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I have been struck by the disparity in how an association’s organizational culture translates (or doesn’t translate) to the on-site implementation or planning of its live events. There are many associations that tout their open and supportive cultures. MORE
During the newly branded “Association Hustle” podcast, Host JP Moery and guest Potomac Core CEO Dan Varroney offer the second installment of their series on “Why Members Hire Associations.” MORE
If you have ever worked in sales, you know one of the biggest frustrations of the job is never getting a reply. You call first thing in the morning, you email after dinner time, you leave a voicemail followed immediately by an email and no response. MORE
A few years ago, we had to use all our powers of persuasion to convince organizations to move their files from on-premise servers to cloud-based file storage solutions. MORE
Student loans issued through the Federal Government will mostly have a third party in charge of servicing them. If you have taken out a loan to pay for college, then American Education Services is a name you may hear often. MORE
Would you swap flying to your business destination with riding in a driverless car? Also: three key ingredients for your onboarding program. Meetings can be fun, but getting to them—well, that’s another story. Between long security lines, flight delays, and lost baggage, flying can be a hassle. MORE
I have been working on an exciting project along with dream team of network thinkers and people who are excited about the idea of how collective action drives health in our communities. I want to share it with you. MORE
IStock: Credit_kasto80. Every association CEO’s #1 job is helping members be successful, whether they are companies banding together in a trade group or individuals convening in a professional society. MORE
IStock_Credit_Ahmetov_Ruslan. The “big sponsors” can seem elusive. But, if you’re driven to score a few for your upcoming event, prepare to tailor your offerings to meet their expectations. Here’s the inside scoop: 1) The big sponsors want one-on-one meetings with your members. MORE
A bit of a rant this week. On my most recent business trip, a staff member of mine rented a car for us. She is not a "preferred" member of the rental car company she worked with, so she had to stand in line and wait to be served. It was awful. MORE
According to the research firm Gartner, a competitive market for new hires is leading employers to pay even more than prospective workers are seeking—which encourages current employees to start looking elsewhere. MORE
Most meeting organizers invest a significant amount of time creating the educational programming for their annual conference. Models vary, but most include a 15- to 20-person conference committee (slotters) and army of reviewers (graders). MORE
Last year I was talking to a colleague, and she recommended a particular national professional association. This group sounded like it could help me with some of my professional goals, so I joined. Right off the bat, I ran into a few issues. MORE
Dan Varroney. Why Members Hire Associations – Potomac Core Consulting is pleased to announce that its President & CEO, Dan Varroney is being featured in a series of three podcast episodes. MORE
When you hear the term “career event,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, your first thought is a career fair. The reality, though, is that a career event is so much more valuable than the average career fair. A career event is a unique opportunity for professional organizations. The post Bring your career center back to life with a career event. appeared first on YourMembership. MORE
Long the subject of breathless hype, blockchain technology has started to find its way into real-world use cases. A recent whitepaper highlights where associations and their members might come into play. For a while, it seemed like blockchain was everywhere as a buzzword, right? MORE
“What’s in it for me?”. At a time when a professional’s experience and qualifications are available at the touch of a button, keeping your LinkedIn profile (and resume) fresh is important. MORE
HIGHER LOGIC CARES: Through our 2019 Charity Program, we sent a group of nine staff volunteers to Houston, Texas, in May 2019 to assist Team Rubicon in disaster response efforts. This story is about their personal experiences on-site and what it’s like to participate. MORE
Sometimes, introverts get a bad wrap. They don’t like being around people.” They just want to be alone.”. Not true! Introverts do enjoy socializing. They just tend to prefer doing so in smaller groups or one-on-one. MORE
There’s a long subtitle here: “Strategy Deployment and Execution Process for Breakthrough Business Performance.” MORE
One of the toughest things about system implementation is simply how long it takes to complete one. And so keeping momentum and staff interest in the project is paramount. By month six of implementation, staff can be pretty burned out. MORE
The American Pyrotechnics Association, whose members depend on Chinese manufacturers, says that proposed tariffs could lead fireworks displays to go dark. The group is one of many speaking out. A lot of associations are feeling the impacts of the trade war between the U.S. MORE
