The Association Management Software (AMS) is the lifeblood of the association. Through this system, we run many or all of our transactions and store much of the organization’s data. When the system does not work the way, we hope we get frustrated. MORE
If this blog title has you going, “What’s that?” you are not alone. We live in a world that encourages us every day to be hard, disagreeable, and in some cases unkind. In my coaching practice, I recently invited Tod, to, “Be gentle”. His reaction may be yours too. MORE
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is delivering matching funds grant checks to rural fire departments this month. Of the total 174 fire departments receiving checks, 23 are in southeast Missouri. MORE
Working with members to make decisions takes intention, planning, and even culture change. Co-creation happens when an association and its members work together to create something that is valuable for both the association and the members. Generally speaking, it is important for the association to maintain decision-making control over the use of resources in the co-creative project, whereas the participating members should be given control over design decisions. MORE
Many nonprofits find that they spend hours writing social media posts in the hopes of attracting new members, but only get just a handful of responses. We have the secret ingredient to social media success — and it might surprise you. social media nonprofit MORE
93 CA – Jade Marlin is a celebrity designer from Southern California who is making a huge statement in NYC underscored with class and substance. Jade started from modest means and overcame a great deal of adversity to become the Fashion Mogul is today. MORE
Rule would only apply to game management units 7 and 9, and only between Jan. 1 and Feb. MORE
I attended a conference last week where one of the sessions was on the Hermann Whole Brain Model. Not familiar with it? MORE
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has a big presence on Instagram, where it highlights member stories every week and once a month gives a student member full-account access for a day-in-the-life look. How to hack it? Chances are good many of your members already use Instagram. MORE
In their book, a simpler way , Margaret Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers shared a concise, but compelling proposition: “Life accepts only partners, not bosses.” MORE
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Greenbelt, Maryland – On August 13, 2018, U.S. District Judge Deborah K. MORE
Monday, August 20. 12:15 PM – 12:35 PM. Halls F1 & F2 Level 3, McCormick Place-West Building. MORE
Nearly every organization we work with confronts an important question at some point in their culture journey: Should they strive for one, uniform culture? Or should they let multiple cultures develop inside the organization? The answer (as frustrating as this can be) is “both.”. MORE
In a new scientific statement, AHA recommends limiting screen time for children and teenagers to one to two hours per day, far below what’s common. One of the country’s most prominent public health organizations is the latest in a long line of groups to speak out on the issue of too much screen time. MORE
At critical moments, your members might appreciate a text message notification over an email or phone call. Here’s how three associations are using texting for advocacy, customer service, and dues renewal. Think about the last time you sent or received a text message. Was it in the last hour? MORE
Email, social media, messaging apps - oh my! It’s safe to say that the abundance of solutions available these days have made keeping up with communications slightly overwhelming. MORE
The American Institute of Architects announced a series of efforts that aim to improve school designs in a way that boosts security while keeping it invisible to students. MORE
Like it or not, your website is a living, breathing thing. It must be consistently maintained and updated in order for members to visit regularly and keep engaging with information and content. Don’t be overwhelmed! MORE
Laurie Frye is a Professional Education Coordinator at Cannon Financial Institute, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Over the years she has gained ample experience and knowledge in the professional education sector. How long have you been involved with professional education? Just over 10 years now. How did you get involved with the virtual and eLearning side of things? By default really. Someone left the company and I was asked to step up, and I’ve done it ever since! MORE
What better place to recruit new members than during a live association event? Key to success is tactical preparation on several fronts. During his next flash webinar on September 6th at 2:30 pm, JP Moery will share three proven strategies to sign new members during your next big conference. MORE
Curated conversations make it easier for conferencegoers to get to know one another. The National Restaurant Association’s new effort may provide food for thought for your own association. In a sea of thousands of meeting attendees, it’s still possible to feel lonely. MORE
At the risk of bragging too much about our collective success, let me recap all of Higher Logic’s recent, amazing growth: 2007-2015 : We maintained a steady 30% growth rate on our own over the years, as we forged ahead in providing the best community and collaboration software for our customers. MORE
A fresh look at your membership database can serve as the key to improved communication and higher member satisfaction. MORE
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 2018 Annual Meeting & Exposition is just DAYS away. Are you prepped, packed, and pumped? We are! Now one of the biggest benefits of attending this conference is all the amazing networking opportunities available. MORE
Employees are feeling disengagement as much as ever. Those workers may be an opportunity for associations to help. Economic trends come and go, but dead-end office jobs are forever. A few generations back we were satirizing the “organization man” who drably punched in and out of a desk gig. MORE
As the focus shifts from Millennials to Generation Z, we begin to see the stereotypes and biases for our generation form. While some are perfect in depicting our technologically-savvy group of individuals, many stray a little far from the truth. MORE
The GrowthZone AMS 1st Annual Association Momentum Awards Competition for Construction Trades and Building Associations yielded extraordinary results, with entrants submitting details of their most inventive and forward-thinking programs. MORE
