It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying. MORE
Working for an association is incredibly rewarding. Let's tell the public why. You’re at a cocktail party surrounded by unfamiliar people. New faces loom up, eager to strike a conversation, but there is one hurdle you know you’re going to have to heave yourself over each time they try. MORE
Associations that struggle to attract and engage younger members typically break one key rule. In this post, membership expert Amanda Kaiser reveals what that rule is, and how you can apply it so your organization brings in younger members. younger-members engagement Amanda-Kaiser association membership MORE
We can’t believe how eventful 2017 has been for Higher Logic. We’re so proud of all the hard work our employees, partners, and customers have put in to help make this a banner year. And the news doesn’t stop there - we have acquired Informz and Real Magnet! MORE
Organizations facing disruption and the need for innovation are binary in their thinking. They consider 2 options: Either radically change or face peril. Rarely do the efforts work to successfully innovate, because organizations aren’t typically structured to adapt to major change. So, bringing in radical innovation more often fails. That’s what we’re learning by reading. The post Gatorade quenches thirst for innovation with sips, not gulps. appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
At this year’s Aptify Users Conference, I’m excited to be co-presenting with Debbie Hanger of ASAE on a topic that is a bit of an obsession of mine—accounting automation (hey, we all have our quirks). During this session, we will provide real-world examples of how process automation can enable collaboration, reduce delays, and result in higher quality financial data. MORE
Use this expert's nonprofit compliance checklist to make sure your organization is doing everything it takes to remain in good standing with the IRS. Nonprofit-Compliance-Checklist IRS MORE
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Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” ” Indeed, she had a calendar full of meetings, an endless to do list, and an inbox that was anything but zeroed out. MORE
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… More M&A news this week: Personify bought Wild Apricot. DelCor’s Loretta DeLuca, Gretchen Steenstra, and Kathleen McQuilkin had a chat with Personify CEO Eric Thurston to get the deets. MORE
There have been many news articles recently about social media for evil: How Facebook, Twitter, Google, and even Instagram have been abused for coordinated misinformation paid social media or advertising to influence our political system. MORE
The most engaging membership leaders share 5 common habits that set them apart from the rest. Find out what those 5 habits are and sign up for free online event where you can hear the advice and strategies of the industry's top membership leaders. Engaging-Membership-Leaders Joy-Duling MORE
I’ve come across many organizations who try endlessly to engage younger members, but to no avail. From my experience, it’s because they’re breaking one key rule without knowing it. But there is good news. Once associations start following that rule, they are able to engage younger members with ease. MORE
How do you decide what content goes in your emails? The best associations don’t just think up something to say because they know they need to keep members engaged – they use personas to help them find the most relevant, helpful information for each member. What Are Member Personas? MORE
SURGE 2017 is an experiment in collaborative innovation. It is a free virtual summit running on November 7 th -9 th , was inspired by the association community, envisioned in conversations with people throughout the industry, and planned and created through teamwork and cooperation. MORE
How effective teamwork can fan the flames of your creative spark. Great ideas don’t appear out of thin air. If you want your team to start taking more innovative approaches to solving organizational problems, you may need to change the way you work. MORE
Once members join, the next question becomes: How do you keep them? How do you build real relationships over time that deepen your commitment to each other and lead to long-term loyalty on both sides? The answer is ladders of engagement. MORE
Eighty percent of your future revenue will come from 20 percent of your existing customers , according to Gartner. For businesses, that’s huge, underscoring just how important it is to focus on customer success and marketing. MORE
Expect the Unexpected at the Upcoming AMS Fest. AMS Fest is a one-of-a-kind event. No, seriously, we don’t say that lightly. It’s two days of your association career that you won’t forget. MORE
In last week’s post, I had the opportunity to dig into the first five ingredients of a winning learning management system (LMS) recipe. Today, I’ll share the eight remaining elements to ensure your association has sweet success with its continuing education (CE) programs. CE Management: Providing learners with an easy way to report and claim credits is paramount. The post Part 2: Secret recipe for continuing education LMS success. appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
It would be impossible to know what the most shared blog post of all time would be, given the sheer volume of posts (including viral ones) that are released every single day. But if there is one website that embodies popular posts as a concept, it has to be Buzzfeed. MORE
Data science is a new and growing profession and many companies are scrambling to either find a data scientist or to increase their data team. But what exactly do these people do and how can they help all types of organizations? MORE
When it comes to social media, everyone is doing it. At least, they should be. However, just because everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean they are doing it well. Here are three ways to increase your association’s member engagement and help drive traffic to your association’s career center via social media platforms. Build a plan. The post 3 ways to promote and drive traffic to your career center. appeared first on YourMembership. Career Solutions Career Development Social Media MORE
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… Only 10% of Americans love cooking. Sure, “love” is a tougher bar to reach than “like,” but that stat still surprises me, probably because I love cooking, usually. MORE
Did you know, according to the Pew Research Center , 73 percent of American adults consider themselves lifelong learners? Education is a huge benefit associations can provide for their members, and online education is a great way of providing it. MORE
Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving. MORE
This post originally appeared on Amplified Growth. ——–. How did you find out what the weather would be like today? Did you ask the air? Did it answer back? Chances are good that if you didn’t ask a voice-assisted device about the weather this morning, you will be soon. MORE
Your organization’s data can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on how you prioritize and strategize. When maintained and managed well, your dataset can provide valuable insights into your constituents, their behavior and their relationship with your organization. On the other hand, if there are a few more cobwebs in your files. The post 5 ways to get personal with your association’s data hygiene. appeared first on YourMembership. Technology Data Management MORE