If we had to guess, we’d probably say that you would prefer members pay their dues online, rather than mailing in their payment. And that makes sense! Online dues renewal is a win for everyone: It’s quick and convenient for the member, and it makes for a more streamlined renewal process for you. MORE
Earlier this month I spoke to a small group of COOs as part of an event put on by CEO Update. MORE
There are two kinds of association executives. Those that come from the industry their association represents, and those that come from the field of association management. I am the latter. MORE
Word-of-mouth marketing trumps ALL other forms of marketing - that’s nothing new. But it just means the need for testimonials is greater than ever. MORE
Visualizing your associations’ products throughout their lifecycle can provoke critical conversations. Our members are our consumers. Collectively, they buy millions of products & services (including membership) from our associations every year. MORE
Customer experience executives from around the world gathered in New York last week to receive some disappointing news from Forrester Research at the Forrester CX NYC Conference. MORE
Have you ever pondered the idea of starting a podcast at your association or chamber of commerce? Maybe you’re an avid podcast listener and LOVE the idea of hosting your own. Can you imagine the engagement you might get? MORE
Working In A Chaos Factory: My advice after Steve Jobs advice to college graduates When I graduated both high school and college, I guarantee you that the commencement speakers did not talk about chaos. MORE
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. MORE
At the 2019 Code Conference, venture capitalist Mary Meeker detailed numerous internet trends giving shape to businesses. Many of them also have implications for associations and their members. MORE
Today marks the first day of summer. The kids are out of school, vacations have started, half-day Friday schedules have begun for some organizations, Congress shuts down in August, etc. So how does your association deal with summertime? MORE
Moery Company
JUNE 24, 2019
IStock: Credit_kasto80. Every association CEO’s #1 job is helping members be successful, whether they are companies banding together in a trade group or individuals convening in a professional society.
Eric Lanke
JUNE 24, 2019
A bit of a rant this week. On my most recent business trip, a staff member of mine rented a car for us. She is not a "preferred" member of the rental car company she worked with, so she had to stand in line and wait to be served. It was awful.
Higher Logic
JUNE 18, 2019
HIGHER LOGIC CARES: Through our 2019 Charity Program, we sent a group of nine staff volunteers to Houston, Texas, in May 2019 to assist Team Rubicon in disaster response efforts. This story is about their personal experiences on-site and what it’s like to participate.
Reid All About it
JUNE 21, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report.
Potomac Core
JUNE 17, 2019
Dan Varroney. Why Members Hire Associations – Potomac Core Consulting is pleased to announce that its President & CEO, Dan Varroney is being featured in a series of three podcast episodes.
Higher Logic
JUNE 19, 2019
Customer experience executives from around the world gathered in New York last week to receive some disappointing news from Forrester Research at the Forrester CX NYC Conference.
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Eric Lanke
JUNE 22, 2019
There’s a long subtitle here: “Strategy Deployment and Execution Process for Breakthrough Business Performance.”
Wild Apricot
JUNE 17, 2019
Looking for the perfect post-event survey questions to get feedback on your event? Here are 30 you can use as, well as some best practices for structuring your event survey
Jamie Notter
JUNE 24, 2019
Earlier this month I spoke to a small group of COOs as part of an event put on by CEO Update.
Associations Now
JUNE 17, 2019
Would you swap flying to your business destination with riding in a driverless car? Also: three key ingredients for your onboarding program. Meetings can be fun, but getting to them—well, that’s another story. Between long security lines, flight delays, and lost baggage, flying can be a hassle.
Moery Company
JUNE 17, 2019
If you have ever worked in sales, you know one of the biggest frustrations of the job is never getting a reply. You call first thing in the morning, you email after dinner time, you leave a voicemail followed immediately by an email and no response.
Eric Lanke
JUNE 17, 2019
There are two kinds of association executives. Those that come from the industry their association represents, and those that come from the field of association management. I am the latter.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 24, 2019
A nonprofit CRM is an essential tool for running a successful nonprofit in this day and age. Browse this list to make sure you choose the right one
YourMembership Blog
JUNE 17, 2019
When you hear the term “career event,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, your first thought is a career fair. The reality, though, is that a career event is so much more valuable than the average career fair. A career event is a unique opportunity for professional organizations. The post Bring your career center back to life with a career event. appeared first on YourMembership.
