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We’re halfway through this unusual and, often unsettling, year where we’ve had to regroup and rethink how we do things. MORE
How many deadlines do your component leaders miss? How many times do you get a request for the same document or a checklist from multiple (or repeat) volunteers? How’s your “trust meter” with your component volunteers? MORE
That question is an ongoing conversation between associations and their chapters that is often complicated by differing state restrictions and the comfort levels of members regarding in-person events, leaving associations with no clear answers. MORE
The perennial favorite event of chapters, golf tournaments, needed a make-over in 2020. Interestingly in many states, including Mariner’s home state Maryland, golf courses were able to re-open in the first phase with some restrictions , albeit critical ones for golf tournaments. MORE
What makes an effective volunteer and chapter leadership development program ? One that offers multi-channel, asynchronous, and live delivery of virtual and face-to-face training programs and resources. Or in a simple rule to follow: available at the moment of need. . MORE
What’s the outlook for in-person chapter events in 2021 and how do we help chapter leaders decide whether to host an in-person, hybrid, or virtual event? For nearly a year, CRPs and chapter leaders have focused on virtual. MORE
So here we are, heading into a new year (and decade!) with a mixture of optimism and trepidation ( yes, I put optimism first ??). So many questions: What does 2021 hold for us? MORE
Would you agree the world is in a state of turmoil and just shifting through the cacophony of noise and emotions can be daunting? Throw in the prospect of needing to have that difficult conversation with a volunteer, staff member, colleague etc., MORE
We know that chapters are often in the position to pivot more readily than national when the need arises. We’ve seen it happen over and over again especially in 2020. MORE
Today’s headlines surrounding racial injustices are affecting all of us on personal and professional levels. MORE
Here at Mariner we are home to three chapter organizations. All rely on revenue from in-person events. Yikes! We know we’re not alone. MORE
CEX 2020 may be over but the lessons learned are only now being absorbed. It was a whirlwind of sessions, games (trivia, bingo and a wild scavenger hunt), and networking all in a virtual setting. Missed it or need a reminder? Here’s the list of recaps. MORE
Tip: Create the feeling of “we’re all in this together.” Collaboration is something we want to continue to tap into in 2021. In our last post recapping our September 23rd Idea Swap, we talked about six lessons we’ve learned over the past year. MORE
It’s been a month since our last virtual i dea swap “ Prepping for 2021 ” held on September 23 and we’re just getting around to posting the recap? MORE
As National Volunteer Week approaches (April 18-24), let’s take some time to re-evaluate our volunteer training programs. MORE
For many of us working in component (chapter) relations, there are days when our answer is a resounding yes, and others where it’s more of a whispered maybe. The fact is that the role of components (e.g., MORE
Will chapters survive? This is a question we’ve heard on every virtual idea swap we’ve hosted since the pandemic. Here’s what’s at stake. MORE
What does it mean to coach your volunteers? Let’s state the obvious first: Change is more rapid and more disruptive than ever and our past solutions do not offer a path forward. To find that path, we need to strive to create a learning organization. MORE
Ok, CRPs … how’s your year going? Here at Mariner, we’ve seen the impact the pandemic and nation-wide protests have had on the associations we work with and sometimes, it isn’t pretty. MORE
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24, 2021 and this past year certainly warrants a huge recognition of the tireless work our volunteers have done to keep our organizations thriving. MORE
Most predictions put the use of, and the reliance on, digital meetings and work as rapidly increasing. The good news is that the skills we are madly improving in this time of physical-distancing will be useful long after the virus’ hold on us has ended. MORE
So now that we’ve learned how to approach difficult conversations as opportunities rather than obstacles to avoid, how can we take those lessons further and apply them to conversations with our most precious resource … our volunteers? MORE
Mark your calendars: National Volunteer Week is April 19-25th! It’s the perfect opportunity to start thinking about ways to show your chapter volunteers the appreciation they deserve all year-round. MORE
We know that chapters are often in the position to pivot more readily than national when the need arises. We’ve seen it happen over and over again especially in 2020. MORE
For many the new year brings new resolutions most of which are about change. While we focus on the need to change, we sometimes skip over setting ourselves up for change. This can be doubly so when we look at change in our associations and in our chapters. MORE
With more than 1,500 clubs and 185,000 members, a membership drop of 2% year over year for 15 consecutive years can really impact your bottom line, leaving you with a crisis on your hands. MORE