It’s one thing to have an idea of why your members act a certain way and quite another to actually have the hard facts. Without tracking those metrics however, how are you going to know? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at these four metrics (that you should be tracking with your AMS ) that all associations NEED to know. small staff association member engagement Small Staff Chatter marketing MORE
Make the most of your association’s board orientation by having a well-thought-out plan in place to prepare attendees for maximum payoff. In Part 2 of our Board Orientation series , we focused on how to structure the orientation for a board of directors. MORE
With nuclear medicine and molecular imaging rapidly expanding, it’s critical that The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s (SNMMI) members stay informed about the new therapies, devices, and drugs that are redefining the way patient care is managed. MORE
With a growing interest in apprentice programs among the public, associations are in a position to capitalize—and perhaps close those pesky labor gaps that grow every year. Check out a few examples of associations big and small offering such programs for their respective industries. MORE
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) uses multiple systems—AMS, email marketing, and online community, among others—to collect member data, but it couldn’t compare or analyze valuable member activity across systems. MORE
Don’t miss these key steps when preparing for culture change. Culture change is not rocket science. Conventional wisdom may say that it is hard, that it is undefinable, or that it takes many years to accomplish, but I disagree. People participate in culture change all the time—they just don’t realize that’s what they’re doing. My business partner, Maddie Grant, and I have been doing change work in side organizations for twenty years. MORE
Paradigms are the frames of reference that filter our view of the world. They govern how we see things … and can blind you to realties that don’t fit your governing paradigm. Take professional licensure. It’s a no-brainer, right? Some form of professional licensure has existed in America for lawyers since 1763, for physicians and dentists […]. Uncategorized engineering licensure PE MORE
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It’s International Left-Handers Day. Meet some of the groups that support lefties around the world. Also: Ask this question before you rebrand. Only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, so you could say that it’s a right-handed world. But southpaws have advocates too. MORE
I am a rails-to-trails kind of bicyclist so, I stepped up my game a week ago when I went to northern Vermont to mountain bike on Kingdom Trails. One afternoon we finished our ride at about 5 PM and were relaxing on the lawn of an outdoor bar when the sky opened up and poured. MORE
Higher Logic
AUGUST 15, 2018
At the risk of bragging too much about our collective success, let me recap all of Higher Logic’s recent, amazing growth: 2007-2015 : We maintained a steady 30% growth rate on our own over the years, as we forged ahead in providing the best community and collaboration software for our customers.
Eric Lanke
AUGUST 13, 2018
I attended a conference last week where one of the sessions was on the Hermann Whole Brain Model. Not familiar with it?
Jamie Notter
AUGUST 9, 2018
Nearly every organization we work with confronts an important question at some point in their culture journey: Should they strive for one, uniform culture? Or should they let multiple cultures develop inside the organization? The answer (as frustrating as this can be) is “both.”.
Golden's Rules for Association
AUGUST 9, 2018
Paradigms are the frames of reference that filter our view of the world. They govern how we see things … and can blind you to realties that don’t fit your governing paradigm. Take professional licensure. It’s a no-brainer, right? Some form of professional licensure has existed in America for lawyers since 1763, for physicians and dentists […]. Uncategorized engineering licensure PE
Associations Now
AUGUST 14, 2018
At critical moments, your members might appreciate a text message notification over an email or phone call. Here’s how three associations are using texting for advocacy, customer service, and dues renewal. Think about the last time you sent or received a text message. Was it in the last hour?
Leadership Solutions International
AUGUST 10, 2018
If this blog title has you going, “What’s that?” you are not alone. We live in a world that encourages us every day to be hard, disagreeable, and in some cases unkind. In my coaching practice, I recently invited Tod, to, “Be gentle”. His reaction may be yours too.
Associations Now
AUGUST 10, 2018
In a new scientific statement, AHA recommends limiting screen time for children and teenagers to one to two hours per day, far below what’s common. One of the country’s most prominent public health organizations is the latest in a long line of groups to speak out on the issue of too much screen time.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 9, 2018
With nuclear medicine and molecular imaging rapidly expanding, it’s critical that The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s (SNMMI) members stay informed about the new therapies, devices, and drugs that are redefining the way patient care is managed.
GrowthZone
AUGUST 14, 2018
The GrowthZone AMS 1st Annual Association Momentum Awards Competition for Construction Trades and Building Associations yielded extraordinary results, with entrants submitting details of their most inventive and forward-thinking programs.
Wild Apricot Blog
AUGUST 9, 2018
Many nonprofits find that they spend hours writing social media posts in the hopes of attracting new members, but only get just a handful of responses. We have the secret ingredient to social media success — and it might surprise you. social media nonprofit
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 13, 2018
The Association Management Software (AMS) is the lifeblood of the association. Through this system, we run many or all of our transactions and store much of the organization’s data. When the system does not work the way, we hope we get frustrated.
Associations Now
AUGUST 14, 2018
The American Institute of Architects announced a series of efforts that aim to improve school designs in a way that boosts security while keeping it invisible to students.
The Moery Company
AUGUST 15, 2018
What better place to recruit new members than during a live association event? Key to success is tactical preparation on several fronts. During his next flash webinar on September 6th at 2:30 pm, JP Moery will share three proven strategies to sign new members during your next big conference.
