emphasize what it is they need done ahead of the personal satisfaction volunteers may get out of the experience. Are you setting the right standards for them?

New York 100

New York Survey Committee Recruiting 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 13, 2022

Among the resources developed and shared by the Collaborative are two identity wheels, which I’ve found useful in helping association staff, volunteer leaders, and/or members better understand themselves, one another, and how they can improve their interpersonal relationships.

Michigan 246

Michigan Resources 246

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Whether you’re coaching boards, speakers, staff, volunteers or other stakeholders, asking powerful questions helps individuals work through the process of self-discovery and generate their own solutions. It’s not necessary to have all of the answers yourself.

Process 245

Process 245

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This 3-part series will help you renovate your strategic plan so volunteers can once again get excited about the process and see actual results. If this sounds familiar, your association is starting with an ineffective plan and/or flawed process to implement.

Process 246

Process 246

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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. So what’s the key to building a strategic board of directors?

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Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 185

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 30, 2021

Mariner Management provides Volunteer, Chapter, Member Community Strategy & Guidance.

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Strategy 147

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 11, 2014

As a working mom, it’s sometimes hard to manage professional and personal commitments, but new federal government data suggest that we working moms volunteer the most. million people volunteered at least once from September 2012 to September 2013, averaging 50 hours. And, as mentioned above, women volunteered more than men.

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millennials Survey Report Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Event planners have to rely on the help of vendors, staff and sometimes volunteers to make an event successful. PROVIDE ALL THE INFORMATION: Create a template for your vendors, staff and volunteers that has all relevant information. Volunteers: Nothing is worse than showing up to volunteer and having nothing to do!

Leadership 100

Leadership Team Innovation Tools 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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. So what’s the key to building a strategic board of directors?

Strategy 100

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

So it’s amazing to think most of these groups are run by volunteers. Whether you volunteer personally or professionally, do you feel burned out? Mission driven volunteering could be the solution. Unfortunately, our world tends to look more like this: Difficulty recruiting volunteers. Volunteer burn out.

Committee 100

Committee Recruiting Recruitment Maine 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Volunteers. In: Micro-volunteering. Plenty of dedicated association volunteers share their time and talents in abundance year in and year out—but that’s probably a small group of your hard-core enthusiasts. Remember the buzz around open workspaces to promote teamwork? Now, not so much. Out: Long-term commitments.

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Innovation Conference Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Individually, all team members volunteer and/or contribute to organizations about which they’re passionate. Organize a volunteer project in which employees and members can join together to make a difference. At Event Garde, giving back is sewn into our fabric. Collaborate with local businesses to match #GivingTuesday donations.

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Social Media Project Tips Team 166

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 1, 2014

Volunteers – Identify your repeat attendees and arm them with the tools needed to promote your events. Sample content – Sometimes prospective attendees and their supervisors are looking for added insurance your event will be worth their time and money. Consider guest blog posts, social media chats and featured magazine columns.

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Sample Strategy Social Media Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

a staff meeting, a committee meeting or a board meeting) to a group of volunteer leaders. Filed under: Best Practices , Meetings Tagged: action , agenda , facilitator , Get Here When You Can Guy , habits , leaders , minutes , personalities , routine , strategies , The Negator , The Time Nazi , tips , tricks , video , volunteer , YouTube.

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Products Video Committee Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Likewise, it may be necessary for the speaker to interface with association staff, volunteer leaders or subject matter experts (either for administration reasons or to learn more about the needs/intricacies of the organization’s industry).

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Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2016

Actually, I will continue my gym time while incorporating more family time through family travel, volunteering at my children’s school, baking and cooking more with the kids and more adult date nights with my husband. We all need someone to take us through life’s journeys personally and professionally. Which do you take…and why?

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Content Resources Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2016

In addition, the rules allow for the use of volunteers under certain circumstances, but DOL warns nonprofits shouldn’t use volunteers to skirt the regulations. Nonprofits with budget years ending on Dec. 31 have more time to adjust and plan for 2017.”.

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Organization United States Proposal Tips 124

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 18, 2013

The 2012 volunteers successfully launched an ORGPRO mentoring program with 24 participants and hosted a community engagement reception on the opening night of the conference last year. To volunteer, please designate your interest on your ORGPRO registration form or e-mail louttit@msae.org. Encourage all participants to get acquainted.

Michigan 100

Michigan Member Engagement Conference Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Individually, all team members volunteer and/or contribute to organizations about which they’re passionate. Organize a volunteer project in which employees and members can join together to make a difference. At Event Garde, giving back is sewn into our fabric. Collaborate with local businesses to match #GivingTuesday donations.