Happy CX Day! For those of you who haven’t heard of CX Day , here’s the rundown: the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) organizes CX Day as a global celebration of the companies and professionals who create great experiences for their customers. MORE
I’m a numbers girl, it’s true. Data tells such a rich story when used appropriately, and can really be a guide to so many decisions we make daily. As influencers in our organizations, it’s crucial we have the data in our back pocket to justify spending allocations, strategies and execution. Community Brands recently sponsored a report. The post 5 key takeaways from association learning and technology report. appeared first on YourMembership. Online Learning Data Management Community Brands MORE
Last week, I was honored to do the keynote workshop at the Peel Leadership Center’s TimeOut Conference in Toronto, Canada. This conference is an opportunity for executive directors to build skills in resilience as part of a day-long seminar. MORE
Read Dmitry's update on our acquisition by Personify and what it means going forward. Acquisition Personify MORE
Like thousands of others who parent young boys, I recently spent a couple hours in a darkened movie theater watching Lego’s “Ninjago” movie, immersed in the adventures of good guy Lloyd and his secret ninja squad of friends as they attempted to defeat the evil warlord Garmadon (who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad). Heroes. The post Super members: Put them to work for your association. appeared first on YourMembership. Membership & Marketing Member Engagement Community Brands MORE
I think we take management teams for granted, but given the power they have to impact both strategy and culture inside an organization, I think that’s a mistake. We should be intentional about them and, frankly, hold them to a higher standard. Here are some tips for moving in that direction. MORE
Some of you know that in the last year I made the decision to personally switch to the metric system. I was originally inspired by a video from Dan Pink on this, and it was surprisingly easy for me to change little things in my life—on my own—to adopt the metric system. MORE
We are thrilled to announce that Wild Apricot has been acquired by Personify. Read all about the acquisition and more in this months' update. Acquired September-Update MORE
A recent survey revealed the importance of strong, mutually beneficial partner relationships. We can learn a lot from listening. When you are looking for guidance, searching for inspiration, or hoping to educate yourself, it is a valuable and worthwhile enterprise to listen to the voices in your professional community. MORE
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 16, 2017
We can’t believe how eventful 2017 has been for Higher Logic. We’re so proud of all the hard work our employees, partners, and customers have put in to help make this a banner year. And the news doesn’t stop there - we have acquired Informz and Real Magnet!
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Once members join, the next question becomes: How do you keep them? How do you build real relationships over time that deepen your commitment to each other and lead to long-term loyalty on both sides? The answer is ladders of engagement.
Mariner
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
How can you move members and legacy chapter systems into the future? Two associations – one state, one global – used visualization in two different ways to help evolve their models to meet their changing memberships
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Organizations facing disruption and the need for innovation are binary in their thinking. They consider 2 options: Either radically change or face peril. Rarely do the efforts work to successfully innovate, because organizations aren’t typically structured to adapt to major change. So, bringing in radical innovation more often fails. That’s what we’re learning by reading. The post Gatorade quenches thirst for innovation with sips, not gulps. appeared first on YourMembership.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Some of you know that in the last year I made the decision to personally switch to the metric system. I was originally inspired by a video from Dan Pink on this, and it was surprisingly easy for me to change little things in my life—on my own—to adopt the metric system.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2017
I’m a numbers girl, it’s true. Data tells such a rich story when used appropriately, and can really be a guide to so many decisions we make daily. As influencers in our organizations, it’s crucial we have the data in our back pocket to justify spending allocations, strategies and execution. Community Brands recently sponsored a report. The post 5 key takeaways from association learning and technology report. appeared first on YourMembership. Online Learning Data Management Community Brands
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” ” Indeed, she had a calendar full of meetings, an endless to do list, and an inbox that was anything but zeroed out.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Happy CX Day! For those of you who haven’t heard of CX Day , here’s the rundown: the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) organizes CX Day as a global celebration of the companies and professionals who create great experiences for their customers.
Wild Apricot Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Use this expert's nonprofit compliance checklist to make sure your organization is doing everything it takes to remain in good standing with the IRS. Nonprofit-Compliance-Checklist IRS
SocialFish
OCTOBER 9, 2017
SURGE 2017 is an experiment in collaborative innovation. It is a free virtual summit running on November 7 th -9 th , was inspired by the association community, envisioned in conversations with people throughout the industry, and planned and created through teamwork and cooperation.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Like thousands of others who parent young boys, I recently spent a couple hours in a darkened movie theater watching Lego’s “Ninjago” movie, immersed in the adventures of good guy Lloyd and his secret ninja squad of friends as they attempted to defeat the evil warlord Garmadon (who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad). Heroes. The post Super members: Put them to work for your association. appeared first on YourMembership. Membership & Marketing Member Engagement Community Brands
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2017
There have been many news articles recently about social media for evil: How Facebook, Twitter, Google, and even Instagram have been abused for coordinated misinformation paid social media or advertising to influence our political system.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Data science is a new and growing profession and many companies are scrambling to either find a data scientist or to increase their data team. But what exactly do these people do and how can they help all types of organizations?