MembersClicks
AUGUST 14, 2018
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 2018 Annual Meeting & Exposition is just DAYS away. Are you prepped, packed, and pumped? We are! Now one of the biggest benefits of attending this conference is all the amazing networking opportunities available.
NonProfit University Blog
AUGUST 10, 2018
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is delivering matching funds grant checks to rural fire departments this month. Of the total 174 fire departments receiving checks, 23 are in southeast Missouri.
Idea Architects
AUGUST 9, 2018
In their book, a simpler way , Margaret Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers shared a concise, but compelling proposition: “Life accepts only partners, not bosses.”
Associations Now
AUGUST 10, 2018
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has a big presence on Instagram, where it highlights member stories every week and once a month gives a student member full-account access for a day-in-the-life look. How to hack it? Chances are good many of your members already use Instagram.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 9, 2018
I am a rails-to-trails kind of bicyclist so, I stepped up my game a week ago when I went to northern Vermont to mountain bike on Kingdom Trails. One afternoon we finished our ride at about 5 PM and were relaxing on the lawn of an outdoor bar when the sky opened up and poured.
MembersClicks
AUGUST 14, 2018
Like it or not, your website is a living, breathing thing. It must be consistently maintained and updated in order for members to visit regularly and keep engaging with information and content. Don’t be overwhelmed!
NonProfit University Blog
AUGUST 11, 2018
CA – Jade Marlin is a celebrity designer from Southern California who is making a huge statement in NYC underscored with class and substance. Jade started from modest means and overcame a great deal of adversity to become the Fashion Mogul is today.
GlowGlobally
AUGUST 10, 2018
Monday, August 20. 12:15 PM – 12:35 PM. Halls F1 & F2 Level 3, McCormick Place-West Building.
Associations Now
AUGUST 9, 2018
Curated conversations make it easier for conferencegoers to get to know one another. The National Restaurant Association’s new effort may provide food for thought for your own association. In a sea of thousands of meeting attendees, it’s still possible to feel lonely.
GrowthZone
AUGUST 9, 2018
Make the most of your association’s board orientation by having a well-thought-out plan in place to prepare attendees for maximum payoff. In Part 2 of our Board Orientation series , we focused on how to structure the orientation for a board of directors.
MembersClicks
AUGUST 13, 2018
As the focus shifts from Millennials to Generation Z, we begin to see the stereotypes and biases for our generation form. While some are perfect in depicting our technologically-savvy group of individuals, many stray a little far from the truth.
NonProfit University Blog
AUGUST 9, 2018
Rule would only apply to game management units 7 and 9, and only between Jan. 1 and Feb.
Blue Sky eLearn
AUGUST 14, 2018
Laurie Frye is a Professional Education Coordinator at Cannon Financial Institute, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Over the years she has gained ample experience and knowledge in the professional education sector. How long have you been involved with professional education? Just over 10 years now. How did you get involved with the virtual and eLearning side of things? By default really. Someone left the company and I was asked to step up, and I’ve done it ever since!
Associations Now
AUGUST 13, 2018
It’s International Left-Handers Day. Meet some of the groups that support lefties around the world. Also: Ask this question before you rebrand. Only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, so you could say that it’s a right-handed world. But southpaws have advocates too.
Association Success
AUGUST 14, 2018
Working with members to make decisions takes intention, planning, and even culture change. Co-creation happens when an association and its members work together to create something that is valuable for both the association and the members. Generally speaking, it is important for the association to maintain decision-making control over the use of resources in the co-creative project, whereas the participating members should be given control over design decisions.
MembersClicks
AUGUST 9, 2018
It’s one thing to have an idea of why your members act a certain way and quite another to actually have the hard facts. Without tracking those metrics however, how are you going to know? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at these four metrics (that you should be tracking with your AMS ) that all associations NEED to know. small staff association member engagement Small Staff Chatter marketing
NonProfit University Blog
AUGUST 14, 2018
Greenbelt, Maryland – On August 13, 2018, U.S. District Judge Deborah K.
Associations Now
AUGUST 12, 2018
Employees are feeling disengagement as much as ever. Those workers may be an opportunity for associations to help. Economic trends come and go, but dead-end office jobs are forever. A few generations back we were satirizing the “organization man” who drably punched in and out of a desk gig.
Associations Now
AUGUST 12, 2018
A fresh look at your membership database can serve as the key to improved communication and higher member satisfaction.
Association Success
AUGUST 13, 2018
Don’t miss these key steps when preparing for culture change. Culture change is not rocket science. Conventional wisdom may say that it is hard, that it is undefinable, or that it takes many years to accomplish, but I disagree. People participate in culture change all the time—they just don’t realize that’s what they’re doing. My business partner, Maddie Grant, and I have been doing change work in side organizations for twenty years.
Associations Now
AUGUST 14, 2018
With a growing interest in apprentice programs among the public, associations are in a position to capitalize—and perhaps close those pesky labor gaps that grow every year. Check out a few examples of associations big and small offering such programs for their respective industries.
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