Idea Architects

JUNE 11, 2012

Speaking at a leadership conference for volunteers this weekend, I was reminded why some organizations struggle to get volunteers. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Monday, June 11, 2012. Let that someone be you. May 2004 (5).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Organizations would be well served to inventory all of the work that is done and to systematically identify the pieces volunteers are best or uniquely positioned to do and the pieces where it would be easy and/or desirable to tap into volunteer contributions. How does the association continue to communicate with them and involve them?

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

We’ve been telling prospective volunteers about available leadership committees and positions and then asking if they are interested. Amazingly, very few associations or other nonprofit organizations do that. How can we best communicate/connect with you? What type of contribution would you like to make? process.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The more our organizations successfully facilitate a professional home for people, a place where they build community and connections with colleagues, and dare I say it, lifelong friendships, the more the professional becomes personal. To me "My proposal didnt get accepted" is very different than "I got rejected." Jeffrey Cufaude.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 9, 2012

Frequency, timeliness, and forthrightness of communication: Do you freely share information with others and operate in the spirit of transparency or do you selectively disclose what you know, brokering information as a source of power and control? Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 22, 2012

While the debate rages on about whether or not strategic planning as a process is alive, dead, or on life support (see here , here , and here ), organizations must still craft strategy. A planning committee discusses results and develops a plan. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated. Tracy Tompkins , group publisher for Naylor LLC , said she’s surprised by the number of associations that make decisions about member communications from the “confines of their staff or board room.” What surprised us most in 2013?

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