Principled Innovation

MARCH 25, 2013

This post originally appeared on the Associations Now Leadership Blog on March 7, 2013. In a recent post , Associations Now blogger Joe Rominiecki shared what both he and I regard as a startling fact: 53 percent of associations surveyed in 2011 had raised their dues in the previous three years.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 9, 2013

How the Associated General Contractors of America’s annual expo went from the chopping block to exceeding revenue goals in a few years. While AGC’s goal was to sell $250,000 in sponsorships and exhibits, it sold $305,000 and netted $183,000 for the organization—$58,000 more than its net-revenue goal. So just how did they get there?

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Idea Architects

MAY 8, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. I dont try to get a certain # of clients or hit certain revenue targets. Ill officially open 2013 scheduling at the same time. Dec 2011 (6). Nov 2011 (5). Oct 2011 (9). Sep 2011 (7).

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Association Adviser

MARCH 17, 2014

Technology is not synonymous for innovation; some associations are having breakthroughs by going back to old tech. They can also provide new sources of sponsorship revenue and member leads by identifying trends in attendee behavior and content interests. Also keep in mind that you can innovate by using old technology, too.

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Associations Now

JULY 30, 2014

A trade association eliminates dues for its smallest companies, an inclusive effort to boost innovation and safety more broadly across its industry. The math has to work, of course; revenue has to come from somewhere. ” Of course, NWFPA sells other products and services and hosts meetings that drive nondues revenue.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

.” Associations put a great deal of time and effort into their annual conferences, even though only a small portion of their membership actually attends, noted to Jeff DeCagna, founder of Principled Innovation. The rest have lots of other ways to get the learning, networking and connections they need. Why don’t they?

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