Your association and chapters probably face the same challenge the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) wrestles with: filling the industry and association leadership pipeline. Their New England chapter meanwhile was acting. MORE
Chapters are vulnerable in the chaotic global health crisis, however that does not have to mean they will flounder or fail. We do have to intervene though on their part. Answering the how led us to host a virtual idea swap for association pros responsible for navigating this question. MORE
It’s safe to say that our support for components (chapters etal) took on a different look this past month. We had to scramble to re-orient messaging and timetables, shift resources, add resources, add time to support chapters shifting to virtual, and maybe cancel volunteer leader training. MORE
Once upon a time, there was a passionate volunteer committee chair. Thanks to Covid, this committee was reinventing its activity and had a compressed timeline. The challenge was making the most of the virtual committee meetings. It called for strong facilitation skills. The story has a happy ending. MORE
If the pandemic this past year taught us one thing, it is that local chapters are definitely still relevant. Chapters have been essential contributors to our association’s bottom line by delivering member value through education, volunteering, and networking. MORE
The shift to virtual has placed an even greater emphasis on the importance of leveraging technology at the local level. In this session, we’ll share specific tools to help maximize chapter performance in this new reality. MORE
It ’ s November – the month of thanks! And right around the corner is April’s National Volunteer Week (4/18/21). In reality , we don’t need a month or designated week to say thanks to our volunteers. We should be showing our appreciation all year long. . MORE
Low-performing chapters are a drag on the system and can fuel member dissatisfaction. Associations often respond with checklists and annual chapter reports, but the results rarely generate improved performance. MORE
Mariner Management
APRIL 9, 2021
That question is an ongoing conversation between associations and their chapters that is often complicated by differing state restrictions and the comfort levels of members regarding in-person events, leaving associations with no clear answers.
Mariner Management
MARCH 8, 2021
As National Volunteer Week approaches (April 18-24), let’s take some time to re-evaluate our volunteer training programs.
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Mariner Management
MARCH 19, 2021
We know that chapters are often in the position to pivot more readily than national when the need arises. We’ve seen it happen over and over again especially in 2020.
Mariner Management
MARCH 18, 2021
We know that chapters are often in the position to pivot more readily than national when the need arises. We’ve seen it happen over and over again especially in 2020.
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Mariner Management
MARCH 4, 2021
What’s the outlook for in-person chapter events in 2021 and how do we help chapter leaders decide whether to host an in-person, hybrid, or virtual event? For nearly a year, CRPs and chapter leaders have focused on virtual.
Mariner Management
MARCH 2, 2021
With more than 1,500 clubs and 185,000 members, a membership drop of 2% year over year for 15 consecutive years can really impact your bottom line, leaving you with a crisis on your hands.
Mariner Management
DECEMBER 10, 2020
For many of us working in component (chapter) relations, there are days when our answer is a resounding yes, and others where it’s more of a whispered maybe. The fact is that the role of components (e.g.,
Mariner Management
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
If the pandemic this past year taught us one thing, it is that local chapters are definitely still relevant. Chapters have been essential contributors to our association’s bottom line by delivering member value through education, volunteering, and networking.
Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
What does it mean to coach your volunteers? Let’s state the obvious first: Change is more rapid and more disruptive than ever and our past solutions do not offer a path forward. To find that path, we need to strive to create a learning organization.
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Mariner Management
DECEMBER 30, 2020
So here we are, heading into a new year (and decade!) with a mixture of optimism and trepidation ( yes, I put optimism first ??). So many questions: What does 2021 hold for us?
Mariner Management
MARCH 23, 2020
Most predictions put the use of, and the reliance on, digital meetings and work as rapidly increasing. The good news is that the skills we are madly improving in this time of physical-distancing will be useful long after the virus’ hold on us has ended.
Mariner Management
JULY 1, 2020
Today’s headlines surrounding racial injustices are affecting all of us on personal and professional levels.
Mariner Management
DECEMBER 2, 2020
CEX 2020 may be over but the lessons learned are only now being absorbed. It was a whirlwind of sessions, games (trivia, bingo and a wild scavenger hunt), and networking all in a virtual setting. Missed it or need a reminder? Here’s the list of recaps.
