Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

We discuss issues and trends in modern web technologies that help your organization achieve more with less. is vital to any nonprofit organization. The messenger is the person, group, or organization that delivers the information to the audience. Toronto : Imagine Canada , 2007. both electronic and print.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The Movember Foundation, dating to 2004 in Australia and 2007 in the U.S., and a number of other countries in 2007, encourages men to grow mustaches in an effort to draw attention to different men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer. The organization is the 45th-largest NGO in the world. Will you be?

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Jamie Notter

JUNE 13, 2012

It’s a project of Gary Hamel, one of my favorite business authors and a great inspiration for what we wrote in Humanize. Changing the way we manage and lead organizations works. Creating More Human Organizations. December 2007 (8). November 2007 (14). October 2007 (12). September 2007 (17).

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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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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

JULY 16, 2012

We have a couple of really big problems, that hit almost every organization, across all industries. By agility, I mean our organizations are constantly complaining about not being nimble enough. We stay shackled to our project plans and have a hard time getting the real-time information we need to make tactical shifts.

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Jamie Notter

APRIL 19, 2012

I think most of us, when we think of “vision” in the business context, think of lofty goals and a beautiful image of the future where our organization is always the “preeminent” something or other. We need this kind of vision in our organizations. December 2007 (8). November 2007 (14).

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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. Identify all the work volunteers can possible do.

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Idea Architects

MAY 8, 2012

I dont actively monitor current financial projections compared to the same time last year. I mean blueprint. ; ) The only hiccup I had while processing the list is sometimes the folks in charge of contracts can make it painful, but then they disappear during the project and you end up working with some pretty wonderful people.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Has your organization’s meetings function experienced a year-over-year revenue decline – however slight – since the 2007 recession? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of these questions, 2014 may be a great opportunity for your organization to conduct a strategic meeting audit. Next, let’s identify step one.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 16, 2012

I am a huge believer in the value of record-keeping in volunteer organizations and regularly preach the power of checklists as a vital tool in project management (you have read The Checklist Manifesto , right?). Remember that culture embodies everything people have learned they need to do in order to be successful in the organization.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Smart individuals and organizations disrupt their own routines before others determine they have devolved into a rut. I have some exciting new initiatives for the year ahead, including a couple of writing and curriculum development projects I hope youll find of interest. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 2, 2012

To prevent such dependence from developing, facilitative leaders regularly engage groups in debriefing their meetings and projects to determine what lessons can be learned and what adjustments need to be made in the distribution of responsibilities. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 15, 2012

I was facilitating a group of individuals who had come together to develop plans for a project. 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). Friday, June 15, 2012. Sep 2008 (4).

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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. What type of contribution would you like to make?

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Idea Architects

MAY 21, 2012

So the next time you lament and accept the lack of participation in a program or the small corp of volunteers doing the heavy lifting on a project, look to see what principles or practices youve put into place that might be leading to those very results. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Dont delay though as I only have 11 slots remaining for new project work or speaking or facilitation engagements. 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).

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Jamie Notter

MAY 10, 2012

I know we get a lot of coverage of Humanize in the context of social media, since we apply the lessons of social media to how we run our organizations. It is ultimately about creating better organizations, more powerful organizations, organizations where people WANT to come to work–human organizations.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 11, 2012

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. When competing for volunteer time and talent, organizations need to have compelling value propositions to offer.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Former Harvard Business School professor Gary Hamel is one of the thought leaders behind the MIX, which describes itself as "an open innovation project aimed at reinventing management for the 21st century. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 5, 2011

At minimum, when forming project teams consider what strengths the work requires and what individuals possess them. 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). Collaborator.

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Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

The Khan Academy is perhaps the most well-known organization embracing the spirit of flipped learning. MIT long ago made a commitment to fully open the doors on education, making lecture notes, exams, and videos available for free online as part of its MIT Open Courseware Project. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Wild cards are people not tied to your organization who are good thinkers with contributions that could benefit you and your organization. to experiment with new projects and see what works out. Let’s say you are trying to increase the community among members of your organization. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 3, 2012

Not everyone who reads this blog is a member of ASAE or a professional organization, so to make the most of this post, think of an organization you care about, perhaps one you contribute to financially or as a volunteer. Whenever I say ASAE, you think of the organization of your choice. Don’t get me wrong. Jeffrey Cufaude.

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Membership Marketing

JULY 26, 2011

Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. For marketers, the challenge comes when you do not have a marketing history on which to build your projections. ► 2007. (51). © 2007 - 2012, Tony Rossell.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2018

At the risk of bragging too much about our collective success, let me recap all of Higher Logic’s recent, amazing growth: 2007-2015 : We maintained a steady 30% growth rate on our own over the years, as we forged ahead in providing the best community and collaboration software for our customers. As always, I am ALL IN on Higher Logic.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 2, 2015

The tech giant has revealed 10 Bay Area organizations that are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in funding. The organization aims to use technology to tackle problems ranging from renewable energy to crisis response. More than 800 nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area applied. That, of course, is purposeful.

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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. Their major project is an annual fundraiser that is entirely student-run. Their major project is an annual fundraiser that is entirely student-run.

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Associations Now

MARCH 26, 2014

60 % At least six in 10 organizations from nearly every subcategory of nonprofits—from education to health to professional societies—reported an increase in fundraising in 2013, according to the Nonprofit Research Collaborative’s Year-End 2013 Fundraising Survey. Fundraising was up across the board in 2013 in the U.S.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Organizations that don’t could invite legal challenges and public criticism like the University of Maryland (UMD) is facing. According to Espo, one of the plaintiffs has requested closed captioning since 2007. It is understandable not to know what to do. Consider this an opportunity to learn. A Legal Challenge.

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GlowGlobally

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

This trends will continue as IMF, World Bank, and World Economic Forum forecasts show that growth projections for 2009 will continue to come from regions like the Middle East and Asia. 1 in the World Bank’s”Doing Business 2007 ” Report – World’s easiest place to do business. #5 Singapore Program.

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

But is that the best use of social media, especially when social is seen by most organizations as part of an integrated communications plan? Organizations are not promoting member or prospect knowledge, interaction among members and prospects, and growth through social channels. percent agree); member recruitment (10.8

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Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Last year’s research highlighted some important trends and outcomes that membership organizations have experienced. ► 2007. (51). Speaking Engagements.

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AMR Management Services

APRIL 3, 2012

In her new position Bowzer will be responsible for overall staff supervision, work plan and budget development, financial management, board support, project coordination, general member communications and outreach for AMI. She was hired by Drake & Company in 2007 as an Accounting Coordinator. Glen Ellwood. Robin Boucher.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Granted, it may not be as drastic as some cost-saving proposals that have come from USPS recently (see: dropping Saturday mail ), but several organizations whose members depend on mass mail have raised concern about the proposed rate increase. Postal Service’s decision to push for an exigent rate increase is no small change.

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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. The economics of membership includes important toics like: • Steady State Analysis – Determining the future membership size of your organization. Good Blogs.

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Associations Now

MARCH 12, 2014

” At the time, AAM stated the change was part of a major effort to become a more “inclusive, collaborative organization.” It was part of an overall membership growth trend of 32 percent from 2007 to 2013. Notably, the basic-level dues rate is “pay what you can.”

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