Associations Now
JUNE 18, 2019
At the 2019 Code Conference, venture capitalist Mary Meeker detailed numerous internet trends giving shape to businesses. Many of them also have implications for associations and their members.
Moery Company
JUNE 21, 2019
Today marks the first day of summer. The kids are out of school, vacations have started, half-day Friday schedules have begun for some organizations, Congress shuts down in August, etc. So how does your association deal with summertime?
MembersClicks
JUNE 20, 2019
Word-of-mouth marketing trumps ALL other forms of marketing - that’s nothing new. But it just means the need for testimonials is greater than ever.
Beth Kanter
JUNE 17, 2019
I have been working on an exciting project along with dream team of network thinkers and people who are excited about the idea of how collective action drives health in our communities. I want to share it with you.
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 17, 2019
I have been struck by the disparity in how an association’s organizational culture translates (or doesn’t translate) to the on-site implementation or planning of its live events. There are many associations that tout their open and supportive cultures.
Associations Now
JUNE 24, 2019
The American Pyrotechnics Association, whose members depend on Chinese manufacturers, says that proposed tariffs could lead fireworks displays to go dark. The group is one of many speaking out. A lot of associations are feeling the impacts of the trade war between the U.S.
Moery Company
JUNE 19, 2019
IStock_Credit_Ahmetov_Ruslan. The “big sponsors” can seem elusive. But, if you’re driven to score a few for your upcoming event, prepare to tailor your offerings to meet their expectations. Here’s the inside scoop: 1) The big sponsors want one-on-one meetings with your members.
MembersClicks
JUNE 18, 2019
If we had to guess, we’d probably say that you would prefer members pay their dues online, rather than mailing in their payment. And that makes sense! Online dues renewal is a win for everyone: It’s quick and convenient for the member, and it makes for a more streamlined renewal process for you.
Effective Database
JUNE 23, 2019
One of the toughest things about system implementation is simply how long it takes to complete one. And so keeping momentum and staff interest in the project is paramount. By month six of implementation, staff can be pretty burned out.
SocialFish
JUNE 19, 2019
Student loans issued through the Federal Government will mostly have a third party in charge of servicing them. If you have taken out a loan to pay for college, then American Education Services is a name you may hear often.
Associations Now
JUNE 17, 2019
Long the subject of breathless hype, blockchain technology has started to find its way into real-world use cases. A recent whitepaper highlights where associations and their members might come into play. For a while, it seemed like blockchain was everywhere as a buzzword, right?
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 24, 2019
Most meeting organizers invest a significant amount of time creating the educational programming for their annual conference. Models vary, but most include a 15- to 20-person conference committee (slotters) and army of reviewers (graders).
MembersClicks
JUNE 24, 2019
Sometimes, introverts get a bad wrap. They don’t like being around people.” They just want to be alone.”. Not true! Introverts do enjoy socializing. They just tend to prefer doing so in smaller groups or one-on-one.
Association Success
JUNE 17, 2019
Visualizing your associations’ products throughout their lifecycle can provoke critical conversations. Our members are our consumers. Collectively, they buy millions of products & services (including membership) from our associations every year.
Holly Duckworth
JUNE 17, 2019
Working In A Chaos Factory: My advice after Steve Jobs advice to college graduates When I graduated both high school and college, I guarantee you that the commencement speakers did not talk about chaos.
Associations Now
JUNE 21, 2019
According to the research firm Gartner, a competitive market for new hires is leading employers to pay even more than prospective workers are seeking—which encourages current employees to start looking elsewhere.
GrowthZone
JUNE 19, 2019
“What’s in it for me?”. At a time when a professional’s experience and qualifications are available at the touch of a button, keeping your LinkedIn profile (and resume) fresh is important.
Delcor
JUNE 21, 2019
A few years ago, we had to use all our powers of persuasion to convince organizations to move their files from on-premise servers to cloud-based file storage solutions.
MembersClicks
JUNE 19, 2019
Have you ever pondered the idea of starting a podcast at your association or chamber of commerce? Maybe you’re an avid podcast listener and LOVE the idea of hosting your own. Can you imagine the engagement you might get?
Smooth The Path
JUNE 18, 2019
Last year I was talking to a colleague, and she recommended a particular national professional association. This group sounded like it could help me with some of my professional goals, so I joined. Right off the bat, I ran into a few issues.
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