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Associations that struggle to attract and engage younger members typically break one key rule. In this post, membership expert Amanda Kaiser reveals what that rule is, and how you can apply it so your organization brings in younger members. younger-members engagement Amanda-Kaiser association membership
SocialFish
OCTOBER 18, 2017
This post originally appeared on Amplified Growth. ——–. How did you find out what the weather would be like today? Did you ask the air? Did it answer back? Chances are good that if you didn’t ask a voice-assisted device about the weather this morning, you will be soon.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2017
When it comes to social media, everyone is doing it. At least, they should be. However, just because everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean they are doing it well. Here are three ways to increase your association’s member engagement and help drive traffic to your association’s career center via social media platforms. Build a plan. The post 3 ways to promote and drive traffic to your career center. appeared first on YourMembership. Career Solutions Career Development Social Media
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Last week, I was honored to do the keynote workshop at the Peel Leadership Center’s TimeOut Conference in Toronto, Canada. This conference is an opportunity for executive directors to build skills in resilience as part of a day-long seminar.
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 6, 2017
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… Only 10% of Americans love cooking. Sure, “love” is a tougher bar to reach than “like,” but that stat still surprises me, probably because I love cooking, usually.
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The most engaging membership leaders share 5 common habits that set them apart from the rest. Find out what those 5 habits are and sign up for free online event where you can hear the advice and strategies of the industry's top membership leaders. Engaging-Membership-Leaders Joy-Duling
Association Success
OCTOBER 4, 2017
How effective teamwork can fan the flames of your creative spark. Great ideas don’t appear out of thin air. If you want your team to start taking more innovative approaches to solving organizational problems, you may need to change the way you work.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Your organization’s data can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on how you prioritize and strategize. When maintained and managed well, your dataset can provide valuable insights into your constituents, their behavior and their relationship with your organization. On the other hand, if there are a few more cobwebs in your files. The post 5 ways to get personal with your association’s data hygiene. appeared first on YourMembership. Technology Data Management
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2017
It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying.
SocialFish
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Expect the Unexpected at the Upcoming AMS Fest. AMS Fest is a one-of-a-kind event. No, seriously, we don’t say that lightly. It’s two days of your association career that you won’t forget.
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Read Dmitry's update on our acquisition by Personify and what it means going forward. Acquisition Personify
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Did you know, according to the Pew Research Center , 73 percent of American adults consider themselves lifelong learners? Education is a huge benefit associations can provide for their members, and online education is a great way of providing it.
YourMembership Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
In last week’s post, I had the opportunity to dig into the first five ingredients of a winning learning management system (LMS) recipe. Today, I’ll share the eight remaining elements to ensure your association has sweet success with its continuing education (CE) programs. CE Management: Providing learners with an easy way to report and claim credits is paramount. The post Part 2: Secret recipe for continuing education LMS success. appeared first on YourMembership.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 18, 2017
I think we take management teams for granted, but given the power they have to impact both strategy and culture inside an organization, I think that’s a mistake. We should be intentional about them and, frankly, hold them to a higher standard. Here are some tips for moving in that direction.
Beth Kanter's Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving.
Association Success
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Working for an association is incredibly rewarding. Let's tell the public why. You’re at a cocktail party surrounded by unfamiliar people. New faces loom up, eager to strike a conversation, but there is one hurdle you know you’re going to have to heave yourself over each time they try.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
How do you decide what content goes in your emails? The best associations don’t just think up something to say because they know they need to keep members engaged – they use personas to help them find the most relevant, helpful information for each member. What Are Member Personas?
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 4, 2017
I’ve come across many organizations who try endlessly to engage younger members, but to no avail. From my experience, it’s because they’re breaking one key rule without knowing it. But there is good news. Once associations start following that rule, they are able to engage younger members with ease.
Aptify
OCTOBER 11, 2017
At this year’s Aptify Users Conference, I’m excited to be co-presenting with Debbie Hanger of ASAE on a topic that is a bit of an obsession of mine—accounting automation (hey, we all have our quirks). During this session, we will provide real-world examples of how process automation can enable collaboration, reduce delays, and result in higher quality financial data.
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… More M&A news this week: Personify bought Wild Apricot. DelCor’s Loretta DeLuca, Gretchen Steenstra, and Kathleen McQuilkin had a chat with Personify CEO Eric Thurston to get the deets.
Association Success
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
A recent survey revealed the importance of strong, mutually beneficial partner relationships. We can learn a lot from listening. When you are looking for guidance, searching for inspiration, or hoping to educate yourself, it is a valuable and worthwhile enterprise to listen to the voices in your professional community.
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