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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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It’s true that larger organizations can generally provide better – and more comprehensive – health care benefits. Surveying 1,521 working adults, it revealed that employee satisfaction with their workplaces and benefits is at its lowest since 2008. Communicate with your employees on a regular basis. Have a little-known perk?

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Thanks For Playing

MAY 22, 2012

Seeking community in associations since 2008. With ASAEs Membership, Marketing & Communications Conference this week and an upcoming vacation, T4P is going on a little hiatus. ► 2008. Splash: Refreshment For Your Small-Staff Organization. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. 22 May 2012.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 17, 2009

That the greatest value of an online community lies in “communications-based objectives” — in forging bonds between.( read more ).

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Thanks For Playing

MARCH 21, 2012

Seeking community in associations since 2008. Recapture your lost community members. Building an integrated communications strategy. Great advice from the SocialFish for FB Timelines for organizations. Why do top people leave organizations? ► 2008. skip to main | skip to sidebar. 21 March 2012.

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SOS Association

JANUARY 4, 2020

They know the ins and outs of the organization, they can maneuver the website, are always on time to events, and never forget to pay their dues. held a study that “investigated the vocal communication of naturally occurring smiles.” The Vocal Communication of Different Kinds of Smile. Speech Communication. 2007.10.001.

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Association Success

JULY 27, 2020

Many left the organization and several board members resigned. an organization built around the core principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and access. There is an opportunity there that I don’t think organizations should take lightly. Members called for the then-new president’s resignation. Where to start.

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Virtual

JULY 2, 2014

Our influential technology-focused client organizations helped us succeed. The organization published its first specification, CompactPCI ® , soon after launch. PICMG is a great example of a standard-setting organization that has never sat on its laurels and continues to bring innovation to market.

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Membership Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2020

Video Content – Society is rapidly moving to a preference for more visual communications. Texting (SMS) Communications – The use of texting as a marketing channel will emerge in 2020 as a way to communicate instantly with members. Many for-profit organizations from stores to banks now use texting to communicate with customers.

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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. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4). Feb 2008 (3). Jan 2008 (4). Monday, June 11, 2012.

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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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Thanks For Playing

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Seeking community in associations since 2008. Below youll find the slides from my presentation with Andrew Hanelly , Polly Karpowicz , and Maggie McGary at the ASAE Technology Conference last week: What the Tech Is Going on with Your Online Communications. ► 2008. 13 December 2011. What the Tech? ► August. (19).

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Association Adviser

APRIL 27, 2018

This month’s Corner Office features Erin Sevitz, director of communications for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Association Adviser: Tell us about your career path toward becoming director of communications for IFMA. I was working as editor of IFMA’s magazine and leading staff and member communications.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 27, 2017

Higher Logic: Tell us more about your background in community management and product usability testing. Alexandra Dao: I started working in community management in 2008, right after college. It was early on the social media side of things and my role was primarily focused on marketing and communications.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

When looking at the bigger picture, it is important to recognize that AMCs have played a vital role in helping these same types of organizations survive and compete in the business world. It is an alarming trend we began to witness following the 2008 recession. The loss of leadership vital to the health of the organization.

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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. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5).

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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. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4).

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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 2008 (9).

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SOS Association

JANUARY 4, 2020

They know the ins and outs of the organization, they can maneuver the website, are always on time to events, and never forget to pay their dues. held a study that “investigated the vocal communication of naturally occurring smiles.” The Vocal Communication of Different Kinds of Smile. Speech Communication. 2007.10.001.

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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 2008 (9). November 2008 (4). October 2008 (6).

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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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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

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. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2).

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Membership Marketing

JULY 21, 2021

Looking back at outcomes from previous economic disruptions like The Great Recession in 2008 and 2009, we see that membership made a remarkable recovery in subsequent years. The percentage of association executives who consider their organization very or extremely innovative has seen a significant increase (29%, up from 20% in 2020).

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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.” Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4).

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Potomac Core

MARCH 7, 2016

Through a 2008 Member Survey, GCCA Members sought help to identify the legislative and regulatory priorities of its membership. In a slow growth environment look for companies and professionals to continue to gravitate only to those organizations who move the needle for their industries. Foundation for Disruptive Advocacy Strategies.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 27, 2012

Communicate with participants: socialization and orientation to session. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4). Feb 2008 (3). Jan 2008 (4). Conduct background research and preparation. Plan for the environment.

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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

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? Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8).

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Under Section A, Governing Body and Management, the 990 asks: “Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets?” According to a Washington Post analysis, many groups check this box—which was added by the IRS in 2008—to report embezzlement or fraud. Procurement Policy.

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AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 8, 2011

was awarded her doctorate in Communication Studies, with an emphasis on Health Communication, from Bowling Green State University on Wednesday. Stronger by Association is a blog for members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations. ► 2008. (23). American Academy on Communication in Healthcare.

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Associations Now

MARCH 29, 2016

The organization periodically partners with Readex Research and Communication Arts magazine to release the Survey of Design Salaries. AIGA also offers an archive of salary data stretching back to 2008. Luckily for designers, that knowledge is available courtesy of AIGA. And the survey isn’t limited to 2014.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 12, 2011

So we need to be even more intentional when trying to communicate with the masses. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4). Feb 2008 (3). Jan 2008 (4). Sep 2009 (10). Aug 2009 (6). Jul 2009 (5). Jun 2009 (8). May 2009 (4).

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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? Oct 2008 (1).

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Association Adviser

JULY 5, 2017

While job hopping carried a stigma in the past, the reality is most people leave positions in favor of promotional opportunities or to join more prestigious organizations. Particularly with younger workers, it is important to note many of them entered the workforce during the economic recession between 2008 and 2010.

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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. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8).

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