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Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
The perennial favorite event of chapters, golf tournaments, needed a make-over in 2020. Interestingly in many states, including Mariner’s home state Maryland, golf courses were able to re-open in the first phase with some restrictions , albeit critical ones for golf tournaments.
Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Once upon a time, there was a passionate volunteer committee chair. Thanks to Covid, this committee was reinventing its activity and had a compressed timeline. The challenge was making the most of the virtual committee meetings. It called for strong facilitation skills. The story has a happy ending.
Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
So now that we’ve learned how to approach difficult conversations as opportunities rather than obstacles to avoid, how can we take those lessons further and apply them to conversations with our most precious resource … our volunteers?
Mariner Management
JUNE 24, 2020
Will chapters survive? This is a question we’ve heard on every virtual idea swap we’ve hosted since the pandemic. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The shift to virtual has placed an even greater emphasis on the importance of leveraging technology at the local level. In this session, we’ll share specific tools to help maximize chapter performance in this new reality.
Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Your association and chapters probably face the same challenge the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) wrestles with: filling the industry and association leadership pipeline. Their New England chapter meanwhile was acting.
Mariner Management
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Would you agree the world is in a state of turmoil and just shifting through the cacophony of noise and emotions can be daunting? Throw in the prospect of needing to have that difficult conversation with a volunteer, staff member, colleague etc.,
Mariner Management
JANUARY 9, 2020
For many the new year brings new resolutions most of which are about change. While we focus on the need to change, we sometimes skip over setting ourselves up for change. This can be doubly so when we look at change in our associations and in our chapters.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2020
It ’ s November – the month of thanks! And right around the corner is April’s National Volunteer Week (4/18/21). In reality , we don’t need a month or designated week to say thanks to our volunteers. We should be showing our appreciation all year long. .
Mariner Management
APRIL 7, 2020
It’s safe to say that our support for components (chapters etal) took on a different look this past month. We had to scramble to re-orient messaging and timetables, shift resources, add resources, add time to support chapters shifting to virtual, and maybe cancel volunteer leader training.
Mariner Management
AUGUST 24, 2020
We’re halfway through this unusual and, often unsettling, year where we’ve had to regroup and rethink how we do things.
Mariner Management
OCTOBER 26, 2020
What makes an effective volunteer and chapter leadership development program ? One that offers multi-channel, asynchronous, and live delivery of virtual and face-to-face training programs and resources. Or in a simple rule to follow: available at the moment of need. .
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Remote learning is becoming more important than ever. Whether you’re scrambling to get your eLearning launched, or need to upgrade to meet increased demand, this guide will eliminate the guesswork so you can find your perfect LMS!
Mariner Management
MARCH 21, 2020
Chapters are vulnerable in the chaotic global health crisis, however that does not have to mean they will flounder or fail. We do have to intervene though on their part. Answering the how led us to host a virtual idea swap for association pros responsible for navigating this question.
Mariner Management
OCTOBER 23, 2020
How many deadlines do your component leaders miss? How many times do you get a request for the same document or a checklist from multiple (or repeat) volunteers? How’s your “trust meter” with your component volunteers?
Mariner Management
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Low-performing chapters are a drag on the system and can fuel member dissatisfaction. Associations often respond with checklists and annual chapter reports, but the results rarely generate improved performance.
Mariner Management
OCTOBER 22, 2020
It’s been a month since our last virtual i dea swap “ Prepping for 2021 ” held on September 23 and we’re just getting around to posting the recap?
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Mariner Management
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Tip: Create the feeling of “we’re all in this together.” Collaboration is something we want to continue to tap into in 2021. In our last post recapping our September 23rd Idea Swap, we talked about six lessons we’ve learned over the past year.
Mariner Management
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Ok, CRPs … how’s your year going? Here at Mariner, we’ve seen the impact the pandemic and nation-wide protests have had on the associations we work with and sometimes, it isn’t pretty.
Mariner Management
APRIL 2, 2020
Mark your calendars: National Volunteer Week is April 19-25th! It’s the perfect opportunity to start thinking about ways to show your chapter volunteers the appreciation they deserve all year-round.
Mariner Management
MARCH 16, 2020
Here at Mariner we are home to three chapter organizations. All rely on revenue from in-person events. Yikes! We know we’re not alone.
With conferences being canceled due to COVID-19, associations need to be nimble by implementing alternative strategies and tactics that can continue to bring value to their members, keep sponsors/exhibitors, generate revenues for the Association.
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