Social Media 100

Social Media Project Tips Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2016

In addition, the rules allow for the use of volunteers under certain circumstances, but DOL warns nonprofits shouldn’t use volunteers to skirt the regulations. Nonprofits with budget years ending on Dec. 31 have more time to adjust and plan for 2017.”.

Organization 100

Organization United States Proposal Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2013

Did they actually manage the event, or were they a volunteer helping with a small portion of the event? And if they have beautiful pictures to show you, make sure they explain what their involvement was in the event pictured. Ask for references and follow-up with them. It’s invaluable to find out what a past client’s experience was like.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Price Products Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

board of directors, volunteers, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees)? Identify, capture and share member stories and testimonials? Foster positive learning and networking outcomes? Honor and respect your key stakeholders (e.g.,

Conference 113

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

board of directors, volunteers, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees)? Identify, capture and share member stories and testimonials? Foster positive learning and networking outcomes? Honor and respect your key stakeholders (e.g.,

Conference 100

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 25, 2015

Giarde added that to land the big sponsors, you really need introduction from top board members and volunteers. Sandra Giarde, executive director, California Landscape Contractors Association.

California 100

California Revenue Conference Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Self-evaluations conducted by speakers and peer-reviewed by staff/volunteers. Aggregate feedback from attendee evaluations focused more on learning outcomes than on attendee reactions. Online community devoted to questions, answers and other resources intended to support speaker development.

Conference 100

Conference Committee Review Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 27, 2012

Whether they’re still actively engaged in the workforce, have long since retired, have received life membership with your organization or volunteer for your cause a couple of hours a month, most associations have a subset of Baby Boomers they’ve written off when it comes to social media. My dad is watching. So are your members.

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North Carolina Social Media Content Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

We need to explore why attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, conference planning teams and conference hosts feel the way they do about conferences. And in doing so, we have created experiences that now frame how our attendees view conferences. Looking back to move forward. We’ve got to understand how we got where we are today.

Conference 100

Conference Library Innovation Committee 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

As another cost saving tool, organizations are relying more on volunteers. As a result, nearly half of the nonprofits reported collaborating with others to cut administrative costs. Other strategies: cutting funds and changing the business model.

America 100

America Survey Innovation Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2015

How many times have we wished we could just get more volunteers? Associations aren’t any different. Think about it: How many associations want to boost revenue by hoping their members buy more? In other words, we ask, “How can we get our members to do what we want them to do?”. Newsflash: It’s not about us. It’s about them.

Products 100

Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

As stated above, we’re lifelong learners, so the staff of Event Garde attended 28 professional development sessions this year, with topics ranging from instructional design to volunteer training to conference presentations. At the same time, we value the communities in which we live, work and play.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

From food drives to volunteer opportunities to sponsorships, CSR is becoming an increasingly important factor when customers decide with whom to spend their money. Last week, I wrote about #GivingTuesday , which will occur on Dec. And food drives are some of the most common ways in which companies will participate.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Team Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Record the number of times each of these key words appears throughout this document specifically related to member learning (as opposed to the professional development of staff members, board members and volunteer leaders or any other possible reference).

Analysis 100

Analysis Survey Education Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Wellness is important, and it could mean a happy board of directors or staff and volunteers who feel more fulfilled. Take a look at your miscellaneous budget line to see which extras can be trimmed. Then, consider what “getting healthy” means for your association. What can you do to achieve wellness? Next, “spend more time with family.”

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Review Tips Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 25, 2013

“The most dramatic impact on the landscape has been brought about by the convergence of sweeping changes in technology (particularly mobile and social media), demographic shifts, content and knowledge dissemination and management – patterns that affect volunteering and the ability of organizations to meaningfully engage their members,” said Susan Robertson (..)

Georgia 100

Georgia Atlanta Michigan Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 29, 2013

More recently, I coordinated the scheduling and supervision of more than 100 volunteers during ABA’s largest tradeshow, International Baking Industry Exposition , and was a key contact for the education program consisting of 75 sessions throughout four days.

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Project Industry Class Washington 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

The assistance of volunteer leaders, subject matter experts and industry speakers should be enlisted to support the implementation of the group’s recommendations. Based upon the input of the constituent group, develop a reasonable list of action items that will breathe new life into your education efforts (e.g.,

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 10, 2014

“The association community is founded upon the passion, integrity and commitment of members,” Wolowiec said. “As

Social Media 100

Social Media Committee Team Maine 100