Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Blog Action Day started in 2007 as the initiative of just two people. There are good lessons and ideas here for even the smallest nonprofit organization.( Blogging Activism Non-profit Communications social media. Blogging Activism Non-profit Communications social media. Look how it’s grown! read more ).

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is for volunteers, webmasters and administrators of associations, clubs, charities, communities and other groups. We discuss issues and trends in modern web technologies that help your organization achieve more with less. Effective communication â?? is vital to any nonprofit organization.

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GrowthZone

JULY 6, 2017

Veteran association professional, Natalie Fryer of the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville, recognized their 400-member organization had outgrown their existing association management software. What was state-of-the-art in 2007 was now simply outdated. organization’s needs with the AMS Buyers’ Workbook.

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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 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2). Apr 2007 (7). Mar 2007 (8). Feb 2007 (4).

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Jamie Notter

MAY 16, 2012

I used an example in his book during my session that delved into some detail about how you humanize your organization (more on that in another post). But in my first presentation, I made the point that many organizations fall short when it comes to clarity. I think we need more discipline in our organizations. image credit.

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Old ClayBurn Association Management

MARCH 1, 2011

Tips to Avoid the Risk of Losing Your Social Media Profile(s) → Is Social Media Fomenting a Revolution Against Your Organization?   Organizations who do not operate transparently are in danger of being overruled by individuals who care deeply about the organization's cause.  Communication. instagr.am/p/NOZvFEjUsb/

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Impact investing is when a business or other entity invests in companies or organizations with the dual aim of achieving financial returns and positive impacts. These gatherings attract social impact investors, foundations, and philanthropic organizations. What is impact investing? Actis has a long history of building businesses.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 19, 2011

To help contribute to the success of a team, project, or organization, individuals must possess a clear understanding of their specific roles and how their efforts connect with others efforts, as well as contribute to the overall results. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5).

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

I knew I could do practice management for other types of physicians, too, and because I had reached a glass ceiling within the Baxter organization, struck out on my own at 28 years old. Our business grew organically through client referrals — all of our clients have come to us through referrals! — Can you believe it?

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Idea Architects

JUNE 4, 2012

The proposed work involves having a consultant do individual interviews and offer recommendations, lead some training on interpersonal communication, and maybe provide some ongoing process consultation. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2).

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Jamie Notter

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Our organizations need deep expertise available to them. Open organizations embrace systems thinking when they design their structure and processes. Creating More Human Organizations. Splash: Refreshment For Your Small-Staff Organization » Blog Archive » Friday Top Five: Silos and the 99%. December 2007 (8).

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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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Jamie Notter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

We need to pay more attention inside, to the people, to the relationships, to the communication. Humanize: How People-centric Organizations Succeed in a Social World takes on the topic of trust in great detail. Creating More Human Organizations. December 2007 (8). November 2007 (14). October 2007 (12).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

Amazingly, very few associations or other nonprofit organizations do that. In fact, many if not most know next to nothing about the talents, interests, and experiences of their members and how those might connect to volunteer opportunities within their organization. How can we best communicate/connect with you?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore how you can revamp your communications and, in turn, develop lasting relationships with supporters that will lead to increased giving down the line. Communication is a foundational element of any successful nonprofit strategic plan. Use a multichannel strategy. Bring supporters into the conversation.

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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. Review next steps with particular attention to timeframes, accountability, ans communications. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7).

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

As Harvard economist Ed Glaeser notes, "Communications technology and face-to-face interactions are complements like salt and pepper rather than substitutes like butter and margarine.” Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2011

Community service events provide a membership experience that’s more rewarding and memorable than the usual association networking, meetings and education. Read more at Avectra about how ACC and Capstrat pulled off successful and fun community service events. Secrets to a Tightly Knit Association Community. photo by Mike Licht).

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. . Communication is a foundational element of. Plus, Getting Attention’s guide to nonprofit communications. Let’s dive in. .

