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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Thinking Differently About.

Idea Architects

Theres an i nteresting post (and the beginning of a conversation) going on over at the Acronym blog , focusing on volunteer recruitment and diversity. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Six Principles for Harnessing.

Idea Architects

While Tulgan and Peters are both talking about paid staff in the new economy, associations and other organizations would be wise to note the relevance of their thinking for recruiting, developing, and rewarding volunteers. If you have recruited for talent and provided an appropriate overview and training, your volunteers now need coaching.

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Getting Married to Membership May Require Engagement First

Idea Architects

How would you adjust your recruitment and involvement strategies to capitalize on this potential shift? Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Search This Blog. Subscribe to this blog.

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Membership Marketing Blog: Your Membership Value Equation

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, Prentice Hall; 11 edition (May 2002). Unleash the Power of Market Testing in your Membership Recruitment.

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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

Idea Architects

Moreover, lets make this a standard part of the membership application process (or the confirmation of joining) instead of treating volunteer recruitment as a separate effort done at a different time. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer.

Idea Architects

Recruit with a one-to-one philosophy. Imagine a brochure that asked a potential recruit to share her passions or interests areas, the top five skills or talents she possesses or would like to develop, the number of hours per week or month she can commit, and whether she would like to work on projects or serve on a committee or task force.

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Kids Skate Free: Association-Managed Cause Marketing Campaign

SCD Group

Campaign) effort started in 2002 at seven Memphis-area Chili’s restaurants The National Christmas Tree Association modeled the Trees for Troops program after local efforts by growers in the Pacific Northwest. It was able to recruit FedEx as a sponsor.