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Idea Architects

APRIL 27, 2012

Communicate with participants: socialization and orientation to session. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2). Apr 2007 (7). Mar 2007 (8). Feb 2007 (4). Conduct background research and preparation. Sep 2008 (4).

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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 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5).

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Jamie Notter

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

We’re going to reduce the value we give to reports, minutes, and task lists, and we’re going to increase the value on communication, problem solving, and collaboration. Creating More Human Organizations. There must be examples out there of committees that did amazing things and helped grow the organization in the process.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 12, 2011

So we need to be even more intentional when trying to communicate with the masses. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2). Apr 2007 (7). Mar 2007 (8). Feb 2007 (4). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 13, 2012

We should honor individuals’ time by involving them only when it is most appropriate as opposed to assuming everyone needs to be in every moment of every conversation … the way it is traditionally done in organizations. What’s the state of their profession, industry, organization, department? Dec 2007 (2).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 3, 2012

It is exactly how I see myself - I am happiest and do my best in helping other people and organizations use their strengths to create positive change in the world. I think I still hold on to that vision about 1 person at a time communicating. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5).

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

There’s an eye-opening chart you’ll see soon from Association Adviser’s 2014 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. No doubt this gap results because outbound-oriented functions—marketing, communications, or content groups—take 70 percent of the responsibility for social media. That’s a huge missed opportunity. percent agree).”

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Associations Now

JANUARY 9, 2017

Jobs described it as a “widescreen iPod with touch controls,” a “revolutionary mobile phone,” and a “breakthrough internet communicator.”. Zach Hanlon, a marketing pro, makes the case at Fast Company that emails should be organized based on required response time. Jobs had jokes, at one point showing off an iPod with a rotary dial.

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Associations Now

MAY 25, 2016

In 2011, Tony Rossell, senior vice president at MGI, wrote on his blog that according to the firm’s research that year, “based on the aggregate data, it appears if an organization can keep a dues increase to under 20 percent there will not be a drop in overall renewal rates.” Share your experience in the comments.

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Beth Kanter

JULY 19, 2017

In 2007, over ten years ago, I launched a crowdfunding campaign to participate in the first ever Cambodian bloggers conference, organized by Tharu m and colleagues. Tharum has served as a communications director for a number of international NGOs based in Cambodia, but recently launched his own communications agency.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Create the mission first; then build the organization. . Sometimes, a person feels so passionate about a cause that they start building their own organization around it. You just need frequent and effective communication to keep them engaged. Selection of Top 10 Association Communication Challenges 2011-2015.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. Communication is a foundational element of any successful nonprofit strategic plan. Increase engagement surrounding virtual events.

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Associations Now

MARCH 2, 2016

In 2007, AIChE launched a similar program for student members , offering free memberships sponsored not by a partner association but by a group of corporate sponsors. That’s how much it cost students to join AIChE before 2007. It hopes its early results, an increase from 1,100 to 2,800 student members in 15 months, will continue.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Heres the good news: Misconduct at work is down - down to 49% from 56% in 2007. Whistleblowing is up - up to 63% from 58% in 2007. Ethical cultures are stronger - up to 62% from 53% in 2007. Pressure to cut corners is lower - down to 8% from 10% in 2007. communications. (4). community. (3). advocacy. (1).

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 27, 2013

ASAE supports the interests of more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations worldwide. What do you think most association leaders would say is their toughest communication challenge? So, how is ASAE dealing with those communication challenges? I’d say mobile technology.

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Associations Now

MAY 13, 2014

Their answer was the Teen Board program, which invites about 30 ninth- through 12th-grade students to serve as volunteer leaders for the organization. In the first several years of the program, the students organized a battle of the bands event that didn’t gain much traction. OHA gets something in the bargain, too.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 9, 2012

Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference. • Membership Tenure – Projecting how long a member will remain with your organization.

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